Even the one that “has everything” We at BCP know what it’s like being a guest (scrambling to figure out what to bring) and what it’s like being the host, receiving said gifts. Anything is appreciated, but, there’s a special joy in getting something you really want/love/won’t re-gift. Note: Since we first published this post,…
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Tired of Grosgrain? More Ways to Wrap It Up
Depending on how you’re packaging up your mishloach manos, you might need some ribbon. We believe in simple no-fuss packaging (see this post for some practical ideas). Even with the most basic of boxes or bags (and that’s all you really need), often, it’s just the ribbon that pulls it together and makes the whole…
Ideas for Affordable Hostess Gifts
Want to give your host (or your simcha hostesses) something they’d appreciate? Need more hostess gift ideas? See our Gift Guide. The most popular gift to bring to a hostess over the last few years has been reed room diffusers. I guess everyone figured that they’re an affordable gift, they’re pretty, they smell nice, and…
Not Everything Comes in a Box: How to Wrap an Oddly Shaped Gift
Presentation matters. And, yes, gifts are often better received when they’re presented in a nice way. Some gifts, though, don’t come in a box, but you still want to see them packaged up nicely. Guess what–it’s even easier to wrap these than those boxed gifts! Note: Don’t want to see the tape on the other…
Give Gifts That Don’t Create Clutter
Want to give your family some nice gifts but don’t want more “stuff” in the house? We have some ideas for clutter-free gifts! Many of us enjoy giving gifts to the people we love – it’s one of the love languages, after all. But many of us also don’t want to have extra clutter around…
The 2022 Chanukah Gift Guide for Men & Women
It’s not easy to choose a gift for him or her! Find inspiration here in our latest roundup. For More Gift Ideas, see these posts: 2021 Chanukah Gift Guide11 Gifts Any Host Would Appreciate2020 Chanukah Gift Guide for Men & Women2019 Chanukah Gift Guide for Men & Women Cashmere Travel WrapCozy like a sweatshirt, yet…
The 2022 Chanukah Gift Guide for Kids & Teens
The cutest, the latest, and the most fun gifts for your kids and teens. The Jewish Kids Journal -$14.99 Our new version of the Jewish Kids Journal is now in full color! Kids will love answering questions and learning about themselves. Whether your child uses it as a personal journal or it becomes a fun,…
10 Baby Gifts That Are Not Clothing
There’s not one stretchie on this list–but there are baby gift ideas in every price range. We’ve been there (and that’s why we’re writing this post!). You want to buy a baby gift–but you know said baby probably already has a complete layette and wardrobe. What’s a great baby gift that they’ll love and use–that…
It All Begins With The Right Box: Mishloach Manos Packaging Ideas
Once you have that figured out, Mishloach Manos can be easy. Updated for 2024. Spending too much money on a container that will most likely go straight to the trash is kinda silly. We can all agree on that. But, on the same token, finding a container that is cheap and pretty?! Almost impossible. Almost,…
Gifts that Keep Giving: The Best Subscription Gift Boxes
Subscription boxes are a really fun gift. The contents are a surprise and they keep coming all year! Last year, I subscribed to Kiwi Crate as a gift for my kids…and it was amazing! The projects are so high quality – and so, so innovative. The end products were amazing and each month you get…
