Yes, they do the best job at holding the ponytail. Earlier this summer, BCP popped into Rochella Feuer’s salon so she could show us how to make adorable, easy hairstyles for little girls in this post on pigtails and flip buns and this post on twist buns. And one of the items that she recommended…
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The Quick Get Deodorant Off Dark Clothing Hack
Did you get a white mark on that black top? It’ll be gone in a sec. Now that the black shells are back in the rotation, this hack might come in handy. We originally shared a tip for taking deodorant off of dark clothing in this post, which featured a deodorant remover sponge. It turns…
The Neatest Way to Fold Pajamas
We’ve folded pants into shirts before. But this pajama folding hack is the neatest and easiest one we’ve tried yet. Sometimes we wish we could share a new hack with you weekly. However, we really take our responsibility seriously and we post only the hacks that we use, love, and vouch for. And so we…
What to Do with a Belt Flap That’s Too Long?
This belt hack will have all your belts looking nice and neat. No more hanging flaps! Most belts were made to be worn with jeans–which is why this problem often comes up for skirt-wearers. There is no place to tuck in the flap, and the loop that’s already on the belt is not enough. Even…
The Piping Tip Hack
Wait! Don’t let your piping tip get stuck in the bottom of the piping bag. Here’s what to do instead. It could be that you’re not a piping bag person. But before you leave this post and move onto the next, I’ll explain why you might be a piping bag person. First of all, piping…
How to Dice That Red Onion into Really Tiny Pieces
No big chunks in my salsa or guacamole when I take the time to do it right! There’s no denying that red onion adds some zing to a salsa (like our favorite), some guacamole, or a chopped salad. But in my household, nobody likes when you can actually bite into the onion pieces. So I’ve…
The White/Whole Wheat Pull-Apart Challah Roll
Whether you like the look, or you need to please a table with people who have different preferences, this challah roll is a good idea. Does this sound familiar? You take out too many challahs because you need both regular and whole wheat, and they end up halfway done? Instead of keeping your white and…
The Sesame Challah Hack
The quicker, easier way to get that sesame flavor and crunch in every bite. Back in 2019 we posted a recipe on how to make the absolutely best sesame challah where each strand is coated in sesame seeds. This little addition simply adds such great flavor and crisp to our usual challah. A few years…
Elevate Any Dinner with This Simple Hack
This one easy hack takes your dinners from eh to eh-xciting. And only adds 2 more minutes of prep time. Bowls. Yup, just make it a bowl. Same dinner, same boring chicken, rice, roasted vegetable — but throw it in a bowl with any toppings you have on hand, and you’ll be counting down until…
The Betty Crocker Pancake Hack
No more standing over a hot pan. This is the new way to prepare pancakes, “Betty Crocker” style. One of the most commonly asked questions we get is, “What else can I make in my Betty Crocker?” In many Jewish homes the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker has become the number one small appliance. It replaced…
