Because nothing says “summer” like bubbles…and a whole lot of mess. A simple trick to keep the fun going—and the soap off your patio. Do you find yourself standing in the yard every spring, yelling “DON’T SPILL IT!” before the bubble fun has even begun? Spoiler: they spill it. Every. Single. Time. Doesn’t matter if…
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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…
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…
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 Hot Plate Stovetop Hack
Do you like to keep your hotplate on the stovetop, but it doesn’t fit perfectly on the grates? We’ve got the solution for you! I didn’t even know I had a problem until my friend Kim was over for Shabbos and gave me the solution. Well, I guess I knew I had a problem…I was…
No Room on the Fridge? Make a Wall Magnet Board
These days, many refrigerators are not magnetic. This is a new solution. The fridge is often a place where each of your family members has a place to shine. That talmidah hashavua award, the picture she’s so proud of, those incentive charts, or a really grade test mark or note from teacher. It’s also a…
The Top 10 Hacks We Turn to Again and Again
Over here at BCP, we must have shared hundreds of hacks over the years. But there’s some that have just become a natural part of our day. How To Use Whatsapp As Your Personal Reminder Space – This is hands down our number 1. Everyone we’ve introduced this to has found this so, so helpful. If you…
Enjoy Your Coffee With Cholov Yisroel Milk Even While Traveling with This Hack
Even if you’re flying with just carry-on luggage, you can enjoy cholov Yisroel milk in flight and at your destination. Do you need actual milk in your coffee and are also makpid on cholov yisroel? With advance planning, you can travel with your milk and won’t need to substitute with any alternative milks. The issues…
