We pressed lots of garlic in preparation for this post. Our full take on the best way to get your fresh garlic is below. There are lots of ways to get garlic flavor into a dish. Some automatically reach for the garlic powder whenever they see the word “garlic.” Others are sticklers for peeling a…
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My Favorite Things I Buy At Target
Yes, There are many. And they are all favorites. As you may know, this site was founded in August of 2016. One of my first posts on Between Carpools was entitled “5 things I picked up in Target (and how they totally changed my life forever. Seriously.)” Looking back at that post (sorry, no link,…
Top 6 Down Duvet Recommendations
Looking for the right comforter that’s cozy and warm – but not too warm? A request we very often get from readers is for down duvet recommendations. And while this is definitely an item where a splurge can be worth it, there are lots of options out there. So we put the question to our…
Updated! 13 Gifts That Any Host Will Appreciate
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,…
Why This is the Best Urn I’ve Ever Used
I’m happy to recommend this one over and over again. I remember when my last urn broke. I wasn’t jumping in to commit to a new one until I found one that had the features that I wanted. I looked at what other people used. I asked questions about what they liked and didn’t like. …
Do You Need More Fridge or Freezer Space?
Can’t decide if you need more fridge or freezer space? Don’t have room for both? You can get a convertible fridge/freezer (it doesn’t cost more!) Do we ever have enough room in our fridge and freezers? Somehow they always seem to be filled to the max and once a holiday or simcha comes there is…
Some of the Random Things We Like to Keep in Our Homes
There are lots of little things that you need just once in a while, but chances are you need them right away! You’re ready to walk out of the house on the way to a wedding, but your new heels keep slipping off. Or your 15 year old just went swimming – and forgot to…
The Top Most Affordable Outdoor Furniture Sets (Everything Under $500)
There’s nothing like having a comfortable place to sit outdoors. You sit with guests, with friends, with the kids, or the best…on your own with a good book. And while there’s lots of beautiful and expensive outdoor furniture sets out there (not hard to find one of those), we thought we’d be helping you out…
The Hast Knives Black Friday Sale is Now Live
For the first time ever, get 25% off all Hast Knives or huge discounts on sets! Scroll down for coupon codes! If you don’t already know why Hast knives are our favorite, read all about them in this post. When we discover something we love, we definitely let you know. Yes, they’re a match for…
This Bar Mat is Perfect for the Endless Washing of Pesach Dishes
Somehow we seem to wash a million times more dishes during the Pesach season than any other time of year. This bar mat will eliminate the extra loads of dish towels. The vast majority of us don’t have a dishwasher for Pesach, even if we have two for the rest of the year. And even…
