We asked our readers, “What’s the best piece of advice you would share with Jewish newlyweds?” Then, the advice came pouring in. That’s when we realized that the tips were good for all Jewish marriages, no matter what age or stage you’re in. These are the marriage tips our readers have to share with each…
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From First Dates to First Year: A Parent’s Guide to Shidduchim
As parents, we dream of walking our children down to the chuppah. There is no greater joy in the world than seeing your child set up a home of their own. Getting married is not the ultimate goal, however. Staying married and building a healthy, thriving, and happy marriage should be the goal. Here are…
Are You a Frog Farmer?
What does that even mean? Is it you that’s turning your husband into a frog…or a prince? Are you a Frog Farmer? A what? Well, let’s see how to explain this. You see, there are some women who turn frogs into princes. And then… There are some women who turn princes into frogs. What?!? I…
How to Keep a Connection When You’re Apart All Week
Tips and tricks for wives to keep the connection strong, even when you only see your husband on the weekends. So, you’re up in the country for the summer! What does YOUR relationship sound like lately? Maybe something like this: Sunday: Bye, have a good week! Monday: Hi, how are – Yossi! Not in the…
12 Date Night Activities Under $100
Are you sick of doing the same three things every time you go out? Ready for some new ideas? Some of my favorites, below. You know what’s really underrated? The importance of having fun with your spouse. And although going out to eat is always a safe bet, sometimes a date night enjoying a new…
The Master Kallah Guide for Planning a Wedding
Your daughter is a kallah! How exciting! What should you be doing now? This is an exciting time. A busy time. Also, a time where you have a nagging feeling in the back of your mind telling you “I should be doing something today, I know it, but what?” So, here is the list. THE…
How to Handle a Disagreement with Your Husband
There’s a bit of strategy involved when hearing what he wants and expressing your own desires. How does decision-making happen in your family? Does it start with a fight? With you explaining why things should be your way? Do you find yourself “being mevater” to preserve the peace? When do you keep quiet? When do…
The Sheva Brachos Cards: Free Download!
Hosting a Sheva Brachos? Want your chosson and kallah to enjoy a memorable evening? Download these cards and hand them out to all your guests to fill out! It’s always nice to have a program featuring something cute and light at a sheva brachos. This was a hit at my niece’s sheva brachos. We handed…
Child in Shidduchim? Shadchanim Share 12 Great Tips
Whether you’re listening or will be soon, these tips from shadchanim will be valuable. In our BCP survey, we asked our readers what types of content they would like to see on Between Carpools. And one of the things you asked us for was tips on shidduchim (there were almost the same amount of people…
Small Things That Deepen Your Marriage Connection
These baby steps go a long way in moving your marriage forward. When I was getting married, I knew intuitively that it was going to require ‘work’. A bad marriage has fights, after all, and cold silences, and mis-matched expectations. Who wanted that? A good marriage, conversely, was presumably one in which both parties work…