No matter what you call it, it’s satisfying when your precious baby’s little clothing is nice and neat. Sometimes we share a post on BCP that might have you thinking, “I know that.” You probably already know how to fold a stretchie. But we’re here for everyone, including those just starting out, or those that…
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The Best Way to Pack Yarmulkes for Travel
No more squished kippahs when you get to your destination – we have a simple packing tip for you. Erev Pesach shopping last year was different, to say the least. The clothing wasn’t a high priority for us, but new yarmulkes were needed desperately. The good thing was that our local Judaica store, Judaica Plaza,…
You Need These Egg Holders if You Buy Your Eggs in Bulk
Do you buy sheets of eggs instead of cartons? This can help keep the eggs protected in your fridge while taking up less space. I rarely have more than a couple dozen eggs in my fridge. Unless I’m planning to bake; that’s when I’ll buy a couple extra. But they’re always in a carton. Except…
The Best Way to Store Bedding So It’s Ready for Guests
Avoid those late-night linen sessions with this storage tip. When it comes to hosting, it’s always best to be prepared. Whether you have a dedicated guest room or not, having linens ready at a moment’s notice makes having guests so much more enjoyable. And if you have a trundle bed that you use only for…
Wait! Don’t Unpack Your Luggage! These Are the Items That Should Stay There
There are some items we don’t ever unpack, because we never want to travel without them. In our family, each member has their own personal small piece of luggage. This is the luggage used for any short trips – overnight at a friend, Shabbos at grandparents, or a quick business trip. And in each suitcase…
Best Travel Solution For Wigs
We found the perfect stand for your wig that takes up just about no space in your suitcase. You get to your destination, you unpack your bags and you’re finally ready to take off your wig. But where are you putting it? Chances are, at some point you’ve draped your wig over a hotel lamp….
How to Store That Stack of American Cheese
Your family eats a lot of cheese so you buy those large economical stacks. But what’s the best way to store the slices so they stay fresh and don’t harden? When I was a kid, my mother always had American cheese in the fridge. It was stored in a special container and I never thought…
6 Reasons Why We Love Stretch Wrap
It’s so easy to use Stretch Wrap, and it’s fun too. It comes in handy in so many ways! One inexpensive roll of Stretch Wrap will last you really long, and the uses? Endless. Use this stretch wrap roll to: Wrap your Pesach dishes before storing them (either to protect them from dust or just…
Three Ways to Use This Command Broom Gripper
Of course, you can use it to hang your broom. But what else do we use this gripper for? I bought my first broom gripper to simply hold the broom in my pantry. And it does the job very well. Then I started organizing my laundry room and was annoyed by the many “sticks” that…
How I Turned BCP’s Life Pages into a Planner I Love
Do you love our Life Pages? Want to keep them neat and organized? Bind them into a planner and never forget a “to-do.” Before our Life Pages download was so beautifully designed by our own Shaindy Menzer, I had always used a spreadsheet version to map out my weeks. I’d print them out and have…