No matter how organized they got, the bows and headbands would always get messy again. Until I discovered this one super simple tip. It’s so simple, it may seem completely obvious, although it wasn’t to me until recently. And it changed everything. In past years on BCP, I had written a couple of hair organizing…
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How to Make a Neat, Crisp Bed: The Secrets
Whether you tend to your home yourself, employ outside help, or actually do both , (ya know, micro-manage every last move of your household members AND housekeeper, following THIS CLOSELY behind them, picking up imaginary lint off the floor and color coding it), a well kept home is grounding, good for the mood, the soul,…
How to Make Your Own Custom Pantry Labels
Did you always admire those pretty pantry labels, but thought they’re too expensive to have made? Well, they’re not. Since the launch of Between Carpools, we’ve all been inspired by each other. Back in January 2017, it was Renee Muller that turned us all onto the beauty of Kuggis bins in this post. The following week, we…
You Don’t Need a Handyman to Hang These Modern-Looking Hooks
You can simply stick these modern hooks on the wall. You need some hooks. Whether it be inside the coat closet for the kid’s sweatshirts or a tote bag (or those masks!), or inside your own closet for some belts (or the clothing you don’t want to hang up right away), they’re useful in many…
5 Ways to Raise Organized Children
Even if your kids aren’t organized now, it’s not too late to teach them these important skills. Raising kids who respect organization and time management will not only benefit your own home but will give them lessons that they can apply to every aspect of their life. I realize, though, it’s hard to implement organization…
“Ma, Do We Have Any Batteries in the House?”
Get those batteries organized and finally know what you have available! Your son said he needs double AA batteries for a toy, so you pick some up because you’re not really sure what you have at home. Then, when you get home, you realize that you have plenty of AA batteries. And that the toy…
Five Ways I Use My Photo App’s Album Feature to Organize My Life
It’s not just for photos. Use your camera and “album” feature in iPhoto to organize so many more aspects of life. You’ll love every single one of these hacks! School/Camp Info Whenever I get correspondence from a school or camp that I’ll need to refer to in the future, I snap a picture and add…
How Do You Store Your Cereal?
I know that not every family is a super cereal family. Some prefer hot breakfasts. And while, sure, on some days when there’s no school (i.e. no morning rush), I’ll make eggs or pancakes, on most days, we just love cereal. My kids eat it the normal way. I add some to my Greek yogurt…
Changing Over Your Closet? This is the Out-of-Season Storage Solution
Forget about those clunky space-consuming Rubbermaid containers forever (save ‘em for your sukkah decorations). These storage bag organizers are the best for storing out-of-season clothing. There are a few things I dislike about Rubbermaid storage containers. They take up way too much space. They get really heavy. And it’s really hard to organize items within…
Beanies, Bands and Bandanas: How To Organize Your Hair Accessories
You’ve built up a nice collection but how are you storing all your fun pieces? For some it’s beanies, for others it’s bands, and then there are the scarves. Let’s not forget basic snoods and workout bandanas. Keeping your accessories organized and neat, while still being able to choose the right one at a glance,…
