Don’t know what to bring your hostess (even the ones that “have everything”)? These ideas will help. 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…
our picks
Over 30 Women’s Fall Shoes We Love
From flats to booties to pumps, from weekday to Shabbos, these are the shoes we’re looking at for fall. One day, we thought we needed shoes. The kids are done, and it was time that we found something for ourselves to wear this Yom Tov and into the fall season. This season is fun, because…
Still Need Some Last Minute Items Before Yom Tov? (Like White Shirts?)
There’s always those last pesky items left on your list to get before Yom Tov. Sure, you can run around town… or you can get those items delivered right to your door.We put together a list of last minute items that can still come on time via Amazon. If you are looking for last minute…
The Last Minute Items You Need for Back to School
You’ve shopped your supply list. But there’s still some things hanging. Here’s some quick clicks to our favorites. And, yes, these items will still come on time! See this post for the top school supplies that teens love. Still looking for a backpack? See our backpack roundup over here. Read this post to prepare your daughter for her personal…
You Subscribe and Save What?
We know about paper towels and diapers, but what are some of the less common items on your subscription list? Let’s back up a moment. What is Subscribe and Save? If you have Prime from Amazon, you probably know that if you have a standing “subscription” order of an item, you save 5% on each…
The Boys Need Some Basics: The Polo Shirt Roundup
Solid colors, stripes, little guys, big guys…there’s a polo shirt for everyone. Updated for 2025 The girls have their uniforms, and now it’s time to get the boys their shirts for school. Many boys schools require boys to wear shirts with collars. And while button-down shirts work, polo shirts are much comfier, don’t need to…
Top School Shoes for Every Budget
Looking for school shoes that are on budget? There’s lots to choose from! Some like to spend on a quality shoe that will last for the whole season. Some prefer to spend less…especially when a child is growing and they’ll need to be replaced mid-year anyway! (If you do want the shoe to last…just make…
The Top 7 Recommended Weekday Pants for Boys
These are the weekday pants our elementary age boys love and wear. UPDATED for 2025. Between the five of us, we have quite a few boys. Sure, we have more girls than boys, but we’ve been buying pants for long enough to know what’s good and worthwhile and what’s not. We have boys who play…
2025. Tried, Tested, and True Meat Thermometers
Meat thermometers are one of those kitchen gadgets that sometimes has us stumped. Let’s demystify them and put them to good use. When we were discussing meat thermometers amongst our team, we admitted that a few of us haven’t had luck with them. We’ve collectively sliced too many Prime Ribs that were completely raw in…
Does Your Family Have Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur Shoes?
It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
