Plus! Find out which Hast knife we use for each task For a couple of years now, we’ve been talking about our love for Hast knives. The transition from cheap knives to a quality – but lightweight – workhorse knife was a revelation for us. And every time it comes up, we get the questions…
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35 Better Women’s Clothing Picks for Fall & Winter
The kids are done–perhaps it’s time for you to get something special for Yom Tov or to fill in your weekday options? We found some sweaters, tops, skirts, and dresses you’ll love. Want that special touch? These items will dress you up and keep you warm into the fall season and beyond.
Which Knife Is Best for Slicing Sourdough?
You don’t need to struggle to get through that super crust hard sourdough. You will be able to slice with ease with one of these top sourdough knives. While not everyone prepares their own sourdough bread (yet, if you’d like to, we have a sourdough guide for beginners here!), many of us at least enjoy…
The Top Tried-and-True Basics for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for the best value? Or the best overall? Or perhaps, your child has a specific request (i.e. a not–too–hot undershirt). These basics, including underwear and undershirts, are tried, true, and recommended. We haven’t really covered this topic on Between Carpools. Except for a mention of a couple of the picks included below…
Which Ice Cream & Cookie Dough Scoop Is the Best?
You want one great scoop that’ll last for a long time, give you pretty ice cream scoops, and do the double task of also scooping cookie dough. Which one do you choose? It’s officially the season of cold, frozen treats and refreshing ice cream and sorbet desserts. And while we have really popular 9×13 ice…
The Perfect Hostess Box is So Easy to Pack & Beautiful Too
It’s never been more effortless to offer the most beautiful hostess box to your guests–read the story behind the BCP Hostess Box here! How did the BCP Hostess Box come about? Between all of us, we’ve been asked and assigned the job of “taking care of the hostess package” more than once for family, neighbors,…
Our 4 Favorite Underestimated Kitchen Utensils
We’re definitely anti-clutter. We don’t like extra unnecessary stuff in our drawers. And these tools might seem extra or unnecessary, but we think they are kitchen superstars. We love sticking to the basics and will be the first to admit that you don’t need to over accessorize your kitchen. Yes, an amazing garlic press is…
20+ Modern & Stylish Amazon Outdoor Furniture Picks ($150-$500)
Choose it once, and then enjoy your outdoor space all summer long. We’ve searched and found the most up-to-date highly rated outdoor furniture picks that Amazon will deliver. There’s something about that outdoor furniture investment that simply pays you back. Every. Single. Day. It pays you back when you go outside each morning to daven….
Which Pizza Cutter is the Best?
It might be a tool you bring out only on Thursday nights (unless you love meat pizzas too), but a good pizza slicer can make the task easier than others. We have lots of pizza recipes on Between Carpools. There’s versions of cheese pizza, healthier versions like Spelt Dough Pizza, and lots of different meat…
Small Things That Elevate Your Yom Tov Table
Often, it’s one new item that makes it exciting to set your table again. I love setting up a beautiful table, but I also get bored fast of the items that I own and of always having the same look. Sometimes you want something new and different, while at the same time you don’t want…



