This simple little detail will add a pretty touch to your Shavuos table. Last year we got a submission from a reader named Laya who suggested this idea. It was too late to get it ready for the website in time for Yom Tov, but we tried it out, loved it, and then tucked the…
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How to Raise Children Who Feel Happiness in Their Torah Life
As mothers, the way we interact with our children can mean everything in the way they view life as a Torah Jew. One of most moving pieces I’ve read about the unforgettable Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein zt”l was a young woman’s account of how he radically changed her perspective on living a Torah life. He did…
How to Turn Basic Roses from Beautiful to Breathtaking
Your flowers will be more gorgeous than ever when you learn one simple floral trick. One day, while choosing some flowers at Tali’s Global Flowers, I noticed one of the workers opening up the petals of a rose. While roses are beautiful on their own, once the rose petals were opened they were breathtaking. I…
Tulips: The Flower That Always Looks Right
Tulips might be the easiest flower to arrange in a vase. Here are some tips on how to guarantee you get the most for your money. Tulips have always been up there as one of my favorite flowers, right along anemones and peonies. A bunch of tulips is what I will turn to when I know…
This Kinder Bueno Inspired Spread Will be Your Easiest Shavuos Addition
Drizzled on cheesecake or ice cream, or just by the spoonful, we love this decadent topping. When my family is in Israel, we always make sure to have some knafeh at the shuk. (For a homestyle recipe, check out this post.) We like it simple, with just the nut and shredded halvah toppings, but there…
We Want to Set Our Shavuos Table Just Like These
Tables like this just makes us all happy. Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at LuxeParty.com! I want to tell you the truth. Every Yom Tov, I wait until I see what Between Carpools comes up with (yes, I even wait to see, even though I get to see it as it’s unfolding!)…
Perfect for Breakfast: Farmer Cheese Cheesecake
Farmer Cheese Cheesecake is the cheesecake we love because it’s a change–the one we’ll enjoy for breakfast rather than dessert. This is the cheesecake that was on the table when I was growing up. As a kid, I admit, I didn’t really understand why the adults love it. Yet, my mother still made it–for herself!…
9×13 Life: Dairy White Chocolate Pretzel Blondies
We subbed half the butter with oil to get the butter flavor with less expense…this is one dairy bar you don’t need lots of new ingredients to make! There are some recipes in life that I avoid making simply because I love them too much and I would eat too much of them. There’s the…
DIY: How to Make This Pretty Rustic Place Card (Beyond Easy)
Did you ever think a ripped piece of paper could be just so pretty? You first saw these place cards on our shalosh seudos tablescape in this post a couple of days ago. Now it’s time to show you how to make them! It’s so incredibly easy, you’ll be turning to this solution every time…
Our Beautiful Shalosh Seudos Tablescape Is Easy to Recreate
Come summer and long days, shalosh seudos really becomes a time to enjoy the tranquility of Shabbos outdoors. BCP Readers: Use code BCP15 for 15% off your order at Luxe Party! And thanks to Luxe Party, we’re setting a beautiful table without having any dishes to wash afterwards. And thanks to Shiffy Weinfeld for coming…
