Remember the days people took wig boxes as hand luggage? They were bulky, hard to carry, and someone always left the boxes sitting somewhere. Thankfully that’s a thing of the past. With many sheitels these days set naturally, we aren’t busy pinning, rolling in curlers or worrying that our sheitel won’t be set like the…
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The Complete Guide to Making Your First Guest List
Never collected the names and addresses of all your friends and family before? Here’s how to get started and get it all organized. In this post, I’m going to focus on creating a bar mitzvah guest list for a few reasons: That’s the only type of guest list I have experience writing. For most people,…
Mazel Tov! How Does One Set Up For A L’Chaim Or A Spontaneous Party, At Home?
And, to add to the stress, it’s still pretty hush hush. You don’t want to call your neighbor, not yet, for help. So what does one do? Note: Different communities might have different customs. Some of these tips might not be applicable to you. But if this does seem to be what’s done in your…
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…
Planning a Simcha? 10 Things Your Makeup Artist Wants You to Know
Is there a wedding coming up? Mazel tov! A makeup artist shares these helpful tips. Do you have a large family? Find out how many people your makeup artist is comfortable doing in one day, and don’t try to push in more. You don’t want to risk her being exhausted later in the day, or…
How to Braid a One-Strand Challah Roll
These challah rolls look great and they’re easy to make once you get the technique down. Three of us (Esti, Renee, and Leah) spent a good time figuring out how to braid a one strand challah roll. But once we got it, we had so much fun braiding and we think you will all love…
Need Simcha Table Setting Ideas? She’s Got a Few
Summer weddings and simchas may be a little different this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make them beautiful. I love throwing parties and I’ve pulled together a few looks from past parties that I’ve created. These are just for inspiration so pull out your dishes and napkins and have fun creating your next…
Happy, Fed Children at A Family Simcha. It’s Possible.
Do the kids in your family always wipe out the dessert table before adults even see it? Here’s your simcha solution. I was planning a family simcha in my home, hosting many ladies and even more children. I love setting up parties and get-togethers, and I enjoy feeding people and seeing my friends and family…
Hosting a Simcha at Home? 3 Things to Keep in Mind
Some of the most beautiful simchas are the ones in your own home. Yes, it comes with a big mess, but there’s nothing quite like celebrating a simcha in your most comfortable place. Often, out of town guests come to participate in a Shabbos simcha. And since they all can’t fit in your home, often…
