Can we grow by improving how we relate with those around us? Once we’ve taken care of ourselves and created a little room to breathe, we can begin the real growth and take small steps to relate to everyone around us in a positive, feel-good way. It’s not always easy! We understand it’s overwhelming to…
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This Is the Grill You Need for Your Summer Vacation
Whether you’re grilling on the go, or need a portable solution from year to year, I have a grill for you. UPDATED FOR 2024. Back in 2017, I wrote about the Coleman Road Trip Grill as the perfect road trip solution. Summer vacations often involve some kind of grilled dinner. And there were enough years…
The BCP Summer of Growth. Week One: Rest and Reset
Do you use summer to recharge your batteries for the year ahead? Or do you run into the new year just as breathless as when you finished it? It’s overwhelming to commit to something lasting. The Summer of Growth Challenge is a 5 week challenge, the “rest and reset” theme is for this week only–but…
The BCP Summer of Growth Challenge
Don’t let summer go by without making the season a meaningful one for you. Often, when summer starts we have big dreams. We have dreams of what we’re going to accomplish or how we’re going to enjoy the season. And, too often, summer just goes by. We keep running like we do all year, without…
A MRSA Journey: A Mother Shares Tips That Bring Relief
There is more a mother can do to help ease her child’s MRSA symptoms. I hope many of you can read this article and say you’ve never had to deal with your children having the pesky, painful, and persistent MRSA infection. You can tuck this away in case you or a loved one have to…
Yes, You Can Wear Heels to a Backyard Party
No more sinking into the grass at that beautiful garden simcha. You know the little debate you have in your head when attending a simcha outdoors. Do I wear heels and fight with the grass or just skip it and wear flats? Well, there’s a really simple solution! Recently my brother and sister-in-law hosted Shabbos…
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…
Catching Up with Friends? How to Be Mindful
Even the questions you think are innocent can sometimes be offensive (and yes, it can be offensive to ask someone if they’ve lost weight!). Here’s a quick guide. It may be while taking a power walk on a country road, on a midnight run to Walmart, or at the local ice cream store–when summer comes,…
Stop! Before You Stock Your Summer Pantry
This post is relevant if you spend your whole or even part of the summer cooking in a different kitchen. But it’s also relevant if you just want to simplify meal prep. You’ll adapt this concept to suit your own family’s needs, depending on who you need to feed. Whether your family dynamic is different…
The Perfect Beach Day Packing List
A day at the beach is often fun for the kids, but a shlep for you. Here’s how to make it effortless. Updated for 2024. When we go to the beach, we do it right. Our goal is for kids and adults alike to be happy, entertained, and comfortable to spend at least a few…
