You have the power to make the experience a positive one. Summer is a time for relaxed routines and schedules and yet kids really need structure to calm the chaos. It is hard to strike the perfect balance but one thing that really makes a difference is how you start your day. Setting the tone…
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How To Cut A Whole Watermelon Neatly
Here’s how you get the most equally sized cubes in one shot. Ever wondered what is the best way to get the most “pretty” and uniformed sized cubes of fruit, without too much waste (as in, the small corners that aren’t usable for display). Well, you will be surprised. This method is not how most…
Our Favorite Outdoor Toys 2.0
When the weather is right, we just want the kids to be busy outdoors. Use this list to stock up on a summer full of fun! Back in the summer of 2018, we put together a post of some of our favorite outdoor toys. It was one of our most popular posts ever. While we…
These Are the Best of the Best Summer Essentials
They’re functional, they’re fun, and they keep us safe all summer long. They’re the summer essentials we turn to year after year. We’ve just rounded them all up in one place! Once these are on hand, you’re ready to start the summer fun.
The Top Most Affordable Outdoor Furniture Sets (Everything Under $500)
There’s nothing like having a comfortable place to sit outdoors. You sit with guests, with friends, with the kids, or the best…on your own with a good book. And while there’s lots of beautiful and expensive outdoor furniture sets out there (not hard to find one of those), we thought we’d be helping you out…
The Organized Camp Packing List for Boys
What do boys actually wear and use in camp? A while back in 2017, the team at Between Carpools put together a thorough and very helpful camp packing list for girls that we’ve already recently updated. At that time, everyone else on the BCP team had teen girls (except for me). My camp experience began, rather,…
How to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
Pets are a great way to keep kids busy during the summer. And there are few that are as cute as chicks! So…you want to get chickens. Maybe you keep seeing people with cute little backyard laying flocks, taking in their own fresh eggs every morning and wish that were you. Or perhaps, like me,…
Is Parenting More of a Challenge in the Summer?
It’s harder to stick to routine when there’s so much fun around and kids challenge the boundaries. Instead of yelling – you can create magical bonding moments. Here’s how. “Right we’re nuts, Mommy?” My daughter asked me on one of those nights when I kept shooing the kids into bed too many times to count….
Do You Sew? Make a Cute and Functional Beach Bag from a Towel.
Tzirel Leah from The Sew Pro walks you through all the steps. Whether you know how to sew yourself, or you have a teen that does, this is a fun project that you’ll be able to enjoy all summer long. Watch as The Sew Pro creates a beach bag from a beach towel for BCP…
An Electric Air Pump Will Keep Your Inflatables Pumped Up
This is the quickest way to keep all your pool toys and tires (bike, stroller, and even car included!) pumped up. Keep this pump in your car and you’ll be able to get yourself to a repair shop too! When you get to your car and see a flat tire (or if your air pressure…