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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No Cleaning Help? The Easy, Quick, and Practical Way to Clean the Bathroom
There may be some shortcuts involved, but at least the cleaning bathroom chore gets done! I don’t have cleaning help, I work and I have three little kids. And keeping a clean house does not come naturally to me. House work is not my thing. My goal is to make the cleaning work as easy…
Our Beginner’s Guide to Laundry
Are you new to the laundry game? Are you responsible for getting your clothes clean for the first time in your life? We’re here to help! It’s not rocket science, but learning the laundry basics can feel overwhelming. So let’s break it down together and you’ll master it in no time. Let’s start with separating….
We Asked 10 Different Women How They Self Care
Our conclusion? There is no wrong way. As long as what you do, helps you be a better “you”. So, you packed two kids for camp. You cleaned up end-of-school year briefcases. You made sure everyone has at least 2 bathing suits that fit. You filled out wayyyy too many forms. You even took them…
Need Pool Advice? Our Readers Shared Their Top Tips
None of us at BCP have a pool, so we turned to you, our readers, to share your best advice. But these tips are only a start! Let’s use this post as a forum so you can add your pool tips in the comments below. “If you have an above ground Intex-style pool, definitely invest…
10 Things Not to Do When Your Kid Complains
It’s really not fun to listen to a child complaining. But it’s more manageable when we know how to handle it. I’ve always had a hard time with my kid’s complaints. It brought up a lot of feelings, unpleasant feelings such as, “I didn’t do enough.” Or, “I’m spoiling her. Can’t she just get on…
Make Any Shoe or Sneaker into a Slip-On with Elastic Shoelaces
Missed the bus too many times because of his shoes? Tie them once and they’re good to go! Do your kids know how to tie their shoes but take too long when rushing out the door? Or are they changing their shoes multiple times throughout the day and just can’t be bothered? Until now the…
Need to Dry Up a Pimple Overnight? This is the Solution.
Put it on the night before and you’re in the clear by morning. If you would Google, you would find many articles on why drying lotions for pimples are bad. We’ll save you the trouble. The explanation? They dry the natural oil on your skin. So, perhaps other methods are better long term when dealing…
How to Toilet Train Your Toddler
Practical tips and steps to make the process stress-free for both of you. I never thought I would write a post on toilet training.Before I start, while training has gone smoothly for most of my children, there was one time that it didn’t. That one child completely demoralized my confidence in my ability to train…
How I Solved My Lack-of-Sleep Issues
I used to complain and complain about how very tired I was. Years ago, I had trouble sleeping. And I complained about it all day long. Whoever wanted to hear, I told them about my lack of sleep, about how the kids kept me up all night, and how so so tired I am. But…
