travel
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Our Favorite Items for Boys Going to Yeshiva
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The zman just ended…but before you know it, they’ll be back off to yeshiva. You know what a mad dash it is when your son comes home from camp and heads right back out to the dorm. There’s barely a day or two between the time when mesivta and bais medrash age boys come home…
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Tried-and-True Travel Things
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, these gadgets make the travel a bit easier. Traveling can be a privilege or a chore, depending on who you ask. Some travel so often for business they wish they stayed home, while others feel lucky they get to travel for pleasure. For those traveling often some little comforts…
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A Couple of the Best Makeup Bags
We asked for your favorites and then tested them. Now we have our own favorites at different price points, too. In the past, I was a makeup minimalist. But after hosting and attending a string of simchos in a row, I realized that I felt better about myself at the events where I was wearing…
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The Art of the Summer Trip
Four notes to make that family trip all the more meaningful. It’s that time of year again. School is wrapping up and we’re preparing for summer vacation. In addition to sending kids to camp, many of us are also planning family vacations. Whether you’ll be traveling to Israel, somewhere else in the world, or more…
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When It’s Not Perfect — But It’s Worth It
If you’re packing up–or inviting guests–for Yom Tov, it’s not always easy. Being emotionally prepared to be spending lots of time with family will make your Yom Tov all the more rewarding. Ten years ago, I wrote about the logistics of moving into your parents’ or in-laws’ home for Yom Tov. Now, after schmoozing it…
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Free Download! Our Kid’s Travel Activity Book is Here
With the upcoming Yom Tov season, many of you have long car or plane trips ahead. We know how hard it is to keep the kids busy and entertained during the trip! This “My Travel Adventures” activity book is here to help. You can download the travel activity book before your next travels. Included are…
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Six Weeks in Israel
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With an itinerary planned over a lifetime, these are the moments and places our family cherished in Eretz Yisrael. BCP Note: We ask you to read this post with an open mind to a different perspective on the word Zionist. Where Zionism represents a true love of the land, people and history of Eretz Yisrael.…
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Would You Love to Have Hot Food on a Family Trip?
You can take this portable warmer along and enjoy a hot meal on the go. This past summer, Shiffy Drew mentioned that she was heading on a family trip—and packing a Hot Logic. A hot what? Hot Logic is a portable electric food warmer that slowly heats meals over time, keeping food warm and ready…
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LEGO To Go, Please!
Have a kid who can play with LEGO for hours? Now you can pack it up for some travel time entertainment. There are some kids who can play with LEGO endlessly. The ones who need just a handful or two of bricks and their imagination can create all sorts of building ideas. And while we…
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What to Pack When Going to Yeshiva Out of Town
Once you get over the idea of sending your son away to yeshiva, it’s time to figure out just what he’ll need when he gets there. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2025 with new tips and a printable version! When a boy leaves home for yeshiva, there are different levels of leaving.…
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