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…
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How to Wash Your Wig At Home
There’s nothing like a freshly washed wig – especially in the summer! Summer and wigs don’t go so well together. Sweaty days, open car windows, barbecues and bonfires all quickly add up to a wig that feels and smells stale. But how often can you give it in to be washed? The time and money…
A Lay Flat Backpack is the Perfect Bag for Seminary or Yeshiva
Everything they need for an off-Shabbos can be packed neatly in this bag. During my daughter’s year in seminary, we came to visit for a long weekend. She came to spend Shabbos with us carrying an unfamiliar backpack. It was stuffed to the max with everything she needed for three days. The bag belongs to…
Move Over Rav Kav: You Can Now Pay for Public Transportation in Israel with Your Phone
If you’re spending time in Israel, use the Moovit app to pay for your ride on the bus, train or light rail! On a recent trip to Israel, I got to try the relatively new Moovit app and it was such a pleasantly smooth experience. In recent years, riding a bus has been tricky because…
Got a Spot on Dry Clean-Only Clothing? This Is a Quick Solution
No need to run to the dry cleaners every single day during Yom Tov season. With Yom Tov season coming up there are going to be lots of dressing up and food combined. That means there will be stains on your new, nice clothing. For lots of machine-washable clothing, no prob, we’ll wash, hang, and…
Being a Good Guest. What Does It Really Mean?
It’s always easy to complain about accommodations, sleeping arrangements, food and everything else. But, are you a good guest? We covered How to Be a Good Host in this post. But what if you’re on the other end this Yom Tov? You want to be a pleasure to host as well! We interviewed both hosts…
Talking Points: Stay Connected With Your Child Even from a Long Distance
Be prepared and you won’t waste another chance to reconnect on your next phone call. Some kids are just not good at phone calls. Chances are they’re not very good at responding to your questions about their day in person either, but when they’re living at home there’s a good chance you’ll get some conversation…
Use Your Beauty Products to the Last Drop
So much product can be left behind in a jar or bottle simply because you can’t reach in. We found the solution that helps you get every last bit! Isn’t it frustrating when you can clearly see that you have some of that expensive foundation or face cream left in the jar, but you just…
How to Make Your Own Coffee While You’re Traveling (No Electricity Needed)
There’s so many times, when away from home, that we get stuck without good (and necessary) coffee. These are some great solutions. When Faigy Sprecher from The Kitchen Clique showed us these portable coffee solutions from Wacaco, we knew we had to share them with the BCP audience, especially those who might be traveling and…
The Best Products for Charging Your Devices When Traveling
We picked our favorite products for all kinds of travel. Whether it’s a short weekend visiting your parents’ or a week-long vacation, chances are you’ll need to charge a device or two or six while you’re away. If you travel more than once or twice a year, our first piece of advice is not to…
