There are a few things – very few things – I like about winter: black tights, boots, and chunky sweaters. Earlier bedtimes. Less ironing. But for the most part, I’m not a fan. The cold, the dryness, the stale indoor air – but I think most of all it’s the lack of real sunlight. Over…
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No Mudroom? No Problem. Create a Side Door Storage Space on a Budget
We all know that one of the important pieces of a smooth morning is having everything the whole family needs to get out the door quickly in one place – and that place is preferably near that door! But for many of us, that perfectly equipped mudroom is just a dream and reality is a…
8 Fun Activities for Motzei Shabbos
Once Shabbos is over in the wintertime, there’s a long cozy (homework free) evening ahead of you. Plan ahead and make some great family memories and nights to remember. By Miriam Hammer Come winter, motzei Shabbos features super long evenings, cold weather, and kids that need food and entertaining. If you don’t prepare in advance…
Our Family’s New Favorite Comfort is Tomato Soup with Dumplings
Or knockerlach, as we call them. Add this tomato soup to your dinner menu. My sister-in-law Devorah has been making soup for dinners for as long as I know her. When I first got married, soup wasn’t something I would make often. I definitely made chicken soup every week, but during the week, soup was…
Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing off the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop cheek/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face. We…
Do Your Kids Love to Perform? These Make Home Skits and Plays Even More Fun.
It’s showtime! Simply hang the curtains and let your kids entertain and be entertained. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine in the spotlight. They practice and pull together just the right costumes and props. Maybe they even create…
7 Little Tips That Make It Way Easier to Keep Going on That Treadmill
I love my treadmill and I hate my treadmill. But throughout our long relationship, I’ve discovered how to keep going. We’ve been in a relationship for a long time. Shortly after I got married, I bought a middle-of-the-line treadmill with no bells and whistles and our lives have evermore been intertwined. We had months…
Need Some New Winter Tops? Here’s Our BCP Picks
Over the winter, there’ll be sweater days, sweatshirt days, and some days when you just want that cozy tee. We’ve found the basics that take you through every type of weather and mood. The kids are all taken care of, now it’s time for mom to update that winter wardrobe. Here’s some tried and…
Kids Need a New Coat? We Rounded Up Our Favorites
From fashionable to functional to super warm and cozy. You’ll find a coat that’s right for your kids. Kids Coat Roundup In this part of the world, it seemed winter would never come. Mid-October and the weather was still hot. Not warm, but actually humid and hot. But, finally it’s starting to turn and…
Mom, We’re Bored. We’re Totally Bored. Entertain Us.
How do you recreate the vacation experience when you’re staying home? “What are we doing today?” I’ve barely opened my eyes when there are many more little eyes standing over me, asking me something I have no idea how I’m going to answer. All I can say to myself is, “Thank G-d these boys…