19 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. UPDATED FOR 2024. Midwinter break is almost here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s...
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How to Collect and Organize Mini Erasers
Even mom will fall in love with this collection because it’s just so cute! This is one collection that even mom will be excited about. There’s something about cute mini things that’s just...
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Every Child Can Benefit: Ohel’s New Resilience Workbook
Ohel’s brand-new resilience workbook for children couldn’t have come at a better time. Learn all about ‘Inner Space,’ below. You’ve heard us speak about Ohel before: Ohel Children’s Home and Family...
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Hearty Minestrone With Meatballs
Really, it’s called “Italian Wedding Soup” but with a name like that, we weren’t sure you would give it a try… Minestra is soup in Italian, and maritata means “married.” Minestra maritata ended up...
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Vacation in a Kitchen-Less Hotel. Now What?
5 Days. 2 adults. 4 kids. 15 meals. No kitchen. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Hotel cooking is doable, all you need is a bit of planning and a sink. Also a sandwich maker. Maybe an electric burner....
View ArticleThe Ultimate Travel Food Roundup
Lots of ideas and inspiration for planning your travel menu. One of the hardest parts of planning a trip can be planning the food. If you started off reading this post on the best appliances for...
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How to Plan Your Panama Vacation
Panama offers the best of all worlds – shuls, kosher food, city life, a beach vacation, plus fascinating things to do and see! Being that I was born and raised in Panama, I’m lucky enough to get...
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Accents: The Premier Gifting Destination In Israel
Meet Accents, Jewelry For Your Home: an Israel-based luxe gift shop with gorgeous products and premier customer service. Find your favorites at accents.co.il/ and shop our top gifts, below. Do you...
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Recognize Your Luggage on the Carousel Without Some Random Ribbons
Want a classier way to identify your suitcases when traveling? This is a great solution! Have you ever traveled with a bunch of black suitcases? Amazing Savings duffel bags? And then when you land you...
View Article25 Winter Essentials to Help Brave the Cold
You’ll be so happy you have these basics on hand once the cold really sets in. Sometimes, we actually like the cold. It’s the season we get to wear yummy sweatshirts and have an excuse to drink hot...
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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 perform and entertain. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine...
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Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Drink your coffee in peace with these easy prep, low supervision DIY activities Your toddler seems uninterested in his toys. But you really need a few minutes (even if it’s just to drink a whole cup...
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Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Drink your coffee in peace with these easy prep, low supervision DIY activities Your toddler seems uninterested in his toys. But you really need a few minutes (even if it’s just to drink a whole cup...
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Bake Your 9×13 Cakes in a Loaf Pan
Is a 9×13 cake too big for your family? Or, do you want a shape that is prettier to serve or easier to display on the counter? Try this! We all love the ease of a no-mixer 9×13 cake. But in my family,...
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How to Connect with Your Teenage Boy
A BCP Reader asked a question, and we started schmoozing about the topic…and we discovered a lot of important tips on keeping the relationship with your teenage boys strong. While some of the emails...
View ArticleWinter is Not Over, and Sales Are Everywhere.
Bored of your wardrobe? All it takes is a new top to bring sunshine to your day. Some pieces here are for winter, and some of these pieces are transitional and can carry you into spring. Plus–you...
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The 9×13 Life: Honey Garlic Confit Chicken
If you love garlic, you will absolutely love this recipe. Serve it with oven-baked rice for an absolutely no-dishes dinner. Editor’s Note: We’re always on the lookout for great, easy dinner...
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It’s Getaway Season: Meet The Armon Hotel
Visit the Armon Hotel in Stamford, CT for a quiet, relaxing stay… with kosher food! All the details, below. Make it your local midweek getaway! With the winter blues in full swing and winter break...
View Article14 New Amazon Crafts for At-Home Fun
These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2024 with more tried-and-true crafts that our own children have loved too! Winter is here and...
View ArticleIndoor Things to Do In and Around Lakewood
Rainy or cold (or just way too hot?). If you want to have fun indoors in the Central NJ area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together...
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