Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I am sure all of you are also super busy with your Pesach cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! We have started cleaning and have shopped some, but there is still much to do! Hopefully my loyal readers have already made use of the many posts I have done over the years on preparing for Pesach.... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/1/26) It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all Orthodox readings in the St. Louis Jewish community. Please check back over the next few days as I will add the others I receive. Blue = University City and OlivettePurple... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. With less than 2 weeks before Purim, Jews are busy preparing costumes and shaloch manos or looking for ideas for them! For many years we have done coordinated costumes and shaloch... Continue Reading →
Have you started getting ready for Purim? It is just a month away! Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays, but I always find myself preparing not more than two weeks ahead! Maybe this year will be different? (Ha! Why do report cards and Purim always fall together?) As usual, though, I am glad... Continue Reading →
I am always on the lookout for new-to-us and new products that meet any of the following criteria: are non-toxic (free of all or many harmful ingredients) are reusable and create less waste are free of microplastics help us save money I try to feature these products within my blog posts, but also thought it... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. I can't believe that almost two years have passed and I never got to do my 2024 and 2025 Purim recap posts. Well, better late than never! Hopefully these ideas will... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all Orthodox readings in the St. Louis Jewish community. Please check back over the next few days as I will add any others I receive. Blue = University City and OlivettePurple = ChesterfieldOrange... Continue Reading →
Are any of you feeling the stress of Purim being in less than two weeks? Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays, but I always find myself preparing not more than two weeks ahead! Why do report cards and Purim always fall together? As usual, though, I am glad to share all my tips... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all Orthodox readings in the St. Louis Jewish community. Please check back over the next few days as I will add any others I receive. Saturday, March 23, 2024: • 8:05 p.m. Megillah... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. I can't believe that Purim is just 5 days away! Are you feeling the pressure of getting it all done before Sunday? For the past 7 years we have done a... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 