Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
This is an incredibly stressful time for all of us as we try to navigate protecting our families, schooling from home, work from home, and getting resources without exposing ourselves to the pandemic. I thought that I would do a fourth post related to aid that is available for people during this time. Whether you... Continue Reading →
I attended the local vigil in St. Louis today to remember the victims of yesterday's horrific shooting in Pittsburgh. However, I was saddened that not enough was discussed about specific things we can do to help. I know that solidarity, awareness, and hope are very important. However, the practical side of me wants to take... Continue Reading →
As part of my Earth Day series for this year, I have been updating my past posts relating to protecting our planet and its resources, as well as how these actions can save you money. Today's additions are those posts related to reusing. With respect to all my Earth Day posts, these are the green tips... Continue Reading →
In honor of Earth Day, I have been working hard over the past few weeks to update all of my posts that have to do with protecting our Earth and its resources. My family and I attended our local Earth Day Festival today and I am excited about the new businesses and ideas we found. To learn... Continue Reading →
This summer is the first in a while that I have had all the kids home with virtually no camp. Since I am back to full-time teaching and am off during the summer, it doesn't make financial sense to the send the kids to camp. So this year, it is "Camp Mommy." I have been... Continue Reading →
Last week, several areas of Missouri, including the area of the school where I teach, were hit badly by a tornado. There were many families whose homes were severely damaged and many who were displaced. I can’t imagine the stress and hardship these families are going through. It is during times like these that we... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest timesavers for me when my dad was in the hospital was to create a CarePages website for him. I was able to post updates on how he was doing and then send them to anyone who wanted information. It was much easier than making a million phone calls a day, especially... Continue Reading →
We have been so fortunate that during our tough times since becoming parents (two pregnancy bedrests, hospital stays for me before all our boys were born and for them many weeks after, and the challenges of being parents to newborn triplets) to be the recipients of much support, meals, volunteers, and gifts for us and our... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/16/17) Earth Day is April 22 and cities around the world are sponsoring volunteer efforts, fairs, festivals, and speakers. To find out what is going on in your town, do a Google search for your city and “Earth Day.” Unfortunately, several sites that used to offer a directory of Earth Day events do not have that feature available... Continue Reading →
As much as I know it adds to my cleaning time, I cannot help but spring clean/declutter when I am cleaning for Pesach. It makes me feel good to get rid of things in our home that we no longer need or use. I just cannot throw things away if they might be able to be... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 