Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
You would think after 23 years of marriage, I would have getting ready for Pesach (Passover) down pat. However, this year threw us for a curve ball. We are a little farther behind than I would like and blogging has taken a back seat! I am sure all of you are also super busy with... Continue Reading →
With only 9 more days until Pesach (Passover) I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! It has definitely been very different this year with coronavirus still affecting our plans. I can't believe we have had a year plus of not hosting guests!... Continue Reading →
My favorite Purim tradition is to highlight all the creative shaloch manos and costume ideas that we received or saw during the holiday. This year we didn't get to see as many costumes, though. Many people did not dress up for megillah reading and we did not see as many people during our deliveries as... Continue Reading →
For many people, this Coronavirus pandemic has been financially debilitating. Many people are working less hours, out of work, experiencing business losses, or have been furloughed. Some are experiencing medical debt or funeral costs. There is no denying that this is a very difficult time. I thought it might be helpful to pull together some... Continue Reading →
Since getting a smartphone a few years ago, I have been using it for much more than just calling, texting, and searching the Internet. I have found so many ways to save and earn money by using a variety of apps available. I described nine of them last April in my post 9 apps to... Continue Reading →
With only 6 more days until Pesach (Passover) I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! It has definitely been very different this year with all of us in quarantine and working from home. If you are still looking for some tips, I... Continue Reading →
I am taking a break from my Coronavirus posts to get back on track with what I would normally post at this time of year. Usually after Purim, I post a gallery featuring our costumes and the wonderful shaloch manos we got from friends and community members. I love sharing with you, my readers, all... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/28/20) This quarantine has been a particularly stressful time for everyone. For teachers it has turned our jobs upside down as we try to teach in a completely different medium! I have been doing a lot of research to find resources to do this. However, I have been running into roadblocks being a teacher... Continue Reading →
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 →
My previous posts have centered on general resources for families (of any religion) during this coronavirus quarantine. However, two friends recently sent me a multitude of resources for specifically Jewish families. I have compiled them below to help my Jewish readers. Torah learning on the phone: Pirchei Agudas Yisroel: 718-663-0212 Wonderwords: 646-726-9977 or 212-444-1119 -... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 