Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
The upcoming High Holidays bring a lot of fun, but also a lot of preparations - planning menus, inviting guests, shopping, cooking, and building/decorating your sukkah. With so much to do, we are always looking for tips to make it less time-consuming and exhausting! I previously gathered up various tips in an old (but still... Continue Reading →
For many families summer started at the end of May. For us, it has been only two weeks! The local Jewish schools end mid to late-June. For many years, I played Summer Bingo with my boys (or as I liked to call it, Camp Mommy). However, for the past few years, my boys are too... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 