Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 4/16/17) Did you know that military families can use expired coupons for 6 months after their expiration at commissaries overseas? Thanks to a program called “Coups for Troups” you can put your expired coupons to good use. You can either adopt a family or send your expired coupons to one of their satellite centers.... Continue Reading →
A few weeks after I started my blog, a friend told me about http://www.kosheronabudget.com. At first I was afraid to look at the site, for fear that what I was doing was already being done. I was relieved to find out that it wasn't and that I LOVE HER SITE! Mara, the author of the... Continue Reading →
We are always looking for healthy ideas for things to put in our lunches. My husband and I often take leftovers from the night before, but there often isn’t enough for our older son and he wouldn’t be able to heat up any of it. We are fortunate that right now our three youngest get... Continue Reading →
One of my best friends, Lori, and I always laugh about our different packing styles. Whether it be a vacation or just packing for an outing with the kids, we are opposites. She would often pack a diaper and wipes for a day out with a baby. I, on the other hand, always have a... Continue Reading →
This is a busy time of the year with several Jewish holidays so close together. But it is also a fun time of the year. One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the sukkah. Over the years I have seen various ideas for sukkah decorations. I thought I would share a few of those... Continue Reading →
As those of you who have been reading my blog know, I love checklists. Sometimes my lists even have their own lists! Even though we have not traveled anywhere in a while, one of my most helpful checklists is my travel packing checklist. I have used it for longer vacations as well as just weekend... Continue Reading →
We finally have relief from the hot summer and cooler weather is upon us! Today I was actually wishing the school I was at would turn off the air conditioning, because it was too cold! With this new weather and lower temperatures, it means it is time to switch out the summer clothes. I am... Continue Reading →
There are many websites out there listing birthday freebies. However, not all of them are kept up to date and many include offers that are not for those of us who keep kosher. So I have compiled the offers from 10+ birthday freebie websites and created an up-to-date list of just the kosher freebies. Most... Continue Reading →
Many of you may already be familiar with Aish HaTorah's website. They are an international Jewish educational organization that is amazing. Both my husband and I had the opportunity to study at their programs in Israel. Their website is full of wonderful features, articles, and videos. The thing I like best about Aish is that... 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. There are some weeks when money is tight and we try to plan the menu around what we have in the house. Here is a sample of “go-to” recipes we like... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 