Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Do you print your digital photos or do you just store them on your phone or computer? Up until a few months ago, I was catching up on scrapbooking photos that had been printed before we had a digital camera! I remember we used to develop our film at Sam's Club. I would spend extra... Continue Reading →
Every summer, my four boys and I enjoy what I call "Camp Mommy," as well as a few weeks of real camp. I am always searching for new ideas of things for us to do together. Keeping them occupied is not always cheap, though. So several years ago I researched and created my own Summer... Continue Reading →
Summer officially started for my kids a few weeks ago, but for me it finally starts tomorrow! This means I can start making plans for what my kids and I will do each day. This usually means outings, camp, swimming, fun outside, special cool treats, and more. The challenge each year is to not spend a... Continue Reading →
May is almost over and deadlines are approaching for summer kids' activities. Most public schools have ended. (Our kids go to a private Jewish school, so we are not done until mid-June!) So I thought it was a good time to start informing my readers of all the great inexpensive ways to entertain your children during the summer.... Continue Reading →
Every year we refine our Pesach/Passover preparations and strive to bring in the holiday in a more relaxed way. I would love to get to the seder and not be too exhausted to pay attention! Whether you are in the midst of your Pesach/Passover preparations or just beginning, I have many blog posts to help... Continue Reading →
This was probably one of our least hectic Purims ever! I think because I had so many other commitments during February, that I was super organized and diligent about spending a little time on everything each night. For once, we were not finishing our shaloch manos right before delivering! And I wasn't making costumes right... Continue Reading →
Purim is only a few days away and I have already gotten requests for this year's list of Megillah readings in the St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community. Please check back over the next few days, because I will update this post as I receive other listings. I have also included any fliers below from each shul/organization.... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe that Purim is less than two weeks away! This month has a been a series of big events for me as a teacher and mom. I have been checking each event off my to do list - conferences, World's Fair, and now report cards and Purim to prepare! How are you doing... Continue Reading →
With another three-day Yom Tov (Jewish holiday) coming this week, we have a lot to do. It always feels like we just finished cooking and yet it is time to start all over! Last week we weren't so organized and my husband still managed to create delicious food for the several meals we were at home.... Continue Reading →
Tonight the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) begins. There are many special customs for this particular holiday. We eat special foods, send holiday cards, blow the shofar (a Ram's horn), and more. Years ago, I came up with a Kids' Mitzvah Checklist to keep my kids engaged in the holiday and its... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 