Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
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 →
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 →
The dollar store is one of my favorite places to shop! I can always find things I need at a great price! However, not everything is a good deal. Some things are actually more expensive than elsewhere or break too easily. It is always a good idea to have your price list with you, so... Continue Reading →
Because I am a teacher, I have my summers off with my boys. We do go to cub scout camp for a few weeks and the boys usually get to go to one week of another camp. However, most of the summer is spent at Camp Mommy. We go on outings most days and I... Continue Reading →
Every year my kids and I participate in several Summer Reading programs. It is a great way to get them off electronics and encourage them to read as much as possible! However, tracking four kids reading can be difficult! Different programs often have their own requirements, too. Some track number of books read and some... Continue Reading →
Right now most of us are preparing for the last days of Passover/Pesach, but in just a few days it will be time to say goodbye to the holiday. There is always so much to do to put things back in order. Whether this is your first Pesach or you are a veteran at all... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it, but we are actually starting to menu plan tonight and it is not the last-minute! We are usually scrambling to menu plan, shop, and cook just days before our seder! This year... our kitchen is turned over and we only have the dining room and cars left to clean (unless you count bathrooms!). We... Continue Reading →
With Purim ending, I am reminded that I really need to get moving on our Pesach/Passover preparations. To get everything done in time and have time to cook without being crazed, it is crucial for us to start cleaning and other preparations. I start each year’s preparations by pulling up my master Pesach checklist and... Continue Reading →
No one can possibly use every money saving tip each day or each week. There are weeks I have time to cut coupons, look at sale fliers, and read other blogs. But then there are weeks where we have to rely on the tips that save us the most and take the least time. My... Continue Reading →
