Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 4/18/22) Being successful in preparing for Pesach depends a lot on being organized. There are so many details to keep straight with cleaning, shopping, meal planning, cooking, guests, etc. In my single days Pesach was much simpler because I didn’t have guests. I went out for all my Yom Tov and Shabbos meals and had a... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/18/22) Really it is best to start preparing for Pesach/Purim two weeks before Purim. However, that usually doesn't happen for us. No matter when you start, though, the first thing to do is to print your planning checklist. If you don't have one, I have included mine below. You can use it as a... Continue Reading →
I know it is almost Shabbos and we are already thinking about the weekend and Pesach, but before we move on, we need to wrap up Purim. This is a good time to make notes and reflect on what went well and didn’t go well this holiday. Remember that Purim checklist I gave you in my post... Continue Reading →
I love to read magazines. When I was a kid I used to beg my grandmother to buy me Sesame Street magazine at the grocery store. I moved on to Sassy, Teen, and Seventeen, and have been an avid magazine reader since. However, paying the bills for magazines can be quite tricky. They mail you multiple renewal... Continue Reading →
Menu planning is definitely one of the best ways we save money on our food budget and limit trips to the store. We love to look for new recipes when we plan our weekly menus. However, sometimes this gets too time-consuming and we skip a week of planning. This results in a hectic week. My husband has... Continue Reading →
Ever since becoming a mom my weight hasn’t been the same. And especially since my triplets were born, I have not been the size I want to be. I can’t seem to lose the baby weight and am turning more and more to food to deal with stress. I had tried Weight Watchers last year,... Continue Reading →
I always feel like I need to save every receipt and piece of monetary paperwork. However, then I get behind on all of my filing! I have so many piles waiting to be added to the filing cabinet. So what exactly do you need to save? I have compiled some tips from a few sites... Continue Reading →
With Black Friday this week, there are many great deals at brick and mortar and online stores. However, before you shop, educate yourself. Don’t rush into getting each deal just because something is on sale and says it is X dollars off! Be sure that you really know if that item is a good deal.... 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 →
I love finding new ways to be more productive, especially with my hectic life of raising four kids and working full-time. Some of the things I do come from my need to organize everything, but they help save time (and sometimes money), too. Here are a few ideas you might try: - Paper everywhere: Have... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 