Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 1/8/26) This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. How can it be possible to save money on Shabbos when you aren't allowed to spend any? There are actually many things we do that are related to Shabbos that... Continue Reading →
There are many store-bought products that are quite expensive if you consider how much cheaper it would be to make your own. They also often have chemicals and preservatives in them that we would rather not eat. When our boys (all four of them) were babies, we made our own homemade baby food by cooking,... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/5/17) One of the best ways to save at the grocery store is to have a list. Even better, have a menu for the week and then make a list from it. We try our best to make a menu on Saturday nights and go grocery shopping on Sundays. I admit, though, we do... Continue Reading →
(Updated 3/5/17; Pictured above - my husband and my oldest son, then 3, making challah.) Making challah can be a very fulfilling mitzvah and is one of the major mitzvot for women. I admit, though, that during the last several years with me working full-time, I barely get to make challah at all. However, every time I do, I... Continue Reading →
I wish I could say this is an original idea, but I got it from browsing for money saving tips one day online. I used to cut coupons, but hardly ever used them in the store. The idea I found was to use a photo album to organize your coupons. I use a slide-in album... Continue Reading →
Okay, I didn't intend this to be a "Promote Whole Foods" day (especially since I am so sad they bought out Wild Oats), but did you know that Whole Foods offers a bulk discount on items when you purchase a case? There are certain things that we go through a lot of during the year... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/7/17) Did you know that bringing your own bags to the store is good for the environment AND also for your wallet? Many stores offer a bag discount or bag reward when you bring and use your own reusable bags. The rewards vary from $.05 - $.10 a bag. Some stores offer a raffle for prizes, too.... Continue Reading →
I spent a lot of time researching how to get more coupons for groceries and other items we buy. Although we do cut coupons from the Sunday paper, the savings just weren't adding up enough. I found the following websites which I try to check at least once a month (or weekly if I can)... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/7/17) A long time ago I stumbled on a tip from the author of the "Tightwad Gazette." She recommended creating a price book with prices of various items at different stores. I used to have mine in a spiral notebook in my purse. However, it was always hard to find the item I was... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 