Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Getting ready for summer is not an easy task. Summer with the kids goes the best when I prepare ahead. With that in mind, I have focused my last few blog posts on various ways we get ready and how we enjoy our summers. Today's updated post focuses on how to not spend a fortune... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/21/17) If you are a regular reader of my blog, you have seen my many posts about post-holiday sales. I love shopping after holidays to find the discounts and great deals! You never know what you might find! I try to get to at least one store after a holiday if possible, however, 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 →
In my continuing efforts to update my most popular posts, today I have updated my post on Making the most of your Sam’s Club membership. I have provided information on how we save money at Sam's Club as well as various services that you can take advantage of as a member. There are many offerings... 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 →
Groceries are always something we strive to save money on. It is a large part of our monthly expenses (especially with four growing boys). I don't always have time to clip coupons or check sale fliers, but there are other ways we save that are easier to fit into our routines. One of the biggest ways we save is... Continue Reading →
Target ranks up there as one of my top three favorite stores (the others being Michaels and Office Depot). If I do a little preparation before going, I can usually save $20 - $40 between all of their discount offerings (coupons, Red Card, text offers, and Cartwheel app). Then add sales, clearance prices, and my price list and the savings are... Continue Reading →
I go through spurts of time where I am too busy to clip coupons or find new ways to save (and to blog!). However, there are some tried and true tips that have become part of our regular routines and daily life that help us save a lot of money! Check out my favorites! How... Continue Reading →
Some of my friends thought I was crazy to go shopping on Black Friday. They talk about not wanting to fight the lines and crowds. However, if you know what deals you are going for and stick to a few stores, you can’t go wrong! I also refused to go on Thursday, wanting to send... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 