Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
This week I was very excited to get in touch with my favorite cookbook author, Sarah Fritschner. She has written many cookbooks and worked as a food writer for several newspapers, most recently as the food editor for the Louisville Times and Courier-Journal. Since 2009, she has served as the coordinator for the Louisville Farm... Continue Reading →
We have many things in our kitchen that hardly get used, even though they seemed like such a good idea at the time. Getting cookies just right without burning seemed like a great reason to buy a cookie sheet stone, but I think we have used it maybe twice! The second crock pot was great... Continue Reading →
For the past many years I have organized my coupons in small vertical photo albums that hold three photos on each side (see my post “Organizing coupons” for details). This worked great because I could just slide my coupons in the slots and I could see six sections at once. I didn’t need to fold many (except... Continue Reading →
There are certain times of the year that are best for purchasing various items, due to various factors. Here are a few to keep in mind for the last month of summer: ∞ Bottled water: With summer picnics and barbecues, stores often drop the price of bottled water. If you prefer bottle water, now is... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I went to my local Dollar Tree for water bottles for camp. It seems we always lose a few right away and I like having a backup for everyone. I took a little extra time in my browsing to write down what items are good deals at a dollar store. You do have... Continue Reading →
Certain times of the year are the best times to buy various things based on sales and availability. Here is your tip sheet for this month: ∞ Bottled water: With summer picnics and barbecues, stores often drop the price of bottled water. If you prefer bottled water, now is the time to stock up. However,... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/22/17) Most of us belong to a warehouse club like Sam’s or Costco. They are a great place to buy food and household supplies in bulk. They also have great deals on toys, books, and other home products. We have certain things we get there on a regular basis that are great for our family of six. You... Continue Reading →
I was thinking about all the things that sometimes cost us more up front, but end up saving us money later. It can be hard to commit to these things, because you may not have the money to put up front. It takes some very careful planning and budgeting. However, thinking ahead and spending that... Continue Reading →
I know I am behind, but I finally got around to checking out Pinterest. I have not really explored other people's pins yet, but already I am impressed! The look is amazing and very eye-catching (which I guess is the point!). I love that I can share different things I find that maybe aren't worth a whole... Continue Reading →
There are many websites that list birthday freebies you can get from various restaurants, stores, and online retailers. However, it can be very time-consuming to sift through all of them to find the kosher ones. Some of the offers have also expired and have not been updated. I have combed through several sites and am... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 