Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Rosh Hashanah is less than a week away. With many meals and simanim to prepare, two things run high - food costs and time spent preparing. We are trying to get ahead by cooking and freezing dishes, but that is just one part. To help myself and my readers, I have compiled some of our... Continue Reading →
When I first started this blog, the best ways to save at your favorite stores were to check sale fliers, use coupons, and use online coupon codes. Now there is plethora of ways to save on products you buy everyday and stores you frequent often! 1) Know your prices. It is helpful to keep track... Continue Reading →
I know we are all in Pesach-mode right now, but I wanted to share one last Purim post for this year. Some of my friends had some amazing Purim costumes that they coordinated with their shaloch manos! Their creative, thorough, and well-carried out ideas were fantastic! SPEAKEASY THEME: Costumes: Boys’ hats – Party City, added... Continue Reading →
With only 8 days until Pesach I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! If you are still looking for some tips, I have many blog posts to help you get organized, get everything done, find recipes, or just get current information. I... Continue Reading →
Every year our favorite Purim tradition is to go through the shaloch manos we have received, take pictures of our favorites, and sort the food. I love sharing with you, my readers, all the clever and yummy ideas our friends and my students' families came up with. I hope they will inspire you for future... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/18/19) It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all the Orthodox readings and other events in the community. Wednesday, March 20, 2019: 7:15 p.m. Ma'ariv and Megillah reading, Nusach Hari B'nai Zion, Olivette 7:20 p.m. Ma'ariv and... Continue Reading →
I was feeling nostalgic today while showing a coworker the costumes I have made for my boys over the years. We still have not figured out this year's costumes, but I had a nice time looking at all the cuteness from the past years! Allow me to share! 2006: My oldest at 2 years old... Continue Reading →
Since my last post about why I love Target, several things have changed about how they offer savings. What has not changed, though, is that if you plan ahead, you can save a lot of money on each shopping trip! Here are my tips for saving the most at Target: -- Before you go, look... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite things to do when I have a day off with no major commitments is to go to our local Ikea. It was so exciting when Ikea opened up in St. Louis. Most people think Ikea is just a place for home decor and furnishings. However, we have found many everyday products... Continue Reading →
