Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I cannot believe that Purim is less than two weeks away! This month has a been a series of big events for me as a teacher and mom. I have been checking each event off my to do list - conferences, World's Fair, and now report cards and Purim to prepare! How are you doing... Continue Reading →
With another three-day Yom Tov (Jewish holiday) coming this week, we have a lot to do. It always feels like we just finished cooking and yet it is time to start all over! Last week we weren't so organized and my husband still managed to create delicious food for the several meals we were at home.... Continue Reading →
Tonight the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) begins. There are many special customs for this particular holiday. We eat special foods, send holiday cards, blow the shofar (a Ram's horn), and more. Years ago, I came up with a Kids' Mitzvah Checklist to keep my kids engaged in the holiday and its... Continue Reading →
The dollar store is one of my favorite places to shop! I can always find things I need at a great price! However, not everything is a good deal. Some things are actually more expensive than elsewhere or break too easily. It is always a good idea to have your price list with you, so... Continue Reading →
As part of my Earth Day series for this year, I have been updating my past posts relating to protecting our planet and its resources, as well as how these actions can save you money. Today's additions are those posts related to reusing. With respect to all my Earth Day posts, these are the green tips... Continue Reading →
As I explained in my post yesterday, I have been working on updating all my posts related to Earth Day and protecting our planet. It has always been my passion to find new ways to be "green," and if those actions save me money, that is a bonus as well! Today's posts focus on ways... Continue Reading →
In honor of Earth Day, I have been working hard over the past few weeks to update all of my posts that have to do with protecting our Earth and its resources. My family and I attended our local Earth Day Festival today and I am excited about the new businesses and ideas we found. To learn... 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 →
Even though we are all very busy with our Pesach/Passover to do lists, in just a few days we will be relaxing with our kids at our seders and Yom Tov meals. Then we will actually have a few days off with our kids. Some people may have to work, but if your kids go... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 