Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Several months ago I wrote about how we have tried over the years to make a few things from scratch versus buying premade (see my posts "Making your own challah" and “(More) Make your own”). Keeping kosher already encourages us to do this since sometimes there is not a store-bought version available or it is... Continue Reading →
The summer has gone by quickly and school will be starting in just a few weeks! So this is the ideal time to do certain things in your home and for your family: ∞ Clean out your children’s clothing (and your own) to see what you need to purchase for the Fall. I always shop ahead... 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 →
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 bottle water, now is the time to stock up. However,... Continue Reading →
I have recently been posting about family activities to do in the summer. However, summertime is not the only time for excursions! We are fortunate that we have a lot of great websites and booklets of events in St. Louis. However, not every town has this and there are some national sources for outings that... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/9/17) There are many times we are down to the wire in preparing for Shabbos (or Yom Tov). Here are a few tricks and tips that have served us well. No time to cook a chicken dish? Grill! My husband loves grilled chicken and if you are using an electric grill it cooks much faster... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/16/17) Earth Day is April 22 and cities around the world are sponsoring volunteer efforts, fairs, festivals, and speakers. To find out what is going on in your town, do a Google search for your city and “Earth Day.” Unfortunately, several sites that used to offer a directory of Earth Day events do not have that feature available... Continue Reading →
Every year I reflect on what went well and what didn't go well with before, during, and after Pesach. I, of course, make notes for next year on my prep file, as I mentioned in my post "Putting away Pesach" and "Pesach is coming!" Here are my notes for this year that I thought I... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/18/22) I know we all want to put Passover/Pesach behind us and eat some real treats, but you can save a bundle today if you shop right! Check out the sales at your local grocery stores and delis on their Pesach leftovers. Some ideas for products that keep well from year to year (unopened... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/18/22) Cleaning up after Pesach can be a very tiring job and one we are not always so good about doing right away, especially with Yom Tov often ending late at night. Of course, putting the kitchen back in order has to be done, but sometimes packing everything up and putting away our Pesach... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 