Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I am the keeper of many phone numbers for our family. My husband keeps some of them in his Palm/phone, I have the rest in my planner and iPod. But we don't have one master list. This is definitely something to add to the Family Control Journal. Should there ever be a need (like if... Continue Reading →
One of the ways I have saved a significant amount of money has been through buying things online instead of at a brick and mortar store. However, it can definitely be time-consuming to compare prices and search from website to website to determine the best deal (including shipping). I have used Google and Yahoo Shopping, but the... Continue Reading →
(For the 2017 update of this post, click here: Get ready for Summer 2017) I can't believe it, but we are almost at summertime. The school year has gone by so fast! There are several things you can do to get ready (if you haven’t already). Make sure you have everything your kids need for camp: Swimsuits... Continue Reading →
I found another one! ∞ Book It! Summer Break Reading Challenge – From June 15 to August 15, kids who were in grades K-6 during the 2011-2012 school year and who read five books, will be eligible to enter this sweepstakes. The prize is a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” summer fun prize package. There will be... Continue Reading →
Summer time will be here before we know it. For the kids, it means days to fill with camp, swimming, fun outside, special cool treats, and more. As a parent, I know it is hard to find enough activities to keep my children busy and not spend a fortune. But one activity that is good any... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/1/17) I am always trying to find new ways to throw out less and either recycle, reuse, or give away items. For ink, I used to order prepaid envelopes or find a school that recycled ink as a fundraiser. However, Office Depot OfficeMax has a recycling program to include all ink and toner cartridges.... 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: ∞ Athletic apparel and shoes: Stores want to get rid of their last-season inventories before the end of the summer, so look for discounts on these products. For tips... Continue Reading →
We have been so fortunate that during our tough times since becoming parents (two pregnancy bedrests, hospital stays for me before all our boys were born and for them many weeks after, and the challenges of being parents to newborn triplets) to be the recipients of much support, meals, volunteers, and gifts for us and our... Continue Reading →
I have mentioned before in several posts ("Office in a bag: A great Flylady tip," "Setting up your Pesach Control Journal," and "When did we repair that last?") the benefits of putting together helpful tips and forms in one place for a specific purpose. My routines list in my planner helps me stay on top... 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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 