Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
At the recommendation of a co-worker, I found Flylady my second year of teaching, when I also had a child under one. I love Flylady’s website, which features organizational, time, and home management tips. Since following her tips, I have gotten much better at managing my life and time. She has helped me create routines... Continue Reading →
I have found over the years that I can save a lot by buying things online. It used to be that I would only get things online that we used a lot of (and of course, books and CDs). See my posts on "Buying printer paper by the case", "Brighter savings," and "Subscribe and Save."... Continue Reading →
I love to read magazines. When I was a kid I used to beg my grandmother to buy me Sesame Street magazine at the grocery store. I moved on to Sassy, Teen, and Seventeen, and have been an avid magazine reader since. However, paying the bills for magazines can be quite tricky. They mail you multiple renewal... Continue Reading →
I wanted to share one of my favorite organizing tips I found years ago. I love Real Simple Magazine, as many of you who follow my blog know. I happened to see a great idea for storing all those odds and ends that would otherwise end up in a junk drawer and not being found... 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: ∞ Certain fruits: grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, and strawberries ∞ Certain vegetables: broccoli and rhubarb ∞ Frozen foods: March is National Frozen Food Month (I didn’t know there was such... Continue Reading →
Ever since becoming a mom my weight hasn’t been the same. And especially since my triplets were born, I have not been the size I want to be. I can’t seem to lose the baby weight and am turning more and more to food to deal with stress. I had tried Weight Watchers last year,... Continue Reading →
Buying shoes for my kids can be a nightmare. I cannot always afford to go to a "real" shoe store with them to buy shoes. If I am going to Target, Wal-Mart, or even Once Upon a Child, I often go alone. I try to shop without them because I can better keep an eye on... Continue Reading →
Here are some more reward programs (or loyalty programs) sponsored by some great stores and brands! Hallmark Crown Rewards Earn points for your card and gift purchases at Gold Crown Stores. Points turn into gift certificates for use in the stores. Hallmark is a great place to not only get wonderful cards, but other nice... 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: ∞ Air conditioners: Demand is low during the cooler weather, so retailers put their A/Cs on sale in December, January and February. However, some stores only carry air conditioners... Continue Reading →
Today has not been a good day for me with a pounding headache keeping me in a bit of a fog! Luckily I was reading an article on migraines today (from my dear friend Michelle) and saw a mention about a headache app. It allows you to track your headaches and help pinpoint patterns. I never... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 