Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
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 →
Once you have found a pair of shoes you like and have spent money on, you want them to last. Nothing upsets me more than when my favorite pair of shoes wears out too fast or when my sons' shoes break after only a few months (or even weeks). Here are some tips on how... Continue Reading →
Shoes are something I find hard to shop for. Either I spend too little and they fall apart (like tennis shoes for my boys) or I find something I like and then they stop making it when I want a new pair (like my favorite pair of L.L. Bean Mary Janes). I am not a... 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 →
(updated 7/7/26) In the past, I subscribed to several "Deal-a-Day" sites and have purchased a few deals over the years. I sometimes found coupons for discounts off purchases at stores I regularly shopped at, like Office Max and The Body Shop. However, you must always examine whether these offers are such a good deal. For... Continue Reading →
There are two basic components to living on a tight budget: spending less and earning more. I have written many posts on how to spend less. However, there are ways to earn more as well: ∞ Sell items you are done with or don’t need (Ebay, yard sales, consignment shops) or donate them and keep your... Continue Reading →
(Updated 7/7/26) Many professional and amateur sports teams offer kids’ clubs to help get kids interested in their teams and to promote athletics and fitness. These clubs often offer free tickets, souvenirs, and other related items. To find one in your area, check out this great article. You can also check the links below: Major... Continue Reading →
I love stores that offer rewards for shopping there. Years ago rewards cards were always punch cards that you would get a stamp or punch on and when you filled your card, you got a reward. Now stores have gotten more savvy and often have cards that are swiped and you can track your rewards... Continue Reading →
There are some things that are downright silly to pay for and others that you try to get free as much as possible. Here are a few items to avoid paying for if you can! ∞ Books: For books for myself I go to the library and use swap sites (see my post "My favorite find... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 