Since we moved into our home about seven years ago, we have always used plastic tablecovers to cover our tablecloths for Shabbat meals. We did try out the non-disposable kind that you can buy at fabric stores. I hated having one more thing to throw out each week. However, they never seemed to get clean.... Continue Reading →
Learn a new skill
Many articles and tips about saving money expect that you will have all the time in the world to make everything yourself, fix everything yourself, reuse every item you find, and shop around at a million garage sales and stores. My goal is to provide manageable tips that can be accessible to people who work,... Continue Reading →
July and August are the time to buy…
There are certain times of the year that are best for purchasing various items, due to various factors. Here are a few to keep in mind for these late summer months: ∞ Computers: Back-to-school sales often offer the lowest prices of the year. You can sometimes get freebies like printers, too. ∞ School Supplies: Even... Continue Reading →
Become a member!
(updated 4/7/17) I used to think that we couldn't afford to be a member to any local amusement sites because we didn't go enough. Well, I was wrong! I did the math and it is well worth it! I am just going to take one local example. You may have to do your own calculations... Continue Reading →
Product safety and information
To make any purchase a good one, you must make sure it is worth the money, is of good quality, and is safe. For children’s products and toys this is of utmost importance. Just because a product is on the store shelves does not mean it has been tested for safety. There have been many... Continue Reading →
Perpetual address book
Over the years I have had many different address books. Every few years the scratch marks and strike-throughs would get to me and I would buy another one. I would then have to go through the work of rewriting all of my addresses into the new book. Well, I figured out something better. I now... Continue Reading →
Service plans and warranties
If you had asked me a few years ago before I was a home owner, I would have said that service plans and warranties are a waste of money. However, I have learned differently. We currently have one of each of these. Service plans: We have a service plan for our heating and cooling units.... Continue Reading →
Staying on top of your kids’ clothing
Keeping track and purchasing kids’ clothing can be an ordeal for any parent. And when you have more than one to buy for, you may not be able to spend a lot on their clothes. However, we all still want quality and want to have our kids look nice. I have picked up a few tips that help... Continue Reading →
Make your checkbook digital!
One of the basics to saving money is knowing how you already spend it. This means having a system to record your income and expenses. When I was in college I used the accounting pads with the green columns to record my receipts and tabulate how much I spent in each area. It was very... Continue Reading →
Brighter savings
(updated 4/23/17) One fairly simple way to save money (and energy) in your home is to switch to more energy-efficient light bulbs. In the last few years, LED bulbs have been introduced, which are even more efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs, which had replaced incandescent bulbs). Both CFLs and LEDs have a higher cost in... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 