We are still a few weeks away from summer officially starting for my family, but many of my friends who have kids in public school are already out for the summer. Summer reading programs have already started, so we are starting to log our reading, too! I love having a concrete way to encourage my... Continue Reading →
9 apps to earn money with your Smartphone!
(updated 3/4/20) For the past year plus, I have been using several apps on my phone to earn money. It may seem like a drop in the bucket to earn $3 or $5 here and there, but I can attest that it really adds up! Through the apps below I earned more than $480 in... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Pesach 2019
With only 8 days until Pesach I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! If you are still looking for some tips, I have many blog posts to help you get organized, get everything done, find recipes, or just get current information. I... Continue Reading →
Save $.30 per gallon of gas with Circle K
Up until recently, gas seemed like one thing I could not really save money on. There are apps out there where you can search for the cheapest gas around you, but I never seem to have time to check the app or drive to a station that may not be the closest! However, about a... Continue Reading →
Stacking your savings at Target – 2019 update
Since my last post about why I love Target, several things have changed about how they offer savings. What has not changed, though, is that if you plan ahead, you can save a lot of money on each shopping trip! Here are my tips for saving the most at Target: -- Before you go, look... Continue Reading →
Everyday deals at Ikea – 2018 update
One of my favorite things to do when I have a day off with no major commitments is to go to our local Ikea. It was so exciting when Ikea opened up in St. Louis. Most people think Ikea is just a place for home decor and furnishings. However, we have found many everyday products... Continue Reading →
Have you tried Brandless?
While browsing at Facebook tonight, I came across an ad that Groupon was offering two $20 vouchers to Brandless for $10 each (you have to use each voucher on a separate order). That means $40 worth of groceries for $20! I have never tried Brandless, but after looking at their site, I discovered they have... Continue Reading →
Save & earn money on your computer with Honey and Swagbucks
During my online shopping last night (thanks Kosher on a Budget for your alert about a fantastic deal), I remembered about a service I already had loaded on my computer Internet browser -- Honey. I had written about Honey in my previous blog post - Find the best online coupon codes with Honey. When you visit an... Continue Reading →
Tips for the Fall Jewish holidays
I have neglected blogging the past few months with school and Hebrew School starting, as well as the busyness of the Fall Jewish holidays. However, I wanted to share a few tips that have saved us money or simplified our holidays this holiday season.' Hanging Sukkah decorations: Last year, I came up with a tip... Continue Reading →
Two ways to earn money from shopping on Amazon
(updated 5/29/19) In the past week, I stumbled upon two ways to actually earn money from all of my Amazon shopping! Between buying for school, Hebrew school, and home, we use Amazon a lot! Check out these two opportunities for earning money from all that shopping! Amazon Cash Amazon now has a new program that... Continue Reading →