Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
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 →
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 →
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 →
(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 →
* This program was discontinued as of May 14, 2019. See here for details. (updated 5/29/19) I have a love/hate relationship with Walmart. I love finding good deals and paying low prices, but I hate how the store is not always clean and things are not always where I would expect them to be. I... Continue Reading →
In the past when I wanted to send a photo gift to someone, my choices were pretty limited. Make a copy of a favorite photo and find a frame for it. Now the possibilities are endless! I have been fortunate that one of my closest friends, Michelle, represents a company that produces many great photo... Continue Reading →
Do you print your digital photos or do you just store them on your phone or computer? Up until a few months ago, I was catching up on scrapbooking photos that had been printed before we had a digital camera! I remember we used to develop our film at Sam's Club. I would spend extra... Continue Reading →
Every summer, my four boys and I enjoy what I call "Camp Mommy," as well as a few weeks of real camp. I am always searching for new ideas of things for us to do together. Keeping them occupied is not always cheap, though. So several years ago I researched and created my own Summer... Continue Reading →
Summer officially started for my kids a few weeks ago, but for me it finally starts tomorrow! This means I can start making plans for what my kids and I will do each day. This usually means outings, camp, swimming, fun outside, special cool treats, and more. The challenge each year is to not spend a... Continue Reading →
May is almost over and deadlines are approaching for summer kids' activities. Most public schools have ended. (Our kids go to a private Jewish school, so we are not done until mid-June!) So I thought it was a good time to start informing my readers of all the great inexpensive ways to entertain your children during the summer.... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 