Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
THIS NEWSLETTER HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF MAY 2, 2012. We always want our kids to be safe, not only at home, but outside of the home. For my current job, I give presentations on child abuse and internet safety, so I often find new tidbits on dangers to our children and how to keep them... 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 →
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 →
I recently began subscribing to several “Deal-a-day” sites and even purchased a few deals – getting $10 off a $20 purchase to Office Max and $20 off a $40 purchase to Body Shop. I regularly shop at Office Max and love their Max Perks program and the Body Shop Groupon made two holiday gifts more... Continue Reading →
For years we have bought a special produce cleaner to wash our fruits and vegetables. We have tried several brands, but none are cheap. I happened to be watching an episode of the new talk show “The Chew” at work the other day. One of their hosts mentioned her own homemade fruit and vegetable wash.... 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 →
(updated 4/20/17) Usually around Chanukah or Pesach/Passover, I realize that my boys have too many toys. With them getting new things for Chanukah and birthdays, I am also reminded to get rid of toys and games they have gotten too old for or rarely play with. The stuffed animal bin, especially, is always overflowing. The... Continue Reading →
Thanks to my husband I found a great way to keep up with various news topics I am interested in. I was looking for a way to find out the latest news pertaining to my job without having to Google the topics and then come up with a million results. He told me about iGoogle... Continue Reading →
Chanukah is just around the corner, which means we are all searching for the perfect gift for loved ones. You want to give something that the recipient will like, but won’t become clutter. I like to give personal gifts that match the person’s interests and needs, but sometimes that can also be difficult (and costly).... Continue Reading →
Want to know what baby wipes have the fewest chemicals? Need advice on choosing BPA-free products? This is the site to go to then! Safe Mama is an eco-conscious resource for mothers. It includes: - child safety and recall information - resources on links on a variety of topics - links to green stores Best... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 