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 →
January is the time to buy…
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 →
Homemade vegetable wash: Worth it?
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 →
First canning experiment: Apple butter
For years I have wanted to try canning. My husband wasn't so excited, but went along with it. He has experimented with many spaghetti sauce recipes and has a great refried beans recipe. We always thought it would be great to be able to can them to give to others or to store for later.... Continue Reading →
Items you don’t always (and in some cases shouldn’t) have to pay for
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 →
Black Friday tips and beyond
With Black Friday this week, there are many great deals at brick and mortar and online stores. However, before you shop, educate yourself. Don’t rush into getting each deal just because something is on sale and says it is X dollars off! Be sure that you really know if that item is a good deal.... Continue Reading →
Review: Kosher on a Budget
A few weeks after I started my blog, a friend told me about http://www.kosheronabudget.com. At first I was afraid to look at the site, for fear that what I was doing was already being done. I was relieved to find out that it wasn't and that I LOVE HER SITE! Mara, the author of the... Continue Reading →
November is the time to buy…
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: ∞ Cars: New cars often arrive at dealerships in September. During October, November and December deals on older models get better. RV deals are common in the fall, too.... Continue Reading →
What’s for lunch?
We are always looking for healthy ideas for things to put in our lunches. My husband and I often take leftovers from the night before, but there often isn’t enough for our older son and he wouldn’t be able to heat up any of it. We are fortunate that right now our three youngest get... Continue Reading →
October is the time to buy…
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: ∞ Cars: New cars often arrive at dealerships in September. October, November, and December deals on older models get better. RV deals are common in the fall, too. ∞... Continue Reading →