Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Rosh Hashanah is less than a week away. With many meals and simanim to prepare, two things run high - food costs and time spent preparing. We are trying to get ahead by cooking and freezing dishes, but that is just one part. To help myself and my readers, I have compiled some of our... Continue Reading →
When I first started this blog, the best ways to save at your favorite stores were to check sale fliers, use coupons, and use online coupon codes. Now there is plethora of ways to save on products you buy everyday and stores you frequent often! 1) Know your prices. It is helpful to keep track... Continue Reading →
(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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
* 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 →
Right now we are in the midst of putting our kitchen back together from the holiday. Washing the last of the Passover dishes is taking the most time! It is so easy to want to rush through turning back over and just get back to normal life! However, we have learned that checking our lists... Continue Reading →
Every year we refine our Pesach/Passover preparations and strive to bring in the holiday in a more relaxed way. I would love to get to the seder and not be too exhausted to pay attention! Whether you are in the midst of your Pesach/Passover preparations or just beginning, I have many blog posts to help... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 