Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
With another three-day Yom Tov (Jewish holiday) coming this week, we have a lot to do. It always feels like we just finished cooking and yet it is time to start all over! Last week we weren't so organized and my husband still managed to create delicious food for the several meals we were at home.... Continue Reading →
* To see the newest version of this post, click here. We are so fortunate to have an Ikea store in St. Louis. It has only been open for a few years. I love shopping there and always find something new. You might think Ikea is just for buying furniture and home decor, but we... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/30/18) Several months ago I stumbled upon a new money-saving app while browsing Facebook. Honey is a service that saves you money while you are shopping online. It works in two ways: 1. Honey scours the Internet for online codes for various online retailers. The app automatically applies the best code when you check... Continue Reading →
As I explained in my post yesterday, I have been working on updating all my posts related to Earth Day and protecting our planet. It has always been my passion to find new ways to be "green," and if those actions save me money, that is a bonus as well! Today's posts focus on ways... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/21/17) If you are a regular reader of my blog, you have seen my many posts about post-holiday sales. I love shopping after holidays to find the discounts and great deals! You never know what you might find! I try to get to at least one store after a holiday if possible, however, some... Continue Reading →
Right now most of us are preparing for the last days of Passover/Pesach, but in just a few days it will be time to say goodbye to the holiday. There is always so much to do to put things back in order. Whether this is your first Pesach or you are a veteran at all... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it, but we are actually starting to menu plan tonight and it is not the last-minute! We are usually scrambling to menu plan, shop, and cook just days before our seder! This year... our kitchen is turned over and we only have the dining room and cars left to clean (unless you count bathrooms!). We... Continue Reading →
In my continuing efforts to update my most popular posts, today I have updated my post on Making the most of your Sam’s Club membership. I have provided information on how we save money at Sam's Club as well as various services that you can take advantage of as a member. There are many offerings... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/11/22) One of the first things I do when beginning my Passover/Pesach preparations is fix my current master checklist (see my post "It's time to start thinking about Pesach" for tips on creating one and other Passover tips). I then print the current Passover guides from the top kashrut agencies, as well as other helpful... Continue Reading →
With Purim ending, I am reminded that I really need to get moving on our Pesach/Passover preparations. To get everything done in time and have time to cook without being crazed, it is crucial for us to start cleaning and other preparations. I start each year’s preparations by pulling up my master Pesach checklist and... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 