Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I can't believe it, but I started school supply shopping today! The displays are already out, which is crazy since my boys have barely had a month of summer and I have only been out for two weeks! But the sales don't stop for schools that end late! So it was off to start shopping... 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 →
Today while researching ways to save on Amazon (one of my favorite online stores), I discovered another way to save/earn a little money. Ebates is an online shopping website that gives you money for shopping online through them. You can earn money in three ways: 1) For signing up right now, you can get $10... Continue Reading →
Because I am a teacher, I have my summers off with my boys. We do go to cub scout camp for a few weeks and the boys usually get to go to one week of another camp. However, most of the summer is spent at Camp Mommy. We go on outings most days and I... Continue Reading →
Every year my kids and I participate in several Summer Reading programs. It is a great way to get them off electronics and encourage them to read as much as possible! However, tracking four kids reading can be difficult! Different programs often have their own requirements, too. Some track number of books read and some... Continue Reading →
In my continuing efforts to provide updated information on fun, inexpensive things to do with your family over the summer, I have again researched dollar or free movie theater offerings for this summer. Summer movies are great to avoid the heat and perhaps see some movies on the big screen that you missed the first... Continue Reading →
Getting ready for summer is not an easy task. Summer with the kids goes the best when I prepare ahead. With that in mind, I have focused my last few blog posts on various ways we get ready and how we enjoy our summers. Today's updated post focuses on how to not spend a fortune... Continue Reading →
Many of the public schools in our area are ending this week or next. My own kids do not get out for another month, though. Despite when your kids get out of school, it is just the right time to prepare for summer. There are several things you can do to get ready (if you... Continue Reading →
Summer time will be here before we know it. For the kids, it means days to fill with camp, swimming, fun outside, special cool treats, and more. As a parent, I know it is hard to find enough activities to keep my children busy and not spend a fortune. But one activity that is good any... Continue Reading →
