Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 4/20/17) Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover medications? I hate to throw out anything that might have another use or can be recycled. I've never wanted to throw old medicine for fear that an animal might eat it at a landfill and get sick. If I flush them, I worry about polluting our... Continue Reading →
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: ∞ Certain fruits: grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, and strawberries ∞ Certain vegetables: broccoli and rhubarb ∞ Frozen foods: March is National Frozen Food Month (I didn’t know there was such... Continue Reading →
Menu planning is definitely one of the best ways we save money on our food budget and limit trips to the store. We love to look for new recipes when we plan our weekly menus. However, sometimes this gets too time-consuming and we skip a week of planning. This results in a hectic week. My husband has... Continue Reading →
Ever since becoming a mom my weight hasn’t been the same. And especially since my triplets were born, I have not been the size I want to be. I can’t seem to lose the baby weight and am turning more and more to food to deal with stress. I had tried Weight Watchers last year,... Continue Reading →
Purim is right around the corner and I am really trying not to leave all of my preparations to the last-minute. I always am super organized about what needs to be done, but actually executing it seems to happen too late. Here are some tips to get you on the road to an enjoyable Purim. Know... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/5/17) I admit it; I love soda. When I am stressed I crave two things – soda and chocolate. However, I realize that my waistline and budget are not thanking me for these two things. So in February 2012 we bought a SodaStream soda maker. I got a particularly good deal with a $20 off... Continue Reading →
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 →
I am so excited that today I published my 100th post. This blog has been a great way for me to share my findings with others and to help research even more ways for my family to save. However, a blog is nothing without an audience. So I would love your feedback. Please take the following survey to... Continue Reading →
I hate to find food in the refrigerator that didn't get eaten up or has gone bad. It feels like I am just throwing money into the trash when I have to throw away that food. There are a few things we do, though, to prevent this from happening: ∞ Weekday dinners: My husband and... 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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 