Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Well this year I haven't done as good a job at preparing ahead for Purim. However, my older son wants to be a tiger. So where do I go for great and cheap costume ideas - Family Fun magazine. I get a subscription to their magazine and love all their great crafts and ideas. However,... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/10/17) There are so many cases where we have saved money by not throwing out something broken. How is that possible? There are several things you can do with an item you might be thinking of throwing out (forgive me if any of this is something you already know): ∞ Fix it: I am fortunate... Continue Reading →
Okay, I didn't intend this to be a "Promote Whole Foods" day (especially since I am so sad they bought out Wild Oats), but did you know that Whole Foods offers a bulk discount on items when you purchase a case? There are certain things that we go through a lot of during the year... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/7/17) Did you know that bringing your own bags to the store is good for the environment AND also for your wallet? Many stores offer a bag discount or bag reward when you bring and use your own reusable bags. The rewards vary from $.05 - $.10 a bag. Some stores offer a raffle for prizes, too.... Continue Reading →
I spent a lot of time researching how to get more coupons for groceries and other items we buy. Although we do cut coupons from the Sunday paper, the savings just weren't adding up enough. I found the following websites which I try to check at least once a month (or weekly if I can)... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/7/17) A long time ago I stumbled on a tip from the author of the "Tightwad Gazette." She recommended creating a price book with prices of various items at different stores. I used to have mine in a spiral notebook in my purse. However, it was always hard to find the item I was... Continue Reading →
I am notoriously bad with keeping up with my emails. However, I have learned one trick that really helps. I have created various folders to organize things that I do not need to read on a regular basis, but might need later. For instance, whenever I make an online purchase or sign up for an... Continue Reading →
I have been thinking for a long time that I might start a blog about saving money and keeping kosher. I have done lots of research online and couldn't seem to find many articles that pertained to both. Often you see cheap recipes that include meat. However, if you are buying kosher meat you can... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 