Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I go through spurts of time where I am too busy to clip coupons or find new ways to save (and to blog!). However, there are some tried and true tips that have become part of our regular routines and daily life that help us save a lot of money! Check out my favorites! How... Continue Reading →
For weeks I had been trying to figure out what to do for my triplets’ 5th birthday party. I wanted to make it special for them and perhaps have it outside the house. We have always done their parties at home or at one of my best friends’ houses. However, after calling around and getting prices,... Continue Reading →
Several months ago I wrote about how we have tried over the years to make a few things from scratch versus buying premade (see my posts "Making your own challah" and “(More) Make your own”). Keeping kosher already encourages us to do this since sometimes there is not a store-bought version available or it is... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I went to my local Dollar Tree for water bottles for camp. It seems we always lose a few right away and I like having a backup for everyone. I took a little extra time in my browsing to write down what items are good deals at a dollar store. You do have... Continue Reading →
Here is the last installment of my kosher birthday freebies as promised. I also have included a few additions at the end. Enjoy all these great birthday freebies! The Children’s Place – By signing up for their Birthday Club, you will get a special coupon for your birthday and your child’s. Toys “R” Us –... Continue Reading →
There are many websites that list birthday freebies you can get from various restaurants, stores, and online retailers. However, it can be very time-consuming to sift through all of them to find the kosher ones. Some of the offers have also expired and have not been updated. I have combed through several sites and am... Continue Reading →
You may have heard of Vistaprint. They are a printing company that offers free business cards. Perhaps you have never ordered them or just thought that business cards were all they sold. However, thanks to Mara at Kosher on a Budget, I have been aware of many other deals they offer. Every few weeks (it... Continue Reading →
I am sorry for the long delay in posting the more of these kosher birthday freebies. I hope you still enjoy them and get some great freebies! Kmart Birthday Club — Join the Kmart Birthday Club and children get $5 Birthday Bucks, a crown, Happy Birthday certificate, and a Fun Pack with surprise goodies! Krispy Kreme... Continue Reading →
I recently began subscribing to several “Deal-a-day” sites and even purchased a few deals – getting $10 off a $20 purchase to Office Max and $20 off a $40 purchase to Body Shop. I regularly shop at Office Max and love their Max Perks program and the Body Shop Groupon made two holiday gifts more... Continue Reading →
There are two basic components to living on a tight budget: spending less and earning more. I have written many posts on how to spend less. However, there are ways to earn more as well: ∞ Sell items you are done with or don’t need (Ebay, yard sales, consignment shops) or donate them and keep your... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 