Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Once you have found a pair of shoes you like and have spent money on, you want them to last. Nothing upsets me more than when my favorite pair of shoes wears out too fast or when my sons' shoes break after only a few months (or even weeks). Here are some tips on how... Continue Reading →
For years we have bought a special produce cleaner to wash our fruits and vegetables. We have tried several brands, but none are cheap. I happened to be watching an episode of the new talk show “The Chew” at work the other day. One of their hosts mentioned her own homemade fruit and vegetable wash.... 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 →
For years I have wanted to try canning. My husband wasn't so excited, but went along with it. He has experimented with many spaghetti sauce recipes and has a great refried beans recipe. We always thought it would be great to be able to can them to give to others or to store for later.... Continue Reading →
In high school I started a holiday tradition of making handmade gifts for my stepmom’s relatives. I, of course, didn’t have a lot of money, but I loved crafts. By making gifts I was able to do something thoughtful for my loved ones and it fit within my budget. Some projects I have made over... Continue Reading →
Today we were spared two large repair expenses with two quick fixes. The first was not having to replace several broken vertical blinds. The boys have not been so careful with our blinds and as a result several have broken at the top where they attach to the unit. Thankfully, the local window blinds/shades store ... Continue Reading →
Many articles and tips about saving money expect that you will have all the time in the world to make everything yourself, fix everything yourself, reuse every item you find, and shop around at a million garage sales and stores. My goal is to provide manageable tips that can be accessible to people who work,... Continue Reading →
There are many store-bought products that are quite expensive if you consider how much cheaper it would be to make your own. They also often have chemicals and preservatives in them that we would rather not eat. When our boys (all four of them) were babies, we made our own homemade baby food by cooking,... Continue Reading →
(Updated 3/5/17; Pictured above - my husband and my oldest son, then 3, making challah.) Making challah can be a very fulfilling mitzvah and is one of the major mitzvot for women. I admit, though, that during the last several years with me working full-time, I barely get to make challah at all. However, every time I do, I... Continue Reading →
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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 