Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
One of the biggest timesavers for me when my dad was in the hospital was to create a CarePages website for him. I was able to post updates on how he was doing and then send them to anyone who wanted information. It was much easier than making a million phone calls a day, especially... 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 love stores that offer rewards for shopping there. Years ago rewards cards were always punch cards that you would get a stamp or punch on and when you filled your card, you got a reward. Now stores have gotten more savvy and often have cards that are swiped and you can track your rewards... Continue Reading →
I love finding new ways to be more productive, especially with my hectic life of raising four kids and working full-time. Some of the things I do come from my need to organize everything, but they help save time (and sometimes money), too. Here are a few ideas you might try: - Paper everywhere: Have... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/17/17) I came across the website Jewish Life Organized after reading an article in one of the national Jewish magazines around Pesach time a few years ago. I am always trying to make my preparations for the holidays more organized and efficient. This site has all that and so much more! The author, Rivka Slatkin, is wonderful! She... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of my previous post containing kosher birthday freebies. This post contains those beginning with letters D - H. More to come later. Danny’s Family Car Wash (AZ) – By signing up to become a Loyalty Promotion Member in Danny’s Rewards Club, you will receive a free birthday car wash, every tenth wash free,... Continue Reading →
There are many websites out there listing birthday freebies. However, not all of them are kept up to date and many include offers that are not for those of us who keep kosher. So I have compiled the offers from 10+ birthday freebie websites and created an up-to-date list of just the kosher freebies. Most... Continue Reading →
The Internet/World Wide Web has gotten infinitely large and it can be hard to keep up with all of your passcodes and logins for each site you buy from or frequent. To get the coupon codes and discount emails, you often need to sign up to receive their emails or register on their website. How... Continue Reading →
To make any purchase a good one, you must make sure it is worth the money, is of good quality, and is safe. For children’s products and toys this is of utmost importance. Just because a product is on the store shelves does not mean it has been tested for safety. There have been many... Continue Reading →
Keeping kosher is more than just learning the basics, buying kosher food, and not mixing meat and dairy. Just like learning Torah, it is something you must continue to keep up with. Here are some resources we have found helpful in our practice of kashrut: ∞ Weekly alerts – Unfortunately, no one is perfect and... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 