Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 4/14/17) How can it be possible to save money on Shabbos when you aren't allowed to spend any? There are actually many things we do that are related to Shabbos that end up saving us money (and are good for the environment). ∞ Use timers. We use a timer on our crock pot, our living room lights,... Continue Reading →
Over the past 2+ years, I have been searching for ways to save on things we use a lot of. As a teacher and a graduate student (and coupon clipper), I often have to print documents from home. I do try to use the backs of paper by rerunning paper through again for less important... Continue Reading →
It seems like whenever I look at the calendar there is another party or event coming up that I need a gift for. I try to do a few things to be prepared and to spend less money on gifts. Here are a few ideas to try: ∞ Gift drawer: I keep a gift drawer to... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/14/17) If you think about it, everything you use once and throw away adds to your daily costs. It also adds to our landfills and impact on the environment. To get away from this whole throwaway society, we try to use many reusable products in our home. The savings may seem small, but over... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/3/17) Several years ago a classmate at UMSL told me about this great website (Paperbackswap.com) where you can swap books with other people. Since then, it has become my favorite way to get books for home and teaching! You can post any books that you want to trade and create your own wish list... 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 →
(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 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 