Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Is anyone else up tonight getting ready for Purim? Some years I am ready days in advance and others I am making costumes right up until the seuda! This year I am in between that. I have one more costume detail to take care of and we have to assemble the shaloch manos (mishloach manot) tomorrow.... Continue Reading →
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 the 2017 update of this post, click here: Get ready for Summer 2017) I can't believe it, but we are almost at summertime. The school year has gone by so fast! There are several things you can do to get ready (if you haven’t already). Make sure you have everything your kids need for camp: Swimsuits... 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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 