Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I can't believe that Purim is just 5 days away! Are you feeling the pressure of getting it all done before Sunday? For the past 7 years we have done a family costume with matching shaloch manos. However, with teenagers, it has been much harder to find a costume that everyone agrees on. We finally... Continue Reading →
You may be wondering why this post has 2022 in the title, right? With the Jewish holiday of Purim coming up in a month, I thought it was time to catch up on my Purim gallery posts. I missed my 2022 post because we lost a close family member at Purim time. And somehow the... Continue Reading →
My favorite Purim tradition is to highlight all the creative shaloch manos and costume ideas that we received or saw during the holiday. This year we didn't get to see as many costumes, though. Many people did not dress up for megillah reading and we did not see as many people during our deliveries as... Continue Reading →
I am taking a break from my Coronavirus posts to get back on track with what I would normally post at this time of year. Usually after Purim, I post a gallery featuring our costumes and the wonderful shaloch manos we got from friends and community members. I love sharing with you, my readers, all... Continue Reading →
Rosh Hashanah is less than a week away. With many meals and simanim to prepare, two things run high - food costs and time spent preparing. We are trying to get ahead by cooking and freezing dishes, but that is just one part. To help myself and my readers, I have compiled some of our... Continue Reading →
Every year our favorite Purim tradition is to go through the shaloch manos we have received, take pictures of our favorites, and sort the food. I love sharing with you, my readers, all the clever and yummy ideas our friends and my students' families came up with. I hope they will inspire you for future... Continue Reading →
I was feeling nostalgic today while showing a coworker the costumes I have made for my boys over the years. We still have not figured out this year's costumes, but I had a nice time looking at all the cuteness from the past years! Allow me to share! 2006: My oldest at 2 years old... Continue Reading →
I have neglected blogging the past few months with school and Hebrew School starting, as well as the busyness of the Fall Jewish holidays. However, I wanted to share a few tips that have saved us money or simplified our holidays this holiday season.' Hanging Sukkah decorations: Last year, I came up with a tip... Continue Reading →
With another three-day Yom Tov (Jewish holiday) coming this week, we have a lot to do. It always feels like we just finished cooking and yet it is time to start all over! Last week we weren't so organized and my husband still managed to create delicious food for the several meals we were at home.... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 