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 →
New season, new(ish) wardrobe
We finally have relief from the hot summer and cooler weather is upon us! Today I was actually wishing the school I was at would turn off the air conditioning, because it was too cold! With this new weather and lower temperatures, it means it is time to switch out the summer clothes. I am... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a lay-off
The last several months have been quite stressful for my family as I have been looking for a new job. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to stay home with my kids and we need my income to help support our family. I have been very fortunate to have only been without pay for two months, but... Continue Reading →
Kosher Birthday Freebies A – C
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 →
Not just a drop in the bucket!
(updated 4/23/17) This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Our water bill is not the largest of our bills, but I still am always trying to find ways to reduce our water usage. It not only benefits our budget, but... Continue Reading →
Review: Aish.com
Many of you may already be familiar with Aish HaTorah's website. They are an international Jewish educational organization that is amazing. Both my husband and I had the opportunity to study at their programs in Israel. Their website is full of wonderful features, articles, and videos. The thing I like best about Aish is that... Continue Reading →
Stretching your dinner dime… dollar
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. There are some weeks when money is tight and we try to plan the menu around what we have in the house. Here is a sample of “go-to” recipes we like... Continue Reading →
Declutter responsibly
(updated 4/20/17) Several times a year I get in a decluttering mode. I try to rid my home of things we don’t need, use, or want anymore. It is always nice to earn a little money from getting rid of things, but otherwise my goal is that the items go somewhere they can be used or at least recycled! It... Continue Reading →
Review: ShopSmart magazine
(Updated 2/14/21) ShopSmart Magazine ceased publication July 2020. I am an avid reader of magazines. My love of magazines dates back to my preteen years when I was obsessed with tv, movies, and girl issues. Now I am a mom, wife, and teacher, and I look for magazines not only to entertain me, but to inform me.... Continue Reading →
Birthday parties without the (wallet) blowout
Our triplets’ birthday is coming up soon and I have been trying to start planning their party. This is the first year that they are actually aware that they are having a birthday and that there will be a party. I was so disappointed to realize that doing a party away from home was quite... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 