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 →
First canning experiment: Apple butter
For years I have wanted to try canning. My husband wasn't so excited, but went along with it. He has experimented with many spaghetti sauce recipes and has a great refried beans recipe. We always thought it would be great to be able to can them to give to others or to store for later.... Continue Reading →
Items you don’t always (and in some cases shouldn’t) have to pay for
There are some things that are downright silly to pay for and others that you try to get free as much as possible. Here are a few items to avoid paying for if you can! ∞ Books: For books for myself I go to the library and use swap sites (see my post "My favorite find... Continue Reading →
Review: Kosher on a Budget
A few weeks after I started my blog, a friend told me about http://www.kosheronabudget.com. At first I was afraid to look at the site, for fear that what I was doing was already being done. I was relieved to find out that it wasn't and that I LOVE HER SITE! Mara, the author of the... Continue Reading →
What’s for lunch?
We are always looking for healthy ideas for things to put in our lunches. My husband and I often take leftovers from the night before, but there often isn’t enough for our older son and he wouldn’t be able to heat up any of it. We are fortunate that right now our three youngest get... Continue Reading →
Traveling for the holidays?
As those of you who have been reading my blog know, I love checklists. Sometimes my lists even have their own lists! Even though we have not traveled anywhere in a while, one of my most helpful checklists is my travel packing checklist. I have used it for longer vacations as well as just weekend... Continue Reading →
Review: Jewish-Life-Organized.com
(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 →
Color-coded kashrut
Keeping kosher involves a bit of upkeep, with respect to keeping up with alerts, checking food labels (even of food you normally buy), planning meals, adjusting recipes sometimes, etc. However, there is something we have done that makes keeping kosher easy: color-coding. Almost everything in our kitchen is color-coded so that it is easy for... Continue Reading →
Kosher Birthday Freebies D – H
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 →
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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 