Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
From the day we moved into our house, our older son's closet doors have not worked right. The doors hit each other in such a way that the handle/knob on one side was bent back. We could never get to the middle part of the closet directly because the doors overlapped. Then the doors came off track... Continue Reading →
My youngest boys are four, so I often forget to cover baby-related items on my blog. To make up for that, I am starting a series of posts related to savings on getting ready for baby. Today I want to focus on creating a smart and sensible baby registry. It can be very easy to get... Continue Reading →
I know I am behind, but I finally got around to checking out Pinterest. I have not really explored other people's pins yet, but already I am impressed! The look is amazing and very eye-catching (which I guess is the point!). I love that I can share different things I find that maybe aren't worth a whole... Continue Reading →
My triplet boys started carrying a backpack last school year, to carry extra clothes and their swim stuff (once a week) to daycare. For that first year, they really didn't care whose backpack they carried. Now they definitely want to make sure they have theirs. Most of the time they refuse to help each other! The backpacks... Continue Reading →
Going out for the night or anywhere without kids can involve a lot of planning and preparation. No matter how much we try, we always seem to be running late, too. So it is comforting to know that the most important information is always ready. Years ago I created an information sheet that hangs near... Continue Reading →
We have been so fortunate that during our tough times since becoming parents (two pregnancy bedrests, hospital stays for me before all our boys were born and for them many weeks after, and the challenges of being parents to newborn triplets) to be the recipients of much support, meals, volunteers, and gifts for us and our... Continue Reading →
I have mentioned before in several posts ("Office in a bag: A great Flylady tip," "Setting up your Pesach Control Journal," and "When did we repair that last?") the benefits of putting together helpful tips and forms in one place for a specific purpose. My routines list in my planner helps me stay on top... Continue Reading →
As I have mentioned before, one great way to save money on a regular basis is to use coupons. I am not a super couponer, but I do save a lot per month by pairing coupons with sales (and Keeping a price list) and I have found a few ways to make my couponing more... Continue Reading →
Every year I reflect on what went well and what didn't go well with before, during, and after Pesach. I, of course, make notes for next year on my prep file, as I mentioned in my post "Putting away Pesach" and "Pesach is coming!" Here are my notes for this year that I thought I... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/18/22) I know we all want to put Passover/Pesach behind us and eat some real treats, but you can save a bundle today if you shop right! Check out the sales at your local grocery stores and delis on their Pesach leftovers. Some ideas for products that keep well from year to year (unopened... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 