Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 4/16/17) Did you know that military families can use expired coupons for 6 months after their expiration at commissaries overseas? Thanks to a program called “Coups for Troups” you can put your expired coupons to good use. You can either adopt a family or send your expired coupons to one of their satellite centers.... Continue Reading →
With Black Friday this week, there are many great deals at brick and mortar and online stores. However, before you shop, educate yourself. Don’t rush into getting each deal just because something is on sale and says it is X dollars off! Be sure that you really know if that item is a good deal.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Certain times of the year are the best times to buy various things based on sales and availability. Here is your tip sheet for this month: ∞ Cars: New cars often arrive at dealerships in September. October, November, and December deals on older models get better. RV deals are common in the fall, too. ∞... Continue Reading →
One of my best friends, Lori, and I always laugh about our different packing styles. Whether it be a vacation or just packing for an outing with the kids, we are opposites. She would often pack a diaper and wipes for a day out with a baby. I, on the other hand, always have a... Continue Reading →
This is a busy time of the year with several Jewish holidays so close together. But it is also a fun time of the year. One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the sukkah. Over the years I have seen various ideas for sukkah decorations. I thought I would share a few of those... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
(updated 4/12/20) When I was in junior high, recycling was still a relatively new concept and I remember that getting my parents to agree to separate the trash was a big deal. We had to take it somewhere to be recycled, since there was no curbside pickup. Now recycling is so much easier with curbside... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 