Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Right now we are in the midst of putting our kitchen back together from the holiday. Washing the last of the Passover dishes is taking the most time! It is so easy to want to rush through turning back over and just get back to normal life! However, we have learned that checking our lists... Continue Reading →
Every year we refine our Pesach/Passover preparations and strive to bring in the holiday in a more relaxed way. I would love to get to the seder and not be too exhausted to pay attention! Whether you are in the midst of your Pesach/Passover preparations or just beginning, I have many blog posts to help... 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 →
(updated 4/21/17) If you are a regular reader of my blog, you have seen my many posts about post-holiday sales. I love shopping after holidays to find the discounts and great deals! You never know what you might find! I try to get to at least one store after a holiday if possible, however, some... Continue Reading →
Right now most of us are preparing for the last days of Passover/Pesach, but in just a few days it will be time to say goodbye to the holiday. There is always so much to do to put things back in order. Whether this is your first Pesach or you are a veteran at all... Continue Reading →
Even though we are all very busy with our Pesach/Passover to do lists, in just a few days we will be relaxing with our kids at our seders and Yom Tov meals. Then we will actually have a few days off with our kids. Some people may have to work, but if your kids go... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it, but we are actually starting to menu plan tonight and it is not the last-minute! We are usually scrambling to menu plan, shop, and cook just days before our seder! This year... our kitchen is turned over and we only have the dining room and cars left to clean (unless you count bathrooms!). We... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/19/18) One of the first things I do when beginning my Pesach/Passover preparations is fix my current master checklist (see my post "It's time to start thinking about Pesach" for tips on creating one and other Passover tips). I then print the current Passover guides from the top kashrut agencies, as well as other helpful... Continue Reading →
With Purim ending, I am reminded that I really need to get moving on our Pesach/Passover preparations. To get everything done in time and have time to cook without being crazed, it is crucial for us to start cleaning and other preparations. I start each year’s preparations by pulling up my master Pesach checklist and... Continue Reading →
