Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(updated 1/20/26) This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. It seems like whenever I look at the calendar there is another party or event coming up that I need a gift for. I try to do a few... Continue Reading →
(updated 1/26/26) Several years ago a classmate at UMSL told me about this great website (Paperbackswap.com) where you can swap books with other people. Since then, it has become my favorite way to get books for home and teaching! You can post any books that you want to trade and create your own wish list... Continue Reading →
I wish I could say this is an original idea, but I got it from browsing for money saving tips one day online. I used to cut coupons, but hardly ever used them in the store. The idea I found was to use a photo album to organize your coupons. I use a slide-in album... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/7/17) A long time ago I stumbled on a tip from the author of the "Tightwad Gazette." She recommended creating a price book with prices of various items at different stores. I used to have mine in a spiral notebook in my purse. However, it was always hard to find the item I was... Continue Reading →
I am notoriously bad with keeping up with my emails. However, I have learned one trick that really helps. I have created various folders to organize things that I do not need to read on a regular basis, but might need later. For instance, whenever I make an online purchase or sign up for an... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 