Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
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 coming month: ∞ Cars: September is when new cars begin arriving at the dealers. They will then discount their older models to make room for new inventory. RV deals are... Continue Reading →
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 →
(updated 4/23/17) This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Our water bill is not the largest of our bills, but I still am always trying to find ways to reduce our water usage. It not only benefits our budget, but... Continue Reading →
Many of you may already be familiar with Aish HaTorah's website. They are an international Jewish educational organization that is amazing. Both my husband and I had the opportunity to study at their programs in Israel. Their website is full of wonderful features, articles, and videos. The thing I like best about Aish is that... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. There are some weeks when money is tight and we try to plan the menu around what we have in the house. Here is a sample of “go-to” recipes we like... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/20/17) Several times a year I get in a decluttering mode. I try to rid my home of things we don’t need, use, or want anymore. It is always nice to earn a little money from getting rid of things, but otherwise my goal is that the items go somewhere they can be used or at least recycled! It... Continue Reading →
(Updated 2/14/21) ShopSmart Magazine ceased publication July 2020. I am an avid reader of magazines. My love of magazines dates back to my preteen years when I was obsessed with tv, movies, and girl issues. Now I am a mom, wife, and teacher, and I look for magazines not only to entertain me, but to inform me.... Continue Reading →
Today we were spared two large repair expenses with two quick fixes. The first was not having to replace several broken vertical blinds. The boys have not been so careful with our blinds and as a result several have broken at the top where they attach to the unit. Thankfully, the local window blinds/shades store ... Continue Reading →
Stopping for gas is not a pleasurable experience these days. I groan when I see the price rapidly climbing when I have only gotten a small amount of gas. And if you have a larger family and need a larger vehicle, your price per fill-up is even higher. So how do you save on gas?... Continue Reading →
When I first started teaching, I bought a label maker. I used it to label all of my art supplies and other teaching supplies in my big cabinets. I loved to open the doors and see all my neatly arranged and labeled plastic containers. Now I do the same in my home. Labeling has many... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 