Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
We have many things in our kitchen that hardly get used, even though they seemed like such a good idea at the time. Getting cookies just right without burning seemed like a great reason to buy a cookie sheet stone, but I think we have used it maybe twice! The second crock pot was great... Continue Reading →
(updated 2/28/17) Most of us belong to Sam’s or Costco for bulk savings and have a AAA membership for emergency auto assistance. Each membership level has a variety of services including towing benefits, rental car benefits, locksmith service, maps, travel planners, and travel guides. But did you know that that a AAA membership has more than... Continue Reading →
For the past many years I have organized my coupons in small vertical photo albums that hold three photos on each side (see my post “Organizing coupons” for details). This worked great because I could just slide my coupons in the slots and I could see six sections at once. I didn’t need to fold many (except... Continue Reading →
There are certain times of the year that are best for purchasing various items, due to various factors. Here are a few to keep in mind for the last month of summer: ∞ Bottled water: With summer picnics and barbecues, stores often drop the price of bottled water. If you prefer bottle water, now is... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest timesavers for me when my dad was in the hospital was to create a CarePages website for him. I was able to post updates on how he was doing and then send them to anyone who wanted information. It was much easier than making a million phone calls a day, especially... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/16/17) I know I am very guilty about not changing my oil enough. I know that changing my oil as experts recommend (every 3 months or 3,000 miles) will help improve the condition of my car and prevent breakdowns. However, it seems as if time and money always keep me from doing it on... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I went to my local Dollar Tree for water bottles for camp. It seems we always lose a few right away and I like having a backup for everyone. I took a little extra time in my browsing to write down what items are good deals at a dollar store. You do have... Continue Reading →
(updated 7/10/17) I am always surprised each year when the school supply displays are put out and I feel that we just started summer! However, the chore of shopping for supplies must be done! With four kids and my jobs as a teacher and Hebrew school director, I have developed a strategy for shopping wisely... Continue Reading →
Here is the last installment of my kosher birthday freebies as promised. I also have included a few additions at the end. Enjoy all these great birthday freebies! The Children’s Place – By signing up for their Birthday Club, you will get a special coupon for your birthday and your child’s. Toys “R” Us –... Continue Reading →
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 →
Surviving on a tight budget 