Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
(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 →
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 →
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: ∞ Bottled water: With summer picnics and barbecues, stores often drop the price of bottled water. If you prefer bottled water, now is the time to stock up. However,... 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 →
There are many websites that list birthday freebies you can get from various restaurants, stores, and online retailers. However, it can be very time-consuming to sift through all of them to find the kosher ones. Some of the offers have also expired and have not been updated. I have combed through several sites and am... 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: ∞ Bottled water: With summer picnics and barbecues, stores often drop the price of bottled water. If you prefer bottle water, now is the time to stock up. However,... 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: ∞ Athletic apparel and shoes: Stores want to get rid of their last-season inventories before the end of the summer, so look for discounts on these products. For tips... 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: ∞ Certain fruits: grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, and strawberries ∞ Certain vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, green onions, lettuce, peas, rhubarb, and spinach ∞ Cookware: Along with May, October, and November,... 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: ∞ Certain fruits: grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, and strawberries ∞ Certain vegetables: broccoli and rhubarb ∞ Frozen foods: March is National Frozen Food Month (I didn’t know there was such... Continue Reading →
