Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
This summer is the first in a while that I have had all the kids home with virtually no camp. Since I am back to full-time teaching and am off during the summer, it doesn't make financial sense to the send the kids to camp. So this year, it is "Camp Mommy." I have been... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/28/17) For several years since becoming frum (Orthodox Jewish), I had not really been swimming. I hadn’t quite figured out how to be tznius (modest) and swim. During one vacation to Florida when our oldest was about 2 1/2 , I wore a light skirt and long-sleeved cotton top with my sleeves pulled up. I... Continue Reading →
Updated 6/1/2012 School is almost out and for some of us that means more days home with our kids. Since I don’t have my own classroom right now, I have to work year-round, so my kids will be at camp. However, I hope to take advantage of our weekends and maybe a few days off... Continue Reading →
Three of the programs I mentioned in my previous post "Summer Reading 2012: Promote reading and earn prizes" have now been updated for 2012. Here are the details and links! Barnes & Noble - When your child reads 8 books and brings in their completed reading log, they can earn a free book from a selection... Continue Reading →
(For the 2017 update of this post, click here: Get ready for Summer 2017) I can't believe it, but we are almost at summertime. The school year has gone by so fast! There are several things you can do to get ready (if you haven’t already). Make sure you have everything your kids need for camp: Swimsuits... Continue Reading →
I found another one! ∞ Book It! Summer Break Reading Challenge – From June 15 to August 15, kids who were in grades K-6 during the 2011-2012 school year and who read five books, will be eligible to enter this sweepstakes. The prize is a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” summer fun prize package. There will be... Continue Reading →
Summer time will be here before we know it. For the kids, it means days to fill with camp, swimming, fun outside, special cool treats, and more. As a parent, I know it is hard to find enough activities to keep my children busy and not spend a fortune. But one activity that is good any... Continue Reading →
The weather does not always cooperate with our family plans! Some days off we might have a particular outing planned, and the rain interferes. Here are a few ideas for in and out of the house (no matter where you live). Note that some of these ideas may not be open on a holiday. The... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 