Finding awesome deals is a big part of what I do here at KOAB. And I absolutely love helping you to save money on everything from clean supplies and clothing to groceries and gifts. But I'd be remiss if I didn't also acknowledge that I have … [Read more...]
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Shop {Especially If You Struggle with Impulse Shopping}
Posted on February 12, 2018 by
7 Ways to Break the Impulse Shopping Habit
Posted on January 3, 2018 by
Have you joined the FREE 5-Day Jumpstart Your Budget Challenge yet? On Day 1, I talk about being "all in", and I ask you to let me know what your biggest challenge is to really being ALL IN with your budget. I've received over 200 emails so far … [Read more...]
Why We Doubled Our Grocery Budget … And Why I’m Totally Okay With It
Posted on June 11, 2017 by
Confession time: I don't remember that last time I used a coupon at the grocery store. Eight years ago, when Frankie and I were deep in the process of building up our emergency fund and doing our best to eek a few extra dollars out of every … [Read more...]
5 Small Ways to Save $235 Per Month
Posted on September 13, 2016 by
I was contacted recently by the producer of a local NRP show, the Sound of Ideas, about being on a panel of experts to discuss how to live frugally. She started our conversation by asking me a tough question, "Why are you frugal?" Before I … [Read more...]
A Fun Baseball Bar Mitzvah Party on a Budget
Posted on August 23, 2016 by
Welcome back to my series about how we planned my son's Bar Mitzvah on an intentional budget. So far, I've talked about invitations, our Friday night dinner for 40 people, and our Seudah Shlishit for 80. Today, I want to share with you the details … [Read more...]
Seudah Shlishit for 80 People | Menu, Recipes, Paper Goods & More
Posted on August 8, 2016 by
Welcome to Post #3 in my Bar Mitzvah on a Budget: Is it Possible series. Today, I'm going to cover what we did for Seudah Shlishit. If this is your first time here, you can read about the total budget for my son's recent Bar Mitzvah here, and see … [Read more...]
Friday Night Bar Mitzvah Dinner for 40 People | Menu, Recipes, Paper Good Tips & More
Posted on August 3, 2016 by
{Oh how I wish I'd thought to take pictures of the food before Shabbat started - alas, my words will have to suffice!} Today I am continuing my personal Bar Mitzvah on a Budget series by digging deep into my spreadsheets to share with you the … [Read more...]
Bar Mitzvah on an Intentional Budget | Can It Be Done? (Our Experience)
Posted on July 21, 2016 by
As promised, I want to share with you all some of the behind-the-scene details from my son's Bar Mitzvah this past Shabbat. I am going to be really honest with you guys about money, even though, quite frankly, it scares me to be this … [Read more...]
My Frugal Simcha | An Intimate Wedding for $3,000
Posted on June 9, 2016 by
My Frugal Simcha features reader's stories about their beautiful simchas - on a budget. If you have hosted a budget-friendly wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or other simcha, we'd love to read about it! Please fill out this form to submit your … [Read more...]
How to Get Inexpensive Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations — Less than $1/Piece
Posted on June 7, 2016 by
This post is an honest accounting of my experiences with each of the invitation companies I encountered. None of them knew I have a blog, nor did that fact impact the pricing or treatment I received. I paid for everything myself; I was not "comped", … [Read more...]
