Why I don’t share my price book (And why I hedge when you ask: “Is this a good deal?”)

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Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions from readers such as: How much do you aim to pay for paper towel? I found this sale on napkins. Is it a good deal? What’s the best price on apples/oranges/pineapple/lettuce/insert-the-produce-item? What’s a good deal on diapers? I’ve even had readers ask me point blank to send them [...]

My 5 Favorite Smart Phone Apps

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After holding out for what seemed like forever, I finally upgraded to a smart phone last year. (My hubby got me the iPhone 4 for my birthday.) Although I really didn’t think I ‘needed’ it, I’d be lying if I said I don’t now rely on it now. In my blogging life, I love that I [...]

Kosher Disney Vacation — On a Budget?!

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Think it’s impossible to have a kosher vacation in Disney? Let alone on a budget? Elana Maister, a Disney Vacation Specialist, shares her best tips today. Disney World – the place where dreams come true, where fantasy is reality, where you spend your entire life savings for a week of fun?? Not if you know [...]

How to Get Discount Tickets to Sporting Events & Concerts (Part 2)

This is a “guest” post written by husband, Frankie Sachs, former Sports Editor for the Jerusalem Post and current Managing Editor for the Euroleague. (Yeah, I’m a little proud. But really, that’s my way of letting you know he comes by his knowledge of sports honestly.) When last we met, I told you about how [...]

Sign up for CITGO Gas Rewards Card – Save $.05 Per Gallon

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Update: I was originally told that this card is a straight rewards cards, NOT a credit card. I am now hearing reports from readers that they are having to sign up for a credit card to get the rewards card. I am not in the business of promoting credit cards and would not have shared [...]

Get $30 to ScoreBig for Just $9 = Cheap Sporting Events Tickets (Tonight Only – 10/15/12)

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Remember my husband’s guest post about how to save money on tickets for sporting events? Well, I know we still owe you part two, and that IS coming… But tonight, I just found a sweet deal that you sports fans will want to take advantage of! The flash deal site Totsy is offering a $30 [...]

How to Get Discount Tickets to Sporting Events (Part 1)

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This is a “guest” post written by husband, Frankie Sachs, former Sports Editor for the Jerusalem Post and current Managing Editor for the Euroleague. (Yeah, I’m a little proud. But really, that’s my way of letting you know he comes by his knowledge of sports honestly.) My children have followed in my footsteps as avid [...]

How to Have a Wedding on a Budget

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This post is a guest post from KOAB reader and friend, Caroline Musin Berkowitz.  I’m going to let you in on a little secret: unless your last name is Trump or you are part of a royal family somewhere, your wedding is going to have a budget. You will do yourself a big favor—now and going [...]