It was four weeks ago today that I showed you my new game closet. Do you remember that beauty? (I am pleased to report that it still looks like that today. A quick glance around the house tells me that not all the games are getting rehoused each … [Read more...]
Decluttering Update | Backyard Progress, Stockpile Shelving and Kids Clothing
Posted on May 17, 2012 by
Reader Q&A | How to Budget with “Extra” Paychecks
Posted on May 15, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from a reader in Illinois. In my previous job, I was paid twice a month, which made 24 pay periods in a year. I just started a new job that pays every two weeks, which makes 26 pay periods in a year. I'm trying to … [Read more...]
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is Tomorrow! Leave Cans for Your Mail Carrier to Collect
Posted on May 11, 2012 by
Did you know that one in six Americans is facing hunger, including 14 million children? I know most of you are in the throws of Shabbat prep, but I wanted to remind you that tomorrow (May 12) is Stamp Out Hunger Day. Here's how it works: Just … [Read more...]
Quick Gardening Tip – How To Prune Basil
Posted on May 2, 2012 by
Basil pesto here I come... I mentioned a few weeks ago that my husband had planted our little vegetable and fruit garden. While he was handling the kale and cucumbers, I was put in charge of the potted herbs. I chose to plant basil, rosemary and … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Supporting Local Business vs. Saving Money
Posted on April 25, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Shana via Facebook. She's wondering about how to balance her desire to support local (kosher) establishments vs. to save money by shopping at national chains, such as Costco. How do you reconcile wanting to support … [Read more...]
I Decluttered My Linen Closet. Again. Now It’s a Game Closet.
Posted on April 18, 2012 by
You may remember that last year, I shared my decluttering project in the linen closet. It mostly stayed decluttered, although apparently I have slightly different standards for what stacked towels should look like than the rest of the family. … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Affordable Kosher Catering
Posted on April 18, 2012 by
Today's question comes from a reader in Washington, D.C. She's wondering about ways to save on kosher catering. I would love to hear how your readers find kosher catering on a budget. I saw on the bar mitzvah thread that one reader got a "lavish … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Posted on April 17, 2012 by
Look what we did last night! My husband and kids planted our front garden, including: Heirloom, cherry and Roma tomatoes cucumbers (from seed) 2 varieties of red peppers strawberries cantaloupe kale pole beans (from seed) Plus, … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Favorite Kosher for Passover Cookbooks
Posted on March 29, 2012 by
Deb on Facebook is looking for some good recommendations for Kosher for Passover cookbooks. So of course, I'm turning to my favorite experts - You! I am more of a find-my-recipes-online type, so I can't wait to hear your suggestions! What's … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Best Deals on Shabbat Hot Plates
Posted on March 14, 2012 by
Plata. Blech. Shabbat hot plate. Call it what you will, my friend Tziporah asked on Facebook if "any of your readers have suggestions on warming trays for Shabbos/Yom Tov? We need one for Pesach." Perfect timing - because ours is biting the … [Read more...]
