If you've been reading KOAB for a while, you might remember my post last year about Bar & Bat Mitzvah expenses. The best part of that post (as with many!) was the discussion that went on in the comments section - so definitely check it out if you … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Hosting Your First Passover
Posted on February 28, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Shana via the KOAB Facebook wall. She's wondering about making her first seder at home - and where to invest her resources. (I know - I'm in Pesach denial, too. Don't worry - you can go back there just as soon as … [Read more...]
More Tips on Blogging from My Shtub
Posted on February 22, 2012 by
Last week, I shared some of my thoughts and advice on becoming a blogger. A lot of you followed up with me with questions and comments - so I'm happy to continue talking about blogging resources, if that's something that is of interest to a number of … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Recommend Your Slow Cooker
Posted on February 21, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Etti. She's wondering about the best slow cooker for a typical Shabbat user. I was wondering if you recommend any crock pot over others. I've read tons of reviews but they are from people who don't use them every … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A | Advice for New Bloggers
Posted on February 14, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Raquel in Texas. She has recently started a money-saving blog and was hoping for some advice on making her blog a success. I was wondering if one of these days you could write about how you made your blog so … [Read more...]
Earn Extra Money From Home | Surveys
Posted on February 8, 2012 by
In addition to saving money thru coupons and deal-shopping, earning extra money is one of the best ways to change your family's bottom line. I've received a number of questions from readers looking for legitimate work at home opportunities, so I … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers | Best Deals at Trader Joe’s
Posted on February 7, 2012 by
Last year, I wrote a post called The 7 Things I Only Buy at Costco. Thanks to the wonders of a price book, I know that yeast, organic mixed greens and five other things are always going to be cheaper at Costco than anywhere else. That post … [Read more...]
Just One Thing – February (Laundry)
Posted on February 6, 2012 by
At the beginning of January, I shared with you my intention to focus on forming one good habit each month in 2012. Each month, I am picking one habit that I see as a foundational to the efficiency and peace in my home, family or life. Steep order, … [Read more...]
My Weekly Savings | Dollar Tree + CVS
Posted on January 30, 2012 by
The deals were great at CVS this week, so I decided to head out on Sunday afternoon to pick up what I could get. Of course, this isn't everything we will buy this week (for example, we made a produce run to Aldi today), but this was a coupon-heavy … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A: Shopping at Aldi
Posted on January 24, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Dodi. She's interested in learning more about the money savings at Aldi. I'm curious to know if you ever shop at Aldi, and if you have tips for shopping there. How do you think it compares to couponing at a regular … [Read more...]
