I must start this post by fessing up that my husband and I are not big drinkers. On rare occasions, he'll do a l'chaim at the Shabbat table, mostly out of peer pressure. The truth is, we just prefer the taste of grape juice, so 99% of the time, … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers 201: Using Cloth Wipes for a Healthy “Bottom” Line
Posted on February 11, 2011 by
Welcome to my series on Cloth Diapers. If you missed the previous entries, you can start reading here. Today's post is brought to you by Yosefa in Israel, who shares how homemade wipes can be simple, frugal and healthy. Last month, I sent a … [Read more...]
It’s All Too Much: The Connection Between Debt & Clutter
Posted on February 9, 2011 by
I've been thinking and reading a lot about clutter lately. When I'm not vigilant about nightly pick-ups, my house quickly decomposes into a cluttery museum of stuff. And when that happens, it starts to feel a bit like the walls are closing in and … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A: Getting Started With Coupons
Posted on February 8, 2011 by
Today's question comes from Elana and it's all about coupons. If you're on the fence about taking the couponing plunge, you might find some encouragement in my answer! What are these "inserts" you often mention - i.e. SS, P&G, etc.? I am … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola Rewards Program (By Mr. KOAB)
Posted on February 3, 2011 by
My husband is back today to share all the details on another fun and easy rewards program that he uses to win our family awesome freebies, like free subscriptions to Oprah Magazine! If you missed his first post about the Disney Rewards Program, … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers 201: BumGenius & Beyond
Posted on January 31, 2011 by
Have you forgotten about my cloth diaper series? I haven't! Sorry for the longer-than-planned hiatus. Today's guest post comes from my friend Tamar, who blogs at the delightful In Our Small Garden. Tamar shares her best advice on making cloth work … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A: Quality vs. Cost?
Posted on January 26, 2011 by
Today's Reader Q&A comes from my wonderful friend Aliza. Thanks so much for reading KOAB - and for asking the tough questions! I really want to get a bread machine but I am torn as to the caliber. My general MO is to buy something top of the … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers 201: Pocket Diapers
Posted on January 25, 2011 by
Welcome to Part 3 of my cloth dipaering series. Be sure to read Cloth Diapers 101 & Prefolds & Covers, if you missed them. Today’s post, brought to you by my friend Dara from the Not in New Jersey blog, is all about her experience using … [Read more...]
Our 3 Financial Goals for 2011
Posted on January 24, 2011 by
I have always been honest on this blog about our finances because I want you to know that we are REAL. And we REALLY do struggle, just like so many Americans (and Israelis), to figure out how to stretch our too-small income to meet our too-large … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapers 201: Prefolds & Covers
Posted on January 21, 2011 by
Welcome to Part 2 of my cloth dipaering series. If you missed part 1, you can check it out here. Today's post, brought to you by Rivki at Life in the Married Lane, is all about using prefolded cloth diapers with covers -- a system that Rivki makes … [Read more...]
