I'm so sad not to be lighting candles tonight! So I came up with a way to keep the light — or at least the fun — going a little bit longer.... For the next 12 hours (until 11:59 pm EST on December 30th), you can score $8 off any and all KOAB … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get FREE eBooks & Audiobooks
Posted on January 3, 2019 by
I love to read books. I mean actual, literal, books. Reading on a Kindle, however, always felt like work to me (i.e. being on a screen). And listening to books seemed like something little kids or old people did. But then I moved to … [Read more...]
How much is “normal” to spend on groceries?
Posted on November 14, 2018 by
A huge thank you to the more than 300 of you whom responded to my survey about your average grocery spending. I kept the survey open for 10 weeks, so we could get as many responses as possible. Let's jump right in and look at the numbers you … [Read more...]
How I gave up my cleaning lady and still keep a {mostly} clean home in 30 minutes a day
Posted on August 7, 2018 by
I've been thinking about writing this post for over a year -- ever since last spring when I finally said goodbye to our cleaning lady. But I wanted to be sure that this would actually work -- before I started claiming success. For most of my … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Transfer Money to Israel [My Unsolicited Review of TransferWise]
Posted on July 26, 2018 by
This is a post for my friends in Israel (or those who are just curious about the practical side of our life here)! If you live in Israel, but earn money -- or just have savings -- in the United States (or elsewhere), then you no doubt have … [Read more...]
Keep Your Home Clean in 30-40 Minutes Per Day {Download are My Weekly Cleaning Schedule}
Posted on July 7, 2018 by
If you struggle with keeping your house clean on your own, or are looking to eliminate your cleaning person, check out my weekly cleaning schedule. I hope it will help you manage this task as efficiently as it has helped me. In just 30-40 minutes, … [Read more...]
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Shop {Especially If You Struggle with Impulse Shopping}
Posted on February 12, 2018 by
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...]
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...]
5 Tips for a Frugal (& Fun!) Family Road Trip
Posted on June 4, 2016 by
The price of gas may be soaring, but come August, my family will once again be hitting the open road for our annual summer road trip. With three growing kids, traveling long distances by car can be a bit dicey. We want to keep our trips … [Read more...]
