With back-to-school season in full swing, I thought I'd spend a few words talking about uniform shopping. I know not everyone has kids in uniform dress code schools, but if you do - you are probably like me and scrambling to figure out which pants … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Green Household Cleaners
Posted on July 14, 2011 by
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I make a lot of my own all-natural cleaners. After receiving a number of questions about them, I figured I should put together some of my favorite green cleaning recipes. Not only are these homemade cleaners green … [Read more...]
School Supply Challenge: Won’t You Join Me?
Posted on July 8, 2011 by
I know, I know. Summer just started. It doesn't seem possible that the back-to-school sale season could already be upon us. But judging from the circulars, it most definitely is. If you were around last year, you might remember that I set myself a … [Read more...]
How We Keep Birthday Celebrations Sane & Affordable
Posted on July 6, 2011 by
The summer is birthday season for our family. From May to October, we have a birthday a month (with a break for August). When my kids were tiny, I used to have big bashes for them every year. We'd invite all of their little friends (and their … [Read more...]
My {Unsolicited} Review of The Virgin Mobile MiFi Hotspot
Posted on June 7, 2011 by
Remember several months ago, when I was debating whether or not to get an iphone? I am a Mac-lover, so it was a natural inclination. But after a lot of back-and-forth, I finally decided against it for two main reasons: 1. Cost – Getting the … [Read more...]
Have You Changed Your Financial Life?
Posted on April 13, 2011 by
This past Shabbat, I got to spend time with an old friend, whom I haven't seen in forever. She started reading KOAB back in the beginning and has been a huge source of encouragement to me. Over Shabbat dinner, she told me the most amazing thing. … [Read more...]
What I Gained by Decluttering My Linen Closet
Posted on March 16, 2011 by
So, this goal of mine to systematically declutter my home... It's taking a while. Definitely longer than I had hoped. Unlike getting out of debt, which was totally gazelle intense for us, decluttering is proving to be … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Save Money at the Pump
Posted on March 2, 2011 by
I went to fill up our van yesterday and about cried. $3.29/gallon! After living in Israel for many years and paying truly exorbitant sums for gas (I think we were paying the equivalent of $9/gallon to gas up our diesel-guzzling Kia van back in … [Read more...]
It Really Does Pay to Shop Around: The Adidas miCoach
Posted on February 27, 2011 by
A couple of months ago, I wrote a post called It Really Does Pay to Shop Around. I talked about how I saved us $10 by quickly comparison shopping online for some flea medication. Oh, the glamour that is my life. Today, you're getting the second … [Read more...]
Kosher Wine on a Budget?!
Posted on February 17, 2011 by
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...]
