I share this story each year, because of all the tens of thousands of lives that are remembered today, on Israel's Memorial Day, this is the story that I know best. *** My husband moved to Israel from New Jersey the day after his 18th birthday. … [Read more...]
*Important Reminder* Make Your Passover 2019 Notes Now (& Check for Clearance)
Posted on April 7, 2018 by
This is your friendly, annual reminder to make your notes for next year's Pesach TONIGHT! Yes, do it as you're packing up your Pesach items! Here's what I make sure to include in my notes every yaer: What recipes worked? {I made really easy … [Read more...]
Simple Almond Cookies – Kosher for Passover
Posted on April 5, 2018 by
Hey, friends! Like everyone else, I'm rushing to get a eleventy billion things done before chag, but I just had to jump on to share with you a new recipe I learned this Pesach. My friend Eliana made these delicious almond cookies and brought them … [Read more...]
UPDATED FOR 2018: Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk & Other Coconut Products – Kosher for Passover without Special P Hechsher!
Posted on March 23, 2018 by
Updated for 2018 Wow! KosherCheck (formerly BCK) is my favorite kashering organization EVER! They are incredibly responsive and kind. I reached out to them after my 2017 post went viral and got verbal confirmation that this product IS permitted … [Read more...]
FREE Omer Printable Calendar for Kids & Families (Exclusively for KOAB Facebook Fans)
Posted on March 21, 2018 by
REMINDER: Print your Omer calendars! I created this fun FREE Omer Printable Calendar as a special thank you for my Kosher on a Budget Facebook fans! Want to print yours? Head over HERE to download it. If you're not yet a fan, you'll be … [Read more...]
Seder Plates on Sale + $15 Off $100 + Free Shipping
Posted on March 20, 2018 by
Looking to get a new seder plate this year? Maybe you want to get a special gift for your parents or seder hosts? Judaica.com has a number of seder plates on sale, including by Yair Emmanuel. Plus when you use the coupon code PASSOVER15, you will … [Read more...]
Ten Plagues “Shtick” Ideas for Your Passover Seder
Posted on March 18, 2018 by
Image via Martha Stewart By popular demand, I'm bringing this post up to the top of KOAB. Long-time readers my remember this one from five years ago, when I first introduced seder "shtick" for the Ten Plagues at our seder. Our kids LOVED it so much … [Read more...]
Beautiful New Illustrated Haggadah by Israeli Artist
Posted on March 18, 2018 by
As long-time readers of KOAB know, one of my favorite family traditions is getting one new haggadah each year. Of course, we have our collection of Artscrolls, so everyone can be on the same page at the seder. But I love having interesting … [Read more...]
Free Pesach Cheatsheet | The 67 Products that DON’T Need a Special KLP Hechsher!
Posted on March 8, 2018 by
Pesach is right around the corner and the bills sure are mounting quickly, huh?! One of the best -- and easiest -- ways to save money at this time of year is by buying the same products you do year-round, rather than paying a massive mark-up on … [Read more...]
2018 OU Guide to Passover Available to Download for Free
Posted on March 7, 2018 by
The 5778 / 2018 OU Guide to Passover is now available online to download. It's getting real! Are you signed up for the Kosher on a Budget Passover Newsletter? Each evening, you’ll get an email from me with that day’s best Passover on a Budget tips, … [Read more...]
