In the great debate that won't abate... Over the past few days, both the OU and the Star-K have released their statements on quinoa for Passover 2013. This year, the OU has crossed that threshold that they've been threatening to cross for the … [Read more...]
Best Buy: Dyson DC28 Vacuum – $279, Shipped (Reg. $599)
Posted on February 25, 2013 by
For those of you looking for sales on vacuums... I know this is a big ticket item, but I'm a huge fan of our Dyson. Huge! This week, Best Buy has a great price on the Dyson DC28 "Animal" vacuum. Regularly $599, it's on sale for $279 - and ships … [Read more...]
Passover on a Budget ~ Is it possible?
Posted on February 25, 2013 by
I can hardly believe it, friends, but, um, since yesterday was Purim, we all know what that means, right? Just one more month until Pesach. (Deep breaths, deep breaths.) As you unpack your mishloach manot, I encourage you to "unpack" one … [Read more...]
Happy Purim!!!
Posted on February 23, 2013 by
An oldie but goodie... Wishing you and yours a Purim Sameach! xoxo, Mara … [Read more...]
Pizza Hamantashen
Posted on February 22, 2013 by
Thursday night is pizza night at our house. Last night as I was rolling out our crusts, I had a brainstorm! If you can make a half moon-shape stuffed pizza and call it calzone, why not a triangle shape and call it: Pizza Hamantashen. So that's … [Read more...]
Target: Pine Sol Cleaner for $.22
Posted on February 22, 2013 by
Because we can all probably use some deals on cleaning supplies right now.. (and because I love you, I won't say the name of the holiday for which we need these deals, because I know you want to enjoy your Purim first!) In any case, you'll want to … [Read more...]
Creative Mishloach Manot Ideas: Childhood Theme
Posted on February 21, 2013 by
Today’s creative mishloach manot idea comes from Coby Glasserow, whose Childhood theme is a clever idea for young adults (and the young at heart). This was my first year coming up with a theme for my Mishloach Manot. In the past I'd just put a bunch … [Read more...]
Hamantashen Recipe with Sprinkles
Posted on February 21, 2013 by
It may be a fast day, but here in Kansas City, it's also a snow day. And that means we're warming up our kitchen by baking a batch of hamantashen. Now, to be completely honest, I am not the hamantashen's greatest fan. Dry dough? Prune and … [Read more...]
LAST DAY!!! Allergy Free Kosher – Exclusive 10% Off Sale for KOAB Readers
Posted on February 20, 2013 by
Calling all gluten-free KOAB readers... Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of this offer from Allergy Free Kosher to save 10% off your order when you use the coupon code kosherbudget. The coupon code works site-wide, but I did want to draw … [Read more...]
Check your Costco: 1-Lb Handmade Shmura Matza for $12.99
Posted on February 19, 2013 by
You guys know I live in Kansas City, right? And while KC is known for many things, being the kosher food capital of the United States is not one of them. But, lo and behold, would you check out what my Costco has in their Passover … [Read more...]
