Budgeting Basics | How To Tips for Passover Budgeting

Tonight starts Purim. And you know what that means... Just one more month 'til Pesach. Deep breaths. We can still enjoy our Purim chagigot! But come Sunday, it's time to get serious about the business of budgeting for Pesach - okay? I know … [Read more...]

Only Two Days Left to Donate Cans for Matanot L’Evyonim Campaign

Just a friendly reminder that for every item you donate to a food pantry between now and Wednesday night, my husband and I will donate $.25 to Meir Panim in Israel. Be sure to leave your totals on THIS POST. Your donations to feed the hungry at … [Read more...]

Where to Donate Canned Goods for Purim?

I wanted to remind everyone about the Matanot l'Evyonim Campaign that I kicked off last week. You have until Wednesday (Ta'anit Esther) to donate canned goods, toiletry items, etc. to any food pantry or charitable organization in your area. Then … [Read more...]

Purim Ideas | Mishloach Manot & Seudah Decorations

Purim starts a week from tonight! Are you all set with your costumes, mishloach manot, seudah and matanot l'evyonim (don't forget about my challenge!) If you're still looking for some frugal-friendly ideas for mishloach manot, here are some posts … [Read more...]

Purim Costumes from $9.99 on Zulily

I'm not sure that these will ship in time for Purim, but the flash-deal site for children Zulily has some seriously cute costumes on sale today, starting from $9.99. This kallah/princess costume is only $10. And these adorable infant … [Read more...]

Ask My Readers | Hosting Your First Passover

Today's reader question comes from Shana via the KOAB Facebook wall. She's wondering about making her first seder at home - and where to invest her resources. (I know - I'm in Pesach denial, too. Don't worry - you can go back there just as soon as … [Read more...]

Purim Giveaway | Artisan Caramels (2 Winners)

One of the coolest things about writing Kosher on a Budget is that I get to make friends with people from all over the world. Melinda from the blog Kitchen-Tested is one of those people. You may remember Mel from her awesome rainbow cake for … [Read more...]

Matanot L’Evyonim Campaign | You Give Cans, I Give Cash

Chodesh Tov. Are we all feeling happy?! (Here's a link to my favorite Purim song, just to get us in the mood!) If you have been reading KOAB since last Purim, you may remember my Matanot l’Evyonim Challenge. It was so successful last year that I … [Read more...]

Purim Giveaway | $50 Purim Costume Gift Card

YAY! Purim is coming!!! And I am so excited to share some simcha with you - my amazing, fabulous readers. I've got a whole bunch of fun and games up my sleeve, but let's kick things off with an awesome GIVEAWAY! I am giving away one $50 gift … [Read more...]

Old Navy | Valentine’s Day Sale + Adorable Robot Costume

Speaking of Purim costumes... How cute is this robot costume from Old Navy? It's on sale for $12.97, originally $24.94. But use the coupon code ONLOVE to save an additional 14% - making your costume $11.16. If you're not in the market for a … [Read more...]