On Passover Bondage & Credit Card Debt

This is the bread of my affliction. As you guys probably know by now, I am a big proponent of budgeting. Not only do I think it’s critical that you have a budget – but also that you have a reliable method for tracking how much you’re spending … [Read more...]

How to Shop for Passover on a Budget, Part 3

Cheapskate blogger, Susie Sharf is at it again - helping us all save money on our Pesach shopping. If you missed her first two posts, go read How to Shop for Passover on a Budget Part 1 and Part 2. Then check out part 3 of her great guest post over … [Read more...]

Attn NJ Readers: New ShopRite Passover Coupon Book

Okay, okay, so I guess there are certain advantages to living in New Jersey. But only a few. ;-) Thanks to the NJ-based frugal blogger Living Rich with Coupons (if you don't know about Cindy's blog, you should -- she will be a huge help to you at … [Read more...]

Kosher for Passover Printable Coupon Roundup

With Pesach right around the corner, I am turning my usual stockpiling efforts toward items that we will need for Passover -- both things that are required to have a special Kosher for Passover hechsher, and those that aren't (like olive oil and … [Read more...]

How to Shop for Passover on a Budget, Part 2 (Guest Post)

With Purim behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the next holiday on the calendar: Pesach! I know I'm still in denial, but I will start making a list soon. In the meantime, Susie from Cheapskate is back with her helpful series on how to shop … [Read more...]

Target: Housewares Sale + Deal on Corelle

Have you checked out your Target weekly circular? They are having a big sale on housewares - everything from linens (Oh no! Sales on white towels... can I resist?) to small kitchen appliances. I noticed a number of good deals on Good Grips tools and … [Read more...]

Purim Sameach + A Frugal, Fun and (Slightly) Fattening Mishloach Manot!

Purim Sameach!! Happy Purim!! My kids and I just got back from delivering our mishloach manot, but I remembered to snap a picture of one to share with you all. Think of it as a virtual shalach manot! You see? It's an ice cream sundae-to-go! … [Read more...]

Jdeal Will Double Your Donation to Meir Panim thru Purim

Through the support of an anonymous matching donor, jdeal will double your donation made to Meir Panim through March 20. Donate $5.50 and jdeal will make it $11. There is no limit on the number of vouchers you can purchase. According to the latest … [Read more...]

Thank you.

When I launched the Purim Mitzvah Challenge three weeks ago, I really didn't know what to expect. I didn't know how honored and humbled I would feel to have a personal connection with so many of you - strangers and friends alike - as you performed … [Read more...]

How to Shop for Passover on a Budget, Part I (Guest Post)

Today, I'm excited to host Susie Sharf from Daily Cheapskate, who will be sharing her best tips for shopping for Pesach on a budget.  I grew up in Brooklyn, Supreme Wonderland of Low-Cost Kosher Food. I had my choice of hundreds of kosher … [Read more...]