When you are trying to reduce your food budget, being a magnanimous host can really throw a wrench into your plans. But does that mean that frugality is incompatible with the mitzvah of hachnasat orachim (welcoming guests)? Absolutely not! Here are … [Read more...]
Inexpensive Chanukah Gift Ideas #1: Personalized Calendars
Posted on October 27, 2010 by
I know not everyone gives Chanukah presents, but for those that do, the costs can quickly add up. We usually give our kids one *small* gift each night, which includes gifts from grandparents. In addition, we typically exchange gifts with our … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to link up to the Virtual Sukkah Hop
Posted on September 27, 2010 by
With less than 48 hours until this whole chag thing starts up again, I wanted to remind you to come join in my Virtual Sukkah Hop. Even if you're too shy to post, you should definitely check out the link-ups and pictures (in comments), if you haven't … [Read more...]
Welcome to KOAB’s 1st Annual Virtual Sukkah Hop!
Posted on September 22, 2010 by
Chag Sameach! Bruchim Ha'Baim! I am so excited to invite you into our sukkah! The frame, cloth walls and half the s'chach are prefab, purchased several years ago in Israel. The rest of our sukkah is homemade (or homegrown, in the case of the … [Read more...]
And then it rained…
Posted on September 21, 2010 by
and rained, and rained! What's the deal? We haven't prayed for rain yet. And we certainly haven't prayed for it to rain in Kansas! About 20 minutes after I snapped this picture, the skies opened up. It has been raining hard on and off ever since. … [Read more...]
Guest Post about Sukkot at Sunflower Schoolhouse
Posted on September 21, 2010 by
I was so thrilled when Honey at Sunflower Schoolhouse asked me to write a guest book to share some of the history and traditions of Sukkot with her readers. If you are clicking over here from Honey's blog, welcome! I hope you will take a look around … [Read more...]
Will you come to my (virtual) sukkah hop?
Posted on September 20, 2010 by
My kids and I were just making decorations for our sukkah and I thought, "I wonder what my readers' sukkot look like?" (Yes, I really do think about you all.the.time.) And then I thought, "Hey, why don't I invite them to a sukkah hop party?!" I've … [Read more...]
Welcome A Mother in Israel Readers!
Posted on September 20, 2010 by
Welcome, A Mother in Israel readers! I was so excited when Hannah at a Mother in Israel asked me to write my second guest post for her about frugal-friendly Chanukah craft ideas. It was fun to share projects from a number of wonderful Jewish … [Read more...]
Planning for the Chagim, Part 5: Frugal Sukkot Meal Plan
Posted on September 20, 2010 by
Before going to bed last night, I banged out my menu plan for the next two weeks. As you might remember, I increased my food budget for the month of September to $700, to account for hosting numerous Rosh Hashana and Sukkot meals. As it's turned … [Read more...]
I love our sukkah decorations!
Posted on September 19, 2010 by
I'm not a cute and crafty mom. I want to be, but I'm just not. Even if I have the cute ideas, I generally lack the crafty proficiency to implement them. Very, very occasionally, however, I manage to make something with or for my kids that I am really … [Read more...]
