Here's a fun way to add some Swagbucks to your account. Swagbucks has a new set of "Collector's Bills" celebrating their hometown of Los Angeles. There are five bills, each depicting a different part of SoCal life, winnable through Search … [Read more...]
Staycation Ideas for 91 U.S. Cities
Yesterday, I shared with you some of my favorite family-friendly and budget-friendly attractions in Kansas City. But no matter where in the you live, staycations are a great way to save money while still having fun with your family. That's why … [Read more...]
FREE Hardcover Photo Book from My Publisher
Through the end of May, you can order a FREE hardcover photo book for Father's Day for new customers to My Publisher. You will need to sign up with your email address and then they will send you a code specific to you. Note that as with all … [Read more...]
The Jewish Life Piece of Time Management
A few weeks ago, I received the following email from a regular KOAB reader: I feel pretty good about my time management skills but the frustration I have is that as observant Jews- we have so much more to do! I love my Jewish life but I have to be … [Read more...]
The Value of Time & Sefirat Ha’Omer
As you know, over the past several weeks, I’ve been focusing on time management, with a goal of using my time more intentionally. I’d say efficiently – but really, what I think it’s all about is not just doing more in less time, but doing the … [Read more...]
Join Me for a #GoMicrosoft Twitter Party (& a Chance to Win a $500 Microsoft Gift Card)
Have you entered yet to win a $100 Microsoft Retail Store gift card? That giveaway will be going thru the end of the week, since Shavuot starts tonight and I want everyone to have a chance to enter. But today, you'll have an additional chance to … [Read more...]
Introducing… JCreate
My very sweet and amazingly creative friend, Abbey Wollin (yes, of Not2Shabbey fame) has gone and done it again - she's launched a magazine. JCreate is dedicated to inspiring all of us to be more creative in our Jewish lives. The first issue just … [Read more...]
Teaching Tfilot to Your Children (thru Audio & Apps)
On Facebook last night, I did a little crowd sourcing on a question I had about teaching t'fila to my children. Here's what I asked: I'm looking for some recommendations on t'filah tapes. My 7 year old is struggling with his reading, and … [Read more...]
How to Share Your Google Calendar with Your Family
This post is totally going to show me for the non-technophile that I am. Feel free to point and laugh that I didn't know how to share my Google calendar until last week. But just case there's someone out there who also doesn't know how to do this, … [Read more...]
This Just In. Rotel is Kosher*!
I popped in to Target the other day to pick up some items for our chicken tortilla soup over Shabbat. (So good - will share recipe soon.) I was looking for diced tomatoes with chilis, and almost didn't even glance at the Rotel. I mean - it's not … [Read more...]






















