I just wanted to give you a heads up that for a few hours this afternoon (2/21/13, starting from around 3 p.m. EST), you may not be able to gain access to Kosher on a Budget, or, if you do, it may look a little wonky. Please bear with me - we're … [Read more...]
Price of Stamps Increases on January 27, 2013
Posted on January 24, 2013 by
You may have already heard, but as of January 27, 2013, the price of stamps for letters and postcards will be going up a penny. Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents If you send a lot of mail, … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Family Vacation to Disney World (on a Budget)
Posted on January 7, 2013 by
Think it’s impossible to plan a family vacation to Disney World on a budget? Disney expert Elana Maister is back today to share her best tips. In my last post I discussed planning a Kosher visit to Walt Disney World, but what you eat is only a … [Read more...]
The Do It All Myth – It’s called a myth for a reason.
Posted on January 4, 2013 by
On occasion, I've gotten emails from readers asking me, "How do you do it all?" And I always have to laugh, because I so do not do it all. Yesterday I had a reader ask me for my tips on "time management". Oh that gave me a good … [Read more...]
I’m going to ask you to do something.
Posted on December 17, 2012 by
I'm going to ask you to consider doing something. Something I wouldn't normally ask. Because normally I like to think of KOAB as a low-key, fun place. A place where you come to save some money, get some budgeting inspiration, and maybe try some … [Read more...]
Add 180 Points to Your Recyclebank Account
Posted on December 12, 2012 by
Ready to start earning some easy Recyclebank points (so you can get that free $5 Amazon gift card?) Here are several quick and easy point-earning opportunities for you right now: #1. Unwrap 100 Points with Recyclebank's Holiday Celebration -- 100 … [Read more...]
Kosher Disney Vacation — On a Budget?!
Posted on November 27, 2012 by
Think it's impossible to have a kosher vacation in Disney? Let alone on a budget? Disney expert Elana Maister shares her best tips today. Disney World - the place where dreams come true, where fantasy is reality, where you spend your entire life … [Read more...]
KOAB “Gamadim” – Let’s Be That Ray of Sunshine for Sandy Victims
Posted on November 7, 2012 by
Oh no. Not again. Many on the East Coast are STILL without power from Superstorm Sandy. And now they are facing a wind & snow storm that is shutting down highways, schools and railways. And killing their electricity - again. Others still … [Read more...]
Good News! Facebook Changes Make It Easier to “See” Kosher on a Budget
Posted on November 4, 2012 by
Have you had it up to 'here' with all of Facebook's changes lately? Well, I've got some good news: Facebook has finally made some changes that may actually make it easier to see Kosher on a Budget - and all the pages that you follow - in your … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy – How Can We Help?
Posted on October 31, 2012 by
I feel so helpless watching the coverage of the devastation and destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. I know I'm not the only one! With over 75% of Kosher on a Budget readers living in areas impacted by Sandy, those affected are a part … [Read more...]
