I'm thrilled to announce that I will be teaching a KOAB class in Boston on June 17th. Come learn the 10 strategies you need to cut your grocery budget by 50% or more. A huge thank to Chabad of Brookline for sponsoring this class - and especially … [Read more...]
Canvas People | 16×20 Wall Canvas Just $37 Shipped!
Posted on April 16, 2012 by
My favorite canvas company is back with this very popular offer. Get a 16x20 wall canvas for only $37 from Canvas People - including FREE shipping! I ordered a canvas from Canvas People in December during a similar special and I LOVE how it … [Read more...]
I can’t see KOAB in my Facebook feed! What can I do?
Posted on March 9, 2012 by
Several readers have written to me to let me know that Kosher on a Budget isn't showing up in their Facebook feed. I wish I had insider information on why this is happening with so many blogs, not just KOAB. I do know that Facebook is changing … [Read more...]
When Your Budget Is In Crisis, What Do You Do?
Posted on January 26, 2012 by
In Wednesday's Budgeting Basics post, guest poster Rifka talked about the "Kulam b'Minus" mentality. In response, a reader named Tzipi asked: Everything you said makes perfect sense, but the question is, how do you get out of the minus? We have all … [Read more...]
Budgeting Basics | Kulam b’Minus – But Is it Really Beseder? {Guest Post}
Posted on January 25, 2012 by
Today's guest post comes from one of KOAB's Israeli readers, Rifka Lebowitz. Whether you live in Israel or North America, I think Rifka's post gives all us food for thought. It’s no secret that reckless attitudes can have tragic consequences. … [Read more...]
Open a Checking Account – Get $50 Bonus
Posted on January 24, 2012 by
Last month, I mentioned my love for Capital One 360. We keep all our sink funds in Capital One savings, and our virtual grocery cash envelope is in a Capital One 360 checking account. If you have been thinking about opening an account at Capital … [Read more...]
{Update: They Now Are Honoring!} Brita Not Honoring $10 Rebate
Posted on January 20, 2012 by
Update: The power of social media in action! Brita has announced on its Facebook wall that it IS now honoring the rebate. Here's that announcement: Great news! We are going to honor all mail-in rebates that were recently available. Thanks you for … [Read more...]
Stop SOPA. Stop Internet Censorship.
Posted on January 18, 2012 by
Today, Kosher on a Budget will be a lot quieter than normal. I will be joining with many of your favorite websites to protest a bill that would effectively censor the Internet. In the House, that bill is known as SOPA or the Stop Online Piracy … [Read more...]
Budgeting Basics | How to Make a Realistic Budget
Posted on January 11, 2012 by
So, you're ready to start living on a written budget. Great! Now what? I'm sure there are many ways to make a budget that works for you, but here's our story. As I've confessed before, when Frankie and I got serious about getting out of debt, … [Read more...]
