If you have been coming to this blog for a while, you know that I've been sharing the story of how we changed our financial lives over the past three years. You can read the whole saga here, but the headline is this: Three years ago, we were $30,000 … Read More →
CVS Deals for Week of 10/31/10
Posted on October 30, 2010 by
The deals are still a little luke-warm at CVS this week, but a number of stores are having a 90% clearance sale on all sorts of beauty and other products. I picked up some super sweet bargains last week -- including a ceramic hair straightener for … Read More →
My Favorite Cholent Recipe
Posted on October 29, 2010 by
Let me preface this recipe by saying that I am not a fan, in general, of cholent. (I know. Blasphemy!) Something about cooking food on a low temperature for 14 bajillion hours has a tendency to make every morsel of mush taste exactly like the next … Read More →
What I love about Halloween
Posted on October 29, 2010 by
Sounds a little apicorus, doesn't it? Well before you freak out on me, don't worry, this isn't going to be a post about trick-or-treating. But just because we don't celebrate Halloween, doesn't mean that I can't experience a little (post) … Read More →
Ta-Da!
Posted on October 28, 2010 by
What do you think, folks?! I told you there were some big changes coming to KOAB! I'm thrilled with the design and I hope that you like it, too! Sharon, from Good, True & Beautiful, worked tirelessly and I have to give her tons of credit. She … Read More →
Hen House Celebration: Ticket Giveaway (KC-Area People)
Posted on October 28, 2010 by
I will try not to do this too often, but this post is really only apropos for my KC-area readers. Sorry everybody else! Hen House Market is holding its second annual Holiday Celebration next week, November 5th-7th at the Overland Park Convention … Read More →
8 Tips for the Frugal Hostess (or Host)
Posted on October 28, 2010 by
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 →
Reader Q&A: Kosher.com & Aviglatt.com
Posted on October 27, 2010 by
Got a question about keeping kosher on a budget? Please feel free to email me at kosheronabudgetATgmailDOTcom. I'd love to help you in anyway I can. Today's reader question comes from J, in Oregon via New Jersey: I know you said you used a co-op … Read More →
Sometimes I think it must be illegal…
Posted on October 26, 2010 by
... to buy 18 boxes of cereal for $2.32! Altogether the items in this picture cost me $10.17, including tax. I shopped at Whole Foods and HyVee, and yes, I did use coupons on every single item in my haul -- including a free product coupon on the … Read More →
