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 →
And the winner is…
Posted on October 26, 2010 by
The winner of the Kosher by Design cookbook giveaway is... Joseph, comment #46, who said: I'd give it my fiance so we could enjoy delicious meals in our new life together. Congratulations, Joseph! May your marriage be as spicy as the recipes! … Read More →
Hyland’s Teething Tablets Recalled
Posted on October 25, 2010 by
No, this has nothing to do with keeping kosher on a budget, but I wanted to help spread the word as this is a product we have used with all three kids. Hyland's has issued a voluntary recall of its homeopathic teething tablets after a number of … Read More →
Reminder: Last Day to Win FREE Susie Fishbein Cookbook
Posted on October 25, 2010 by
Just wanted to remind you that if you haven't already done so, you can still enter my giveaway for a FREE copy of Susie Fishbein's newest cookbook, Kosher by Design: Teens & 20-Somethings. The contest closes tonight at midnight (central time), so … Read More →
Bottled Spring Water: Just $1.55/20 pack at Office Depot!
Posted on October 25, 2010 by
Thanks to Hip2Save for posting about this incredible deal on bottled water. (Warning: You are going to have to really stockpile some water to get this low price.) Office Depot has spring water on sale buy 2-get 1 free this week. The price per pack … Read More →
Groupon Deal: Get $40 Body Shop Voucher for Just $20
Posted on October 25, 2010 by
Did you sign up for Groupon last week when I told you that I finally took the deal-a-day plunge? Well, here's a great deal to test drive your new account on. The Body Shop is offering a $40 voucher for just $20 -- an automatic 50% savings! This is … Read More →
How to Talk to Your Kids about Money
Posted on October 25, 2010 by
I had two very eye-opening conversations with my 5- and 7-year olds last week, which really got me thinking about how we talk to our kids about money. It all started when my husband rented a power washer to clean off our deck before restaining it. … Read More →
