Welcome, A Mother in Israel readers! I was so excited when Hannah at a Mother in Israel asked me to write my second guest post for her about frugal-friendly Chanukah craft ideas. It was fun to share projects from a number of wonderful Jewish … Read More →
Before going to bed last night, I banged out my menu plan for the next two weeks. As you might remember, I increased my food budget for the month of September to $700, to account for hosting numerous Rosh Hashana and Sukkot meals. As it's turned … Read More →
Okay, thank goodness for parents and friends who subscribe to my feed... otherwise I wouldn't know that apparently it hasn't be going out. If you are an email subscriber reading this IN YOUR EMAIL, would you mind terribly clicking over and leaving me … Read More →
Looks like a pretty good week for stocking up at CVS. Just as a reminder, I like to share with you the deals at CVS not because the store is some mecca for kosher products -- although obviously it does carry some hechshered food items -- but rather … Read More →
I'm not a cute and crafty mom. I want to be, but I'm just not. Even if I have the cute ideas, I generally lack the crafty proficiency to implement them. Very, very occasionally, however, I manage to make something with or for my kids that I am really … Read More →
Boy, this month (Tishrei, September, you take your pick) is a busy one. I feel like we just finished our Rosh Hashana davening and now it's already time for Kol Nidre. Before we head off to shul, I'm whipping up that peach noodle kugel I told you … Read More →
I can not understate my squealing-outloud-when-I-heard enthusiasm for this news!!!!!!!!! My friend Megan was the first to break it to me, and then I found this very official looking story to confirm that Trader Joe's is going to open two stores in … Read More →
Most years, we usually just break our Yom Kippur fast with some scrambled eggs and toast, but this year I'm feeling inspired to make something special. The last time I went all-out for a post-fast meal was way back in my single years when I lived … Read More →
There are some good deals on produce and dairy at Whole Foods this week! Brown Cow Yogurt, single serve cups - 2/$1 Use (4) $.50/3 coupon here (I kept getting an error message when I tried to print these, so if you have the same problem, you can … Read More →
