A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I wanted to spend no more than $5 on my school supply lists for both kids. While no one probably even paid attention to my ramblings, that public declaration got me fired up. I super-shopped the sales in my … Read More →
How Ordering in Bulk from a Kosher Co-Op Can Save You Money
Posted on August 15, 2010 by
With the chagim coming up, I've got to get extra creative about food shopping in order to keep our costs down. If we're not careful, we can easily spend triple our monthly food budget on just a handful of meals. In order to ensure that our … Read More →
Jane’s Creamy Dill Gazpacho
Posted on August 13, 2010 by
Happy Friday, dear readers. It's been a big week for my little blog, and I really appreciate all of you who have visited, read, shared your comments and sent me emails. I'm having so much fun! This week's Kosher on a Budget recipe exchange is all … Read More →
Yesterday’s Target Run: I Saved 60%!
Posted on August 13, 2010 by
I probably shouldn't admit this on my own blog, but here it is: There are days when I wonder if all this effort to save money is really worth it. Maybe I'd be better off spending the same time cleaning houses or delivering newspapers or writing more … Read More →
It’s not just the kosher food. Being Jewish is expensive.
Posted on August 12, 2010 by
My family spent Shabbat with close friends in Connecticut a few weeks ago. I told them a little bit about our journey to become debt-free and my obsession commitment to save money in order to stay that way. Out of these discussions, a few things … Read More →
I’m not spending too much money.
Posted on August 10, 2010 by
This is part five of a series I'm doing here about coupon misconceptions. Before I started strategically shopping with coupons, I really thought they were a waste of time. I couldn't imagine that the $.20 I'd save on potato chips was really going to … Read More →
3 Kids, 14 States, 17 Days, 3,330 Miles.
Posted on August 9, 2010 by
I've spent the last two and a half weeks on the road with my three kids (and one husband ;-). We drove through 14 states, from Kansas to New Jersey to Connecticut down to Washington D.C. and back to Kansas City. I tend to fret in advance about a … Read More →
Tax Free Weekend & School Supply Deals for Week of 8/8/10
Posted on August 8, 2010 by
Did you know that today is the last day of tax-free weekend in Missouri -- and sixteen other states around the country? For my OP readers, it might be worth it for you to head across State Line Road to do your shopping today, especially if you … Read More →
