Planning for the chagim, part I

Do you know what my husband and I did on Monday night? We had a meeting. A meeting, for goodness sake, to discuss our upcoming menu for the chagim. Those pesky Jewish high holidays are getting an awful early (Gregorian) start this year, with Erev … Read More →

I’m not spending too much money.

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.

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

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 →

No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie

Easy Pareve Chocolate Pie

Happy Friday! I can't believe how quickly this week has flown by. I hope that you have a restful Shabbat planned (isn't is sad how we have to plan to rest?). So, on to today's post topic. I hope you all are enjoying the recipe exchange. I know it … Read More →

Happy Onemonthiversary

one month of blogging

You know how when you first start dating someone and you're all giddy and excited, so you keep track of every single anniversary. Like, "Oh, two weeks ago today, we talked on the phone for the very first time. Awwwww!" Then by the time you've been … Read More →

KOAB Recipe Exchange Week 3: Theme = Dessert!

Okay, okay, I admit it. This choice of topics is totally self-interested. What can I say?! I'm a "eat your dessert first" kinda gal. So this week's Kosher on a Budget recipe exchange will be all about desserts. Let's try to keep it pareve, if … Read More →

8 Small Ways to Save Big at the Grocery Store

The two best ways I know to save money on your monthly grocery bill are menu planning and shopping sales with coupons. But sometimes implementing these big strategies can seem really overwhelming, especially if you are at the beginning of your money … Read More →

Technical Issues: Comment Verifier

Hey guys. My husband says that the 184 spam comments I received overnight are a sign that my little blog is growing. I don't know about that, but it sure is a pain to moderate all those spam comments! So, for the time being, I've added a comment … Read More →

Get Thee to Target (Deals for Week of 8/1/10)

I love Target. I really and truly do. I'm sorry if this makes me sound like a materialistic twit, but Target might be my favorite non-family-member part about living in America. That's how much I love it. My middle son is almost 5 and he LOVES … Read More →