As most of you know by now, my husband, sons and I have been experimenting with a new way of eating the past four weeks. It's called the Whole30. In a nutshell, we've been eating lots of animal protein, plenty of healthy fats, tons of vegetables … [Read more...]
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How to Restock Your Fridge & Freezer After a Power Outage (On a Budget)
Posted on January 29, 2014 by
Whether your power went out because of a natural disaster, or you find yourself moving across country and need to start over with an empty fridge, here is my advice for how to restock on a budget. Tip #1: Make a List of What You Had When you … [Read more...]
January Challenge | Practice One Small Change, Every Day
Posted on January 1, 2014 by
Over the years, I've learned that New Year's resolutions and I don't get along well. Saying on January 1st that I'm going to do something (or not do something) for a whole year? 365 days into the future is too abstract for me; too … [Read more...]
Reader Question | Inexpensive Kitchen Upgrades (Stainless Steel Contact Paper & Granite Overlays)
Posted on June 23, 2013 by
Today's reader question comes from M in New Jersey. She's wondering about frugal home repairs. My husband and I just bought our first home, in West Orange, NJ. We're very excited about it and look forward to years of home projects. The house is … [Read more...]
My Response to the Lilith Article on Affording Jewish Day School
Posted on June 18, 2013 by
There is an article about the high cost of Jewish Day School that was published earlier this week in Lilith Magazine. Many of you have emailed it to me - thank you. It has also been widely shared on Facebook, so most of you have probably … [Read more...]
Going Grain-Free
Posted on June 8, 2013 by
I asked on Friday on Facebook if there might be some interest in my writing a series of posts about grain-free and setting up some reader-based support for others thinking of going (or already living) grain-free. There was an overwhelmingly … [Read more...]
Do You Have More Time than Money? Or More Money than Time?
Posted on June 6, 2013 by
Remember when I mentioned that we'd been thinking about hiring someone to mow our lawn? Well, we did it. And I must admit that for a frugal-to-a-fault gal, it feels pretty weird to be paying a guy to do something we are perfectly capable of doing … [Read more...]
My Frugal Simcha: A Lag B’Omer Upsherin At Home
Posted on May 9, 2013 by
My Frugal Simcha features reader's stories about their beautiful simchas - on a budget. If you have hosted a budget-friendly wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or other simcha, we'd love to read about it! Please fill out this form to submit your … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Fitting Stockpiling Into Your Budget
Posted on May 8, 2013 by
I'm reprising an old post today since this is a question I hear frequently from my readers: How do you afford to stockpile all those good deals? Especially if your grocery budget is already stretched to the max with your weekly list? Here's one … [Read more...]
My Frugal Simcha: Brooklyn Wedding on a Budget
Posted on January 31, 2013 by
My Frugal Simcha is a new series on KOAB, featuring reader stories about their beautiful simcha - on a budget. If you have hosted a budget-friendly wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or other simcha, we'd love to read about it! Please fill out this … [Read more...]
