Getting Organized for YomTov Cooking | My (New) Yom Tov Cooking Binder

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mara Strom

Do you ever do something that is so simple, so obvious, so effective that you find yourself wondering, "Why didn't I think of this sooner???" That's how I feel about my new yomtov binder! I am so in love with how this very simple binder has … [Read more...]

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Sign Up for Manilla – FREE Online Personal Organizer

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Mara Strom

Have you heard of Manilla? Several months ago, a reader named Rochie told me about it on the KOAB Facebook Wall. Here's what Rochie had to say: Have you checked out Manilla.com? It's totally free and it stores all bills and send your reminders … [Read more...]

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Manilla | FREE Online Organizer for Bills & Much More

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mara Strom

You guys know I love Mint.com, but I recently learned about another FREE online financial service called Manilla, which organizes all your bills and much more. Thanks so much to Rochie for telling me about it on the KOAB Facebook Wall. Here's what … [Read more...]

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What happens when you DON’T menu plan

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Mara Strom

My in-laws came for a visit the first week in December. They have very different dietary preferences than we do (let's just say they like meat. Red meat.). So rather than make our normal monthly menu plan, we decided to wait until they arrived and … [Read more...]

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