We’re most of the way through Passover now, and retailers know that. They are starting to mark down Passover food and items like seder plates. They don’t want to store them away from the year – but maybe you do! If you need any Judaica items for Passover (seder plate, brocade set, tablecloth, Eliyahu’s cup), …
Tag: money saving tips
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Gift card trick (AKA Operation: Keep your money!)
Gift cards are great. They are easy to give and seem a little nicer than cash. You can give them from afar instantly! And stores like CVS are giving out gift cards with certain purchases in recent promotions. Just like cash, right? It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Just not to you. The problem: …
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Keep an eye out for Purim finds!
Yes, Purim is weeks away. Five weeks, that is. But if you want to save money and still put together nice mishloach manot (mm) packages (gifts of food), now is the time to start looking for your “anchor” item and pulling together the things you want to include. That way, you aren’t paying full price …
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My first real money post (Book review: The Money Saving Mom’s Budget)
This blog has been mostly about organizing a (Jewish) life. I’ve written about keeping the house in order (or as in shape as it gets with four small, energetic, and busy children!) I’ve written about menu planning, recipes, Shabbat, homeschooling, parsha resources, busy bags, and more. What haven’t I written about yet? Budgeting. Yep, money. …
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Purim on your mind yet?
I know, I know, we have a way to go. Like half a year. I know! So why is Purim on my mind? Costumes! Now is about the best time to think about costumes–in the U.S. at least. Halloween was last night, and so starting today, costumes (and candy and other Halloween things) will be …
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