A New Start

Today was the first day of our new daycare.  Things went better than expected.  I made sure to have a (huge) bag for each kid with everything they would need for daycare.  I also made sure to pack DS1 with some extra snacks to make his first day a little bit …

Couponing- not the extreme way

Lately I’ve been checking out some couponing blogs, like Kosher on a Budget.  I don’t do couponing the extreme way, but I like free stuff and saving money, so when it’s easy to do, then why not?  This week alone I saved $3 on household cleaners, got free swiffer wipes, sharpies, …

Some Like it Hot

Learn from my mistakes.  Read the label.  If it is in a red container and is on the top shelf, it doesn’t mean you always use it. Here’s what happened:  I was preparing my roasted potatoes for Shabbos and remembered that DH had previously put paprika on his potatoes to …

Broccoli Kugel

This recipe is my “go to” when I don’t have much time to prepare for Shabbos. It’s simple, quick and tastes great.  I usually double it and stick one in the freezer.