What did you waste your money on this week? There are so many things that we all do everyday to save money, but there are also things which we do, without realising we are wasting money. This week I looked into the cost of electricity. It was very difficult to find the exact cost of […]

Food for life Food is not only a big part of Jewish life, but is necessary for everyone. If you are a working women, coming home and still having to make dinner can tempt you into buying fast food. As part of the cooking section of Kasheringyourlife, I  be posting recipes that help you stretch […]

NOVICE RECIPE Less mince for more meatloaf This recipe doubles very nicely.  If doubling use 1 ½ cups oat bran, not the full amount. Serves 4. To cook meatloaf:  pre-heat oven to 120 C. 1 Tin red speckled (sugar) beans, mashed 1 clove of garlic crushed or ½ tsp minced garlic (dried or bottled) 200gm […]

Today I am talking about, organising and cutting through the clutter in your home. We have lived in our house for 20 years, and over this time we have accumulated a ton of junk. We hoard! Sentimental Clutter For instance,  I only just got rid of the baby stuff, although I still have the double pram, as […]

What is envelope budgeting? It is basically dividing your money into different envelopes marked with different categories. When you receive your salary/wages, pay your regular bills online. For example: Rent/bond; Water & Lights; Rates & Taxes; DSTV; Medical aid; Insurance; school fees/ child care if it is over R1000; etc. Then take what is left over and […]

Are you going out tonight? On a Wednesday night I teach a jewellery making class.  We started talking about this new blog and how it was about – among other things – saving money.  One of my students mentioned something I have never heard about. It is called The Entertainment Book. This is apparently something […]