When Hipsters and Hasidim Collide

Jews living in Brooklyn is nothing new, but what’s attracting non-religious “Hipsters” into Crown Heights where Chabad is headquartered? The Jewish Chronicle has an interesting article about how the two groups have collided.

While I believe that divergent ideologies can learn to co-exist in many cases, it’s not always the wisest choice, nor is it the easiest. The difference between the Secular and Orthodox lifestyle is like night and day. Since neither group is likely to switch sides, it will be a miracle if they can learn to live together in harmony.

Summer Fashion Trends

Looking to update your summer wardrobe and have no idea where to start? Elle has a ton of articles about what’s trendy this season. Some of the ideas that I love are straw hats and bags, sundresses, and vintage inspired sunglasses.

Of course, not all trends are worth experiencing. Ones I’ll be skipping include red “Baywatch-style” swimsuits, braless tops, and jumpsuits. (Unflattering, tacky and inappropriate…)

Wynnewood, PA Seeking Jewish Relocation

In an effort to attract new congregants, the Jewish community of Wynnewood, PA is set to promote their area as an ideal place to relocate. The campaign will be funded by a $20,000 grant, gifted by the Kohelet foundation.

Wynnewood is Philadelphia suburb that offers Jewish schools, temples, Kosher food, and a (relatively) affordable cost of living.

Jewish communities throughout America are shrinking in record numbers, and I applaud creative efforts to reverse the sad trend. Dothan, Alabama tried something similar a few years ago, with mixed results. It will be interesting to see if Wynnewood is able to do better. (Due to its East Coast location and better job market, I predict they will.)

 

Would you consider relocating to Wynnewood?

Super Savings Saturday – 5/20/17

Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday.

Good deals were abundant this week. Since I was blessed with more time and energy than I usually have, I took full advantage and shopped ’til I dropped at store…after store…after store!

CVS:

4 Ragu pasta sauces, sale price $1.00. I used two $1.25/2 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.38 each!

2 Colgate Sensitive Smart White toothpastes, sale price $3.99. I used two $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $3.98 plus $4.00 ECBs! 

Dunkin Donuts:

Free sample of frozen coffee (extremely small size, but the taste was good.)

PetSmart:

Free bag of Nutro dry dog food (These were given out free to the first 100 customers.)

Hannaford:

Chuck steak at $2.49/lb was on my list. I changed my mind when I stumbled onto an unadvertised Manager’s Special on skirt steak at only $1.99/lb! Normally, that type of steak is around $9.99/lb, so it was a huge savings.

6 packs of skirt steak, total: $22.89! (We ate two for dinner and the remainder were marinated and then put into the freezer.)

JC Penney:

Free $10.00 off $10.00 or more purchase coupon. (The store was mobbed, so I’m saving it for later).

Walgreens:

I did 6 separate transactions since you can’t roll Register Rewards for identical items.

6 M&M caramel candies, sale price $1.25. Total: $7.50 plus $7.50 Register Rewards!

 

Have you used any coupons lately?