Did you know that food prices went up a whopping 10.8 percent in 2022, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics? For families living on a tight budget, this increase can really put a strain on their finances. As someone who's mastered the art … [Read more...]
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Upgrade Your Brownie Mix: Make Bakery Style Brownies in Minutes
I confess that I have a real weakness for homemade baked goods. The flavors of the real cocoa and vanilla are something you can't get these days, even at grocery store bakeries. However, my main problem is that I am really not a great baker. I try, … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What We Do All Day
For anyone wondering what we do all day - especially since I have a cook and a house cleaner - here it is! Click on any pictures to enlarge. 7:00 – If the kids are up now, we sit around watching Disney Jr. I run the washer at night to … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. They’re adorable. Doesn’t a 14-hour flight with them sound like FUN? Yeah, I … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent
One of the most popular threads on the Mommysavers Discussion Forums has been how to make homemade laundry detergent. It's a frugal DIY project that so many of our members have discovered to help save loads and loads of money (pun intended). Our … [Read more...]