There is no question about it, moving from two incomes to one will have a dramatic impact on our lives. To succeed we must do more than simply cut corners, we must embrace the six virtues of successful stay-at-home parents: Virtue 1: Sacrifice … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner Around Town: Book and Toy Library
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. Every frugal person knows that the library is a great deal. It’s free and it’s useful, two wonderful … [Read more...]
Understand Your Clutter, Then Create a Plan of Action
When it comes to decluttering your home, it helps to first understand why you hang onto certain things. Next, create a plan for decluttering and then finally commit to action. Memory Clutter For the sentimentalists among us, memory clutter is … [Read more...]
How to Organize Clothing and Accessories: Closet Hacks
Edit Before You Organize A general rule of thumb is to get rid of anything you haven't worn in a year. That gives you the opportunity to use it in all the seasons, annual holidays and special occasions. If you live in an area without seasonal … [Read more...]
What’s on Sale During January
When it comes to saving money, timing is everything. You can rack up big savings during the year if you know when to buy certain items for your household. Grocery stores typically run sales that happen in cycles every 12-15 weeks. At one point … [Read more...]
Saving Money on Kids’ Clothes: Tips from Our Readers
Saving Money on Kids' Clothes I have found that sometimes "saving money" means spending money on the right things. For instance, I purchase good jeans and pants for my 12 year old and don't concentrate too much on the price. Since she wears … [Read more...]