Whether you're looking for a fun, easy Halloween costume idea or just a fun photo prop - here's a cute idea that will only set you back a buck. These fake mustaches are just a dollar at The Dollar Tree right now (check out all the other great … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Baby’s First Muffin Tin Meal
I guess I'm a little late introducing Dalton to Muffin Tin Meals - he's nearly two. But I thought I'd use it this week to get him to try new foods. First I tried giving him carrot sticks with chicken nuggets and Smilies ("crispy mashed potatoes"). … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Baby Wearing
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. Look at these two photos and guess which of these Indians is more likely to be holding my … [Read more...]
I’m Pregnant! Creative Pregnancy Announcements
Creative Pregnancy Announcements This past week I found out that I am pregnant with our second child. My husband couldn't be more excited and is puffing his chest with manly pride. Rather than do the normal Facebook status of "I'm pregnant!" I … [Read more...]
Homemade Teething Pops = Happy Baby
I have been dealing with this for the past three weeks: Grumpy, up in the night, hands in the mouth, drool running down his arm, teething baby. Dalton has cut four teeth since we arrived in India and has four more coming in. I was getting … [Read more...]
Frugal Bathtime Fun for Baby
Tip #366 from The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: Fill your ice cube trays with water, adding a drop of food coloring to each section. When frozen, these can be popped out and put in baby's bath water. He'll have fund "chasing" them around in the … [Read more...]