It's almost Independence Day! We've been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue. These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older ones. The very first … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins
Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen. These homemade English muffins are delicious! I've made them four or five times now. The kids love them, too. English Muffin Recipe 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Fashion for Men
If you enjoyed my Frugal Foreigner post on saris, here's the male version. Click on pictures to enlarge. 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 … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Auto Rickshaw Ride
My husband always says, "there's nothing like an auto ride in India." And he's right! A ride in an Indian autorickshaw is an experience you'll never forget. Join me and my family on a Sunday drive in Bangalore. One ride will give you a glimpse … [Read more...]
Fun for Kids: Magic Milk Fireworks Kitchen Experiment
Kitchen experiments make great indoor fun for kids. This magic milk fireworks experiment was frugal, easy enough for my preschoolers, and we already had all the supplies on hand. To do this experiment in your own kitchen you'll need: a dinner … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Sari – Not Just a Fancy Dress
Before I came to India, I pictured saris as special occasion-wear - fancy, nice, and expensive. Now I know better. "Work saris" are sold for as little as 99 rupees (just over $2). Weddings, church attendance, and holidays bring out fancy wear for … [Read more...]
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