On a recent trip down the beauty aisle at my supermarket, I noted the extensive array of skin lightening products for sale. These are heavily advertised and promoted in India, so I wasn't surprised … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Birthday and Wedding Celebrations
How much would you spend on a birthday party for your kid? The birthday celebrations I've seen in India have been quite over-the-top. Some friends of ours invited us to a party with camel rides, an … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Playdates and Playplaces
In this week's Frugal Foreigner, I'll answer one of the questions a Mommysaver asked me about living in India: Do Indians have playdates? How do you find fun things to do? My answer is different than … [Read more...]
Family Travel Tip: DIY Airplane Tray Table Car Mat Toy
We do a lot of traveling right now and nearly all of it involves waiting for customs and immigration, time zone changes, and middle-of-the-night flights. The kids are good sports with the schedule … [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 … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York … [Read more...]
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