Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the asking price (50 rupees) for them. The second set was … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Gents Parlour
When we first moved to Bangalore, we drove by this place several times. I found it odd that a country with taboos around drinking and smoking would have a "Girl's Gents Parlour" so obviously labeled on such a busy road. Month's later, I … [Read more...]
How Much is Gas in YOUR Area? Ways to Save *UPDATED 5/25*
There has been a lot of buzz that gas prices will top $5.00 per gallon this summer. We're also talking about it in our forums, where moderator deemom is challenging Mommysavers members to see how they can use less gas this month. I thought it would … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: A Different Kind of Bargain
Hey Mommysavers – do you know how to bargain shop? Do you know how to bargain when you shop? I pick and chose which stores I go to, because I much prefer fixed prices. But, in India I still have to bargain over many things. Rides in an … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Buy Soap, Get Free Jewelry
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. Grocery shopping in India has two very frustrating qualities. 1. All packaged items (ie. everything … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: School Uniforms
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. You might be surprised to learn that all Indian school children wear uniforms. I should say … [Read more...]
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