If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don't have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy - soft pretzels are my favorite treat. I love to buy them at … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Pudding
When I want something sweet, this homemade chocolate pudding always hits the spot. Happily, all the ingredients are easily available in India - something that can't be said for chocolate chip cookies. Once you try this delicious pudding, you won't … [Read more...]
Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup
Update: This year I served the split pea soup in sourdough breadbowls - delicious! My kids really love this soup. See the Split Pea Shamrock Craft we made with the rest of the split peas! If you're looking for something frugal and festive to … [Read more...]
Time is Valuable Too: Stop Wasting It
A big part of your quest to Forget the Joneses and designing your ideal life is to eliminate things that don't contribute to your goals. In blog posts we’ve already focused on eliminating wasteful spending. We’ve also focused on decluttering to … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
How Planning Ahead Can Help Save Money
Often, the key to saving money and enjoying yourself on a budget is to plan ahead. Getting some frugal events on the calendar for the next few weeks can help get you excited about saving money. Plus, with things planned in advance you’re less … [Read more...]