If you've ever had delicious, deep-fried, sugar-coated beignets, a French version of the donut, you are going to be pleasantly surprised to learn how easy they are to make at home. Β I mixed up the dough in minutes, and fried them without wasting cups … [Read more...]
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Frugal Super Bowl Party Tips and Recipes
What are you doing for the Super Bowl this year? Are you hosting a party? Going to a friend's house? Ignoring the whole thing altogether? If your hosting or attending a Super Bowl party, there's a good chance you're cooking something! Here are … [Read more...]
Tackle It Tuesday: Conquering Car Clutter
Does your car sometimes feel like a trash can on wheels?Β When my kids were younger, it seemed as if our car was a dumping ground for fast-food bags, Happy Meal toys, and juice cups.Β It happens to the best of us; life gets busy and cleaning the car … [Read more...]
Kids Valentine’s Day Craft: Paper Conversation Heart Wreath
My preschooler and I both had a great time doing this easy kids craft for Valentine's Day. I wanted a homemade Valentine's Day decoration, and I think conversation hearts are so cute (though not so tasty). So we made our own paper conversation … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Eats Fast Food: Maharaja Mac and More
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. I know I'm not the only American who has found herself eating at McDonald's more often in other … [Read more...]
Copycat Recipe: Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli for the Crock Pot
This hearty soup, similar to the Pasta e Fagioli you'd find at Olive Garden, makes a batch large enough to feed a crowd.Β Β If you have a large Crock Pot, you can set it to go in the morning and have an easy meal when you come home in the … [Read more...]