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...]
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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...]
Calculate Your Cost of Living
Calculate Your Cost of Living Before creating a budget, it’s important to know what your current cost of living is. This will serve as a starting point when you decide the areas you feel like you need to trim; or let you know which areas you have a … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Could You Live on $2 Per Day?
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. Nearly half of all Indians get by on less than $2US/day. No car. No car insurance. No health … [Read more...]
Kids Craft: Silly Eyes Owl
Here's a fun and quick owl craft I made with my preschooler the other day. Perhaps you're looking for crafts to entertain your preschool-aged children during the cold winter months. Me, I think maybe I have too much time on my hands now that I have … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]