BlogHer 2012 will be my third year at the conference. Going into BlogHer this year, I certainly have a different outlook than I did my first time around. This is my no-nonsense year. I'm avoiding a lot of the parties and swag, and this is why: … [Read more...]
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DIY: How to Repair Broken and Cracked Makeup
Last weekend, I discovered that my pressed powder had fallen apart while in my purse. It was a fairly new compact, so I hated to think of how much would be wasted if I were to just throw it away. Instead, I repaired it myself. It's so easy to do, … [Read more...]
Easy, Delicious Marinated Chicken Wings Recipe
Easy Marinated Chicken Wings Recipe This easy chicken wings recipe comes from my mom, who has been making it for years. It's a long-standing tradition to eat these when we get together as a family 4th of July weekend. My kids LOVE them. Since … [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 experiences are very expensive. Still, after many trips … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Breakfast for Dinner
My family has always enjoyed having breakfast for dinner. It's great for a last-minute meal and it's frugal. Eggs are one of the cheapest forms of protein, and other breakfast foods are usually made from scratch. Since moving to India, we … [Read more...]
Baked French Toast: Frugal and Delicious
If you're searching for a simple, frugal breakfast recipe -- this one for Baked French Toast is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Because you can use stale or day-old bread, it's relatively inexpensive as well. Someone brought it in to my husband's office … [Read more...]