Cheap Date Night Ideas For parents on a budget, “couple time” may be a thing of the past. These days, dinner and a movie can run as much as $100. It’s no wonder that thrifty parents often eliminate going out as a way of saving money. However, even … [Read more...]
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Taco Meat Leftovers: Rice Bake
So, what do you do when you have a little bit of taco meat leftover from your meal? Don't let it go to waste! I created a new meal from my taco meat. Taco Meat Leftovers: Rice Bake 2 C. rice, cooked 1/2 C. taco filling 1/2 C. kidney beans … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Saving on Laundry
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. There are several differences between the way I do laundry in India and the way I did it in the US. … [Read more...]
Homemade Cornish Pasty Recipe
My family grew up making pasties. The traditional Cornish pasty is a take-away meal that originated in Cornwall, England. If you research the history of pasties in the United States, you'll find lots of information on how they were common in … [Read more...]
How to Make a Cheese Ball Igloo with Olive Penguins
Cream Cheese Ball Igloo with Olive Penguins This cheese ball igloo (complete with olive penguins!) would be a fun appetizer to take to a New Year's Eve party, Super Bowl party or any other winter event where kids are present. It's not only … [Read more...]
Neighbor Gift Idea: Chocolate Covered Oreos
Yum. Dipped Oreos. These holiday treats are as good as they look, and even easier to make. To make 45 dipped Oreo cookies you need: 1 package of Oreo cookies 2 12 ounce packages of chocolate or flavored chips - I used Ghiradelli brand mint and … [Read more...]