Maggie and I did several activities this week revolving around the book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, so it was easy to decide on a theme for our muffin tin meal this week. The peanut butter mice were based on these peanut butter bees - except that … [Read more...]
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Muffin Tin Monday: Spring Muffin Tin Breakfast
This week's muffin tin meal was a breakfast tin. I did another Spring-themed meal. (See my Easter Bunny muffin tin lunch, and Resurrection-themed muffin tin meal as well.) Our Spring muffin tin meal had: scrambled eggs flower-shaped peanut … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Gents Parlour
When we first moved to Bangalore, we drove by this place several times. I found it odd that a country with taboos around drinking and smoking would have a "Girl's Gents Parlour" so obviously labeled on such a busy road. Month's later, I … [Read more...]
How Much is Gas in YOUR Area? Ways to Save *UPDATED 5/25*
There has been a lot of buzz that gas prices will top $5.00 per gallon this summer. We're also talking about it in our forums, where moderator deemom is challenging Mommysavers members to see how they can use less gas this month. I thought it would … [Read more...]
Homemade Cascarones: Confetti Eggs for Easter
Have you ever heard of cascarones? This Mexican tradition involves crushing a confetti-filled egg over someone's head to celebrate. They are used for birthdays, weddings, and of course, Easter! This was a popular tradition where I grew up in … [Read more...]
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...]