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.Β No car insurance.Β No health … [Read more...]
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Sewing to Save Money
Does sewing clothing, home decor or other items actually save you money? This is not an uncommon question on the Mommysavers boards. The answer is always this: it depends. Recently, I realized that my daughter needed a winter hat. I wasn't … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: Milk
How much is a gallon of milk in your area? How much does your family drink each week? What if you couldn't get fresh milk? How much would you pay for packaged? Fresh milk is available in India (and I'm not just talking about the cows and goats … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Gets Around: Transportation in Bangalore
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. This may be a good time to point out that if you'd ever like to enlarge a picture on the Mommysavers blog, just click on … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Tortillas
As you can imagine, living away from home there are many American food items that we miss. I've been able to find a lot of them imported, or substitute suitable locally made products. I've found little Indian cheese crackers my kids like just as much … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Bangalore Apartment Tour
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. Our apartment in Bangalore isnβt much different from one many of you may live in. Still, I thought it might be fun to give you … [Read more...]