Five Frugal Valentine's Day Gift Ideas As a frugal mom that has been married for over 20 years, I've figured out how some tips and tricks on how to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget. Some of my favorite gift ideas don't require much money, just … [Read more...]
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What You Need to Know About Cloth Diapering
Joy Bradford, mom to two-year-old Catherine, gives you the lowdown on how to make cloth diapering work for you: Here is what I use/recommend, and my washing method. Also, I will give you some website links to check out ... they have even more … [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...]
Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?
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. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta with bottled sauce and fresh steamed green beans. … [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...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]