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...]
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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...]
Creative Uses for Plastic Newspaper Bags
Creative re-purposing and recycling what you have is a cornerstone of frugal living. If you subscribe to the daily paper and it comes in a plastic bag, how do you re-use it? We've got some creative uses for plastic newspaper bags here: Keep … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Grocery Shopping Trip
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. I have a lot to say about grocery shopping in India – so much that I’m having difficulty organizing all … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. They’re adorable. Doesn’t a 14-hour flight with them sound like FUN? Yeah, I … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I also asked about favorite toys for babies and … [Read more...]