Hey Mommysavers – do you know how to bargain shop? Do you know how to bargain when you shop? I pick and chose which stores I go to, because I much prefer fixed prices. But, in India I still have to bargain over many things. Rides in an … [Read more...]
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Searching for Spring Break Activities? Try Egg Carton Crafts!
While looking for something fun to do outdoors this Spring, I decided to recycle an egg carton into a fun craft and nature activity for my preschooler. Egg carton crafts are simple and frugal, and you probably already have one on hand. We … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: School Uniforms
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. You might be surprised to learn that all Indian school children wear uniforms. I should say … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Priorities and Sacrificing to Save
Are you sacrificing to pay off your debt? Just to get by? Just because you’re frugal? What are you giving up to save money? What things will you not give up? Most people in India live simple and frugal lives just to get by. The standards of … [Read more...]
Welcoming a New Mommysavers Forum Leader
If you're reading this on the Mommysavers Blog, you may be missing out on an entirely different Mommysavers experience. The Mommysavers Discussion Forums have been the driving force of the site since it was launched nearly eleven years ago in March … [Read more...]
Financial Success Checklist
Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when. Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [Read more...]