What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]
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Hitting the Bullseye: How to Find the Best Deals at Target
How to Find the BEST Deals at Target Not only is Target one of my favorite stores for day-to-day purchases, it is one of my favorite stores in which to look for bargains. Some of my best deals at Target include: baby clothes to give as gifts for … [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 Ideas for Creative Homemade Gift Wrapping, Packaging and Tags
It's time to wrap your Christmas gifts! Looking for some frugal, but creative ways to wrap the gifts you bought this Christmas? Here are a few ideas beyond wrapping paper. I don't usually use gift bows because they can be expensive, and they are … [Read more...]
Photo Craft: Transparency Photo Ornaments
Photo Craft: Transparency Photo Ornaments Here is an easy-yet-frugal keepsake ornament idea that uses one of your favorite family photos in a creative way. All you'll need is transparency paper (found in the office supply section at any major … [Read more...]