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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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: 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 isn’t much different from one many of you may live in. Still, I thought it might be fun to give you … [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...]
No Money for Christmas? Ways to Find Extra Cash for Gifts
Ways to Find Extra Cash for Christmas No money for Christmas gifts? Not to worry. There are some painless ways to come up with extra cash or ways to pay for gifts this time of year – sometimes it just requires thinking outside of the box. Among … [Read more...]