How much would you spend on a birthday party for your kid? The birthday celebrations I've seen in India have been quite over-the-top. Some friends of ours invited us to a party with camel rides, an inflatable slide, a magic show, and face … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: What We Do All Day
For anyone wondering what we do all day - especially since I have a cook and a house cleaner - here it is! Click on any pictures to enlarge. 7:00 – If the kids are up now, we sit around watching Disney Jr. I run the washer at night to … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
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...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins
Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen. These homemade English muffins are delicious! I've made them four or five times now. The kids love them, too. English Muffin Recipe 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
Save Up to 50% on Your Grocery Bill by Jill Cooper
I have discovered the secret of saving money feeding babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Well, I can’t take the credit for it. My mom taught it to me many years ago but I didn't put it into practice until the … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Success: Get the Most Cash for Your Stash by Kimberly Danger
Garage Sale Success If you're like most Americans, you have lots of stuff. We are a country of consumers. We buy, buy, buy, and most of it ends up in boxes in our closets and basements. Unfortunately, we don't clear out our houses as frequently as … [Read more...]