Creating Festive Winter Tablescapes on a Thrift Store Budget Creating a lovely winter tablescape doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive. In fact, you can shop your local Goodwill and use things around your house to create beautiful table … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: Indian Birthday and Wedding Celebrations
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...]
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...]
How to Get Your Children Brand-Free by Gregory Thomas
Those of you that have children know what an excursion to the local mall or supermarket can be like. If you're not careful, this simple trip can easily become a wallet draining experience. How often have you heard: "I want … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Sari – Not Just a Fancy Dress
Before I came to India, I pictured saris as special occasion-wear - fancy, nice, and expensive. Now I know better. "Work saris" are sold for as little as 99 rupees (just over $2). Weddings, church attendance, and holidays bring out fancy wear for … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Around Town: Book and Toy Library
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. Every frugal person knows that the library is a great deal. It’s free and it’s useful, two wonderful … [Read more...]