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...]
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4 Patriotic Kids’ Crafts For Independence Day
It's almost Independence Day! We've been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue. These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older ones. The very first … [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...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Fashion for Men
If you enjoyed my Frugal Foreigner post on saris, here's the male version. Click on pictures to enlarge. 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 … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Eats Fast Food: Maharaja Mac and More
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 know I'm not the only American who has found herself eating at McDonald's more often in other … [Read more...]
Coordinating Book and Homemade Toy Gift Ideas
Do you love giving children books as gifts? We sure do. I also like making homemade toys. Here are some gift ideas that combine the two - a favorite picture book and a homemade toy to go with it! Of course, you can always buy a coordinating toy, … [Read more...]