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...]
Freezer Food Wednesday
I am taking the January Eating Out Challenge along with other members of MommySavers Discussion Forum. To help resist the temptation of just picking something up when I am too tired to cook, I've spent the day cooking foods that freeze beautifully. … [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...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [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...]