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...]
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Financial Success Checklist
Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when. Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
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 From Scratch: Homemade Tortillas
As you can imagine, living away from home there are many American food items that we miss. I've been able to find a lot of them imported, or substitute suitable locally made products. I've found little Indian cheese crackers my kids like just as much … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Intro to India
We are moving to India in four days! If you’ve heard that rumor, it’s true (finally). I will be documenting the experience here on the Mommysavers blog, from the perspective of both a Mommy and a Saver. What frugal tips can I learn from Indian … [Read more...]