Last Thursday afternoon, nine active young boys converged upon our house to celebrate the last day of their second grade year. The party included soccer at the park, hiking in the ravine, and grilling burgers. Many of the parents thought we were … [Read more...]
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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...]
8 Simple Tips for Taking Great Baby Photos by Criss White
Taking pictures of your new baby is a great way to preserve life long memories. Baby pictures can also make great postcards, keepsakes, or baby shower gifts. Here are some simple tips to get great baby pictures: 1) Avoid bright light - Babies are … [Read more...]
Yard Sale Etiquette by Nancy Twigg
Just call me the Miss Manners of garage sales. Contrary to popular belief, I believe that a yard sale is not an anything-goes, no-etiquette-needed free-for-all. As in any social situation, there are certain things you … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money by Menu Planning
Many people over-complicate menu planning. All you have to do is plan your meals ahead of time. Scribble down what you're going to cook next and it will save you money! You can save money when planning a menu by: Taking advantage of savings … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?
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. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta with bottled sauce and fresh steamed green beans. … [Read more...]