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...]
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Frugal Foreigner: Playdates and Playplaces
In this week's Frugal Foreigner, I'll answer one of the questions a Mommysaver asked me about living in India: Do Indians have playdates? How do you find fun things to do? My answer is different than the average Indian's would be. Most of my … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Ideas by Deborah Taylor-Hough
As the years go by, it seems to become more and common for parents to be expected to give gifts to their children's teachers at school. For many families, there's a fine line between showing appreciation and going broke. Finding just the right … [Read more...]
Paper Mache Craft for Kids by Kimberly Danger
PAPER MACHE 2 parts water 1 part flour 2 Tbsp. salt Newspaper strips Mix water, flour and salt to make paste. Boil paste mixture over low heat and stir until thick and glossy. Use forms to create desired shape. Dip newspaper strips in paste … [Read more...]
20 Fun Ideas: Indoor Crafts by Amanda Formaro
Milk Jug Bird Feeders Rinse out an empty plastic gallon milk jug with lid. Cut a window in the front of the jug, and make two small poke holes for the perches. Insert pencils for perches and fill the bottom of the jug with bird seed. Juice … [Read more...]
Puffy Tissue Paper Easter Egg Craft
Make your own Easter decorations by decorating a paper Easter Egg with puffs of tissue paper! This fun Easter craft can be done with kids of all ages. We did it over Spring Break with 6 kids ranging from 1 1/2 to 11 years old and they all enjoyed … [Read more...]