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...]
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Create a Debt Spreadsheet and Paydown Plan
If you're like most Americans, you've got some amount of consumer debt. Instead of just wishing it would go away, take action and get it under control by coming up with a plan to pay it off. Trying to pay down debt without one is like going on a … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
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...]
Frugal Foreigner Gets Around: Transportation in Bangalore
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. This may be a good time to point out that if you'd ever like to enlarge a picture on the Mommysavers blog, just click on … [Read more...]
Fun Winter Kid Snack: Snowman on a Stick
How do you top off a fun day of holiday decorating with the kids? With a fun snack, of course. Our choice was this Snowman on a Stick. They are really fast, easy, and the kids can pitch-in with assembly. What a fun treat to arrange in a bowl for … [Read more...]
Create a Holiday Gift Expense Spreadsheet
Track Holiday Spending and Save Money A holiday gift expense spreadsheet (see example below) is a great place to start with your holiday gift-giving budget. Since you're viewing this on a computer, you most likely already have a spreadsheet … [Read more...]