I first had a traditional Spanish omelet many years ago when my parents hosted an exchange student from Spain in our home. She made a "Tortilla Espanola" (Spanish omelet) for us during her visit, and every once in a while I'll make it for my own … [Read more...]
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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...]
Cheap Date Night Ideas: Entertainment on a Budget
Cheap Date Night Ideas For parents on a budget, “couple time” may be a thing of the past. These days, dinner and a movie can run as much as $100. It’s no wonder that thrifty parents often eliminate going out as a way of saving money. However, even … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: School Uniforms
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. You might be surprised to learn that all Indian school children wear uniforms. I should say … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Around Town: Book and Toy Library
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. Every frugal person knows that the library is a great deal. It’s free and it’s useful, two wonderful … [Read more...]