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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Kids and Money: Beyond the Kool-Aid Stand
I'm always looking for ideas to help teach my kids about money. Since most kids learn how to handle finances from their parents, I consider it an important part of my job as a mom to help them along. In today's day and age, it's important not only … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What We Do All Day
For anyone wondering what we do all day - especially since I have a cook and a house cleaner - here it is! Click on any pictures to enlarge. 7:00 – If the kids are up now, we sit around watching Disney Jr. I run the washer at night to … [Read more...]
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...]
4 Patriotic Kids’ Crafts For Independence Day
It's almost Independence Day! We've been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue. These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older ones. The very first … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins
Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen. These homemade English muffins are delicious! I've made them four or five times now. The kids love them, too. English Muffin Recipe 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
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