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Finding a Playgroup: Advice for Shy (and Not-So-Shy!) Moms by Carren Joye

Playgroups provide fun, friendship and support for parents and children, but many parents find the idea of approaching other parents at the park or joining a group of strangers daunting. It's okay to … [Read more...]

Stay at Home Moms

Stay at Home Moms: Ideas and Support Being a stay at home mom (SAHM) can be one of the most challenging jobs around! One income living isn't easy, but it definitely has its rewards. Here are some … [Read more...]

15 Ways to Save Money by Menu Planning

May 17, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White

April 27, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the … [Read more...]

Instant Bargains: Simple Gnocchi Recipe

April 20, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 5 Comments

Look out Rachael Ray, there's a pre-teen who wants your job! My daughter, Sydney, loves to cook. She was recently paging through my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: The Gents Parlour

April 20, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 5 Comments

When we first moved to Bangalore, we drove by this place several times. I found it odd that a country with taboos around drinking and smoking would have a "Girl's Gents Parlour" so obviously labeled … [Read more...]