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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...]

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...]

It’s a Peep-a-Palooza! Easter Fun with Marshmallow Peeps

April 19, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

At Mommysavers, we like our Marshmallow Peeps. We may not think they're the most delicious Easter treat out there, but they're certainly the cutest. Plus, they lend themselves to some super-fun, and … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Soft Pretzels

April 16, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 3 Comments

If you had a cook, what would you have her make? What labor- or time-intensive dishes do you love but don't have the energy or time to make from scratch yourself? My answer is easy - soft pretzels … [Read more...]

Have Brown Bananas? Here’s an Easy Recipe for Banana Bread

April 15, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 3 Comments

Bananas are one of my favorite frugal foods, but despite my best attempts to eat them before they become overripe, I usually end up with brown bananas at least once or twice a month. Luckily, I have … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: A Different Kind of Bargain

April 13, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 1 Comment

Hey Mommysavers – do you know how to bargain shop? Do you know how to bargain when you shop? I pick and chose which stores I go to, because I much prefer fixed prices. But, in India I still have to … [Read more...]