Chores I used to perform as the rest of the family slept are now done during normal working hours. I schedule my duties to fit my family's timetable. I like being able to focus on doing this one … [Read more...]
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A Decision to Stay Home by Monica Resinger
I worked at an office job up until my son was two struggling with the guilt and yearning of wanting to be home to raise him full time. I was extremely lucky because my grandmother watched him, but I … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: The Sari – Not Just a Fancy Dress
Before I came to India, I pictured saris as special occasion-wear - fancy, nice, and expensive. Now I know better. "Work saris" are sold for as little as 99 rupees (just over $2). Weddings, church … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White
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...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Spring Muffin Tin Breakfast
This week's muffin tin meal was a breakfast tin. I did another Spring-themed meal. (See my Easter Bunny muffin tin lunch, and Resurrection-themed muffin tin meal as well.) Our Spring muffin tin … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Buy Soap, Get Free Jewelry
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. Grocery shopping in India has two very frustrating … [Read more...]
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