On a recent trip down the beauty aisle at my supermarket, I noted the extensive array of skin lightening products for sale. These are heavily advertised and promoted in India, so I wasn't surprised … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Marshmallows
I did it! I finally made homemade marshmallows! And they are soooo good. Not only did I make marshmallows, I also made chocolate peppermint marshmallows. And I made them with no power in my … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Baking Substitutions and From Scratch Recipes
Since moving to India, I've made everything from crackers to ice cream sandwiches from scratch. I've also tried all sorts of baking substitutions. My success with these kitchen experiments has … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Birthday and Wedding Celebrations
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 … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Playdates and Playplaces
In this week's Frugal Foreigner, I'll answer one of the questions a Mommysaver asked me about living in India: Do Indians have playdates? How do you find fun things to do? My answer is different than … [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 … [Read more...]