As a frugal gardener with a somewhat brown thumb, I was pretty excited to see my very first ripe tomato today! I was so thrilled that I photographed it in all its glory. Mostly to show my dad, who grows the biggest, best tomatoes of anyone I know … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Saving on Laundry
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. There are several differences between the way I do laundry in India and the way I did it in the US. … [Read more...]
Understand Your Clutter, Then Create a Plan of Action
When it comes to decluttering your home, it helps to first understand why you hang onto certain things. Next, create a plan for decluttering and then finally commit to action. Memory Clutter For the sentimentalists among us, memory clutter is … [Read more...]
Stay Organized With a Household Notebook
Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off to travel to Iceland. Back then, my Household … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Bangalore Apartment Tour
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. Our apartment in Bangalore isn’t much different from one many of you may live in. Still, I thought it might be fun to give you … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]