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...]
Family Travel Tip: DIY Airplane Tray Table Car Mat Toy
We do a lot of traveling right now and nearly all of it involves waiting for customs and immigration, time zone changes, and middle-of-the-night flights. The kids are good sports with the schedule … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade English Muffins
Another attempt at making some American comfort food in my Indian kitchen. These homemade English muffins are delicious! I've made them four or five times now. The kids love them, too. English … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Auto Rickshaw Ride
My husband always says, "there's nothing like an auto ride in India." And he's right! A ride in an Indian autorickshaw is an experience you'll never forget. Join me and my family on a Sunday drive … [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...]
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