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Frugal Foreigner: The Gents Parlour

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 on such a busy road. Month's later, I … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: A Different Kind of Bargain

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 bargain over many things.  Rides in an … [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 qualities. 1. All packaged items (ie. everything … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: School Uniforms

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. You might be surprised to learn that all Indian school children wear uniforms.  I should say … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: Baby Wearing

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. Look at these two photos and guess which of these Indians is more likely to be holding my … [Read more...]