Category Archives: Family Travel
Disney Scavenger Hunt for Kids {Free Printables}
Looking for something fun to do with kids while waiting in line at Disneyland? I was! I found a lot of Disney photo scavenger hunt ideas for online and some Disney scavenger hunts for really specific Disney items. But I … Continue reading
Disney Photo Tips and Ideas + 50 Not-to-Miss Shots
When you travel to any of the Disney parks your best (and most frugal) souvenirs are your photos (see our Vacation Photo Scavenger Hunt Ideas post too). Disney is filled with wonderful scenery to use as photo backdrops. Make the … Continue reading
Family Road Trip Rules: Ten Ideas for Family Fun
Road trips are at the top of the list of things our family enjoys together. Air travel is great, but we believe that hitting the highways is an even better way to explore new places, try new things, and do … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday: Muffin Tin Meal In the Car
The very first muffin tin meal I ever made, way before I’d even heard of the official Muffin Tin Meal, was put together as a snack for my then-2-year-old to eat in the car. I used four silicone muffin cups … Continue reading
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 disruptions and having to leave most of … Continue reading
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 experiences are very expensive. … Continue reading
Other Uses for Baby Powder and $1 Coupon
If you’re spending any time at the beach this summer, you might want to use this coupon to grab a bottle of baby powder to take with you. Baby powder is a great way to keep sand from sticking to … Continue reading
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 in Bangalore. One ride … Continue reading
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 asking price (50 rupees) for them. The … Continue reading
How Much is Gas in YOUR Area? Ways to Save *UPDATED 5/25*
There has been a lot of buzz that gas prices will top $5.00 per gallon this summer. We’re also talking about it in our forums, where moderator deemom is challenging Mommysavers members to see how they can use less gas … Continue reading
