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Book Review: Too Many Tomatoes

July 15, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Recently I was perusing the cookbook section of a used bookstore (cookbooks are my kryptonite) which had a really nice used cookbook section.  At this point in my life I have a LOT of cookbooks, so when I buy a new one it has to either be of historic interest (I love OLD cookbooks) or… Keep Reading

Bookbag 6-18

June 18, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Let’s take a look at what I’ve picked up from the library recently.  Most of them are books that I selected via our library’s online portal and picked up when they came in.  A few I just chose because they looked good at the library! The Rustler – Ok, this is a straight up romance… Keep Reading

Book Review: Blossom Street Brides by Debbie Macomber

March 29, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

I love to read.  My first love as a youth was science fiction and fantasy, but as an adult I often enjoy the escapism of a good romance novel.  It can’t just be any romance novel though-it’s got to be a GOOD romance novel. What’s a good romance novel?   As someone who has probably read,… Keep Reading

Book Review: Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) by Angela England

January 12, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Today I’m reviewing the book Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less). Author: Angela England Note: Angela is a personal friend. She blogs at Backyard Farming Guide, Untrained Housewife and The Homestead Blogger Network, and can be found on Facebook at  Untrained Housewife and Backyard Farming List Price: $20 Length: 414 pages, including index,… Keep Reading

Book Review: Medicinal Herbs, A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar

November 16, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use   Author: Rosemary Gladstar List Price: $14.95 Length: 217 pages Frugal, Sustainable or Prepared? This book pertains to all three.  Using wildcrafted herbs as medicinal can save you money, is a renewable/sustainable/green resource, and can help you be prepared to deal with… Keep Reading

Book Review: The Victory Garden Cookbook

June 14, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

I like to read.  A lot.  So I thought it was time to share with you all some of the books that I find particularly useful or interesting!  I’m starting with one of my very favorite cookbooks! Title:    The Victory Garden Cookbook Author: Marian Morash List Price:  This book is out of print-in 1988 it… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

I’m Jenn –an Upstate NY wife, mom, blogger and veteran. I talk very fast, read constantly, take on too much and make plenty of mistakes. I’m a real person, not perfection. I love to talk about the frugal lifestyle, “Village Homesteading”, living a more sustainable lifestyle and being prepared for all the curves life throws at you.

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