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November 8, 2017 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 12 Comments

So it’s been about a year since I posted. Yeah, I know. 2016 had been an extremely busy year. I had been dealing with a huge elder care issue that had consumed masses of time (a family member with dementia that had to be moved out of independent housing and into an assisted living, all… Keep Reading

Autumn Adventures Giveaway — $1250 in Prizes

September 8, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 21 Comments

Autumn Adventures Giveaway — $1250 in Prizes

Ahhh, fall.  The weather is more temperate, the kids are back in school, things fall (ha! see what I did there?) into a more predictable routine.  It’s the perfect time for a getaway! One of the things Yankee Bill and I like to do in the fall is to head north and hit the NY… Keep Reading

Meal Plan 8/24

August 24, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

I feel like everything has been in utter chaos for the last half year, and my life shows it.  I feel like everything has had a “fly by the seat of your pants” quality to it.  My house is a mess, my business is behind, and I’ve been throwing together meals at the last minute with… Keep Reading

Back to School $1000 Cash Giveaway

July 29, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 21 Comments

Back to School $1000 Cash Giveaway

It seems like there is never quite enough time or money is there? With Back to School right around the corner. . . could you use an extra $500? Well you are in luck! For the next month I’m helping co-host an amazing giveaway (that means multiple bloggers are all having people enter the same… Keep Reading

The Rockford Files — TV Thursday

July 28, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

The Rockford Files — TV Thursday

The world seems such a complicated place lately–between world violence, political strife and a difficult economy things can just feel so overwhelming.  Sometimes we all get nostalgic for a simpler time. That’s one of the reasons that Yankee Bill and I enjoy watching old TV shows from the 70’s and 80’s. Maybe life wasn’t really… Keep Reading

Easy Antipasto Salad

July 17, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Easy Antipasto Salad

Here’s a quick, easy and family friendly Antipasto Salad recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next cookout, BBQ or potluck supper! This month Walmart sent another grocery box to inspire me in creating a recipe.  It’s hot out here, hot enough that I’m not really in the mood to cook much,… Keep Reading

Interview with Amy Dacyczyn — TV Thursday

July 14, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Interview with Amy Dacyczyn — TV Thursday

This week for TV Thursday I’m going to share something a bit different (and quite a bit shorter).  Amy Dacyczyn (pronounced “decision”) and The Tightwad Gazette are very well known in frugal circles. Amy wrote a newsletter in the 1990’s which was, at it’s peak, mailed out to 100,000 subscribers.  Later the information was compiled… Keep Reading

Hotdog Roll Breadsticks — Make Do and Mend

July 5, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Hotdog Roll Breadsticks — Make Do and Mend

One of the mysteries of life is this.  Why do hot dogs come in 12 packs, and hot dog buns come in 8 packs?  You either wind up with 4 bunless dogs, or you buy two packages of buns and wind up with 4 left over.  What a wonky system.  I usually err on the… Keep Reading

Scraping the Jar — Make Do and Mend

June 28, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Scraping the Jar — Make Do and Mend

Getting the most out of our money–isn’t that what most people want?  Folks coupon, comparison shop, buy used and more to try to save a dime.  I applaud that and personally try to get the most out of everything I spend my hard earned money on–especially food. Although I still throw out more food then… Keep Reading

Meal Plan 5/9

May 9, 2016 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

It’s time for another Meal Plan!  I’m valiantly trying to get my life back in order after a month of chaos, so of course meal planning is a big part of that.  I always feel like my afternoon and evenings run more smoothly when I have a meal plan. These are the considerations for this… 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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