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Quick Tip: Keeping a Crumb Bag!

January 28, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

This tip is one of those headsmackingly* simple ideas. In my freezer I keep 2 gallon zipper style freezer bags. Whenever I have any crumbs left-bread crumbs on the cutting board they get tossed in there. Some examples of crumb sources: crumbs left on the cutting board after cutting my homemade bread, the crumbs left… Keep Reading

Making Laundry Detergent

September 12, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 39 Comments

Here is my second vlog! You can also read my directions on how to make laundry detergent and the post that discusses “Is making your own laundry detergent worth it?” ( includes the formula to figure out the cost per load). A few other notes: 1. This laundry detergent won’t bubble and foam up like… Keep Reading

Putting it all on the Line-How to Hang Laundry

September 5, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 41 Comments

Here is my first Vlog folks-be gentle. And know that I usually don’t look QUITE that chubby-what an icky muffin top. . . **********edited to add the following**************** Since several folks have mentioned my tip of hanging socks in pairs, I wanted to make sure I clarify. I hang the socks in a pair, but… Keep Reading

Coming Up-Frugal Food Month

May 21, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Well the response to my suggestion of a “Frugal Food Month” was pretty good! So I say let’s go for it. We’ll take the month of June and give each week a specific food as follows: June 1-7: TunaJune 8-14: EggsJune 15-21: Beans/LegumesJune 22-28: Other Each week I’ll write a post on that specific food-discussing… Keep Reading

Dying Ballet Shoes

May 20, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Princess has been taking dance lessons this year. Although our prices are much more reasonable here than in a metro area (gasp), it still has not been an inexpensive process. There are the monthly lesson costs, the class gear (taps, ballet shoes, leotards etc), costumes and recital gear. Don’t get me started on the fact… Keep Reading

May 8, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

Dear Frugal Upstate, I’ve been trying to do better at using my price book since you’ve posted your recent article. But with the price of food going up nearly every week, I’m finding it really hard to know where I’m saving money. WalMart is raising their prices to be higher than Kroger on many items,… Keep Reading

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Best Of-Frugal Laundry/Clothing Care

April 26, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

As I was whipping up a batch of homemade laundry detergent, I realized that it has been a really long time since I’ve talked about making your own detergent and caring for you laundry. When I went back into my archives I saw that this post was originally written in the spring of 2006! Definitely… Keep Reading

Making Maple Syrup

April 9, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 11 Comments

I know that in the past I’ve extolled the wonder of Mapeline. But I have to admit-it doesn’t hold a candle to real maple syrup! Yankee Bill grew up helping his Dad run a sugar shack early every. This was the real deal-100’s of maple trees, a truck with a tank and pump in the… Keep Reading

Starting Frugality-Saving on Food Part II-Price Books, Sales and Coupons

March 3, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

We all know that eating at home can save you money! Even if you buy expensive ingredients and cook gourmet meals, in most cases you will save money over eating the exact same meal at a restaurant. But what frugalite worth their salt would want to purchase expensive ingredients (save for a very special occasion)?… Keep Reading

Grow Veggies in the Winter

January 21, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

This is time of year I start to balk at the price of fresh produce at the stores, but am sick of the veggies that are in the freezer. . . I just want something fresh, but inexpensive. Enter the magic of sprouts! Sprouts are an easy at home addition to your diet. There are… Keep Reading

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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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