Welcome South Bend Tribune Readers

This blog was mentioned in the South Bend Tribune today. So if you are a reader who found me via that article-WELCOME!

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m Jenn and this is Frugal Upstate-a blog dedicated to conscious spending and living within your means.

A little bit about me personally. I’m a US Army veteran (11 years), happily married mother of 2 (Princess, 6 and Buddy, 4) and a Stay at Home Mom. I’m an average housekeeper, a good cook (if I do say so myself), and a wanna be crafter (when I have time). I act, I sing, I ride on Yankee Bill’s motorcycle. (that’s my hubby)

I’m a rather prolific writer, and tend to stick pretty strictly to my topic of frugality, which means browsing around my archives should yield you lots of interesting reading. So you don’t have to “dig” so hard, I thought I’d direct you to some of my more interesting areas and articles. You also may want to consider subscribing to my feed (look for the little orange square on the right side of the page). This will keep you informed whenver I post new content-which I normally do Mon-Fri.

To warm you up: 25 things I do to save money Meme-with link to the rest of the Meme’s over at Frugal for Life. (and if you really want to get to know me, you can always read the 100 thing about me Meme)

Frugal Fun Stuff
TV For Free on Your Computer
Free Kids Games Online
Free and Cheap Festivals
Free Books Online
Birthday Party Fun and Games
How to Play/Host Bunco (or Bunko)

Frugal Gifts
Homemade Cards
Using a Gift Box
Birthday Decorating on a Dime
Frugal Baby Shower Ideas
Amish Friendship Bread (The Gift that Keeps on Giving, and Giving)
Oreo Cookie Truffles-Easy, Frugal and Sooooo yummy!
Crafty Gifts (part I-the philosophy)
Crafty Gifts (part II-knitted gifts)
Cookies in a Jar

Frugal Skills-Sewing:
The Philosophy of Mending
The Basics of Sewing
How to Mend a Torn/Split Seam (with video)
How to Sew on a Button (with video)
How to Sew a Hem (with Magic Hem for Jeans)

Works For Me Wednesday Posts: (Don’t Know what that is? Check Here)
Put it in the Car
Deviled Eggs
A Little Trash Tip
DVD Management
Rice Scoop
Mini Sewing Kit
Storing Sheets

Another fun place to browse around would be to check out my “Quick Tips” Section.

Hope you enjoy these articles and come back frequently.