Something about the onset of fall just cries out for pumpkins. Paper pumpkins start adorning shop windows and classroom walls. Real pumpkins decorate porches, nestle up against mailbox posts and wait to be carved for Halloween. And then, of course, you can eat them! Canned pumpkin is very frugal, adding moisture, flavor and nutrition to… Keep Reading
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Clarification on ELF
As you all know, I’m hosting a giveaway of ELF makeup products right now. I was very concerned when I got the following comment from my reader Laura: I ordered about 65 pieces of ELF makeup last fall. They sent out a campaign regarding all makeup pieces for $1. They said they were being purchased… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Saving in College
Dear Jenn, Do you have any tips for being frugal in college? I don’t have to worry about cooking; I have a meal plan included, but with food aside, do you have any tips for saving money as a college student? Thanks! Delilah Dear Delilah, College! Oh those were the days. . . I absolutely… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Homemade Laundry Soap Questions
Lately I’ve had a few different questions come in about my Homemade Laundry Soap recipe. I thought I’d share them all here-so everyone can see the answers and add in their own knowledge! Dear Frugal Upstate, I have a laundry question. I recently started making my own laundry detergent and softener. Thanks for the recipe…. Keep Reading
Frugal Upstate — Elsewhere!
Frugal Upstate is featured on the Syracuse Post Standard’s Family Life blog today (written by the very wonderful Gina Chen!) For those of you visiting here for the first time from that site-Welcome! My name is Jenn. I write here at Frugal Upstate, am co-host of the Frugal Coast2Coast Radio show every Monday night at… Keep Reading
Best Of: How to Sprout Beans
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
Book Review: The Wealthy Barber
Books on personal finance are boring. Right? Well not this one! The Wealthy Barber, a slim little 199 page book by David Chilton, is such a fun and easy read that you will barely believe that you are learning something. The setup is this: A young man and his wife are expecting a child. As… Keep Reading
Fudge for Beginners (Recipe Included)
Last week, the organizer of my church’s annual Holiday Bazaar approached me. Things were going well she said, except for the candy booth. They were in desperate need of some fudge. Could I make some? I explained politely that I had never, ever made fudge in my whole life. She explained just as politely that… Keep Reading
Veteran’s Day
Happy Veterans Day to all those currently serving in our armed forces, as well as the Veterans of all generations. As a veteran myself, I would like to personally thank you and your family for all your sacrifices for this country and encourage all my readers to take the time to thank a veteran today…. Keep Reading
New Vlog: Fall Porch Decoration
Here it is, the latest and greatest Vlog. Just a quick tour of the front porch decorations at the Frugal Upstate house. I love to decorate my pretty wrap around porch! The porch is one of the things that really sold us on the house-tremendous curb appeal. All spring and summer I had lovely flower… Keep Reading
