Dear Frugal Upstate, Love the site! I am a Kindergarten teacher who will be baking Gingerbread cookies with her class this holiday season and would love to use your recipe. Just a quick question – how many cookies does your recipe make? Thanks!!! Melissa Well Melissa, that is a very good question! Personally I… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: What kind of Thermos do you use?
This question comes from the Frugal Upstate Facebook page (go on by and join if you haven’t yet!). Most weekdays over there I post the “Lunchbox Report”–a picture and description of what I’ve packed in the kids lunch that day. Last week Kristen wrote: I notice you pack leftovers or soup for your kids a… Keep Reading
Readers Question: Information on Dehydrating
A couple of days ago I posted about how I’ve been busy putting up the harvest. There has been a lot of great conversation in the comments on that post. Kimberly in particular had a couple of questions regarding dehydrating. As I told her, I always assume if one person actually takes the time to… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Freezing Brownies
Last week’s post “How to save money packing a school lunch” brought in some great Reader’s Questions! Dear Frugal Upstate, Love the brownies in the freezer idea you mentioned in your recent post on school lunches. I was wondering though, how do you package them? Do you just cut them up, put each in a… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Picking and Canning Green Tomatoes
Hi Frugal Upstate! I have been canning tomatoes for years, but this year a friend of mine asked me to can green tomatoes and onions for him. I’m wondering first how soon I can pick the fruit; I live in Northeastern PA so my tomatoes are still relatively young, but a nice size. Secondly, do… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Essential Oil in Homemade Laundry Detergent
Dear Frugal Upstate, I found some pineapple essential body oil that I really like,do you think it would be safe to sample it in my homemade liquid detergent? I purchase it at a Muslim store near my home. Thank you! Elise Thanks for your question! I’m glad you’ve taken the plunge to making your own… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Does Menu Planning Tie You Down?
Dear Jenn, I’ve been reading your menu plan posts for months, and was interested to see your post on your planning process. I can see how planning things out can help with your budget-but what if you don’t FEEL like eating what’s on the menu? Doesn’t planning a menu tie you down? Thanks! Sara Well… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: How Do You Use Powdered Laundry Detergent in an HE Washer
Dear Frugal Upstate, I just came across your post “Using Homemade Laundry Detergent in an HE Washer” and would like to know how everyone is using power in their front loading HE machines? Are you putting it in with the wash or putting it in the dispenser? I thought the dispenser was for liquid only?… Keep Reading
Using Homemade Laundry Detergent in an HE Washing Machine
The most frequent question I get about my homemade laundry soap recipe-both here on the blog and over on my YouTube video for making laundry soap is “Can I use homemade laundry soap/ laundry detergent in an HE washing machine?” The next most common question is “Really? Only one TBS for a load?”. . …. Keep Reading
Reader’s Letter: Making Your Dryer Last
I got this email from Drew-a fellow blogger (and author!) over at “How to Cook Like Your Grandmother“. Dear Frugal Upstate, Got this in an email forwarded from my mother today. Thought you’d like it. ===================== “The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told… Keep Reading
