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Meal Plan Monday 3/6

March 8, 2023 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Ok, so it isn’t Monday. It’s Wednesday. And it isn’t even early Wednesday, it’s Wednesday late afternoon. But hey-I haven’t even written on my blog in, oh, a couple of years. . . so take this as the win that it is. I may not have been writing, but I’ve still been living the frugal,… Keep Reading

Meal Plan 3/26/18

March 26, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

It’s spring break this week for my teenagers, which means my schedule is even more out of whack then usual this week. Actually, I’ve only got one kiddo in residence as Princess is on vacation with a friend’s family. So I figured I better let Buddy do something a little special–he invited a friend and… Keep Reading

Keeping a Budget: “Your Thrift Habits” — Vintage TV Thursday

March 1, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

The numbers may be different today compared to 1948 ($18 a week set aside for groceries?), but budgeting is still is a great way to save money and reach your financial goals. In this film we are introduced to Jack as he is served his “Peach Super Delight” at the soda shop while admiring his… Keep Reading

Presidents Day Vintage Fun — TV Thursday

February 22, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Since this Monday was Presidents Day, I thought I’d share a bit of vintage presidential fun.  Of course I couldn’t find a vintage film on Presidents Day, as prior to 1971 there was no such day–it was Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s Birthday as two separate days celebrated in February. This is a quick (1 1/2… Keep Reading

How to have a good “modern” marriage — Vintage TV Thursday

February 15, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Advice from a vintage video on how to have a good marriage that is still applicable today!

7 FREE Printable Valentines

February 13, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is Valentines Day — Are you ready?  If the day has snuck up on your and your kids, not to fear!  You don’t have to run out to the store to buy expensive (but cheaply made) Valentines that will look just like everyone elses.  Instead you can print your own at home on some… Keep Reading

How do you know it’s love? — Vintage TV Thursday

February 9, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Ah, Valentines day is around the corner and romance is in the air. . . So I thought today I’d share a vintage film about LOVE! In this 12 minute Coronet Film aimed at highschool students,  Jack tells Nora he loves her–after all, they’ve been dating for two months!  But Nora is a smart girl, she… Keep Reading

Meal Plan 2/5

February 5, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Welcome to this week’s meal plan!  I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. We got an unexpected 6 inches or so of snow yesterday.  Now there is a storm tracking across the country that is supposed to dump on Upstate New York on Wednesday, just when my dear sweet Mother in Law is supposed… Keep Reading

Canning for Victory — Vintage Videos for TV Thursday

February 1, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Today I’ve chosen a vintage video on canning to share. Those of you who have followed Frugal Upstate for a while know I’m kind of a food preservation junkie. I not only do I love to try new recipes and share all about various food preservation methods with folks (canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting. . .you… Keep Reading

Meal Plan 1/29

January 29, 2018 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

We are off to another week here at the Frugal Upstate Village Homestead. It’s a relatively typical week for us. . . if such a thing actually exists. As usual we are busy with the daily activities of life. Kids have various clubs meeting and rehearsals for the school play. Hubs has his regular meetings…. Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

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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