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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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