In most places around the country it’s that time of year–time for the “spring” catalogs (ha! Jan-March isn’t quite spring) and course listings to come out for you local continuing education institutions! Continuing Education, Adult Education, Non Credit Courses–these are all various names for the same thing. Classes offered (typically by your University or Community… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 1/21
It’s cold cold cold here in New York this week. . . Here’s what I’ve got going on this week: 1. Monday was a federal holiday, then back to school for the kids–except we’ve got some serious cold weather with an evil wind chill that may cause a school delay or cancellation. It’s hard to… Keep Reading
No Meal Plan, Well Kinda
So this week there is practically no meal plan. I am heading out on a trip tomorrow afternoon and Yankee Bill, with help from my mom, is holding down the fort here in Upstate NY. I offered to buy some frozen meals and leave them, but my mom insists that she wants to cook and… Keep Reading
Winterizing your Home
Last month I had a two part article published on Block Talk (H&R Block’s blog–full of great stuff!). With the holiday and all I neglected to let you all know about it! It would really mean a lot to me if you’d pop by, take a look at the posts. Of course feel free to… Keep Reading
New Skills for a New Year
I’ve never had much luck with New Years Resolutions. I tend to be wildly optimistic about what I can accomplish and set unreasonably high goals. It’s a personality flaw. What I’ve found in the last few years is that contrary to conventional wisdom (set a measurable goal)–I do better when I simply have a set… Keep Reading
Frugal Upstate’s 13 Favorite Posts from 2013
As today is the last day of 2013 I thought I’d take a quick trip down memory lane and share with you my favorite 13 posts of 2013! For years I had wanted to make an Easter Egg wreath out of those plastic Easter Eggs you can buy. This year I finally got around to… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 12/30
Welcome to the last meal plan of 2013! It’s been a busy year (aren’t they all) and I’ve done pretty well with making and keeping to a meal plan most of the time. Like anything-it hasn’t been 100%, but every time I make them and stick (more or less) to them I find life goes… Keep Reading
Doctor Who Necklace Revamp
Have a female Doctor Who fan on your Christmas list? Well this 5 minute Doctor Who Necklace Revamp / Makeover is for you! I found this cute British themed charm necklace at Claire’s for just under $10. I thought “Wow, this reminds me of Doctor Who. . . Except it is a red phone booth… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 12/16
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And the accompanying chaos is in full swing. (you know, I just realized I use the word “chaos” while describing my life rather frequently. . . ) Good thing I’ve got my meal plan to help keep me on track. Here’s what I’ve got to plan around… Keep Reading
An Introduction to Cooking with Venision
In today’s modern world where meat comes packaged in Styrofoam and wrapped in plastic, the idea of cooking with wild meat can throw even an adventuresome cook for a loop. Don’t worry–I’m here to help! (please note, if pictures of raw meat or dead deer disturb you then you might want to skip this post)… Keep Reading
