Hello there loyal Frugal Upstate readers (and newbies who are just stopping to say hello)! Today is data entry for tax prep day for me. Blech. I hate bookkeeping and taxes and accounting and all that stuff. I’m much more a creative person (in case you couldn’t tell) although I am really good at organizing… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 1/9
Christmas is well and truly over, school is back in swing and the Frugal Upstate household is busy with plenty of different types of work and fun. Menu planning, as always, making things easier! This week’s considerations 1. Tuesday Princess has dance right at suppertime, Wednesday is chaos as usual with scouts for both kids… Keep Reading
Ask Frugal Upstate: What about organics?
It’s time for another “Ask Frugal Upstate” episode! This time regular reader Amyrlin asks what my thoughts are on organic cleaning products and buying organic foods. What do you think? How do you feel about the value of organics vs the cost of purchasing them? If you do use them, what do you do to… Keep Reading
Merry Christmas
I’m just taking some time today to wish you all a Merry Christmas for tomorrow! I have decided that in the spirit of the season I am going to take a break to rest and recuperate for the next week. I’ll be spending time with my wonderful husband and kids, doing crafts and projects I… Keep Reading
How to Make Fried Rice
Fried rice is a great dish to make when you have lots of bits of leftovers to use up. Most adults and kids enjoy the flavors, it is economical to make, and it’s filling. A sure fire frugal winner! Although you can use a recipe to make fried rice, learning the basic idea of how… Keep Reading
Free Printables: Over 100 Gift Tags
If you are still wrapping gifts, then this round up of over 100 Free Printable Gift Tags over at Mel Stampz is just what you are looking for! Trust me-with all the different styles, colors and types you will find something that works for you. Just head on over to Mel Stampz for the Free… Keep Reading
Christmas Traditions ~ A Video Response
Here’s another “Video Response”-this time from Suzy who asks about Christmas Traditions and giving gifts second hand. If you are reading this via email, then make sure you click through to see the Christmas Traditions Video Response. Do you have a question you’d like me to answer in a video response? Ask away!
Readers Question: No Chill Gingerbread Cookies
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
ALDI Giftcard Winner!
Congratulations to Rita W who won the ADLI $25 giftcard!
Menu Plan 12/19
Only 6 days till Christmas! Believe me–the kiddos have been counting down 🙂 So you know that this week is a frenzy of chaos and fun. So it’s time to get back to menu planning to try to take ONE bit of chaos out of the equation. I was a bad little blogger last week… Keep Reading
