I’ve gotten a bit behind, but that doesn’t mean that the last two weeks haven’t have winners! The winner from the Youth Sports giftcard drawing was:Lisa from Hopewell Takes On Life The winner from the Abby Wambach Active Role Model drawing was: Heather from Pages by Heather (please note-you don’t have to have a blog… Keep Reading
Zebra Pens & writing
Summer is in full swing and my kids are having a ball! Days at the lake or pool, adventures in the backyard,riding bikes, camping out on the living room floor, picking and eating veggies fresh from the garden. We’ve been doing everything except think about academics and school. Sure. I have good intentions. In theory… Keep Reading
Introducing the Frugal Food Series
With prices rising and the cost of groceries, gas and, well, everything on the rise we all are looking for ways to stretch our budgets. One of the easiest places for most families to cut back their spending is in their food budget. We all know that by eating out less, cooking at home more… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 7/19
Welcome to another week of menu planning. This week scorching hot temperatures are hitting much of the country, but somehow we are being blessed in Upstate NY with pretty good weather. I’m not saying I enjoy high 80’s to low 90’s and muggy, but hey-it’s better than 102! Plus we cool down at night into… 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
I’m Featured!
Well this is a very nice kudo-my tutorial on how to do hot water bath canning is a featured project over at Strictly Homemade today!
Menu Plan 7/12
Meal planning goes on-even in the summer. The kinds of things we are planning around are different, but just like in the business of the school year looking ahead and making a plan saves me time, effort and money! Here are my considerations for the week. 1. First and foremost I have to consider the… Keep Reading
Congratulations!
The winner of last week’s $50 Giftcard was Amiyrah of 4 Hats and Frugal. Her meal planning tip was: In the spring and summer, ALWAYS plan a meal where salad is the star. We have done this since sonny was two, and he loves to eat salad now. Grilled chicken, sliced london broil, hamburger patties,… Keep Reading
Sorry
No post today…I’ve got better things to do…
Frugal Stain Remover Soak
Stains are a fact of life when it comes to kids-or grownups that forget and weed the garden on their knees in their good jean capris. Sigh. Ok, so no one is perfect! Before you run out and buy some expensive stain remover, try this frugal stain soak and see how it works for you…. Keep Reading
