So you’ve done it, you’ve promised yourself that this year you are going to get more exercise and be more healthy. Problem is, it’s winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and you have not interest in piling on the coats & going for a walk. On the other hand, gym memberships can cost you a… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: What White Wine do you use in Recipes
Dear Frugal Upstate, What type of white wine do you use in your recipes-specifically in your Chicken Chili Blanco? I was wondering if you could give a better idea of kind and maybe brand of white wine? Thank you so much! Sincerely, Theresa Well Theresa, wine is a great addition to many recipes. It not… Keep Reading
Fresh Start for the New Year: Healthy Goals
So what do you get when Walmart gives you $100, 4 weeks, a suggested list of healthy grocery items, the promise of some samples and the goal of having a healthier year? Yeah-I don’t know either-and that’s what we are here to find out!!! How many times have you made New Years resolutions? And how… Keep Reading
Frugal Goals for 2011
You just can’t start the New Year without at least a few goals! It’s a tradition! Jenn’s 2011 Frugal Living Goals 1. Make a budget. Yes, I know, I’m a frugal living blogger living without a budget. It just seems wrong. Yankee Bill and I have always been able to pretty much do our savings… Keep Reading
31 Sites with Free Printable 2011 Calendars
It’s just a couple of days to the New Year, and it’s time to change over your calendars! If you are a frugal gal (or guy!) there is no way you are going to go out and purchase a 2011 calendar. Here are 31 different websites with tons of free printable calendars in every shape,… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 12/27
Welcome to the week after Christmas! Its sort of a weird week every year-bracketed by Christmas and New Years, the kids are home, the schedule is loose and it’s hard to figure what to feed folks! Added into my planning is the fact that my Mom is visiting right now then my Dad was supposed… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 12/20
Christmas week. Whew! Lots going on, of course. Monday: Tuna Casserole, Steamed Carrots & Homemade Bread This weekend just past I had to make some casseroles for families in the church who needed help. I chose to make Chicken Divan, since it seemed there was already a lot of pasta & red sauce headed their… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Freezing Rice and Vegetables
Dear Jenn, Hello again! I have another question about freezing. Have you frozen rice before? Does it work well? Also i get a lot of frozen veggies from the store and next year I want to start up a garden and freeze what ever i have left over. Do you have any suggestions? I am… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 12/13
As we get closer to Christmas it seems like our schedule gets more & more hectic! Not only is Yankee Bill gone for meetings 2X this week, he’s also going to be gone all weekend. We’ve got girl scouts and a kids Christmas concert to deal with as well. Fun times! Busy schedules! Quick and… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Chili Night
It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! This is the segment where I tell you what meal Walmart is highlighting for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This time the grab & go meal at Walmart is Chili Night! Walmart Chili Night Hormel Chili No Beans, 25 oz., $2.60 Hormel Chili With Beans,… Keep Reading
