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Menu Plan 7/28

July 28, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Yes, I realize that it is Tuesday. There was a bunch of bloggy chaos yesterday and my menu plan did not get done.  I am happy to be back on track and back in control though!  I know it’s cliche, but I feel so much more organized with a menu plan in place. Monday: Garden… Keep Reading

I’m Back!

July 27, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

BlogHer was fantastic! I got home to my happy family last night in time for dinner. Today I’ve had a fairly good sized blog panic-those of you who are reading this aren’t effected but basically my old blogspot blog, which redirected here got accidentally deleted and I lost over 800 readers. It’s now back (after… Keep Reading

On The road again

July 22, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Well, as I write this I am in the air somewhere between Philadelphia and Chicago for the BlogHer* conference. Don’t worry-although I’m typing away on my iPhone it is safely in “airplane” mode for the duration of the trip. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend so many great conferences and… Keep Reading

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Winner!

July 21, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Marj is the winner of the year’s worth of Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese!  Woohoo & congratulations to Marj. Stay tuned for a really awesome upcoming review & giveaway early next week~for a prize valued at over $200. . . .

Homemade Domino Birthday Cake

July 21, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 13 Comments

Buddy’s birthday was upon us (the big SIX) and life was busy.  When is it not?  We needed a cake for a small family only celebration on the big day-a large friend party would follow later in the month. What to do? Those of you who are long time readers know that I enjoy making… Keep Reading

Menu Plan 7/21

July 20, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

What a chaotic week this is. Yankee Bill left very early Saturday for his annual training with the New York Guard (not the National Guard-the NY Guard) and I’ve been alone with the kids. But I’m leaving bright and early Wednesday morning for BlogHer, while hubs doesn’t get home until 5pm. Daycare has been arranged… Keep Reading

A Call For Frugal Camping Questions & Tips

July 17, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

Camping-an all American pastime. No offense to those of you from strange far away places, like Canada!* This coming Monday’s show on Frugal Coast2Coast will be all about camping, both RV & Tent.  Between Lynnae and I we have both of those methods covered (although I won’t tell you which of us does which-you’ll have… Keep Reading

What Would You Do?

July 15, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 10 Comments

I saw an interesting article in my Woman’s Day magazine this month. They had asked their readers “what would you do if you had an extra $20 just to spend on yourself?” I thought that was an interesting question. Even more I thought it sounded like an interesting idea for a regular segment here on… Keep Reading

Giveaway: 1 Year of Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese

July 14, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

GIVEAWAY CLOSED Some things are just a “win-win” situtuation. *cue twilight zone music* Imagine if you will being offered the opportunity to receive a years supply (that’s 50 boxes) of  Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.  Who wouldn’t jump at that? After all when you have a 5 (almost 6) year old and an 8 year old… Keep Reading

Frugal Coast2Coast: Get Yourself Organized

July 13, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

One of the biggest issues with a frugal lifestyle is getting yourself organized. How do you schedule your time? What things are worth the time and effort, and which aren’t? How do you keep track of what you have so you can use it effectively? Us as we explore these questions and more tonight with… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

About Frugal Upstate

I’m Jenn –an Upstate NY wife, mom, blogger and veteran. I talk very fast, read constantly, take on too much and make plenty of mistakes. I’m a real person, not perfection. I love to talk about the frugal lifestyle, “Village Homesteading”, living a more sustainable lifestyle and being prepared for all the curves life throws at you.

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