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The Cookbook Winners Are:

November 1, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Lynn from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures, and “Your Frugal Friend Nikki”. Please email me (or use my contact form) to tell me your mailing address and I’ll send it out right away.

New Vlog: Fall Porch Decoration

October 31, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Here it is, the latest and greatest Vlog. Just a quick tour of the front porch decorations at the Frugal Upstate house. I love to decorate my pretty wrap around porch! The porch is one of the things that really sold us on the house-tremendous curb appeal. All spring and summer I had lovely flower… Keep Reading

Last Call For Ask A Chef

October 23, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

I told you all this weekend that I have an opportunity to do an email interview with Chef Chris Lee, Executive Chef of the Gilt restaurant in New York City’s Palace Hotel. Here are the questions I’ve gotten so far. I’m always curious to know what foods chefs make at home, for themselves and/or their… Keep Reading

Sustainability Summit in China!

October 21, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

OK, this really doesn’t have anything to do with Frugality, but it’s interesting and I want to share. Today all the 11 Moms received a letter from Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Sustainability, inviting us (and all of our readers) to listen in on Walmart’s China Sustainability Summit in Beijing. There is a live webcast… Keep Reading

Free Folgers Sample

October 20, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Walmart.com just this morning started offering a Free Folger’s sample. If you are a coffee drinker like me, ya might like to nab yourself one.

Linen And Things Going Out Of Business!

October 17, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 10 Comments

I just heard that Linen and Things is going out of business, and their remaining stores will start closing today, October 17th. Sounds like time to think about picking up some bargains for Christmas.

Ask a Chef!

October 17, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

One of the amazing things I got to do last week at Bentonville was attend a cooking demonstration by Chef Chris Lee-Executive Chef of the Gilt restaraunt at the Palace Hotel in NY! He was a hoot! He entertained and educated while teaching us how to cook a turkey, make gravy and whip up some… Keep Reading

Project Peanut Butter Total

October 16, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Yesterday I had 1,010 visitors and 16 new subscribers. At $.10 per visitor and $.25 per subscriber that totals out to $105. With the Walmart match, a total of $210 will be donated to Project Peanut Butter in honor of Blog Action Day. According to the PPB website, $15 can fund a 6 week treatment… Keep Reading

Ask Me A Question On The Wisebread Forum

October 16, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Don’t forget to stop by and ask me some questions at “The Women of Personal Finance” series over at Wisebread. Ask and I shall answer! There is a a forum thread set up, come on over and ask questions just see what others have asked. So far I’ve been asked why I don’t use coupons,… Keep Reading

Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty

October 15, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

Today, October 15, is the second annual Blog Action Day. A day when thousands of bloggers, podcasters and videocasters all come together to talk about the same issue on the same day world wide. Blogging for the good of the world if you will. The 11 Moms are participating today, each of us in our… 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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