Welcome to a new year here at Frugal Upstate! I’m slowly getting back in the saddle on a lot of things, including writing up my meal plans for all of you. Having a meal plan is really very important to me. It allows me to be more frugal by using up ingredients I have in… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 10/3
October is here. In lovely Upstate NY that means pumpkins and corn stalks are everywhere and the trees are changing colors, making every drive beautiful. It also means scouts, the play and sports are in full swing for the kiddos. I’ve got several things to consider this week: 1. I’m heading into town on Monday… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 9/26
It actually feels like fall here at the Frugal Upstate Village Homestead. I’ve been wrapped in a blanket on the couch, put the fluffy comforter on the bed, and been wearing a sweater in the evenings. This morning it was 62 in my living room when I woke up. Haven’t turned on the heat yet… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 9/19
How’s your week shaping up? Mine looks to be pretty dang busy here at the Frugal Upstate Village Homestead. But that’s ok–having a meal plan takes a bit of the chaos out of my week by helping me avoid the last minute “What the heck am I going to make for dinner” angst. These are… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 9/12
We are officially back to school and back to a routine here at the Frugal Upstate Village Homestead. While we always miss the fun and spontaneity of the summer, it is good, very good, to feel like there is SOME semblance of control over the schedule. Here’s what I’ve got to plan around this week:… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 5-16
Another week, another meal plan. As crazy as it sounds to me, I finally seem to be getting a little bit of order in my life. I know, I probably shouldn’t say that too loud. . . fate might hear me and decide to intervene by throwing a crisis at me. These are the considerations… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 4/25
It’s spring break for my kiddos (I know, we are so much later than everyone else) so it’s an interesting week here at the Frugal Village Homestead. Luckily the weather has perked up a bit–mid 50’s to 60’s many days which is quite pleasant with the occasional 70’s thrown in to remind you that it… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 3/22
Busy times as always at the Frugal Village Homestead. I wish the weather would make up it’s mind–sometimes we’ve got lovely spring weather, other days we are bundled up in hats and gloves and the gray skies are spitting snow at us. Ah well, as the French say “C’est la vie”. . . That is… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 3/7
Ahh March! Winter is supposedly on the run (although I don’t know, we still could get snow any time between now and late April!) and my mind is turning to spring cleaning and gardening tasks. I’ve got lots to do, so being on track with a meal plan really helps keep my evenings organized and… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 2/1
Welcome to February. Instead of bitter cold we’ve been having a lovely mild stretch of weather for the last few days that feels more like late March or early May. I’m loving it–I may even take the dog for a walk this afternoon! Here’s what I’ve got to plan around this week: 1. So far… Keep Reading
