I’m getting quite a bit of grilling done this summer–and doing some fun things. Like for this grilling challenge from Walmart, where I decided to finally try grilling pineapple! This really is more of a technique. I would actually be embarrassed to call it a recipe–there is nothing to it. Dead simple, seriously! My Walmart… Keep Reading
Grilled Pork Spedies
A few weeks ago I told you all how I’m working with the Pork Board to get the word out about how great pork is for grilling! So today I’m sharing a special recipe–my Grilled Pork Spiedies. Now if you aren’t from the Binghamton NY area, you probably have no idea what Spiedies are. Let… Keep Reading
Preparing for Summer Camp {Sleep Away} — (sponsored)
I just have the most amazing luck with blog posts. I know I keep saying that, and it sounds a bit like a line, but it is so true. I don’t know if it’s that I’m being offered the opportunity to write about things that by kizmet are perfect for my life, if I’m good… Keep Reading
Summer Party for Two
Here at the Frugal Village Homestead we love throwing parties. Our .52 acre lot is the scene of multiple barbeques in the spring, summer and fall (yay tailgating!) and as the weather grows cooler we throw big family style gatherings for Halloween and the Holidays (like my annual “low stress” cookie swap party). So when… Keep Reading
Pickled Peach Recipe
This month’s fruit of the Month for the Walmart Mom fruit challenge was simply “stone fruit”. (In the past we’ve done strawberries–I made Tipsy Strawberry Preserves, and Blueberries/Cherries–I made Cherry Lime Syrup) For those of you not familiar with the phrase, stone fruit refers to fruits with a large, single pit (or “stone”) in the… Keep Reading
Back to School Lunchbox
Do you pack lunches for your kids during the school year? Any regular readers and Facebook followers know that I not only pack a lunch for the kiddos most days but I also publish the “Lunchbox Report” on the Frugal Upstate Facebook page–a quick photo and listing of what I’m sending the kids off to… Keep Reading
Summertime Grilling: Vegetable Kabobs
It’s grilling season! There is just something about the warmer weather that makes you want to cook over a fire in the great outdoors. Of course part of the appeal is keeping all that extra heat out of the house, but there is no denying that the flavor is awesome as well! So instead of… Keep Reading
4th of July Casserole Carrier
How do you celebrate Independence day? The first thing that comes to mind when we talk about the 4th of July is usually parades and fireworks–but I’m willing to bet that those are closely followed by barbeques and potlucks! So when Walmart Challenged me to do a 4th of July craft I took the opportunity… Keep Reading
Tutorial: How to Kool Aid Dye Yarn (sponsored)
Here we go with another challenge from Walmart–make something fun with Kool Aid! I knew immediately what project I wanted to try: Dyeing Yarn! That’s right–for years I have been seeing tutorials online about dyeing yarn different colors using Kool Aid powders. This was just the incentive I needed to finally try it. First off… Keep Reading
Talking about Childhood Hunger (sponsored)
This post is part of the Hunger-Free Summer program sponsored by ConAgra Foods and in conjunction with theMotherhood. I was blessed growing up. Although I was one of five children, I never knew hunger. My dad had a very good job, my mom was an excellent cook who stayed at home for much of… Keep Reading
