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Tutorial: Easy, Elegant and Professional Cupcake Decorating

May 19, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

Professional looking homemade cupcakes

It is very trendy right now to serve cupcakes instead of a full sized cake.  There are entire blogs, books and even bakeries dedicated to cupcake design. Some brides are even opting for wedding cupcakes instead of a cake. One of my new favorite frugal tools is my Wilton Cupcake Decorating kit (no-they are not… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: baking, Birthday, celebrations, cupcake, holiday

Hamburger Birthday Cake

August 21, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

After seeing several pictures online, I decided to create a Hamburger birthday cake for Buddy’s 6th birthday party. Well, we had already had a small immediate family cake for him~this was for the “friends are invited BBQ Birthday Party”. This cake came out so cute!  It would be perfect for any BBQ or even say… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Birthday, Birthday cake, Cake, celebrations, Cooking, crafts, Family, Food, Holidays, Homemade Treats, Kids

Birthday on a Budget: A Crafty Birthday

May 12, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Those of you who’ve been readers for a while know that I like to do it up with theme parties for the kids on their birthdays. Well, at least Princess gets a big to do. Buddy has his birthday in the middle of the summer, so the poor kiddo usually gets a standard backyard BBQ… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Birthday, celebrations, crafts, Holidays, Kids, party

Birthday’s on a Budget: Roundup!

April 13, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

This month is a huge birthday month in the Frugal Upstate house. Not only do Princess & I both have our birthdays, but there are 2 nephews, an aunt and an uncle all in the month of April. It keeps it busy! So you can see where I tend to think a lot about birthdays… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Birthday, celebrations, Holidays, Kids, party

American Girl Doll

April 8, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 20 Comments

This year Princess is getting an American Girl Doll for her birthday. Lest you think I have lost my everliving frugal mind, I hasten to assure you that this is a grandmother gift. . . My mom promised Princess almost 2 years ago that when she turned 8 she would be taken in to New… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: celebrations, crafts, Holidays, Kids, sewing

Fun Frugal Valentines Day Crafts & Printables

February 6, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Today I thought I’d share a fun frugal crafts for Valentines day! Don’t worry, even the craft impaired can handle these ones. If you are still intimidated by the word “craft”, try some of the easy printables. My lovely Mother in Law buys my kiddos their Valentines tohand out to their friends at school every… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: celebrations, Holidays, valentines

Readers Suggestions: Frugal Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

November 22, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Debbie sent this to me on Wednesday for inclusion in the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series-Decorating and Crafts. I am so sorry I am only getting it posted today-Mea Culpa!! She ends her fabulous ideas by saying “I’m sure everyone already does many of these things”. . . well Debbie, I have to tell you many… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: celebrations, crafts, decorating, DIY, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Best Thanksgiving Crafts and Decorations (Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series)

November 18, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Welcome to the third day of the Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series! So far we have shared some of our best frugal Thanksgiving Side Dishes and our Desserts (and don’t worry, if you didn’t have a chance to link your side dish or dessert the Mr. Linky will be open all week). Today we are looking… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: celebrations, crafts, decorating, DIY, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Free Halloween Printables

October 11, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

You know, I have a girlfriend who SWEARS I’m Martha Stewart. Really, I’m not. I mean yes, I do have a few more “Martha” habits, like baking bread, and making preserves. I even come up with some great and useful tips from time to time. But I don’t have that eye (and unlimited budget) for… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: celebrations, crafts, decorating, Halloween, Holidays

Hosting a Frugal Hannah Montana Birthday Party

April 24, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

Princess had her Hannah Montana themed 7th birthday party last week! Last year I was able to spend just $51.50 on Princess’s “Princess Theme” 6th birthday party, so I had set the bar pretty high (or is it low?) for myself. We decided to keep things pretty simple this year. I have found that it… Keep Reading

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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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