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
Hamburger Birthday Cake
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
Birthday on a Budget: A Crafty Birthday
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
Birthday’s on a Budget: Roundup!
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
American Girl Doll
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
Fun Frugal Valentines Day Crafts & Printables
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
Readers Suggestions: Frugal Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
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
Best Thanksgiving Crafts and Decorations (Frugal Thanksgiving Mini Series)
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
Free Halloween Printables
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
Hosting a Frugal Hannah Montana Birthday Party
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
