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How to Make a Thanksgiving Centerpiece from a Walmart Bouquet

November 19, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Here’s another fun craft project I did for Walmart this month, and that I hinted at in my Thanksgiving Mantle post.  It’s a beautiful (if I do say so myself) Thanksgiving Centerpiece I arranged myself from a basic Walmart bouquet! I learned how to make a floral arrangement a year ago when I attended the… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY, Sponsored Tagged With: DIY, Floral, flowers, How To, Sponsored, Thanksgiving, walmart moms

How to Tune Up Your Bike for Spring

May 13, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

This is my bicycle.  I bought it in Bel Air Maryland in 1990 shortly after I arrived at my Officer Basic Course for the US Army at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.  It’s a Gary Fisher 13″ Marlin and I believe it cost me $400–making it (at the time) the most costly thing I had ever purchased… Keep Reading

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DIY: Freezer Paper Fabric Stencils

February 9, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 8 Comments

Looking for a do it yourself gift that is inexpensive, easy and classy?  Look no further!  With freezer paper stenciling you can make an endless variety of custom items for all holidays~even for those “hard to craft for” men in your life. Now I have been dying to try freezer paper fabric stenciling for a… Keep Reading

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Tutorial-Add An Adjustable Waist to Any Pants

December 10, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 37 Comments

Let’s face it.  Most kids have no butt and no hips, their waist just goes straight down to their legs with nothing to hold the pants up. I could never get my children to wear a belt.  I think that it was too difficult for them to unbuckle & buckle for bathroom breaks when they… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: clothing, DIY, fashion, How To, Kids, sewing, skills, tutorial

Overwintering Geraniums

November 2, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

Geraniums are just too pretty to let die at the end of the year.  This year I am determined to make my Zonal Geraniums last through the winter!  If I can successfully overwinter them, I not only will feel a great sense of accomplishment, but I will also save money.  Score one for the frugal… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: gardening, How To, plants

Reader’s Question: Homemade Shower Spray Recipe?

October 6, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 46 Comments

Dear Frugal Upstate, I’m looking for how to make a frugal/homemade solutions comparable to Tilex or Arm & Harmmer’s “Clean Shower”. They are everyday shower sprays and I love just spritzing versus wiping down the ceramic tiles! Has anyone come up with a frugal solution? Thanks! A Loyal Reader Great question! Cleaning really isn’t one… Keep Reading

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Overwintering Ferns

September 29, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 24 Comments

One of the things I really love about the Frugal Upstate house is our lovely wide wrap around porch.  This year I finally bought the hanging geraniums and Boston ferns I’ve always wanted to hang from the eaves of the porch. They looked lovely. And no, bad blogger that I am, I forgot to take… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Garden Tagged With: gardening, How To, plants

Keeping Stuff Hot for Lunch

August 29, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 10 Comments

In the comments of yesterday’s post on Lunchbox Planning for School, one NH Mom of 3 asked: Do your kids eat the Ramen Noodles, Mac N Cheese, etc cold? I’m wondering how we can successfully add that to the rotation. I have to admit I’m not there when Princess opens her lunchbox,so I don’t know… Keep Reading

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Lunchbox Planning for School

August 28, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 13 Comments

School starts back up here in Upstate New York shortly after Labor day. (I know, some of you have been back to school for weeks!) Photo by Miss Natalie I like to pack lunch for the kiddos because #1 I think it is healthier* and #2 I save some money. I do let them buy… Keep Reading

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Homemade, Inexpensive Peony Supports.

June 11, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 19 Comments

photo by MrsMagic via Flickr.com Peonies are a great perennial flower to plant in your yard. They are low maintenance, returning year after year to give you huge showy, sometimes fragrant flowers. A single flower in a vase can make a stunning statement. However, if you have ever had a peony bush, you know they… 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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