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Quick & Easy Halloween Treat~Halloween Hands!

October 28, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Need something for a classroom full of kids, but don’t want to spend a fortune?  Why not try making Halloween Hands?  All you need is some popcorn, candy corn, plastic disposable gloves & bag ties: Need some more last minute ideas? How about these! Witches Hat Cookies (super easy & cute-no baking!) Eyeball Cupcakes Spider… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: Cooking, craft, Food, Halloween, Holidays, Kids

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

How to Make Lunch Sandwiches Fun

February 20, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 10 Comments

Some things are all about packaging! With kids, if it looks fun, then it tastes good. So: Ham & Cheese Sandwich + Cookie Cutter = Cool and Fun Lunch Slip the cookie cutter sandwich cutout back inside the sandwich and package as usual for a lunchtime surprise! Fun, easy and free (pick up cookie cutters… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: Kids, Lunch, sandwich

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

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: How To, Kids, Lunch

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

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: How To, Kids, Lunch

Best Of-Frugal Feeding of Babies/Toddlers

August 19, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

Here is part two of the best of post from yesterday on frugality and babies.*********************************A few days ago I posted a reader’s question from Allymonami. In my first post I addressed issues having to do with breastfeeding babies. Today I will tackle how to feed an older baby. When you head out to a grocery… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: babies, Best Of, Food, Kids, toddlers

Best Of-Frugal Baby Supplies

August 18, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

This best of is in honor of my sister, who is due in March. Love you Bick.******************************Dear Frugal Upstate, Well, I saw your web-site and was hoping you could offer up a few ideas for being frugal when bringing home a new baby. I love the tightwad gazettes and have gleaned info from all of… Keep Reading

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Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: babies, Best Of, Kids, supplies

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About Frugal Upstate

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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