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
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
How to Make Lunch Sandwiches Fun
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
Keeping Stuff Hot for Lunch
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
Lunchbox Planning for School
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
Best Of-Frugal Feeding of Babies/Toddlers
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
Best Of-Frugal Baby Supplies
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
