I have to admit something to you all. I lied to you. Last week’s menu plan was a partial fiction. That’s right. Last week the Frugal Upstate household was NOT at the Frugal Village Homestead. Instead we were at a cabin in the Adriondacks with my lovely Mother-in-law and Grandmother-in-law.  I figured it wasn’t in… Keep Reading

So each week has it’s own considerations-here’s what I’m working with 1. The weather is forecasted to be a *bit* cooler this week-the beginning of the week should be in the low 80’s (with nights dropping into the mid 50’s!), then the second half in the mid-high 80’s.  So I could probably use the oven… Keep Reading

Last week of school-it ends on Thursday!  Aieeee! Here is what I’m planning around this week: 1.  Yankee Bill has meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, so he won’t be around for dinner. 2. Thursday is the final day of school, so it would be nice to do something interesting for dinner that day-maybe a… Keep Reading

Yup.  It’s Wednesday.  I’m aware!  Some weeks are just like that.  Although I’m only creating my plan today we have been eating at home all week. So what am I working around this week? Let me tell you! 1.  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings I have appointments that will keep me out of the house… Keep Reading

Welcome to a short week, meal plan wise!  I’m heading down to NYC for a few days during the middle of this week to attend the Blog World Expo-NY conference! When I’m out of town Meal Plans are always a bit wonky 🙂  Here are the things I need to consider for the week: 1…. Keep Reading

Holiday weekends just mess me up.  We spent all weekend busy doing fun things like seeing the car show Yankee Bill put one of the old cars in, having a BBQ at my Mother-in-law’s, marching in the parade, attending the Memorial Day ceremony and then hosting a big BBQ here. It left me tired out,… Keep Reading

Time to start the week out right with a meal plan! This week is slightly less chaotic than the last few have been.  As of right now we have only the “regularly” scheduled activities, more or less. 1.  Scouts for both kids and hubs playing pool on Wednesday, which means a hectic evening which calls… Keep Reading

I don’t always follow each week’s menu plan-life is full of changes and, as they say, the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.  Last week’s Saturday and Sunday meals were completely tossed and I threw together some super simple quick meals instead.  No worries though-that’s the beauty of a meal plan-it’s… Keep Reading

You’ve probably noticed that each week in my Monday Meal Plan I list the same 5 goals: “One Venison Meal, One Meatless Meal, One Bean Meal, One Fish Meal, and One Soup Meal” Have you been wondering why I have chosen those goals?  Well wonder no more!  The short answer is that I have those… Keep Reading

Vacation is wonderful-but it’s time to head back home.  I’ve been down in TX for a week visiting my two sisters and 3 nieces and nephews with the kiddos while poor Yankee Bill is living the bachelor life up in NY.  Today is our travel day home and then it’s back to the regular routines… Keep Reading