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Making Lunches Fun for Back to School

August 12, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Packing lunches for the kids is something I really enjoy doing. Well, ok, at 6:30 in the morning when I’m actually doing it I don’t know that I would say that I’m having a fun time.  But I enjoy knowing exactly what is in the kiddos lunch.  I like having control over the quality of… Keep Reading

Walmart Challenge: A $100 Back to School Wardrobe

August 9, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

There have been a lot of fun posts I’ve been able to participate in for Back to School with Walmart.  The Walmart School Supply List Challenge, My Review of Walmart’s Back to School Closet Builder, and telling you about the Education Support Programs at Walmart.  But I think that this Back to School Wardrobe Challenge… Keep Reading

Education Support Programs at Walmart!

August 6, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Back to school is upon us and Walmart has asked me to share with you some of the great programs they’ve got going on that you can participate in to support your local schools. I started out by heading out to my local Walmart and picking up some great products that qualified for the programs:… Keep Reading

Giveaway: Win Tickets to American Idol in Albany or Rochester NY!

August 2, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 10 Comments

Do you love American Idol? ********Edited to Add:  The winners are Jessica and Eli!  They have been notified by email.  Congratulations folks!********* Would you just love to see your favorites Idol finalists in concert, including Phillip Phillips , Jessica Sanchez,  Joshua Ledet, Colton Dixon, Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh… Keep Reading

Walmart School Supply List Challenge

July 30, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Back to school is on it’s way-and with back to school comes the dreaded back to school shopping!  There are clothes to buy and school supplies. . . it just seems hard to even contemplate it while the sun is shining and the kids are begging to go to the pool. Who wants to spend… Keep Reading

Walmart’s Projects Made Simple: Make Anything Magnetic and Make Anything a Chalkboard

July 27, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

It’s time for another “Project Made Simple” by Walmart! If you remember from last time when I tried replacing a faucet–Walmart has a great new section on their website called “Projects Made Simple” with step by step videos breaking down a variety of different home improvement projects and making them simple and easy to do…. Keep Reading

Review: Walmart’s Back to School Closet Builder ( #BackToSchool #Walmart )

July 26, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

It’s only the end of July, but believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about back to school! I know, I know-it’s hot out, the kids are running around in bathingsuits and flip flops.  School seems like a speck on the horizon-here in Upstate NY we don’t go back till after Labor Day. … Keep Reading

Customize your Cover for NCAA Football 13 from EA Sport!

July 25, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Here’s something fun from Walmart & EA Sports! If you are into football and enjoy video games the new NCAA Football 13 from EA Sport (available for the PS3 or Xbox 360) has a neat new option-you can print a custom cover featuring YOURSELF as the player! Walmart gave me the chance to get the… Keep Reading

Menu & Activity Plan for 7/23 — Sponsoned by Together Counts!

July 24, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

I’m happy to announce that this week’s meal plan is being sponsored by “Together Counts”. You all know that I’m one of the Together Counts Energy Balance Ambassadors (for a second year! Yay!).  As a refresher, Together Counts is a national program that is committed to helping reduce childhood obesity by 2015.  They try to… Keep Reading

Dibs On My Ribs!

July 20, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Nothing says summer like a BBQ~and nothing says a BBQ quite like ribs!  Do you have a favorite rib recipe?  Why not enter it in the “Dibs on my Ribs” contest! That’s right, the Pork Board, Tyson, McCormick and Kraft are hosting the “Dibs on my Ribs” recipe contest.  6 finalists (3 using Indoor Preparation… 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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