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Walking Tacos for Gametime

January 25, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Well football fans, the big game is right around the corner!  and if you are like me, that means an afternoon/evening of family, friends, football and FOOD. Even if I wasn’t a Walmart Mom I’d be heading out to their store to pick up my gametime supplies.  It really is just the easiest place to… Keep Reading

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When the Game Stands Tall for Family Movie Night (with Fried Ravioli Italian Nachos!)

December 23, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

The holiday season is hectic.  Sure, it’s supposed to be a time for family and memories in the making–but so often we get caught up in trying to get it all DONE before Christmas and then New Years.  Then it’s the rush back into school and routines.  What about some time just to relax together… Keep Reading

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Caramel Apples for Halloween

October 17, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

I have always wanted to try making Caramel Apples.  It just seems like such a nostalgic, old fashioned treat.   This year was the time to finally do it! Halloween is kind of a big deal in my town.  Not that we go crazy with it–it’s just that we are a small village about half an… Keep Reading

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Tomato Tart

May 30, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Looking for a recipe that’s fresh, simple and perfect for a light lunch or a party snack?  Try this Tomato Tart! Walmart asked me to share a tomato recipe with you again this year.  In the past for Walmart I’ve shared my favorite salsa recipe:  Wonderful Salsa.  This time I wanted to try something new–and… Keep Reading

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Cheese Crisps ~ Gluten Free, Low Carb & Paleo!

December 17, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Looking for a different snack to bring to your next Christmas, New Years or other party?  These Cheese Crisps are super easy.  They have a single ingredient-cheese-and while they are not low calorie they ARE gluten free, low carb and paleo.  They are crispy and crunchy and fill a void that other sweet / starchy… Keep Reading

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Sugar & Spice Nuts

November 30, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

From about mid November until the New Year is the busiest entertaining season of the entire year.  The number of parties, events and family gathers are just off the charts.  Each event comes with food requirements.  Meals.  Snacks.  Desserts.  Gifts.  A wise woman (or man) has a couple of quick, easy but universally loved recipes… Keep Reading

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Reese Baking Challenge Recipe: Slam Dunk Sweet and Savory REESE’S Bacon Caramel Corn

March 11, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

When I was asked to create a recipe for the REESE’S and Walmart Baking Bracket Challenge, I knew I needed to do something truly unique, yet tasty.  It had to be tasty because, well, what good is a recipe that isn’t?  It had to be unique because it was going to be one of 32… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Mozzarella Stick Stuffed Meatballs

January 31, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Here’s another fun recipe challenge I got to participate in this week for the Walmart Moms.  We were asked to create a recipe using one of the Farm Rich frozen appetizers.  Now I purchased both the Breaded Mozzarella Sticks and the Pizza Slices–they were both tasty baked in the oven with nothing added. But I… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Deep Fried Spicy Mac ‘n Cheese Bites

January 30, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

It’s time for another Walmart challenge!  I know I always refer to these posts as “challenges”–but this time it really was!  Walmart asked me to come up with a recipe for Gametime (ie a Superbowl party) using two items from their list of featured game day snacks: Orville POP Crunch White & Sharp Cheddar~Rotel~Wheat Thins… 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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