See these two pitiful trees? For the last 4 years, a rope hammock has hung between them each summer. To our sadness the poor thing finally had a few ropes fray and break last fall. We didn’t miss it much in the winter–after all we always stored it in the shed anyway since we wouldn’t… Keep Reading
Greek Cream Cheese at Walmart
Yup, you read that right. GREEK cream cheese! Walmart just started stocking this product and asked if I’d be willing to try some and write a post about it. I am always up for trying new foods, and I really like cream cheese so I figured what the heck! The supplier was incredibly generous on… Keep Reading
Outdoor Living at Walmart
Spring is in the air here in Upstate New York. We had a gorgeous week last week, followed by some sunny, but very cool days this week. As in frost on the ground in the mornings cool. But that’s ok, the folks of Upstate are pretty hearty folk (or maybe just stir crazy after the… Keep Reading
Easy Sashay Yarn Scarf
I really enjoy knitting–mostly the brainless kind. You know, things where you hands can keep working and your brain doesn’t really have to be there. Something that I can do while having a conversation, watching TV or keeping an eye on a passel of kids in the backyard. Scarfs, washcloths, baby blankets–those kind of things. … Keep Reading
How to build an Emergency Fund-Sponsored by Visa Prepaid
Life is full of surprises. Some of them are pleasant. . . but some of them are the other type. The kind you’d rather avoid. Like a clunking noise in your car that turns into an expensive repair, or a dishwasher that bites the dust pouring water all over your kitchen in the progress. There… Keep Reading
Disney Paint
Did you know that Disney has a line of paints for your home especially made to coordinate with their licensed products such as bedding and wall art? Well they do, and as of March you can purchase the Disney Ultra Durable paint in Walmart nation wide. As one of the Walmart Moms I was given… Keep Reading
Earth Month Giveaway: $250 Gift Certificate from BuyGreen.com and MORE!
It’s been a long time since I’ve been part of a giveaway–but boy, here’s a wonderful one for you all! (note–you can scroll the picture at the top of the widget here to see ALL the prizes) In celebration of Earth Day 2013, members of the Homestead Bloggers Network have partnered with BuyGreen.com to make… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pop Tart Trifle
So what do you do when someone asks you to create a recipe using Pop Tarts? That’s the challenge I was faced with when Walmart recently asked me if I was up to writing a Pop Tart recipe. . . I decided to make a trifle! We don’t eat Pop Tarts much at the Frugal… Keep Reading
New at Walmart: Duck Shelf Liner
When someone mentions the Duck brand I immediately think “Duck” tape! I’ve done some fun things with that stuff over the last year, like decorating some Halloween Jack O Lanterns and making a custom magnetic locker set for Princess. And of course around the house we also Duck tape to do all sorts of expedient… Keep Reading
Tasty Fun~Scotch Eggs and Easter Cookie Pops with Great Value
Last week I told you about my plans for some Tasty Easter Fun with Great Value–using Great Value Crescent Rolls to make Scotch Eggs and Great Value Sugar Cookie Dough to make cookie pops. Here’s how they turned out! The Scotch Eggs took only a few ingredients: hard boiled eggs, sausage and crescent rolls. You… Keep Reading
