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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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DIY: Homemade Patriotic Ice Cream Cake

June 27, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Summer and ice cream just go together don’t they? This week I tried something new on behalf of Walmart as one of the Walmart Moms–I made an ice cream cake at home! And to make it even more awesome and seasonally appropriate, I made it with a patriotic theme for the 4th of July! Of… Keep Reading

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DIY: Lamp Revamp ~Modge Podge to the Rescue!

June 25, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

***Note: the title should read “Mod Podge to the Rescue”.  Way to spell a major brand name incorrectly Jenn!*** There is a small bedside lamp that Princess keeps on the table by her bed.  A few weeks ago someone tripped on the cord, pulled it off the table and the ceramic base cracked into 3… Keep Reading

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Review: Walmart Custom Cakes

June 19, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Usually I like to bake the cakes for my kid’s birthdays.  I enjoy the process of coming up with a theme and an idea-and watching it become reality.  My results aren’t professional, but they are fun.  I’m lucky that I work from a home office, so I can make time during my day to bake… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

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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