Yes, I did. Today is my first day back from the conference and I was all set to dig in and get a ton done. . . But I have a cold. And the kids are home early from school due to snow. With two friends that I’m watching because their parents couldn’t get off… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 12/6
This is the “I’m just back from a conference” edition of the weekly menu plan 🙂 Monday: Frozen Pizza I’m actually arriving home at about 8:30 pm, so I’m keeping it easy for Yankee Bill. Tuesday: Spaghetti & Meatballs with Steamed Vegetables I always try to have some cooked frozen homemade meatballs in the freezer. … Keep Reading
Frugal Upstate on Facebook
Do you use Facebook? If you do, I wanted to let you know that Frugal Upstate has it’s own Facebook page! If head on over there and hit “like” you will automatically have all of the Frugal Upstate page updates appear on your wall! So what types of things will you see if you “like”… Keep Reading
Shopping for Charity
Here is another opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. Walmart asked me if I’d like to see how many toys I could purchase for charity with a $100 gift card. I got to pick the toys, pick the local charity that would get the items, and all I had to do is share with all… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 11/29
I’m heading out of town this week for a conference starting on Wednesday. It’s the “SoFresh Social Media Cruise”. . .a social media conference on a 4 day cruise from New Orleans to Cosumel Mexico. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. And don’t worry-I have plenty of great content planned to… Keep Reading
Black Friday Deals at Walmart
I have never done the whole Black Friday thing. Before I had kids there wasn’t much need, and after I have kids I never had the time! You see, I’m married to a hunter, and the day after Thanksgiving is PRIME hunting time around here. As a matter of fact, we don’t even eat Thanksgiving… Keep Reading
Reader’s Question: Can You Freeze Bread Dough
Hello Jenn, I have to say I am loving your site. You have given me great inspiration. I first saw you on You Tube (the homemade laundry soap) and am hoping you will do more videos . But that isn’t my question. I am just now starting to do a lot in my bread machine,… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Thanksgiving Side Dishes
It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! This is the segment where I tell you what meal Walmart is highlighting for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Look for the “Tonight’s Menu” signage at your local Walmart so you can just grab & go with the things you need to make this meal:… Keep Reading
Shopping for Hunger
Walmart gave all of the Walmart Moms a challenge-How much food could we buy for their Fighting Hunger Drive for $50? I was happy to take my gift card and head on in to Walmart with all my little tips and tricks to see how well I could do. I documented the trip in a… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 11/22
So for the first half of the week I am trying to avoid anything resembling Turkey or chicken, as we will be eating plenty of that for the latter end of the week! Monday: Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and Steamed Vegetables I need a quick and easy meal since Yankee Bill and I have a… Keep Reading
