One of the things I really love about the Frugal Upstate house is our lovely wide wrap around porch. This year I finally bought the hanging geraniums and Boston ferns I’ve always wanted to hang from the eaves of the porch. They looked lovely. And no, bad blogger that I am, I forgot to take… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop
So my week of reviews & giveaways continues! Don’t forget to go check out/sign up for the Weight Watcher’s Cheese Picnic Kit Giveaway as well! ********************* I really like Rubbermaid products-they are just quality stuff and-to be frank-you all always seem to get excited when I have something from Rubbermaid to give away. Come to… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Sloppy Joes
I’ll be publishing this new feature on Frugal Upstate occasionally-read about my participation at: What Are Walmart Meal Solutions? Featured Walmart Meal Solution: Manwich Original Sloppy Joe 26.5oz $2.12 Great Value Hamburger Buns 12oz $1.06 Kraft Velveta Shells & Cheese 12oz $1.70 Bush Baked Beans (Original Flavor) 16oz $.94 Meal: $5.82 + cost of 1… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Weight Watchers Cheese Set
Welcome to my week of giveaways! I’ve gotten quite behind-several kind companies approached me to share new products the Frugal Upstate audience this summer. To get all caught up (and to give you all a fabulous week of free stuff) I am going to be posting a lot of giveaways this week-along with my regular… Keep Reading
Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge Wrap-Up!
Here is the final installment of the Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge here on Frugal Upstate-video style! Join me, along with my fellow Walmart Moms, Sheena of Sophistishe, Jennae of Green Your Décor, Monica of MommyBrain Reports and Denise of Wholesome Mommy, on our four week journey to live a more sustainable lifestyle in the Seventh… Keep Reading
Menu Plan Monday 9/27
This week I managed to work in two mostly meatless main courses, although no fully meatless meal. Do two partials make a whole? I didn’t, however, manage to work in a seafood based meal. Maybe because I don’t have any seafood in the house. Here we go! Monday: Spaghetti Carbonara, Tossed Salad, carrots & Garlic… Keep Reading
What I’m Reading
I love to read-so I thought I’d share with you all~more or less weekly~what I’ve had on my bookshelf & computer screen during the week. Online: Now this is a interesting (& frugal) way to hang artwork w/2 wooden pants hangers I found at Style to Style: What’s your take? Artsy or dumb? This cute… Keep Reading
Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge: Week 4
I’ve been participating in the Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge for the last several weeks. I’ve tried to make my home more sustainable by using less electricity and improving the quality of the air in my home. My next goal was to reduce the amount of waste the Frugal Upstate Household sends to the landfill by… Keep Reading
Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge: Week 3
So I’ve gotten a bit behind in my posting (although not my actual implementation) of the Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge. Here I’m providing my week 2 roundup and my goals for week 3 (which I have already completed & will post tomorrow) and I’m well into the final week! I’ll be posting my final report… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 9/20
What’s on the menu at the Frugal Upstate Household this week? Monday: Pumpkin Black Bean Bake, Spanish Rice & Green Beans I am always fascinated by the pumpkin recipes that you find in magazines and online in the fall. This particular recipe caught my eye several years ago-I clipped it out and have yet to… Keep Reading
