Congratulations to Adrienne S. who won the e.l.f. makeup giveaway! You have been contacted via email for your shipping info. And congratulations also to the second winner, Andrea H! I almost forgot to pick a second winner, good thing reader & commenter Cindy was on the ball & reminded me. For all those who didn’t… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Family Game Night Gift Certificate
Remember a few weeks ago when I posted “5 Ways Family Game Night Can Be Frugal Fun”? Well obviously Walmart & Hasbro agree! They have created Family Game Night Centers in the Walmart stores to help you put together your own Family Game Night for under $40. Walmart offered the ElevenMoms the opportunity to create… Keep Reading
Reader’s Comment: The Consequences of Frugality
Yesterday seems to have been quite the day for interesting comments around here! First the one on e.l.f. makeup, then this very thought provoking comment from Heidi on my “3 Ways to Save Money on School Pictures” post. I have been a loyal reader of your blog for the past year. I am always looking… Keep Reading
Clarification on ELF
As you all know, I’m hosting a giveaway of ELF makeup products right now. I was very concerned when I got the following comment from my reader Laura: I ordered about 65 pieces of ELF makeup last fall. They sent out a campaign regarding all makeup pieces for $1. They said they were being purchased… Keep Reading
An Update On My Life
Hi! How are you all doing? Me, I’m doing fine. . . busy as usual. Sometimes I forget that you all don’t necessarily know what is going on in my life just from what I write here on Frugal Upstate. I try to keep the topics here pretty tightly related to frugal living. I know… Keep Reading
Menu Plan 9/21
Good morning fine people. Well morning at least for me-a near disaster was avoided this morning so I’m in a good mood. I thought the kiddos had missed the bus, but just as we were loading up the car to DRIVE to the school we saw the bus stop at the bus stop. . …. Keep Reading
Giveaway: E.L.F. Large Studio Makeup Collection
Have you ever heard of ELF makeup? ELF stands for “Eyes, Lips, Face”~they are a company that provides quality cosmetics at bargain prices. They have been mentioned in magazines such as All You, Allure, Elle and Lucky. I am lucky to have been given a set of their “Large Studio Makeup Collections”, valued at $40,… Keep Reading
3 Ways to Save Money on School Pictures
It’s that time of year again. I have already been hit up for school pictures as well as soccer pictures. And I have a confession to make. I caved. Yes, I have now shelled out a grand total of $75 for school pictures. $29 for each of the kids for one of the smallest packages,… Keep Reading
The Best Laid Plans. . .
Well, grand plans to do tons of writing this morning have been derailed by what I believe, in my unexpert opinion, to be a pulled groin muscle on Buddy. At six, it is really hard to tell! So this morning I’ll be at the walk in clinic rather than writing. Not wanting to leave you… Keep Reading
Free Calendar w/Coupons
I just wanted to remind everyone that there are still free back to school calendars from Nestle & Walmart available. They have over $20 worth of Nestle coupons inside, and all you have to do is head on over and sign up for one!
