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Caramel Corn

October 16, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

We are in the thick of gametime, and if you are a non football (or basketball, or baseball) fan like me. . . well, it’s all about the food!  That’s right, I’ll be at your Gametime party in a heartbeat, tasty treat in hand.  Just don’t expect me to spend much time watching the game…. Keep Reading

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 15, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Fall is a lovely season in New York–crisp air, crunchy leaves, brilliant colors.  It’s time to change out your summer wardrobe for warmer pieces, swap out your salad and grilling for casseroles and soups, and of course time to enjoy all things PUMPKIN–especially these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. When Walmart asked me to share something… Keep Reading

Chicken Spinach Alfredo

August 28, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Are you always looking for simple to make but delicious meals for your family?  Meals that don’t use any crazy ingredients and that can be put together on a busy weeknight?  Well then you are going to love this Chicken Spinach Alfredo that I created for Walmart’s Simple Meals! My family really enjoyed this tasty… Keep Reading

NYC Style Hotdog

July 14, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Nothing says summer quite like a well prepared hot dog. . . but the correct way to make that dog can be quite a contentious issue.  Different parts of the country have wildly different ways of fixing this budget grocery staple. Of course MY way is the right way. . . Just kidding. Now, I… Keep Reading

DIY Sno-Cones for the 4th of July

June 25, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Do you like to create themed desserts for the holidays?  It can be fun to make something special that brings “oohhs” and “ahhhs” with guests.  In the past I’ve shared some great Fourth of July themed desserts with you:  Patriotic Poke Cake, Red White and Blue Jello, and Patriotic Strawberries. It’s not a dessert, but… Keep Reading

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

May 22, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

While it may not be strawberry picking season here in Upstate New York yet, down in California, Florida, and North Carolina, they are right in season!  You can’t walk through the Walmart Produce section right now without seeing big gorgeous containers of strawberries–at their low in season prices! Walmart asked me again this year to… Keep Reading

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies

April 2, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

What do you do when bananas go brown?  Sure you can make banana bread, freeze them for smoothies or make my awesome Banana Bars. . . but sometimes you are just in the mood for something a bit different.  Why not try these great Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?  They are a simple to make… Keep Reading

Hamburger Casserole

March 18, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Here’s a family favorite–Hamburger Casserole.  This is easy, simple, comfort food. . . and I thought it was a dish that everyone made since it was a regular at our house growing up.  Apparently it’s not as common as I thought, at least not the way we made it.  When I searched for recipes online… Keep Reading

Seafood Enchiladas

March 12, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

As I write this post we are about halfway through Lent, a Christian church season that prepares for the death of Jesus and his rising from the dead.  According Wikipedia: The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, alms giving, atonement and self-denial. . . During… Keep Reading

Marinated Salad in a Jar — with Wild Oats!

February 23, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

My kids love salads for lunch, so I’ve started making Salads in a Jar to send into school with them. What’s a salad in a jar?  Well you layer the ingredients for a salad into a canning jar in a specific order so that everything you need is in there, but nothing gets soggy and… 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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