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Recipe: Last Minute Vegetable Ham Chowder

October 15, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

I’m a cook from scratch kind of gal–but there are just some days that I don’t have a cook from scratch kind of life.  When your schedule spirals out of control it’s good to have a few tasty, toss it together type of meals that you can make with items from your fridge and pantry…. Keep Reading

Walmart Closet Makeover

October 10, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

I have a confession to make. I am a packrat. Yes, it’s true.  I have a hard time throwing things out. On top of that I’m just not a neat person by nature.  I have wildly varied interests and I’m passionate about a lot of things–but keeping things straight isn’t one of them.  That always… Keep Reading

Walmart Applefest and a Recipe: Dutch Apple Pie Jam

October 8, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

I’m big on gardening and I love all the wonderful vegetables and fruits that come out of the garden and are available at the store all summer–but as a northern girl there is a special place in my heart for the fall produce season.  Root vegetables.  Winter squash.  And of course–Apples! Walmart asked me to… Keep Reading

Halloween Decor and Costume Fun from Walmart

October 5, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Its October and you know what that means–it means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween! This Halloween Walmart gave me the opportunity to try out a few of their costumes for the kiddos.  They also asked me to check out their in store Halloween Home Decor and try my hand at decorating. I really… Keep Reading

Help Fight Hunger with the Golden Spark

October 4, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Yesterday I told you a little bit about the Backpack programs through Feeding American, today I’m going to tell you how you can help. Not only that, but helping is easy! From now through October 145h, Walmart is going to randomly award 40 “Golden Sparks”–each Golden Spark is a $50,000 grant to either start or… Keep Reading

Walmart Supports the Feeding America Backpack Program

October 3, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

You know what? I’ve been pretty darn blessed all my life.  I’ve never had a time in my life when I was truly hungry. As a child there was always good wholesome food available-too be truthful occasionally it was a bit TOO wholesome.  Sorry mom, whole wheat carob chip cookies do NOT taste like chocolate… Keep Reading

Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwich for Crocktober!

October 1, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Fall is the start of the real slow cooking season.  Not only does the crisp autumn air seem to call out for slow cooked soups, stews and chili, but using a Crock-Pot slow cooker is the antidote to your both hectic fall school/sport schedules and your fall game time party needs.  That’s why Crock-Pot and… Keep Reading

How to Make Mummy Dogs

September 27, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

I love it when you can take something simple and make it look fun for the kids.  This Halloween “Mummy Dog” project is like that.  It turns a simple weeknight meal into something fun and fantastic!  It would also be great to send along for a Halloween week lunch. Hot dogs.  Crescent rolls.  Cheese.  That’s… Keep Reading

Game Time & Reviews

September 19, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

What does fall “Game Time” mean to you?  Is it sitting on the stands cheering on your highschool football team?  Is it curling up on the couch under a blanket with your sweetie watching the game ?  A house full of folks chatting, snacking and occasionally glancing at the TV to see the score?  Your… Keep Reading

Walmart Sustainability Milestone Meeting

September 18, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Remember how last April I was able to tell you all about the Walmart Sustainability Milestone Meeting webcast that I watched?  Well, the just had another one!  I’m here today to share with you a few things I learned. Now the webcast was an hour long, so obviously I can’t share every single thing they… Keep Reading

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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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