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United States Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) Twitter Party

March 20, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

I love it when an opportunity lines up PERFECTLY with my interests. note: this is a pretty long post-and no photos-I had a LOT to say As many of you may have noticed over the last few years, I have grown more and more interested in and concerned about where my food is coming from… Keep Reading

Update: Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge

March 16, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Remember a couple of weeks ago how I told you about the Listerine Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge that the awesome ladies at The Motherhood set up? Well they sent me a big awesome box of oral care products for both kids and adults to try–mouthwash, smart rinse, dental floss, toothbrushes–as well… Keep Reading

Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge.

February 22, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Oral Care Challenge

My mom was very big on dental care when we were kids.  Every 6 months she’d troop all 5 of us (God bless you mom!) to the dentist for cleanings, fluoride, x-rays etc.  When rear molar sealants came out in the early 90’s she was right there having mine done. I have a vivid memory… Keep Reading

Walmart’s “Get On The Shelf”

February 9, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Have you heard about Walmart’s “Get On The Shelf” contest? As a Walmart Mom I get the opportunity to tell you about all sorts of cool stuff!  The “Get on the Shelf “contest is the first of it’s kind to be organized by a major retailer.  Think of it like a reality TV show for… Keep Reading

Hidden Oreo Cupcakes — For Valentines Day or Any Day!

February 7, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 20 Comments

Valentines Day is right around the corner and Walmart Challenged me to come up with some great Valentines cupcakes to share! Lately on Pinterest I’ve seen a bunch of cool “oreo” desserts and I was just itching to try one in particular-Oreo cookies baked into cupcakes! The ingredients are simple!  You just need a package… Keep Reading

Walmart Christmas Giving Back Challenge

December 19, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again when Walmart Challenges me to see how well I can do shopping for Charity at Christmas time!  Again this year Walmart generously offered $50 for me to spend on the charity of my choice.  Last year I tried to see how much I could stretch the $50 to get… Keep Reading

ALDI $25 Giftcard Giveaway!

December 14, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

You guys all know how much I love ALDI.  I frequently mention them here on the blog, on Facebook, in tweets, during menu plans. . . well you get the idea.  I think that for low cost, decent quality food staples you cannot beat ALDI!  And when they have $.89  five LB bags of flour… Keep Reading

Stocking Stuffer Challenge

December 12, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

It’s time for the annual stocking stuffer challenge from Walmart!  Stockings are such a fun part of the holidays-but let’s face it, they can be a BEAR to fill.  This is the second year that the Walmart Moms have been challenged to fill a Christmas stocking for under $20.  I like a challenge, so I… Keep Reading

Foodsaver Challenge-How Much Can You Save

December 8, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Remember how I got new Foodsaver to review a while back?  Well here is my video review! Do any of you use a Foodsaver? ****This is a sponsored post**** Disclosure: This is a sponsored review I am participating in with the Walmart Moms. Walmart has provided me with compensation for this post. My participation is… Keep Reading

Online Coupons at Walmart.com

December 3, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

As a Walmart Mom I’ve had the opportunity to tell you all about improvements in the Walmart coupon policies as they have happened. Well now not only does Walmart gladly accept all manufacturer coupons, not only have they made it easier to redeem coupons in stores but they have also now compiled tons of manufacturer… 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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