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Family Movie Night on NBC-Game of Your Life

December 2, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Tonight, December 2nd a new Walmart and P&G family movie~~ “Game of Your Life”~~ airs at 8/7c on NBC Being a blogger can have some fun little perks-like getting to preview movies or try new products.  It’s fun to see something or try an item before it’s available to the rest of the world!  That’s… Keep Reading

Review & Giveaway: Tattler Reuseable Canning Lids

November 29, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Today I’m reviewing Tattler reusable canning jar lids.  Yes-you read that right.  Re-useable!!! When I heard about this product I was immediately intrigued.  It’s always bothered me that those metal canning lids are single use-and this year the packs of 12 for the regular mouth jars was running about $2.50-$3.  Considering the fact that I… Keep Reading

Walmart Thanksgiving Dinner Challenge

November 19, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

This month’s Walmart Grocery Challenge was to shop for a classic Thanksgiving dinner at Walmart and spend $40 or less doing it. I went with a very typical Thanksgiving meal: Turkey & Gravy, Stuffing (homemade), Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Relish and Pumpkin Pie.  Here’s how I made out: (note:  If you are reading… Keep Reading

Black Friday at Walmart

November 16, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Did you all know the Black Friday Ad for Walmart is out?  For your own preview of the ad head on over to the Online Black Friday Flier. . .but let me tell you a bit about it. First off, there are actually THREE events.  There is a Thursday night sale starting at 10pm on… Keep Reading

Christmas Price Match

November 9, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Christmas shopping can be stressful.  Not only do you want to make sure you get great presents for everyone on your list-you want to get it at a great price. So what happens when you see that perfect gift, but it’s early in the season like now?  Do you stress?  Do you worry that if… Keep Reading

Walmart Foodsaver Challenge

November 7, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Guess what I got to try out a while back?  A brand new FoodSaver!  What’s a FoodSaver you ask?  Well it’s a home vacuum sealing unit: Why would you want such a thing?  Because it makes your food last much, much longer!  If you vacuum seal something before freezing it, then you get NO freezer… Keep Reading

Nice Save Challenge Wrap Up and Video

October 27, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

So my time as the official Nice Save Challenge Mom is complete. . .We had lots of great answers to the question: How would you pack a care package for a loved one for under $20 at Walmart? Want to see what answer was voted to the top by the fans?  Well head on over… Keep Reading

Tween Academy: Tweens & Self Esteem Recap & Giveaway

October 17, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Remember last week when I told you I was co-hosting a class at The Motherhood on Tweens and Self Esteem? Well it was a great class, and lots of fun!  The host Rosalind Wiseman (Author of Queen Bees and Wannabes) really knew her stuff, and the co-hosts and attendees had such great questions and ideas…. Keep Reading

Announcing Layaway at Walmart

October 16, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Are you thinking ahead to Christmas? Do you want to beat some of the holiday rush, make sure you get the best price and spread your spending out over a bit of time so opening your credit card bill in January isn’t so scary? Well then, Walmart’s Layaway might be just what you are looking… Keep Reading

Announcing “Home Free” Shipping at Walmart

October 15, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Here is another program from Walmart that I get the opportunity to introduce to you as one of the Walmart Moms:   Home Free — a newly-added program that allows customers to get free shipping to home on apparel and consumable orders of $45 or more. From their blurb: “Tens of thousands of items are eligible,… 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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