How would you like to have Wonka “sponsor” your Halloween candy this year? I was sent a couple of packages of Wonka’s spooky themed Laffy Taffy & Sweet Tart Gummies to try, as well as the chance to give 5 bags of candy to a lucky reader. That’s 250 pieces of candy! So what exactly… Keep Reading
Nice Save! Challenge
Remember how I told you about the Walmart Nice Save! application on Facebook? Well I’m the current featured Walmart Mom! Swing on by the Nice Save! page and watch my video introducing the challenge~care packages for $20 at Walmart. Give your best idea, and while you are there read some of the other great submissions. … Keep Reading
Eureka Winner!
And the randomly chosen winner of the Eureka Endeavor NLS is. . . Jane! I have emailed Jane and will coordinate shipment with her. Sorry everyone else! But keep tuned here at Frugal Upstate, I have several other giveaways coming up. How do you keep track? Well the easiest way is to subscribe to Frugal… Keep Reading
Tweens and Self Esteem-Come Chat w/Me TODAY!
Guess what? Today I’m a c0-host at a live chat over at the Motherhood! The topic is “Tweens and Self Esteem”. (Note: if you miss it the chat will be archived-but it’s more fun to show up live and participate!) This is a topic near and dear to my heart~Princess is 10 now, and she… Keep Reading
I’m a “CrockStar”!
I love my Crock-Pot. Well, Crock-Pots. . . because I’m up to, uh, 4 full size, a dip size and a spare liner now. Hmm. I may be addicted. I’ve posted tons of recipes: Crockpot Lasagna, Crockpot Oatmeal, Crockpot Jambalaya, Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini, Crockpot Salsa Chicken, Crockpot Beef (Venison) Goulash, All Day Macaroni and Cheese,… Keep Reading
Review & Giveaway: Eureka Endeavor NLS Vacuum
This week the folks at Eureka gave me the chance to review one of their new Eureka Endeavor NLS (Never Loses Suction) vacuum cleaners. Not only that-but they offered me one to give away to a lucky reader! How’s that for a deal? The Eureka Endeavor NLS is a 16.75 lb, 12 amp vacuum that… Keep Reading
Review: Johnsonville Brat Burgers
It may not be summer anymore-but fall can still be prime grilling time! Tailgating is as American as apple pie-and with several friends who have sons playing various levels of football this year-we are sure to be lighting up the grill on a regular basis! Over a month ago (when it was still legitimately summer)… Keep Reading
Walmart’s New “Nice Save!” on Facebook
Do you like to share money saving ideas with others? Do you like Facebook? Well then you are going to love Walmart’s new Facebook “Nice Save!” app. Fellow Walmart Mom Tara of Deal Seeking Mom explains: So basically “Nice Save!” is a new application tab on Walmart’s Facebook page (look for it on the left… Keep Reading
Contest: Libby’s “Get Back To The Table”
Sometimes it takes a disaster to really make you appreciate family. Today in my little corner of Upstate New York (near Binghamton) there is massive flooding going on all around me. Luckily my little village homestead is safe and secure, but families just blocks from me are being evacuated due to rising water. At times… Keep Reading
Review: Crayola Dry Erase
My kids are crafty kids-especially Princess. She LOVES to draw. So when Walmart offered me the chance to review the Crayola Dry Erase products I thought it would be fun! I’ve had a few different opportunities to try these out with the kids. The first was a 4 hour car trip down to Long Island… Keep Reading
