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Walmart Challenge: A Mother’s Day Breakfast So Simple A Child Could Do It.

May 3, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 13 Comments

My kids love to make me breakfast in bed. I’ve been treated to soggy cereal (garnished with pineapple stuck on a toothpick floating in the milk), cold buttered toast, yogurt, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. All made and received with love. . . but perhaps not the most, uh, gourmet of meals. At… Keep Reading

The New Dyson DC35 Digital Slim Vacuum arrives

May 2, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

So, be honest with me.  If someone offered you the chance to review a brand new Dyson vacuum cleaner. . .what would you say?  What if it was a lightweight, cordless vacuum that could be used for cleaning up those quick messes, getting behind awkward items and doing the stairs without lugging the big vacuum… Keep Reading

Review: Purex Complete Crystals Fabric Softener

April 28, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 8 Comments

One of the really fun things about being a Walmart Mom is that I get the opportunity to review some really cool stuff. I’ve got several this week, but the first one is these Purex Complete Crystals. I have to admit, I usually don’t use fabric softener of any type.  During the summer I line… Keep Reading

DIY Easter Basket Challenge

April 21, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

When I was challenged to come up with a DIY Easter Basket idea for Walmart I had big plans.  I thought I’d make my own fabric and clothesline basket~ after all Walmart sells clothesline and fabric.  Or I’d buy a basket and dress it up with spray paint and glitter, or foam letters and yarn…. Keep Reading

Easter Dinner for 10. . .

April 20, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

This year it’s my turn to host Easter Dinner for Yankee Bill’s side of the family.  I enjoy entertaining, and I enjoy cooking–so this is a fun event for me.  However the fact that I have to feed 10 folks is a tad bit intimidating. Luckily for me, the task falls right in line with… Keep Reading

Walmart’s EDLP

April 14, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 70 Comments

Last week I got an email from my contact at Walmart, asking if I’d be willing to write and tell you all about the Walmart EDLP. My reply? “Not to be an idiot or anything, but what exactly *is* EDLP?” Well it turns out that EDLP is internal Walmart speak for their “Every Day Low… Keep Reading

Review: Delitefuls Seafood Meals

March 27, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 13 Comments

One of the really fun things about being a Walmart Moms is the opportunities we get to try and review new products!  This time Walmart gave us each the chance to try some new calorie conscious microwave fish meals. Growing up I wasn’t a big seafood person, which is the next thing to blasphemy when… Keep Reading

Walmart Meal Solutions: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

March 23, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! That’s when Walmart highlights the ingredients for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This week’s meal is a Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that can be made in a flash. Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo GV Alfredo Pasta Sauce 16oz GV Fettuccine 16oz GV Chunk Breast of Chicken 12.5oz GV… Keep Reading

Walmart Meal Soultions & Recipe: Minestrone

March 10, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

It’s time to talk about Walmart’s Meal Solutions again! That’s when Walmart highlights the ingredients for a quick and easy weeknight meal. This week’s meal is a quick and easy Minestrone. The highlighted ingredients are: GV Chicken Broth 14.5oz GV Diced Tomatoes 14.5oz GV Dark Red Kidney Bean 15.5 GV Elbow Macaroni 16oz Kraft Zesty… Keep Reading

Walmart New Coupon Policy & Survey

March 9, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

Yet again Walmart has asked for help from the Walmart Moms!  This time we get to help spread the word about their new coupon policy and ask you all to take a super short survey. I know a lot of you out there use coupons regularly and to great effect, so listen up~shopping with coupons… 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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