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Pumpkin Tiramisu

November 23, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Tired of the same old Thanksgiving desserts?  Looking for something a little different?  How about trying this Pumpkin Tiramisu that I put together for Walmart as a sweet Thanksgiving treat!  (Doesn’t it look pretty on the Pioneer Woman Paige plate?) Tiramisu is a chilled dessert made with “Lady’s Finger” cookies dipped in strong coffee alternated… Keep Reading

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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies

April 2, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

What do you do when bananas go brown?  Sure you can make banana bread, freeze them for smoothies or make my awesome Banana Bars. . . but sometimes you are just in the mood for something a bit different.  Why not try these great Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?  They are a simple to make… Keep Reading

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Easter Bunny Cake

March 16, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

It’s almost Easter, are you ready?  Do you have something special for dessert after Easter Dinner?  Well Walmart asked me to share a special Easter idea, so I wanted to show you this adorable Easter cake that is sure to knock everyone’s socks off!  Not only that, It’s really easy to make.  I promise–you can… Keep Reading

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Homemade Fortune Cookies.

February 16, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Chinese New Year is this coming Thursday, February 19th.  Although I have absolutely no Chinese heritage, I always like a good excuse to try new ethnic cuisine.  Walmart asked me this year to celebrate by sharing a recipe or craft with my readers.  I decided to try making Homemade Fortune Cookies! Let me start out… Keep Reading

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Greek Cream Cheese Cookie Truffles!

December 31, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Kids (and adults) seem to just love carbs and sugar–so I’m always trying to balance that out with some protien. That’s one of the things I think is neat about the Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese–It’s really a combination of cream cheese and greek yogurt that has 4X the protien and half the fat… Keep Reading

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Mix and Match Dessert Shooters

December 29, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Here’s a fun dessert perfect for New Years Eve or you next party of any kind–Dessert Shooters! Have you seen these petite sized desserts at restaurants over the last few years?  It’s a brilliant idea–since these desserts are just a few bites in size people can order one with less guilt.  If you can’t make… Keep Reading

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Thumbprint Cookies

August 13, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to use up some of that delicious jam you made this year, or just looking for a tasty treat?  Try Thumbprint Cookies!  These little gems are something my mom used to make when we were kids, and it’s a great way to use up the last little bit of jam or… Keep Reading

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Red White and Blue Jello

June 27, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Searching for a patriotic themed treat to wow your family and friends?  Look no further than this adorable and tasty Red White & Blue Jello!  Walmart asked me to share a Fourth of July treat and I knew this dessert fit the bill.  After all, Walmart’s moto is “Save Money, Live Better”–and this striped Jello is inexpensive… Keep Reading

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Pink Velvet Whoopie Pies

February 10, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Here’s a great little (and I mean mini) sweet treat that’s perfect for Valentines Day–or any day! Pink Velvet Whoopie Pies!  I grew up with Whoopie pies in Maine and didn’t realize that they were unique to New England until I was an adult (alth0ugh now they are found more and more across the country). … Keep Reading

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Moutain Dew Dumplings

January 15, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

So what do you do when Walmart asks you to come up with a Gametime snack, and challenges you to use Mountain Dew as an ingredient?  Why you make Mtn Dew Apple Dumplings of course! Now I know Gametime usually means savory foods like chips, wings and dip. . . but sometimes you just have… 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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