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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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Super Snack Pack Easter Basket Craft/Snack

March 14, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Here’s a fun Easter snack that you can make for the kids, or even let the kids make themselves.  Super Snack Pack Easter Baskets! Walmart asked me to try one of the fun and easy “Snack Pack Mix In” recipes using Super Snack Packs puddings (the larger, 5.5oz pudding size with the new, EZ open… Keep Reading

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Easter Outfits

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

Do you dress your kids up for Easter?  I remember how much fun it was to put Princess in an adorable dress when she was a toddler and little girl–like playing dress up.  Now the kids are older, and I like them to look spiffy, but I don’t want to spend a fortune.  At 10… Keep Reading

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Tutorial: Easy Easter Egg Wreath

March 18, 2013 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 4 Comments

I have been wanting to make an Easter Egg Wreath for YEARS now, so when Walmart challenged me to create an Easter craft–I knew exactly what to do! Let me tell you–this was super easy.  If I had realized how quick and easy it was, I would have made one a long time ago.  The… Keep Reading

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DIY: Marbelized Easter Eggs

April 6, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Have you dyed your Easter Eggs yet?  If not, here’s a fun and different DIY way to dye Easter Eggs without buying a kit.  Everything you need you should have on hand, and if not, just pop by Walmart and you’ll have everything is a jiffy!This technique is simple, although it may take a few… Keep Reading

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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

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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

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DIY: Make a Sugar Egg Easter Decoration

April 15, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

One of my latest Walmart Mom challenges was to make something “DIY” for Easter.  I decided to try something completely new–making a sugar egg! Are you familiar with these? It’s like a little Easter diorama inside of an egg made out of sugar. I remember one year when I was a child my mom had… Keep Reading

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DIY: Growing Decorative Wheatgrass for Easter (or Anytime!)

March 29, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 13 Comments

Wheat Seed with little roots

Are you tired of winter and ready for some spring?  Then how about bringing a bit of spring inside early by planting your own wheat grass! Wheat grass is versatile.  Not only can you use it for spring decorating, but with a little planning (it takes about 2 weeks total) you can use it to… Keep Reading

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36 Easter Basket You Can Make

March 25, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 9 Comments

sewn fabric basket

We’ve got a little over a week left until Easter-Do you have your Easter Baskets yet?  If not, never fear here are 36 ideas for Easter Baskets you can make.  Although some of the baskets are specifically Easter themed, many of them could be used in multiple ways as gifts or home decor!  Go DIY… Keep Reading

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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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