One of the fun things about being a blogger is having companies send you interesting stuff to try. This time it was Walmart & Biscoff sending me some of their Biscoff Spread. If you’ve flown in the few years you’ve probably noticed that besides the peanut and pretzel packs (which keep getting smaller and smaller… Keep Reading
Review: Kinect Rush ~ A Disney Pixar Adventure
As you all know, I’m frugal by nature. Yeah, I know, big surprise. It’s not like it’s in the title of the blog or anything! But seriously, it takes me a long time to stomach putting out any kind of “major” outlay of cash, especially for something that I consider a luxury. The Xbox 360… Keep Reading
Review: Simple Skin Care
Have you heard about the new line of skincare products by “Simple-the sensitive skin experts” now available at Walmart? Simple is the UK’s #1 skincare line, and it is now available on “our side of the pond” ;) Their philosophy? Never use dyes or artificial perfumes that can upset your skin and settle for only… Keep Reading
Update: Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge
Remember a couple of weeks ago how I told you about the Listerine Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge that the awesome ladies at The Motherhood set up? Well they sent me a big awesome box of oral care products for both kids and adults to try–mouthwash, smart rinse, dental floss, toothbrushes–as well… Keep Reading
Foodsaver Challenge-How Much Can You Save
Remember how I got new Foodsaver to review a while back? Well here is my video review! Do any of you use a Foodsaver? ****This is a sponsored post**** Disclosure: This is a sponsored review I am participating in with the Walmart Moms. Walmart has provided me with compensation for this post. My participation is… Keep Reading
Review & Giveaway: Tattler Reuseable Canning Lids
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
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
Dyson DC35-How Can I Use You-Let Me Count the Ways. . .
So remember a few weeks ago how I was so excited when the Dyson DC35 arrived at the Frugal Upstate household, courtesy of the Walmart Mom program? And then a few days later I gave you my review of the Digital Slim? Well, the kind folks at Dyson have asked me a final question. “How… Keep Reading
Review: Kodak EasyShare Camera and Kodak Pulse Frame
My kids LOVE taking pictures. It’s a pretty common occurrence for me to open up my phone’s photo file, or turn on my camera and find various random shots that they have taken unbeknownst to me. So when I was sent a Kodak Easyshare M532 camera and a Pulse frame I knew exactly who was… Keep Reading
Review: Purex Complete Crystals Fabric Softener
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
