Looking for a Halloween decorating project that is easy, inexpensive and looks great? Try making a frugal Halloween Trash Bag Wreath-not only is it “all of the above” it will also last for years! For those of you without the time (or patience) to watch a 3 minute video (*pthhth!*) here is the written tutorial:… Keep Reading
Frugal Skills: Coloring Your Hair At Home
Do you color your hair? I’m actually pretty lucky-although my mom started going silver at 25, I’m in my late 30’s and still only have a few strands of gray here and there. However I have been “fashion” dying my hair with some red highlights for the last year or so. It’s fun and it’s… Keep Reading
Review and Giveaway: Eureka Airspeed
Sometimes a review opportunity comes along at just the right time. My vacuum is dying. I mean really dying. I’ve been considering buying a new one-but of course being a frugal gal I am at loathe to buy something new when the old one is still working-albeit poorly. Of course the fact that I typically… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop
So my week of reviews & giveaways continues! Don’t forget to go check out/sign up for the Weight Watcher’s Cheese Picnic Kit Giveaway as well! ********************* I really like Rubbermaid products-they are just quality stuff and-to be frank-you all always seem to get excited when I have something from Rubbermaid to give away. Come to… Keep Reading
Walmart Meal Solutions: Sloppy Joes
I’ll be publishing this new feature on Frugal Upstate occasionally-read about my participation at: What Are Walmart Meal Solutions? Featured Walmart Meal Solution: Manwich Original Sloppy Joe 26.5oz $2.12 Great Value Hamburger Buns 12oz $1.06 Kraft Velveta Shells & Cheese 12oz $1.70 Bush Baked Beans (Original Flavor) 16oz $.94 Meal: $5.82 + cost of 1… Keep Reading
Giveaway: Weight Watchers Cheese Set
Welcome to my week of giveaways! I’ve gotten quite behind-several kind companies approached me to share new products the Frugal Upstate audience this summer. To get all caught up (and to give you all a fabulous week of free stuff) I am going to be posting a lot of giveaways this week-along with my regular… Keep Reading
What are Walmart Meal Solutions?
Walmart stores nationwide have new “Tonight’s Menu” meal solution destinations in the grocery and/or freezer sections. So what does that mean? Well it means that there is a one stop shopping display where you can pick up all the ingredients to make a low cost family favorite meal. No need to decide “what should I… Keep Reading
Sustainability Challenge: Week 1, Saving Electricity
So last week I told you about the Walmart/Seventh Generation Sustainability Challenge that I am participating in. I’m very excited to have this campaign as an incentive to change our lives to be even more sustainable. .. but I was also a little lost. I mean we already do a lot of things in the… Keep Reading
Six Flags Tickets on the Cheap
As one of the Walmart Moms I frequently get a heads up on some of the great deals that they offer. I don’t share every single one of those with you guys-this really isn’t a “coupon and deals” kind of blog-but when one truly is a fabulous deal I am inclined to let you all… Keep Reading
Nabisco Cookies & Milk Coupon
Who doesn’t love cookies? When I was a child cookies were a big treat. To start with my mom, a nurse, was always reading up on nutrition and child rearing. Yes, I was that kid in the early 80’s who wasn’t allowed to watch anything except educational TV and who’s mom experimented with Tofu and… Keep Reading
