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Walmart’s Projects Made Simple: Make Anything Magnetic and Make Anything a Chalkboard

July 27, 2012 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

It’s time for another “Project Made Simple” by Walmart! If you remember from last time when I tried replacing a faucet–Walmart has a great new section on their website called “Projects Made Simple” with step by step videos breaking down a variety of different home improvement projects and making them simple and easy to do…. Keep Reading

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Video Answer: Do You Start Seeds? Do Your Kids Complain?

November 2, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

The video response video was very popular, so here is another one from that same Q&A session.  Enjoy! Leslie asks: Do you start your own seeds? How big is your garden? Ruthie & Leslie ask: Do your children ever complain about their frugal life? Since folks were wondering what Princess and Buddy thought of our… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: video response, vlog

DIY Halloween Projects from the Archive

October 12, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

I can’t believe that October is almost half over!  Halloween will be here before you know it. Although I’ve got some great new projects up my sleeve, I wanted to take a few minutes to remind you and redirect you to two of the fun Halloween projects we’ve done here in the past on Frugal… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: DIY, Halloween, vlog

Frugal Update: 4-9-11

April 9, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a “Frugal Update” video blog-so here we go! (Note: if you get these post via email and the video doesn’t show up, click here: Frugal Update 4-9-11) Here are the notes to go with the video: I mentioned several books in the update that I have borrowed… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: Frugal Update, vlog

DIY Floor Lamp Remake

April 6, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

This month Walmart’s DIY Challenge was to do something to get ready for spring. Now, there are lots of great DIY projects out there to get ready for spring-gardening, spring cleaning, Easter, porch and patio decorations. . . but when it’s 30 degrees out and the kids keep having school canceled for snow days it’s… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: DIY, Sponsored, tutorial, vlog

Recipe & Video: Bourbon Chicken

April 5, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Looking for a tasty meal your whole family will enjoy that doesn’t break the bank?  Try this Bourbon Chicken!  I recently used this recipe for my Walmart Mom Meal Challenge-and was able to make this restaurant style meal for just $2.21 a serving (see math & recipe below the video tutorial). $$$ Let’s talk money… Keep Reading

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Shopping for Hunger

November 22, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Walmart gave all of the Walmart Moms a challenge-How much food could we buy for their Fighting Hunger Drive for $50?  I was happy to take my gift card and head on in to Walmart with all my little tips and tricks to see how well I could do. I documented the trip in a… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Frugal Living Tagged With: charity, holiday, Sponsored, vlog, Walmart

DIY: The Halloween Hand

October 23, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Need a quick, cute and and frugal Halloween themed treat for your child’s classroom, a holiday party or just for fun?  Try making Halloween Hands! Not only are these adorable, but they are also fairly low sugar-a fact that teachers and parents alike will appreciate. This video tutorial will show you how simple they are… Keep Reading

Filed Under: Crafts/DIY Tagged With: craft, DIY, Halloween, Kids, treat, tutorial, Video, vlog

DIY: Frugal Halloween Trash Bag Wreath

October 22, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 12 Comments

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

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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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