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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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Annie — with bonus Sunshine Pineapple Shake recipe!

March 24, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Ahhh, Annie!  We lived and breathed Annie last year when Princess was cast in our high school musical version (as a 7th grader!).  She played Molly, the spunky youngest orphan who makes fun of Mrs. Hannigan.  Of course in preparation for the show we watched the classic 1982 version that I grew up with, and… 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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Is your wardrobe ready for spring?

March 14, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

The snow has finally started to melt here in Upstate NY.  Yay!  It’s amazing how if it’s 47 degrees in October you are piling on the sweaters, but give me a 47 degree day in March then I’m in shirt sleeves soaking up the sun. Now that spring is here, it’s time to freshen up… 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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Lay’s Wants Your Next Great Chip Idea! Don’t Miss this Year’s Do Us a Flavor Contest!

March 12, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

It’s back! That’s right, the Lay’s brand is once again asking fans across the country to submit their ideas for the next great potato chip flavor! Sure, we all love LAY’S® Classic Potato Chips, but it’s also nice to spice things up a bit–like last year’s Wasabi Ginger chips (Yum!). Four finalist flavors from across… Keep Reading

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Women Owned at Walmart

March 11, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

As a woman I’m always pleased to see companies and initiatives that serve to highlight women entrepreneurs and women in business.  After all I’m a woman who runs my own business.  I like to think that I’m a role model for my daughter and several nieces showing that a woman can do anything she puts her… Keep Reading

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Tide Pods

February 23, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

I’m a bulk purchase and Do It Yourself kind of gal–but there are times when a specially formulated product works better than homemade, and when having something individually packaged is useful. Like with the Tide Pods that Walmart sent me.  Tide is hands down one of the best detergents out there.  Honestly, I was at… Keep Reading

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Marinated Salad in a Jar — with Wild Oats!

February 23, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

My kids love salads for lunch, so I’ve started making Salads in a Jar to send into school with them. What’s a salad in a jar?  Well you layer the ingredients for a salad into a canning jar in a specific order so that everything you need is in there, but nothing gets soggy and… 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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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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