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Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating

October 19, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

I love decorating cakes and cupcakes!  Remember my tutorial on “Easy, Elegant and Professional Cupcake Decorating” and  how excited I got over using the 1M frosting tip to make those cupcakes for Princess’s Birthday?  Well then you can just imagine the loud squeal I let loose when I found out that as one of the… Keep Reading

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Announcing Layaway at Walmart

October 16, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

Are you thinking ahead to Christmas? Do you want to beat some of the holiday rush, make sure you get the best price and spread your spending out over a bit of time so opening your credit card bill in January isn’t so scary? Well then, Walmart’s Layaway might be just what you are looking… Keep Reading

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Announcing “Home Free” Shipping at Walmart

October 15, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Here is another program from Walmart that I get the opportunity to introduce to you as one of the Walmart Moms:   Home Free — a newly-added program that allows customers to get free shipping to home on apparel and consumable orders of $45 or more. From their blurb: “Tens of thousands of items are eligible,… Keep Reading

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I’m a “CrockStar”!

October 6, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

I love my Crock-Pot. Well, Crock-Pots. . . because I’m up to, uh, 4 full size, a dip size and a spare liner now. Hmm.  I may be addicted. I’ve posted tons of recipes: Crockpot Lasagna, Crockpot Oatmeal, Crockpot Jambalaya, Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini, Crockpot Salsa Chicken, Crockpot Beef (Venison) Goulash, All Day Macaroni and Cheese,… Keep Reading

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DIY Birdseed Trick or “Tweets” for Halloween

October 5, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

Here’s a fun and easy DIY project you can do with the kids this October-Birdseed “Trick ‘o Tweets” by Pennington Birdseed and Walmart! The materials for this kid friendly craft are simple-Pennington birdseed, flour, corn syrup, water, string and cookie cutters. (Note: the simpler the shape of the cutter the better–tiny details tend to break… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Walmart Gameday Challenge)

September 30, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 5 Comments

What’s your idea of a great Game-Day snack? Every month Walmart gives me a food related challenge to share with you all here on my blog as part of the Walmart Moms.  This month’s challenge was a bit, well, challenging. Not because I don’t like snacks-actually “snack-y” food is some of my favorite stuff.  I’d… Keep Reading

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Review & Project: Glidden Brilliance 2 in 1 Paint and Primer

September 27, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 6 Comments

You know me, I love DIY and I love free-so when the Walmart Moms were offered a chance to test out Glidden’s 2 in 1 paint on the project of their choice at home I jumped on it! This video shows you the entire project, and then below I explain in detail: I decided to… Keep Reading

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Review: Johnsonville Brat Burgers

September 20, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

It may not be summer anymore-but fall can still be prime grilling time! Tailgating is as American as apple pie-and with several friends who have sons playing various levels of football this year-we are sure to be lighting up the grill on a regular basis! Over a month ago (when it was still legitimately summer)… Keep Reading

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Walmart’s New “Nice Save!” on Facebook

September 16, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Do you like to share money saving ideas with others? Do you like Facebook? Well then you are going to love Walmart’s new Facebook “Nice Save!” app. Fellow Walmart Mom Tara of Deal Seeking Mom explains: So basically “Nice Save!” is a new application tab on Walmart’s Facebook page (look for it on the left… Keep Reading

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Walmart Challenge-Spring Backyard Update

June 14, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

I just love participating in these Walmart Challenges-they are such fun and it is so interesting to see what all the different Walmart Moms come up with! This time we were given a chance to update our backyards for spring with $150 from Walmart. Americans just love their backyards, and we are no exception. Our… 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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