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Tuesday in the Garden

By Mavis Butterfield on August 1, 2017 - 7 Comments

Summer. It’s here and in full swing. I wasn’t planning on spending the better part of my sun filled days raking moss out of the grass and pulling weeds but that’s what I’ve been doing lately with Lucy by my side. I am determined to have a lawn full of green grass in my yard Read More >>

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Appetizers, Chicken, Dinner, Easy Meals for College Students, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes

Sheet Pan Party Nachos

By Mavis Butterfield on August 1, 2017 - 19 Comments

Sheet Pan Party Nachos Awhile ago a friend of mine was telling me about a fun tradition their family has. She bakes up a sheet pan of nachos, covers the living room floor with a sheet, and they all sit around stuffing their faces with nachos and watching a movie together as a family. The Read More >>

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Mornings with Mavis, Online Deals

Annie’s Snack Deals, This Old House, Recipe for Pickled Beets, Online Groceries and More

By Mavis Butterfield on August 1, 2017 - 3 Comments

Quote of the Day “I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.” Albert Einstein I don’t know what it’s like in your neck of the woods but things are starting to heat up around here. Like crazy. Yesterday we took Lucy down to the waterfront for a little dip in the water and Read More >>

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Random Articles

I Need Your Advice! Should I Speak Up?

By Mavis Butterfield on July 31, 2017 - 86 Comments

Let’s say you hear a toddler crying all morning next door. And knowing the parents {somewhat} you think, “Wow, that little kiddo is having a tough morning.” And then noontime rolls around and you are still hearing intermittent sobs {and garbled words} from next door. Kind of like when a little one want’s something… or Read More >>

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Weekly Shopping Trips

$250 a Month Food Budget – Groceries, Take Out and Date Nights July 25th- July 31st

By Mavis Butterfield on July 31, 2017 - 15 Comments

The week started off strong, and I didn’t get in a car to go anywhere until Sunday {Fred Meyer} and only did so because we were out of milk. This was the second time this summer I hadn’t left the neighborhood for an entire week and you know what… I loved it. Although to be Read More >>

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Mornings with Mavis, Online Deals

Zucchini Waffles, Online Grocery Deals, Family Vacations on a Budget and More

By Mavis Butterfield on July 31, 2017 - 6 Comments

Quote of the Day “A stumble may prevent a fall.”Thomas Fuller Can someone please tell me what is it about dirty socks that is so appealing to dogs? Does you pooch love them too? Oh that Lucy. She’s such a little trouble maker. But she’s so darn cute that it’s hard to stay mad for Read More >>

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12 Goals for the New Year

My 12 Goals for 2017 : Week 31 of 52

By Mavis Butterfield on July 30, 2017 - 23 Comments

My goals for 2017 Get 7- 8 Hours of Sleep Each Night Yesterday I slept in until 7:30 am. It was awesome. Make Saving a Priority, Not an Idea I paid our mortgage payment for August yesterday and for like 3 hours I walked around with a huge smile on my face. It’s been my Read More >>

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Mornings with Mavis, Online Deals

CamelBak, Deals on Dried Fruit, Razor RipStik Ripster, Online Grocery Deals and More

By Mavis Butterfield on July 30, 2017 - Leave a Comment

Quote of the Day “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” Bill Gates Hello Sunday. On the agenda for today: Plant another row of green beans, carrots, and beets Recycle Make a Raspberry Buckle for dessert Make a giant tray of nachos for dinner Take it easy How about Read More >>

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