Online Things
It was a busy week in the online department. I listed a few new batches of wool. I made a video:
I made some really good progress on my giant whale rug this past week and spent way too much time “researching” online. I’ve stayed up WAY too late pretty much every night for the past two weeks {we’re talking midnight – 2am}.
It’s been nuts. Maybe it’s all the Greek yogurt I’ve been eating.
Online Goals for 2025
- Reach 20,000 sales in Etsy shop MavisButterfield {I’m currently at 19,153}
In Stock and Ready to Ship by March 31st{DONE!}- Create 4 new patterns/kits {2 completed so far; Great Black Whale Rug and Pod of Black Whales
- Take all new pictures + videos for Etsy shop {in progress}
Get as much as humanly possible done online January – March of this year.- Stop picking up my phone so much {Doing great with this!}
- Spend less than 3 hours a day online {Not this past week}
- Tidy up the back end of the blog HA HA HA
House Things
I was out on a walk and picked up a free basket that was at the end of someone’s driveway thinking it would be tall enough to hide the dumb pipe in the downstairs bathroom.
I was wrong. 🙁 Which was probably a good thing because the basket wasn’t really my style anyway.
My latest paint by number… Only about 10% more to paint. Then I’ll finally have something to hang on the wall.
House Goals
- Paint The Inside Of The House {including closets!}
- Paint The Interior Window Trim
- Remodel Bathroom #1 {scheduled!}
- Freshen up Bathroom #2 {Just need to install the facet and hang something on the wall}
- Put Stuff On The Walls {working on it}
- Work on “new” Kitchen Game Plan
Garden Things
The first harvest of the season happened. We harvested 1.25 ounces of strawberries from the back deck. Only 364 pounds 14.75 ounces to go until I hit my goal of 365 pounds of homegrown garden goodness.
Let’s hope it will be a bumper year for tomatoes is all I have to say.
Garden Goals
- Grow 365 pounds of food 364 pounds 14.75 ounces to go
Install a side yard {flower} garden{DONE!}Make a Potting Bench{decided I didn’t need one}MakeFIND a Garden Cart to sell flowers/veggies out front{DONE}
Kitchen Things
We went to the kitchen to EAT. I have a feeling no new recipes are coming out of there anytime soon.
- Try 12 new recipes {3 down, 9 to go}
- Fill the canning cupboard
New Recipes I’ve Shared This Year
- Double Chocolate Rye Cookies
- Velveeta Zesty Chili Dip
- Haddock and Corn Chowder
- The Best Way To Freeze Avocados
- Freezing Refried Beans
Travel Things
I’ve been busy planning for not one, not two, but THREE trips I’ll be taking later this year. While I really like the planning process, it’s a lot of work.
Actually I don’t know if I enjoy the planning process so much as I like having a plan. If something better comes up, that’s totally fine. But at least I know I won’t be wasting my vacation time trying to figure out what to do.
Explore more of the great state of Maine
- Go on a painting holiday {BOOKED!}
- Québec City {Accommodations and 1 tour booked!}
- Travel Overseas {All accommodations and 4 events are booked!}
Send the HH on a vacation{He went to NYC!}
Marriage Things
We went out for ice cream, went on a double date with our old neighbors to one of our favorite restaurants {and all ordered the same thing, which was really funny}.
We’ve also been doing a lot more walking lately, which is really good, especially for the HH. The beach is waaaay too crowded these days so we’ve just been walking around town.
I’m still not a total fan of the HOKA shoes and probably won’t get them again. Why is it so hard to find good walking shoes?
I loved my lone peak Altra’s but they are all sold out of the style and color I liked. I can’t stand shopping, it’s such a time suck. Just let me buy 10 of something and be set for the next 5 years.
Marriage Goals
- Keep my husband busy
- Date days
- Walk more
So what have YOU been up to lately? Are you making progress on your goals? Curious minds want to know.
I hope you have a great day!
~Mavis
Mary says
Thank you for hooking me on the Altra sneakers. Bought 2 pairs – the blue with the orange bottoms and green with a light bottom, which show the dirt. My feet love these sneakers for dog walking and bike riding. Are you getting any rides in with your new bike?
Mavis Butterfield says
Yes! Lot’s of rides. My feet love the altra’s too. I just wish they wouldn’t get so dirty so quickly and there was a little more tread on the bottom as they seem to wear out quickly.
Ann says
People who like Altra’s also like Topo’s for the roomy toe box. I’m a Hoka Speedgoat wearer, I couldn’t get used to the the drop on Altra’s. The grip on the Speedgoat is probably too much for walking, although I also walk in them. For years they changed my Hoka model. After many different shoe tries, I ran trail and hiked in Sketcher Trail shoes. I couldn’t find a Hoka or Altra trail substitute. Surprisingly cushy and comfortable. I’m not sure what Sketcher has now and the price was more reasonable. I figured if Meb could wear Sketcher’s it was ok. Lamey Welleham also carries Altra’s.
Jamie says
I like the basket!