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Cuisinart Immersion Blenders, Bobbins, Grocery Deals, Free Credit Report, Heirloom Tomato Seed Collection and More

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By Mavis Butterfield on January 17, 2014 · 5 Comments

Happy Friday everyone!

I don’t know about you but I’m ready for the weekend. The Seahawks are playing on Sunday so that means we’ve got to get all our weekend chores done tomorrow so we can hang out and watch the game.

What are your plans for this weekend? Do you have anything cool planned?

Stay awesome,

♥ Mavis

Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day – Save up to 40% on Select Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA Equipment

If you’ve been waiting to get an immersion blender now is your chance! Zulily has the Cuisinart Immersion Blender on sale today for just $26.99! Wahooooo and there are lots of colors to choose from. 🙂

I use my immersion blender all the time. I especially like to use it when I whip up a batch of my heirloom tomato sauce recipe. Get the recipe HERE or Pin it for Later.

Amazon Local has some great National deals, here are a few of my favorites:

One Custom Wine Label on a Bottle of Wine $15
Personalized Self-Inking Stamp $19
$40 to Spend on NBA, NHL, MLB, Music, Theater Tickets and More $9
Platinum Sonic Multi-Mode Toothbrush Kit $69

Be sure and Sign up HERE so you’ll know what the daily deal is each day.

The latest Amazon Kitchen Deals:

Pyrex Easy Grab 4-Piece Value Pack, includes 1-ea 3-qt Oblong, 2-q in Red $11.24
Norpro Mandoline Slicer Grater with Guard $16.46
T-fal Nonstick 5-Quart Jumbo Cooker with Glass Lid Fry Pan $19.99
Popit! Little Big Box Set $19.99
Reusable Strawberry Compact Bag $1.40 shipped. {I have one of these & use it all the time}.
Black & Decker Fruit and Vegetable Juicer $26.99

Have you placed your seed order yet? Stillup in the air as to what you should order? Well if you are a fan of tomatoes you might want to grab the Heirloom Tomato Seed Collection from Botanical Interests Seed Company. This collection has all my favorites including pineapple tomato seeds! Here’s what’s included:

See the full list of seeds I ordered for my 2014 garden HERE.

Gymboree Massive sale alert!

Gymboree will offer a whopping 40% off markdowns starting today. Go HERE to view the sale.

Get a 10-Pack of Sewing Machine Bobbins for Singer for only $1.05 shipped.
Here are a few Amazon Grocery Deals I spotted:

12 Pack Native Forest Organic Coconut Creme $16.58 /$1.38 shipped with subscribe and save.
4 Pack Special K Sea Salt Cracker Chips $10.08/$2.27 each shipped with subscribe and save.
12 Pack Trident Splashing Mint Gum $9.05/ $0.75 each shipped with subscribe and save.

REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Sierra Designs Vapor Light 1 Tent – 2013 Closeout. Save up to 50% off Jackets and Vests during the REI Clearance Sale.

Get a 1 Year Subscription the Better Homes and Garden Magazine for only $5.99 a year. That’s just $0.50 an issue.

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A new year has begun and TOMS has launched its Spring 2014 collection. Through January 22, we save 15% off plus get free shipping when you use code NEWYOU at checkout.

Time to order checks? Here’s an awesome deal on boxed checks:

1-Box: $4.95
2-Boxes: 5.05
4-Boxes: $12.00
Plus: Free Shipping, Free Lettering, Free 4th Box.

Simply enter coupon code DB4381 at checkout. Go HERE to get this deal.

Print a coupon good for $1.00 off two (2) BUSH’S Grillin’ Beans

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Kindle Fire Coupon, Free Kindle Books, 4 Boxes of Checks $12 Shipped, Grocery Deals, Coldwater Creek

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By Mavis Butterfield on January 10, 2014 · 6 Comments

Hello Friday! Anyone going clubbing tonight? 😉

If my kiddos were younger I would totally buy one of these Con-Tact Brand Self-Adhesive Chalkboard Liners, {18-Inch by 6-Feet} for $6.50. Think of all the possibilities! If you are a neat freak like me though you’ll probably want to get some chalkboard pens {less mess}. Hmmm, I may have to get one anyway, maybe I could teach Lucy Puggle how to draw.

What are YOUR plans for this weekend? After the Seahawks game on Saturday we are going to get busy and finish cleaning the garage. I gave the walls a fresh coat of paint this week and now all that’s left is to put everything back in it’s place.

Wish me luck! 🙂

Have a great weekend everyone.

♥ Mavis

Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day – Up to 80% Off More Than 500 Educational Kindle Books

Right now you can get $30 off ANY Kindle Fire device when you use the Kindle Fire Coupon code MAYDAY30 at checkout. Yee-Haw!

Available Kindle Books I think are cool…

Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook $2.99
44 Condiment & Salad Dressing Recipes Free
Fish & Game Cookbook {Awesome Reviews}
Victory Garden Guide for Self Sufficiency and Self Sufficient Living Free
Natural Skin Secrets Free
Oz: The Complete Collection $0.99 {Totally worth it!!}
Choose Yourself! $1.99

The prices on Kindle Books can change quickly, so grab them while you can.

Here Kitty Kitty ….

Silver Cat Ears Ring $0.69 shipped
Black Cat Key Chain $1.39 shipped
Cat Ear Party Pearl Crystal Rhinestone Headband $1.39 shipped
Kitty Kat Print Tights $3.98 shipped
Ladies Scarf with Cat Print {Black} $4.35 shipped
Ladies Scarf with Cat Print {Pink} $3.40 shipped
Ladies Cat Print Scarf {Cream} $3.12 shipped

Time to order checks? Here’s an awesome deal on boxed checks:

1-Box: $4.95
2-Boxes: 5.05
4-Boxes: $12.00
Plus: Free Shipping, Free Lettering, Free 4th Box.

Simply enter coupon code DB4381 at checkout. Go HERE to get this deal.

Have you already vacuumed up all the loom bands you gave your kiddos for Christmas? 😉 Here are a few deals on loom bands {the tie dye ones look groovy}

600-Piece Glow in the Dark Bracelet Loom Refill Pack $3.05 * add on item
100 S-Clips for Your Rainbow Loom $3.59 * add on item
600 Polka Dot Color Rainbow Rubber Loom Bands with 24 “S” Clips $4.20
600 Tie Dye Color Rubber Loom Rainbow Bands $4.45
2,400 Loom Bands $6.59 shipped

Tanga has the Smile Blendable Hair Chalk 24-Color Set on sale for $7.99 shipped when you use code SHIPFREE. * Free shipping offer ends tonight at 11:59 pm.

Get 10 Stylus Pens for your iPad or iPod for just $2.02 shipped!

A few Amazon Grocery Deals:

Barilla Whole Grain Rotini Pasta, 13.25 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) $4.90/ $1.22 each shipped with subscribe and save.
La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil, 16.9 Ounce Can $6.39 shipped with subscribe and save
Ragu Chunky Pasta Sauce, 45 Ounce Bottles {Pack of 4} $11.09/$2.26 each shipped with subscribe and save.
Lipton Tea Bags, Cup Size 100 Count $2.84 shipped with subscribe and save
50 count Donut Shop , K-Cup for Keurig Brewers $27.78 shipped.

Need toilet paper? Get 48 Double Rolls of Angel Soft Toilet Paper for just $20.23 shipped when you use the subscribe and save option at checkout. No more lugging it home from the store!

Get a 1 Year Subscription the Better Homes and Garden Magazine for only $5.99 a year. That’s just $0.50 an issue.

Looking for something easy to make for lunch this weekend? This recipe for Avocado Egg Salad is over the top delicious! Get the recipe HERE or Pin it for Later.

If you shop at Coldwater Creek Groupon has a $50 Coldwater Creek voucher available for just $25. Valid in store and online. New to Groupon? Join Groupon Here!

Get a personalized Hand Stamped Ring for just $11.99. These are so cute!!

Amazon has the set of 3 Mesh Strainers on sale for $12.95. I have this set and it’s wonderful!

Print a coupon good for $1.00 off any two V8 100% vegetable juice

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15 Tips for Organizing Your Closet

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By Mavis Butterfield on January 9, 2014 · 5 Comments

Not that it is terribly difficult to organize a closet full of my favorite black gap shirts, BUT I am still feeling in a cut-the-clutter sort of mood, and over the holidays, a lot of non-clothing items found their way into my closet. Do you do that? Impromptu company comes by and you make a mad dash to throw everything into the master bedroom closet—because you are sure that’s the ONLY possible place they won’t look?

I don’t know about you, but there is something de-stressing about walking into an organized storage space and being able to find exactly what you need without the tiniest bit of chaos. I always promise myself after I clean out a closet or drawer that it will never get messy again, but then life happens, and I’m back in the same boat. I guess that is why January exists—it’s a chance to declutter for the year ahead when it’s too cold to do anything else.

Here’s a couple of tips on getting your closet organized:

Baskets. Oh, how I heart baskets. You can hide ANYTHING in them, and they look so neat sitting up on the shelf. Baskets work great for loose items like scarves, socks, and belts.
Group like with like. If you fold your jeans on a shelf or drawer in the closet, make sure to keep them together. Jeans need friends, stack them together so you know exactly what you have. Same goes for sweaters, etc.
Organize hanging clothes by genre as well. Short sleeves together, long sleeves, dresses, etc. Within each category, organize by color. I know that sounds ridiculously OCD, but seriously, when you actually get them all together, you may realize, you have 10 pairs of black dress pants and only wear three. Get rid of the rest. They are cluttering up your life. Unless of course they are GAP long sleeved black t shirts, then, you can never have enough. 😉
Get a shoe organizer. Whether you hang it on the back of the door or get cubbies that sit on the bottom of the closet, they are great for keeping everything organized. Store shoes seasonally. In the summer sandals and flip flops get to be in the shoe organizer, then, when the season is over, put them in a big Rubbermaid bin at the top of the closet and swap them out for winter shoes. That way, you won’t take up valuable real estate all year long when you don’t need to.
If you share your closet with your spouse, kick him out. Kidding! Make sure you have clearly defined spaces. His and hers. It makes finding things so much easier.
If you can invest, pull out drawers are AWESOME for the closet. They are fairly inexpensive, and hey, you might even find you don’t need a dresser anymore, which helps declutter the bedroom. Even a cheap dresser in the closet is great for organizing and clearing room in a small bedroom.
Install double bars in half of the closet. This is great way to double your space for just a couple of bucks. Leave a small space for longer items, like dresses and suits.
If you have the space, put a mirror and a peg board {super inexpensive at Home Depot} the closet where you can hang your jewelry. That way, as you dress, you can accessorize in the same place—which I never do, because it seems like too much work to walk back out of the closet and go into the bedroom to pick out a necklace, earrings, etc. Maybe if I put it in my closet, I would. {Who are we kidding, probably not.}
If you do have drawers in the closet, you can organize them by buying PVC pipe and cutting it down. Then, roll scarves, ties, socks, etc. in each pipe, keeping them organized, wrinkle free, and easy to grab.
Use luggage tags to label baskets. Write what is in the basket in large letters, slide it into the luggage tag, and strap it onto the handle of baskets. Then, you don’t have to pull out each basket to peek inside.
Put a laundry hamper in the closet. That way, when you change, you can toss them straight into the bin, instead of on the floor, with the purest intentions to carry then to the laundry room later.
Use shower curtain rings to organize scarves on a hanger. Loop each scarf through one of the rings and clip the ring onto a hanger. Then, all your scarves will be on one hanger, individually stored and waiting for you.
Use extra suitcases to store seasonal clothing. Throw your sweaters into the suitcase and stash it at the top of your closet. When cool weather rolls around, swap them out for shorts. You have to store the suitcases anyway, you might as well make them earn their keep.
Hooks. Hang a couple of hooks in the closet {if you have the space} for things you use regularly, like robes, etc. That way, you won’t be tempted to leave it in a pile on the floor, instead of putting it on the hanger, you can just throw it on a hook quick and easy like.
Hang purses on pot hooks on the closet rod. It keeps them from getting all scrunched and ruined at the bottom of the closet.

How about you, what tricks do you have up your sleeve for keeping your closet organized?

~Mavis

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How to Make a No Sew Handprint Christmas Tree Skirt

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By Mavis Butterfield on December 23, 2013 · 4 Comments

My online buddy Heather from Massachusetts sent in some photos of a Christmas tree skirt she made many years ago. I thought it was so cute I asked her to share how she made it.

Hey Mavis,

Christmas is magical. That’s all there’s to it. The family traditions make Christmas magical. Decorating the tree with hot chocolate in hand and music in the background, watching Christmas movies and sneaking out to shop for Dad are my favorites. In fact, before my kids escape middle school I’ll be adding your sugar cookie tradition to my list – I love it when the kid’s take over the house talking and giggling!

I tend to be pretty crafty but the one thing I’ve made that I treasure almost as much as my photo albums, is our Christmas Tree Skirt. And as a bonus it’s unbelievably easy and there is NO SEWING!

Supplies You’ll Need

Green and red felt
Permanent marker
Fabric scissors
Fabric glue
Fabric paint {use a different color every year – I rotated between silver and shades of green because my skirt is red}
Thread or string
Safety pin
Bells
Decorative ribbon and large needle

Directions {they go pretty easy}

Step 1: Go to fabric store and buy felt, my measurements 68″ x 68″ plus or minus a few inches. *Note: bolts of fabric are different lengths so look for a long bolt which will lend itself to a wider tree skirt. You may need to adjust the size of the circles to fit within the width of the fabric.

Step 2: Lay it out on the floor and pin a safety pin with thread attached to it in the middle. This will create a perfect circle for the center (where the stand will go and the outside edge. Use a 6″ piece of thread to create the center hole. Use a 34″ piece of thread for the outside edge. With one end of the string tied to the safety pin attached to the center, tie a marker to the other end. Move baby who keeps crawling into the middle of your felt every three seconds, but hurry, you’ll have three seconds before he’s back in the middle 😉 When you rotate the marker around the pin you get an easy, nearly perfect, circle.

My son at 15 months helping me make the tree skirt

Step 3: With SHARP fabric scissors, cut your circles out.

Step 4: Decorate. Easy peasy. I added some letters, holly, bells and ribbon attached with fabric glue, fabric paint and mom and dad’s handprints. (PS: put up a big enough fuss that the HH puts his handprints on it too – trust me, it’s worth it!)

This is the skirt on our first Christmas as a family

Step 5: Hand prints. I found putting fabric paint on a piece of aluminum foil, then placing the kids hand in the paint and and pressing it on the fabric. They won’t be perfect -see below, 8 month olds don’t want to spread their hands out flat 🙂

Painting the paint on their hands get it all over their hand evenly. The handprint on the felt won’t be very detailed but you’ll get the outline and then you can fill it in (use the tip of your finger and pat it on).

The 10th year of handprints – I’m now an expert

Fair Warning: I have two kids, by the 10th year the tree skirt was pretty well packed with handprints. And honestly, I had to put up a pretty big fuss to get my ten year old to do my handprints. {I don’t typically fuss a lot – but tradition is tradition and desperate times require lots of fussing I guess 🙂 }

A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all glean some ideas from each other.

~Mavis

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Your Garden Pictures and Tips – I’d especially like to see your garden set ups, growing areas, and know if you are starting seeds indoors this year. If so, show me some picture of how you are going about it.
Your Chicken and Chicken Related Stories – Coops, Chicks, Hen’s, Roosters, Eggs, you name it. If it clucks, send us some pictures to share with the world.
Cool Arts & Crafts – Made from your very own hands with detailed {and well photographed} pictures and instructions.
Your pictures and stories about your pets. The more pictures and details the better.
Garage Sale, Thrift Store and Dumpster Diving pictures and the stories behind the treasures you found including how much you paid for them.

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