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What’s Growing In The Backyard Mavis…

By Mavis Butterfield on August 3, 2011 - 5 Comments

It has occurred to me that I have been seriously slacking in the blogging department as of late. I never understood those people who said “Oh I wish I had time to do that.” Now I get it. I understand what they meant. Only I don’t like it. I’ve pretty much always been one of Read More >>

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Week #30 On One Hundred Dollars A Month

By Mavis Butterfield on August 1, 2011 - 16 Comments

Caution: Back to school shopping may lead to a stop at Krispy Kreme. My daughter and I bought 2 chocolate iced custard filled doughnuts for $2.58. And they were worth every penny. My neighbor Girl Girl was decorating a cake and called to see if I had any extra raspberries I’d be willing to trade. Read More >>

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What’s Growing In The Backyard Mavis…

By Mavis Butterfield on June 30, 2011 - 5 Comments

Attention neighbors… This is your one and only warning… Zucchini season has officially begun. If you know what’s good for you…Lock.Your.Doors. Do not slow down when I wave as you drive by my house… Got caller id? Better check it before you pick up the phone… 🙂 In other earth shattering news… The radish seeds Read More >>

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Week #24 On One Hundred Dollars A Month…

By Mavis Butterfield on June 20, 2011 - 1 Comment

Last Monday I was able to pick up 2 gallons of milk & 2 packages of Nabisco Fig Newtons for $7.96. I was able to use a buy 1 gallon of milk and save $1.00 on Nabisco cookies coupon (I had 2 coupons) plus I used a double coupon on both… PLUS… get this… there Read More >>

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What’s Behind The Garden Gate…

By Mavis Butterfield on June 15, 2011 - 11 Comments

The wisteria we planted 2 years ago is finally starting to climb up the arbors… My only regret is I planted white wisteria… I wish I would have planted purple. 12 heads of stinky cabbage are growing nicely in the raised garden beds… As well as Swiss chard. I can’t even begin to tell you Read More >>

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