Join Mavis Butterfield for vegetable gardening and canning tips, easy recipes, and saving money strategies (Rug hooking, too!). Simple living at its best!
On Saturday, May 13th, 2017 the National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations in order to provide assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling with hunger. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive, having collected more than one billion pounds Read More >>
On Saturday, May 14, 2016 the National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations in order to provide assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling with hunger. Celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive, having collected more than one billion pounds Read More >>
Remember the $20/$20 Challenge? It’s been awhile since we’ve had a submission, but together, year to date, we’ve been able to raise $1,060 for food banks. You know what that means? It means you guys are awesome! Here’s a little glimpse in Amy’s pantry. She has a neighbor you’ll learn about that I’m sure we’d Read More >>
What do you do when you buy a house with no pantry? Today’s $20/$20 Challenge submission from reader, Veronica, shows us just that. Here’s her story: Hi Mavis, My name is Veronica and I live in a suburb north of Seattle, Washington, with my husband and 3 kids – ages 5 and younger. I have Read More >>
This $20/$20 Challenge is bringing out some big-time canners. I’m loving it! Also, my OCD is loving everything about how Melissa arranges her built-in canning pantry. And how organized her kitchen is! Here’s her story: Hey Mavis, Our house was built in the 1920s back when most people preserved their food. Somewhere along the way Read More >>
