Ask Mavis: An Eggo Recall, Discounted Gift Cards, Ham and Cheese Quinoa Bites and More

It’s that time again. You ask, and I pretend to know things and answer your burning questions. It really is so much fun to open my inbox and see the wide variety of questions you guys have. Reminds me that my readers are so diverse and pretty dang awesome. So keep those questions coming and I’ll keep racking my brain for answers. As always, please pipe up if you have any input or are knowledgeable when it comes to any of the following questions:

Did you hear the news about this recall??

I hadn’t. Thanks so much for letting me know. While I rarely buy them {even though Monkey Boy LOVES them!}, I know some of my readers do. Go check your freezers….

Mavis!!! Hi. No one loves Meyer Lemon trees as much as you and I so I wanted to show you what I’ve done. My husband found a six foot extension to our greenhouse for $200.00!! I left the floor bare soil at that end, and we now have a citrus house. Here’s the link: http://www.erinmiddlebrooks.com/2016/09/we-have-citrus-house.html I have looked through your posts to see if you still have Lemon the Meyer Lemon. Do you?

~Erin

That is so awesome!! Sadly we had to leave Lemon behind during our move last fall. Little Lemon was the best tree, and since Fast Growing Trees knew I loved her so much, and because they are so amazing, they sent me ANOTHER Meyer Lemon Tree to replace her. They are seriously the most amazing company! Lemon 2.0 is thriving!! Wahoo!

Mavis, I’d like to recommend a book that I read recently. “The Runaway Pastor’s Wife,” by Diane Moody. You can read for free on Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited.

~Mary

Thanks for the suggestion, Mary! I’ll add it to my list! I have a stack to get through first, though!

Hi Mavis! I love your hooked rug creations. Glad you’re almost to your income goal from selling them too! Have you tracked how much of your income is profit–above the cost of materials, shipping (if that’s a cost to you), and eBay/etsy costs?

~Jennifer

Yes, I am keeping track of every penny. But I am waiting to the end of the year to add everything up. My cost is roughly 25%. So 75% profit… that’s not too shabby if you ask me!

I love your recipes especially your meatballs! However, the link to your ham & cheese quinoa bites doesn’t seem to be working. I was hoping to make some for my kiddos. Could you please fix it for me? It would be much appreciated!!

~Culley

Here’s my recipe for my Ham and Cheese Quinoa Bites. They are so tasty!

Hi Mavis, Just wondering if you had a source for buying gift cards online? Preferably one that you pay less for the actual value of the card? I am always skeptical, but with Christmas coming up these are on my list and I would love to get a good deal on them! Thanks for any help!

~Bobbi

I love the website Raise and have used them a number of times before. Also, I know sometimes Amazon does lightning deals on them and grocery stores run promos closer to the holidays. If I see any, I’ll be sure to post. Hope that helps!

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~Mavis