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One Hundred Dollars a Month

I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.

Children’s Toys on Sale, Milk Jug Greenhouse, Online Deals and More

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Quote of the Day  “To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.” ~ Reba McEntire

If only Lucy had thumbs every bag of chips or box of crackers would be open in the house and by the time we got to them, they’d all be gone. I swear that dog has super sonic hearing. She could be upstairs, under the covers and ASLEEP…. but if someone opened a bag of chips she’d be downstairs  and standing by ready to help

♥ Mavis

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Available Kindle Books I think look interesting…

The prices on Kindle Books can change quickly, so grab them while you can. Don’t have a Kindle? Download the kindle app on your other devices. It’s easy! 🙂

Amazon has this cool Kindle Trade In Program they’re offering right now that is perfect if you’re looking to upgrade your eReader. Just follow these steps:

1. Answer a few questions about your current Kindle’s condition to receive a trade-in quote. Even non-working devices are eligible!
2. Print a shipping label and send your trade-in for free—they’ll verify its condition within 7 days.
3. Once your device is accepted, an Amazon Gift Card plus a 25% discount for a new Kindle will be automatically applied to your account. Sweet!

Subscribe and Save Deals

Subscribe and Save prices reflect a 15% discount for ordering 5 or more items in 1 month.

—> Get a $10 Etsy Credit. Use your American Express® Card to spend $20 or more by Dec 5 (11:59pm ET). Credit expires Dec 31. Get the Details HERE. <–

Home and Kitchen Deals

Will your garden be covered in snow in early spring but you’ll need to get some seedlings started on a budget? Check out my friend Heather from Massachusetts post about her DIY Milk Jug Greenhouse – Winter Sowing.

Add on Items

*These are all Amazon Add-on Items and they will ship with qualifying orders over $25 and are eligible for free shipping on $25 orders with Amazon Prime {or will ship FREE on $35 orders without Prime}. 

Thoughtful, ad free and beautifully illustrated magazines for kids:

Remember when paper straws were all the rage? Well if you still have a box laying around this quick Tutorial for a Paper Straw Wreath would be a fun way to use them up! Get the directions HERE or Pin it for Later.

Kid’s Stuff

Super Awesome Etsy Shop of the Day – SouthernGatherings where you’ll find custom engraved vintage silverware. Want to have YOUR Etsy shop featured?  Leave a comment HERE with the name of your shop.

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Online Deals, Walking Balloons, Calico Critters, Candy Cane Reindeer Craft Project and More

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Quote of the Day  “True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.” ~ Suze Orman

Hello Monday. On the agenda for today:

  • Clean House
  • Clean Chicken Coop
  • Pack Up Orders
  • Make Soup and Biscuits for Linner 😉
  • Take a Nap
  • Work on Hooked Rug Table Runner
  • Go to Bed Early

How about YOU? Do you have anything exciting planned for today? Do tell.

♥ Mavis & Miss Lucy

*This deal post will be updated throughout the morning so be sure and check back for deals. * Amazon prices can change without notice. Please verify price before ordering. Amazon offers Free Shipping with a $49 purchase or Amazon Prime. {Sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30 day trial!}

Available Kindle Books I think look interesting…

The prices on Kindle Books can change quickly, so grab them while you can. Don’t have a Kindle? Download the kindle app on your other devices. It’s easy! 🙂

Subscribe and Save Deals

Subscribe and Save prices reflect a 15% discount for ordering 5 or more items in 1 month.

Did some of your terracotta pots break over the summer?  Don’t throw them away!  Turn Your Broken Pots into Plant Markers.

Home and Kitchen Deals

Each month, Amazon Prime members can download and keep one free book from their Kindle First selection of six pre-released picks.

Ever wonder why cranberry sauce is canned upside down? Head on over HERE to find out.

Add on Items

*These are all Amazon Add-on Items and they will ship with qualifying orders over $25 and are eligible for free shipping on $25 orders with Amazon Prime {or will ship FREE on $35 orders without Prime}. 

Looking for something fun for the kiddos to make this weekend? Check out these adorable candy cane reindeer. You can get the easy peasy directions HERE.

Kid’s Stuff

Super Awesome Etsy Shop of the Day – IslandiaDesigns where you’ll find Designer Throw Pillows for your home and outdoor living area. Want to have YOUR Etsy shop featured?  Leave a comment HERE with the name of your shop.

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Free Water Enhancer, My Favorite Pie Recipe, Online Deals and More

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Quote of the Day  “Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” ~ Earl Nightingale

Hello Friday! On the agenda for today: Clean the house! We have house guests coming today so pickety bits are on the menu for tonight {my favorite kind of dinner} and, I need to clear all my crafts off the kitchen table, again. 😉

Have a great day everyone,

♥ Mavis

*This deal post will be updated throughout the morning so be sure and check back for deals. * Amazon prices can change without notice. Please verify price before ordering. Amazon offers Free Shipping with a $49 purchase or Amazon Prime. {Sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30 day trial!}

Available Kindle Books I think look interesting…

The prices on Kindle Books can change quickly, so grab them while you can. Don’t have a Kindle? Download the kindle app on your other devices. It’s easy! 🙂Subscribe and Save Deals

Subscribe and Save prices reflect a 15% discount for ordering 5 or more items in 1 month.

Cranberry Orange Marmalade: I love me some orange marmalade, so I thought, why not take it up a notch by adding cranberries. It was a wise choice and turned out so good! Get the Recipe HERE or Pin it for Later.

Home and Kitchen Deals

Attention Fred Meyer and Kroger Shoppers … Today only you can download an ecoupon for one FREE Jelly Belly Liquid Water Enhancer. Simply load the ecoupon to you Fred Meyer card and claim your freebie by 12/16/18. It’s that easy!

Add on Items

*These are all Amazon Add-on Items and they will ship with qualifying orders over $25 and are eligible for free shipping on $25 orders with Amazon Prime {or will ship FREE on $35 orders without Prime}. 

Need to order a few business cards? I just ordered a set from Moo.com and I LOVE the way they turned out!!! The cards are very thick and the photo quality can’t be beat. Plus through December 3rd, everything is 25% off PLUS they are offering free shipping on orders over $100 with code SHIP18 at checkout.

Kid’s Stuff

I think this recipe for Pineapple Buttermilk Pie might be my all time favorite custard pie recipe. Perfect for the holidays! Get the recipe HERE or Pin it for Later.

Super Awesome Etsy Shop of the Day – Ampoids where you’ll find Portable Amp and Speakers for MP3 Players. Want to have YOUR Etsy shop featured?  Leave a comment HERE with the name of your shop.

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Eggnog Pound Cake, Easy Christmas Card Organization, Online Deals and More

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Quote of the Day  “Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

Hello Wednesday! Little Miss Lucy woke us up at 3:30 this morning so today a nap will be necessary. 🙂 I don’t know about you, but I love a good afternoon nap. In other news, we are supposed to be getting more wood delivered today and I think I might clean out the fridge.

How about YOU? Any exciting plans for today? Do tell. Have a great day everyone,

♥ Mavis

*This deal post will be updated throughout the morning so be sure and check back for deals. * Amazon prices can change without notice. Please verify price before ordering. Amazon offers Free Shipping with a $49 purchase or Amazon Prime. {Sign up for a free Amazon Prime 30 day trial!}

Available Kindle Books I think look interesting…

The prices on Kindle Books can change quickly, so grab them while you can. Don’t have a Kindle? Download the kindle app on your other devices. It’s easy! :)Subscribe and Save Deals

Subscribe and Save Deals

Subscribe and Save prices reflect a 15% discount for ordering 5 or more items in 1 month.

Check out this handy tip for an easy way to Organize Your Christmas Cards. You’ll probably be needing it as those cards start rolling in.

Home and Kitchen Deals

Calling all you cork collectors… These Wine Cork Reindeer are for you! Get the simple directions HERE or Pin it for Later.

Add on Items

*These are all Amazon Add-on Items and they will ship with qualifying orders over $25 and are eligible for free shipping on $25 orders with Amazon Prime {or will ship FREE on $35 orders without Prime}. 

Get a Free 30-Day Free Trial to Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music Unlimited gives you access to on-demand, ad-free streaming from a catalog of tens of millions of songs!

After your 30 Free Trial, you will be billed $7.99 a month BUT if you try it for 30 days and decide you don’t like it you can simply cancel the subscription. Sounds like a win/win to me. Here are the benefits of Amazon Music Unlimited:

  • Stream over tens of millions of songs ad-free with unlimited skips
  • Thousands of expert-programmed playlists and stations
  • Hottest new releases from today’s most popular artists
  • Download their favorite songs, albums, and playlists for offline playback

Kid’s Stuff

This Eggnog Pound Cake will make you love eggnog even if you hate it. Not only is this pound cake super moist, it’s the perfect {simple} dessert to bring along to a holiday open house or party. Get the recipe HERE. Find more recipes on my Recipe Pinterest Board. 

Super Awesome Etsy Shop of the Day  – LittleKintsStudio where you’ll find these adorable pencil scarves and so much more. {What a fun teacher’s gift!!} Want to have YOUR Etsy shop featured? Leave a comment HERE with the name of your shop.

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Mavis Butterfield Etsy