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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.


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Amazing Puggle Dog Eats Blackberries, The Blind Cross Stitcher, and The Case of the Missing Stuffed Animals

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lucy the puggle dogLucy the Puggle Dog and I went on a walk last night to checkout the blackberry status in our neighborhood. Last year the HOA chopped down our main supply of blackberry bushes down by the park because they were an eyesore. 🙁 So this year we have to do a little hunting if we want to collect enough berries for pies and jam. BOOO! I posted a little video of the Amazing Lucy Puggle on YouTube if you want to see. 😉

lucy the puggle dog stuffed animals

In other news… The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird has been going through all her stuffed animals, weeding out which ones she wants to donate to the thrift store. lucy the puggle dog

Although if Lucy has anything to do with it she’ll be keeping them all. So far 4 plush toys have mysteriously disappeared from The Girls donation box. 😉

rug hooking wool

A giant box of wool arrived yesterday. 13 yards to be exact. I figure it’s plenty to keep me busy and out of trouble through the end of the year. Plus I have a feeling I’ll be needing some more area rugs soon… but more about that a bit later. 🙂 🙂 🙂

a plump wife primitive sampler

I tried my hand at cross stitch but I think I’m just going to go ahead and throw in the towel. I fear if I don’t stop now I will end up with crippled hands and blind. I think primitive samplers a beautiful, I really do, and I applaud anyone who has the patience to finish one but I just don’t think I’m cut out for it. I could never hack in it Victorian times that’s for sure.

beef stir fry

And last but not least, dinner. Holy cow man, are you on vegetable overload lately? Every night around here lately is stir fry night. The HH probably thinks I’ve gone mad. It’s amazing he still eats the stuff.

Ahh summer. Isn’t it grand?

How about you, what have you been up to lately? Have you ever tried cross stitch before? Did you finish it? Can you still see?

~Mavis

 

 

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Free Kindle Books, Kitchen Deals, How to Roast Garlic, REI Bonus Card, Recipes, Coupons and More

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mornings with mavis

Wahoooooo!

We made it! Happy Friday everyone. 🙂 Make sure and have some fun this weekend because word on the street is the weather is suppose to be FANTASTIC!

Peace Out Girl Scouts,  

♥ Mavis

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Check out these Kitchen Deals…

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Do you know how to roast garlic? Find out how HERE or Pin it for later. Find more cool tips on my Easy Kitchen Tips Pinterest Board.

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Check out these back to school deals on Lunch bags and Carriers:

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urban farm magazine

Discount Mags is offering a 1 year subscription to Urban Farm Magazine for only $8.99 a year when you use code MAVIS at checkout. This deal will expire tonight 7/25/14 at midnight EST so be sure and grab your subscription before then.

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This waterBOB Emergency Drinking Water Storage {100 Gallons} would make a great addition to your Emergency kit!!! It Stores up to 100 gallons of water for emergency use. $18.99 with excellent reviews.

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Great News for REI Members! Earn a $20 REI Bonus Card when you spend $20 or more between July 25th and July 3rd. Head on over HERE for all the details.

Marmot Samantha Rain Jacket

Rei Deal of the Day – Marmot Samantha Rain Jacket $66.73 shipped {was $225}

baked-oatmeal-recipeOatmeal keeps me full for hours, and with the addition of the blueberries, this Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries  recipe just might be the perfect breakfast. Find out how to make it HERE or Pin it for later.

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6pm has all sorts of handbags and clutches on sale… Here are a few of  my favorites:

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BBQ Chicken and Bacon Wrap

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bbq chicken and bacon wrap

I’ve really been on a wrap kick lately. I love them because they feel so much lighter than a heavy sandwich, but pack all the same flavor punch. And much like a sandwich, they are quick and versatile. You can pile any old ingredients in a wrap and it’s like a whole new meal every day. Awesome.

bbq chicken and bacon wrapIngredients

1-2 cups shredded chicken breast {I use Zaycon chicken}
1/4 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
4 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
8 slices cooked bacon
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, mix ranch and barbeque sauce. Spread tortilla out on flat surface and spread 1/4 of the sauce evenly on each tortilla.
Then layer lettuce, bacon, chicken, cheese and tomatoes {I added a bit of salsa for a little more of a kick}. Roll up tightly. Cut each wrap diagonally in half to serve.

Looking for more sandwich alternatives? Check out these wrap recipes:
Feta Cheese and Cucumber Mediterranean Tuna Wrap
Asian Chicken Wrap
Greek Salad Wrap with Feta Cheese
Easy Spicy Italian Wrap
Southwestern Chicken Wraps

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10 Things to Do in Brussels, Belgium

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Things to Do in Brussels, BelgiumI was going through some photos of the trip The Girl and I took to Belgium in 2012 and just had to make a top 10 list of things to do in Brussels.

  1. Grande Place.  The Grande Place is a medieval square with tons of buildings dating back to the 17th century.  It’s got plenty of modern shopping and world class food.Musical Instruments Museum
  2. Musical Instruments Museum.  The Musical Instruments Museum is, well, just that a museum of musical instruments.  Only this one started in 1877, so it houses a pretty impressive array of over 8000 instruments.Mary Chocolatier
  3. Mary Chocolatier.  Seriously, this will be the highlight of your life.  It is the most amazing chocolate you’ve ever laid your lips on. {Check out this video. Willy Wonka would be jealous}
  4. Place Du Grand Sablon.  This is another pretty quaint square where you can peruse antique shops, nosh on some chocolate, or get a coffee and sit outside to people watch.Manneken Pis
  5. The Manneken Pis.  This is literally a statue of a little boy peeing into a fountain.  It dates back to around 1619.  The irony is that if a kid actually peed into the fountain, people would gasp–but turn that same idea into a bronzed statue and boom, it’s art.
  6. Hotel de Ville.  This gigantic building is the epitome of Gothic architecture.  It is seriously jaw-dropping.Mont des Arts Kunstberg
  7. Mont des Arts Kunstberg.  This park is literally like escaping to the woods in the middle of the city.  I doubt there is a bad time of year to visit–each season would offer a pretty spectacular stroll through nature.
  8. St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral.  Religious or not, church is worth a visit.  It is, true to Belgium form, amazing architecture, and pretty impressive inside as well.moof museum
  9. Moof Museum.  The Moof Museum is a museum of modern art.  It focuses pretty heavily on cartoon history, and it is on the smaller side, but if you enjoy the out of the ordinary, it’s worth a stop. Royal Palace brussels
  10. Royal Palace.  This is the official palace of the royals {though, not their residence}.  It is a beautiful palace with pristine grounds, and pretty amazing interior.  You can only visit during certain times of the year, though, so make sure to check before you plan a trip.

Have you ever been to Belgium?  Did the history in the architecture knock your socks off?

~Mavis

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