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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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Bits and Bob’s – May 2017

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bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things

According to The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird, this is the easiest way to french braid hair. Silly me, I’ve always braided my hair standing up.

But the kid can parallel park like nobody’s business, so I don’t question her methods {parking, braiding hair or otherwise}.

I had no idea awesomness could be bottled.

But it will cost you something fierce.

Mr. HB is trying to talk me into getting the Go Pro Karma Grip. Says it’s the coolest camera ever. He made a video of me and Mrs. HB in her garden talking it up but then when he went to play it back the video wouldn’t upload to his phone. Go figure. I think I’ll stick to my Canon Rebel and the camera on my phone. 😉

Thanks to Carol in New Hampshire I now have 3 new places to visit on my next trip:

Locals… The know where you can find the good stuff! Thanks Carol.

And last but not least… Lady Sybil, she’s just about the sweetest bird I’ve ever met.

Have an AWESOME Wednesday everyone,

~Mavis

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Daily Deals – Red Vines, Strawberry Pie Recipe, Online Grocery Deals, Swim Goggles and More

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Quote of the Day “The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.” Samuel Johnson

Hello Wednesday! With temps in the high 70’s the past few days the puggle princess and I are looking forward to today’s high of 64 degrees. 🙂 On the agenda for today: Clean out the fridge, clean out the craft area, drop off stuff at the recycle center and make something yummy for dinner {I still haven’t figured out what that will be yet}.

How about YOU? Anything exciting planned for today?

♥ Mavis

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Amazon Deals of the Day for 5/24/17

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

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Strawberry Bruschetta: If you love the salty/sweet combo, you absolutely have to try this bruschetta. It’s so simple and fresh and makes the perfect summer appetizer. {Pin it for later}

Home and Kitchen Deals

 

REI Garage Deal of the Day –Chaco OutCross Evo 2 Water Shoes – Women’s $54.73  {was $110} Don’t forget—> REI members can save an extra 20% on one item with code ANNV17. Ends 5/29

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}. 

Seriously. This Strawberry Pie will knock your socks off. It’s totally awesome. You’ll be eating the leftovers {if there are any} for breakfast the next day and telling yourself… HEY, I’M TOTALLY EATING SOMETHING HEALTHY for breakfast… FRUIT! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Pie goes great with tea. trust me, I know for a fact.

Kid’s Stuff

If you are an Amazon Prime Member, you can get FREE Prime Pantry shipping {a $5.99 value} when you buy five qualifying items. Shop Prime Pantry.

 

Don’t have Amazon Prime? Want to try it out? Right now you can get a 30 Day Free Trial to Amazon Prime.

Zaycon Foods is now taking orders for their upcoming events. Below are their offerings and prices in my area.Go HERE to find out what is available in your area.

  • Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.89/lb X 40.00 lbs| $75.60/case
  • Fresh 93/7 Super Lean Ground Beef $3.79/lb X 40.00 lbs| $151.60/case
  • Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef $2.79/lb X 40.00 lbs| $111.60/case
  • Wild Argentine Red Shrimp $7.99/lb X 20.00 lbs | $159.80/case
  • USDA Choice Chuck Roast $4.49/lb X 24.00 lbs | $107.76/case
  • 90/10 Ground Turkey $2.19/lb X 40.00 lbs | $87.60/case
  • Premium Hickory Smoked Bacon $3.99/lb X 36.00 lbs | $143.64/case
  • Premium Pork Tenderloins $2.99/lb X 32.00 lbs | $95.68/case
  • Boneless Turkey Breast Roast $4.29/lb X 24.00 lbs | $102.96/case {My FAVORITE Zaycon product!!!}

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Am I The Only One Who Thinks Thrift Store Prices Are Getting Ridiculous?

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Seriously. What’s the deal?

NO DEAL that’s what!

I don’t know about you but I am starting to get a little irritated with thrift store pricing lately. $0.99 for 1 used quart sized canning jar? Are they kidding me? $12.99 for a USED pair of jeans? Used kids puzzles for $4.99 {are all the pieces even there!?}

One of the things I’m always on the lookout for is Longaberger or other high quality baskets to hold my rug hooking supplies. Typically I can find them anywhere between $2-$8. Value Village had a ton of Longaberger baskets the other day, including this new recipe basket with lid for $39.99. The basket sells for $52 on their website. Would I consider that a deal? Heck no.

Prices on the other used Longaberger baskets weren’t much better…

Seriously. $29.99 for a 23 year old used basket with paint and wear. No thanks.

I am all for paying for quality… but c’mon, if I’m going to pay that much for a basket I want to attend a home party, eat yummy food and hang out with friends for 2-3 hours and walk away knowing I got sucked into buying something I didn’t need and paid too much for. I don’t want to just causally throw it in my shopping cart and drive home with buyers remorse… I want to earn it.

Now, $49.99 for a couch? A total bargain. If there’s no flea’s or anything.

$14.99 for a rustic pig watering can that probably came from Home Goods {for the same price} not a bargain.

$1.99 for a new pirate pinata? Well shiver me timbers… that’s a deal!

$17.99 for used scrap-booking scissors that probably came from Costco and was priced under $20? No deal.

Guess how much the store wanted for these Rachel Ray casserole dishes? C’mon guess before you scroll down and see the price tag.

Is it just me, or do you think $29.99 is a crazy price too? This is a THRIFT STORE… not Macy’s.

I don’t know people, I miss the days of going to the thrift store and actually finding a crazy good bargain and then floating on clouds the rest of the week because I had found something for a knock out price.

Maybe I’m just getting old, maybe prices for castoffs have been going up for years now and I’m just starting to notice. Or maybe more people are shopping thrift stores these days and so stores can ask more money for things.

What do you think? Are prices going up in your area as well? Or do you think the prices I found for stuff was reasonable?

~Mavis

P.S. Have you found a good deal at a thrift store or garage sale lately? If so we’d all LOVE to know about it. Take a few pictures, tell us about it and maybe earn yourself a $20 gift card to Amazon. You must follow the guidelines to be considered {Get all the info on how to submit your thrift store/garage sale finds HERE.}

P.P.S. Mary from Facebook sent me her awesome Goodwill find and it really just takes the cake. I’m speechless I tell you, just speechless. 😉 WHO IS BUYING used coffee cans? Is there some sort or shortage I don’t know about?

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The Best Meat Recipes, Side Dishes and Desserts for BBQ’s, Potlucks and Picnics

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In my opinion, Memorial Day kicks off the season of BBQs and backyard parties. I’m sure there are people having them all year long, but for me, when Memorial weekend rolls around I get the BBQ itch and start skimming through all of my favorite BBQ recipes. I’ve gathered up my favorites so you can get to planning your next shindig. These recipes are great to bring as a sharable dish to a potluck and many are easily portable, so picnics are a snap! Good friends, full bellies and lots of laughter. That’s what I’m looking forward too!

Main Dishes

Gourmet Spinach Blue Cheese Burgers: Nothing against the usual BBQ cuisine, but if you’re looking for a good recipe to take your BBQ to the next level, this burger recipe is it.

Roadside Sliders Recipe: This recipe is about as simple as it gets. But that doesn’t mean it’s simple in flavor! It’s a great quick BBQ recipe, too, because you just whip the frozen burgers out and throw them on the grill!

Peach Ginger Glazed Chicken: If you’ve never combined peach and ginger in a recipe, this chicken will make you fall in love with the combo! Yum!

BBQ Salmon: Grilled salmon is a staple on our summer BBQ menu. And this is always my go-to recipe. Why mess with perfection, right?

Garlic Beef Kabobs: Any meat is just more fun when you make a kabob out of it! Luckily, this recipe is fun AND tasty!

Traditional Side Dishes

Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans: Good things come to those who wait, right? Well if you’ve never made real baked beans before {as opposed to opening a can} then you simply must give it homemade baked beans a try. Your taste buds will thank you.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Cole Slaw: This coleslaw is every bit as good as it’s namesake, except it doesn’t come in a Styrofoam container. Even better than the real thing!

Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob: Man-o-man will this be a hit at your next BBQ. Sometimes corn on the cob is messy and a pain because it gets stuck in your teeth, but the added flavor of the bacon makes all that flossing worth it!

Salads

Easy Summer Recipes – Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers and Mint: Quinoa is a food obsession of mine. I think I could live off of the stuff. And the flavors combinations in this quinoa salad are out-of-this-world good!

Instant Pot Creamy Potato Salad: If you have an Instant Pot, this will be the quickest potato salad you’ve ever made. And it just might be the most delicious, too!

Pasta Salad with Salami and Olives: For years, I brought this pasta salad {with slight variations} to practically every put luck I attended.  I’ve branched out a little, but it’s always a hit when I make it!

Bulgur Salad with Chick Peas, Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Lemon and Dill – I love this recipe for much more than it’s taste {which packs a powerful punch!}. I love it because it packs really well. It’s become my pot luck staple!

Grandma’s 7-Up Orange Jell-O Salad: My Grandma’s recipe for 7-Up Orange Jell-O Salad is one of my favorites and makes all of my BBQs feel complete. It might sounds like a weird combo, but it totally works!

Desserts

Strawberry Short Sheet Cake : This sheet cake version of strawberry shortcake is dessert perfection. It’s sweet but not overwhelmingly so. You can of course sweeten it up as much as you want with some whipped cream or ice cream!

Apple Crumb Pie: Since the saying goes, “it’s American as apple pie,”  it makes sense that you’d serve this scrumptious pie while BBQ’ing—another very American past time!

Chocolate Cake Brownies with Chocolate Icing: I’ve never met a brownie I didn’t like, but I have liked a few more than others. This one takes the cake {no pun intended}!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars: This power duo is not just for sandwiches anymore, they’ve invaded the dessert scene, and I’m so glad they did! These bars will know your socks off!

My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe: There are few things better than a good carrot cake. Well, maybe a second slice of said cake!

Banana Pudding : This recipe may cause you to lock yourself in the closet with a very large spoon. It is totally possible you could eat the entire pan of pudding if you do not take precautions. I’m telling you, if the Pilgrims had bananas they would have made this everyday of the week!

And there you have one delicious, comprehensive recipe list for your next BBQ!

Party on,
~Mavis

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