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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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DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Trees

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DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Trees
You know how I love a good DIY project, and when that project involves re-purposing things I already have, I love it even more. If you don’t have a crafty bone in your body, this project is for you. No, seriously! This project was so simple and took all of 10 minutes to complete. Pretty much makes it the perfect Christmas DIY project!

Christmas tree lightsSupplies:

Christmas lights
Tomato cages
Rubberbands

DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Trees

Directions:

Flip tomato cages upside down. Place rubber bands around the ends to hold them together and in place. Wrap Christmas lights around the tomato cages, starting at the top and ending at the base.

DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Trees

Plug trees in, sit back and enjoy the glow!

DIY Tomato Cage Christmas Trees

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A Positive Shift in American Eating Patterns

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Just a couple of years ago, I was totally ga-ga for the couponing craze.  If I could get it free, or very near free, I was totally in.  Then, kind of as quickly as it came on, I lost the lovin’ feeling for couponing.  I started to really look at what I was feeding my family, and wanted to move back to our roots–simple whole foods.  Of course, we still indulge in some processed foods–it’s a balance, but for the most part, now I cook all of our meals from scratch.  It wasn’t just my family, either, I feel like our country kind of took a step back and evaluated their food.  More and more people started shifting back to basics.

I posted about the removal of artificial colors in processed foods a couple of weeks ago, so I kind of knew that companies were catching on to the country’s new buying trends, but then I stumbled across an article on the New York Times that basically confirmed the shift.  People are buying more whole foods, and moving away from ingredients they can’t pronounce.  “Soda sales are down by 25% since 1998…sales of packaged cereals…are down by over 25% since 2000.”  Change is slow, and while that drop is over a 15 year span, at least it is moving in a positive direction.

Companies like General Mills, Hershey’s, and Kraft are planning on transitioning to more consumer friendly ingredients {read:  you can actually pronounce them}, they will have to act pretty fast, and make some radical changes.  The article stated that 42% of people aged 20-37 “don’t trust large food companies.”  No product loyalty means they won’t sell the product, and since money talks, I hope this means we can actually feel good about buying pre-packaged products in the grocery store again some day soon.  Wouldn’t it be nice to buy something that was convenient and not feel like you’re a laboratory rat?

I’m curious, are you in the 42% of people that don’t trust large food companies?  What would they have to do to earn  your trust again?

~Mavis

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Kindle Books, Pajamas, Snow Boots, Linen Napkins and More

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puerileWord of the Day: Puerile Definition: Boyish, immature, childish Used in a sentence: His puerile utterances were displeasing to the audience.

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Well, it looks like it’s going to be another WET week here in the Pacific Northwest. I guess I do some baking and work on house projects this week. 😉

These pretty heart shaped earrings might also be another candidate for my ears. What do you think? Simple. Right?

Have a great day everyone and stay dry.

♥ Mavis

*This deal post will be updated throughout the morning so be sure and check back for deals. 

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Amazon Daily Deal for 12/1/15 – Save 50-70% Off Pajamas & Robes for Men, Women & Kids

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More Amazon Daily Deals for 12/1/15

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Available Kindle Books I think are cool…

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! 🙂

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Check out how you can get FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime. Don’t forget you can try Prime for FREE for 30 days. Pretty cool if you ask me! Try Prime for free by heading HERE.

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Subscribe and Save Deals

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

kohlsKohl’s Deals

Save an additional $10 off any $50 Bed and Bath Purchase with code CUDDLEUP at checkout.

Kohl’s offers Free shipping with any purchase over $25!

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Cocoon Grid-It

Get the Cocoon Grid-It 10.5 x 7.5-Inch Organizer for $11.57

geoffrey beene shirts

Great Deals on Geoffrey Beene Men’s Fitted No Iron Sateen Dress Shirts. Prices vary depending on size and color. 

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Home and Kitchen Deals

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Get the Scarleton Large Drawstring Handbag for 39.99. Ships FREE with Amazon Prime. 

cheese making kitKits, Kits and More Kits

Easy-Crock-Pot-Meals-Corn-Chowder-This Corn Chowder with Bacon, Potatoes, and Chives  is hearty and filling. All those flavors just mesh in my mouth and I can’t help but sigh when I eat it. Seriously, I sigh. It’s that kind of soup.  {Pin it for Later} Find more recipes on my Soup Pinterest Board.

baffin boot

REI Outlet Deal of the Day – Baffin Ella Winter Boots as low as $51.73 $38.79. {through December 6th, 2015 you can save an extra 25% off 1 REI Outlet item}. The discount automatically applies to one highest-priced qualifying REI Outlet item at checkout. Yay!

gerber knife

Today only and while supplies last Cabela’s is offering the Moultrie A-8 8MP Trail Camera for $69.99 shipped when you use code 5WINTER at checkout. That’s $30 off! You can also get the Gerber Air Ranger™ Knife for $14.99 {was $79!} or the Cabela’s Vintage Plaids Classic Long-Sleeve Shirt for just $22.88 shipped {lot’s of color choices}. Free shipping offer ends at midnight tonight. 12/1/15.

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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}. 

valley food storage coupon code

If you’ve been waiting for a sale on Valley Food Storage Kits now is the time to save big!!! Everything at Valley Food Storage is 25%!!! This sale excludes Berkey Products and Containers and expires 12/6/15. I have tested most of their products and let me tell you Bob, they are delicious!

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Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 48 of 52

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apple-coffee-cake-recipe3 Breakfast Ideas

Heirloom Carrot Cake Pancakes – I’m still pulling up those carrots, so what better way to use them then toss them in pancakes topped with syrup?  {Pin it for Later}

Coffee Cake – I love this make-ahead breakfast for when I have holiday guests.  They can eat as they are hungry, and I can busily prepare the “main event.”  {Pin it for Later}

Ham and Cheese Biscuits – These popable little all-in-one breakfast bites are the bomb.  {Pin it for Later}

Thanksgiving Recipes - Stuffed Acorn Squash4 Lunch Ideas and Dinner Ideas

Sweet Potato Casserole – This recipe was passed onto me by a dear friend.  It is simply the best sweet potato recipe I’ve ever come across.  {Pin it for Later}

Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup – Need some simple meals leading up to the “big day?”  This soup is sure to fit the bill.  {Pin it for Later}

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots – These are a great side to any dish.  {Pin it for Later}

Stuffed Acorn Squash – This is another Thanksgiving {or any day, for that matter} recipe that is sure to please.  {Pin it for Later}

Old Fashioned Egg Custard3 Sweet Treats 

Old Fashioned Egg Custard – This is a quick, delicious recipe that I almost guarantee you’ll have everything on hand to make.  {Pin it for Later}

Homemade Pumpkin Pie – In charge of pies this year for Christmas?  This is my favorite pumpkin pie recipe.  {Pin it for Later}

Acorn Squash Pie – If you want a slightly different variation on a pumpkin classic, thy using acorn squash instead of pumpkin.  {Pin it for Later}

How to Freeze AvocadosFeatured Freezer Recipe

How to Freeze Avocados – If you find a great deal on avocados this fall, make sure to snag a bunch up and freeze them using this technique.  {Pin it for Later}

 

What are YOU planning on making this week?

~Mavis

Find more recipes on One Hundred Dollars a Month as well as on my Pinterest Recipe Boards.

 

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