One Hundred Dollars a Month - Page 682 of 2143 - 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.

Smart People Dig Through the Trash

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By Mavis Butterfield on November 19, 2015 · 32 Comments

37 Days ago I noticed a “used” tube of toothpaste in our bathroom garbage. The HH had thrown a tube of toothpaste away and started another one. I tried to gently tell him there was still toothpaste in there and that he was literally THROWING MONEY AWAY.

He rolled his eyes and walked away. I pulled the tube out of the trash.

Well this morning, I happily announced to him that the tube of toothpaste he tossed in the trash 37 days ago WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY.

You know what he said?

Gee, thanks for saving us $0.04. Now I can retire.

That man.

If he only adopted some of my amazeballs skills he could probably shave a year off of his working life.

Whateva.

Check your mail people. Yesterday a coupon arrived for a FREE Full Size Bath and Body Works item. Up to $13 and no purchase necessary! I think I’ll get The Girl a bottle of Vanilla Bean Lotion and stick it in her Christmas stocking.

Take a look at that beauty. Natural gas consumption DOWN over 50% from last year.

Is it weird I get excited about utility bills? I don’t understand people who do not get excited about saving money. I really think there is something wrong with them.

Am I crazy? Wouldn’t you be excited about 37 days of free toothpaste, a free stocking stuffer and half off your gas bill?

Seriously.

~Mavis

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Kindle Books, K-Cups, Madden NFL 16, Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie Recipe and More

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By Mavis Butterfield on November 19, 2015 · 3 Comments

Word of the Day: Macabre Definition: Gruesome, ghastly, horrible Used in a sentence: The macabre dance caused the people to shriek.

Hello Thursday!

I think I’ll venture outside today and clean up the yard. There are a ton of tree limbs down in the yard from our last windstorm and I’m hoping the side garden didn’t get too beat up. I need to pull my Thanksgiving beets and carrots today as well.

Have a great day everyone,

♥ Mavis

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

Amazon Deal of the Day {11/19/15} – 50% Off Select Learning Resources Preschool Toys

Today only {11/19/15} Amazon also has Madden NFL 16 on sale for $35 shipped!

Available Kindle Books I think are cool…

Not Your Average 5K Free
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Farm Fresh Southern Cooking $1.99
A Family Affair: Truth in Lies Free
Baking with Whole Grains $15.99 {This is on my Christmas List}
Dream New Dreams $1.99
Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength $1.99

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! 🙂

Get the LL Womens BoatNeck Dolman Top as low as $11.90. Sizes Small – 5XL with 20 colors to choose from.

Amazon also has NOVAWO Women’s Double Layer Tassel Poncho/Cape/Shawls on sale for $14.99 shipped!!! There are 6 colors to choose from.

Subscribe and Save Deals

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

The Girl’s friends used to love to help with this fun craft. Check out How to Make a Party Hat. It’s an easy project that yields some adorable results. Find more ways to keep away those winter blues on my Kid Stuff Pinterest Board.

Stocking Stuffer Idea – 18 Microfiber Cleaning Cloths for Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, Glasses $6.99

Kids Stuff

Sassy Developmental Bumpy Ball $6.80
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Wooden Tool Kit $9.99
Little Tikes Easy Store Junior Play Table $34.99
Littlest Pet Shop Jet $29.88
KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage with Furniture $69.99 shipped

Amazon has the Power Wheels Disney Frozen Jeep Wrangler on sale for $199.99 shipped!!

Nordstrom Clearance Deals

‘Gobble Gobble!’ Quilted Oven Mitt $5.98 shipped
‘Wine Makes Football More Interesting’ Dish Towel $7.20 shipped
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Meri Meri’ Be Thankful’ Pilgrim Cupcake Kit $9.00 shipped
Billabong’Gypsea’ Blanket $38.96 shipped

Hop on over to Shutterfly to order a FREE Custom 8×11 Wall Calendar {reg. $24.99} when you use code SAVE365 at checkout. You do need to pay shipping which runs about $5.99. What a fun gift to give!!

Home and Garden

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree with Blanket 24″ Tall $14.85
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Sprout w/ Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit $51.92 shipped

If you normally do a pecan pie for Thanksgiving, might I suggest you try this Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Pie. Tell me that doesn’t sound like a whole pie full of awesome. Trust me when I say your taste buds will agree. Get the recipe HERE or Pin it for Later. Find more recipes on my Pie Pinterest Board.

Kitchen Deals

Plastic Squirrel Shaped Paddle Spoon $1.83 shipped
Sugar Skull Tea Spoon $2.55 shipped
Some days, the best thing about my job is that the chair spins $9.99
May The Froth Be With You Star Wars Mug $13.98 shipped
12 Pack Superior Professional Grade Kitchen Towels $13.99 {Great Price!}
2-Pack Loose Leaf Herbal Tea Infusers $13.99
T-fal Nonstick Jumbo Cooker Saute Pan with Glass Lid $18.86
Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer Set of 4 $32.94
Butterball Indoor Gen III Electric Fryer Cooker Extra Large Capacity $128.99 shipped

The Kohls.com TWO-DAY Sale is underway with oodles of 50% off specials. Non Kohl’s cardholders can save an additional 15% off with code HARVEST15 at checkout and Kohl’s cardholders can save an additional 20% off when you use your card and use code APPLE20 at checkout. Kohl’s has FREE Shipping on orders $50 or more plus you can earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent now through November 19.

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Arts and Crafts

12 Nylon Hair Paint Brushes $8.88
Strathmore Series 400 Sketch Pads 9 in. x 12 in. $9.54
Reeves Acrylic Paints 24/Pkg-Assorted Colors $11.96
12-Pack Canvas Panels (8 X 10) $12.95
US Art Supply Artist Paint Set (24-Tubes) $13.96
The Marquis Artists Desk Easel $14.08
Royal & Langnickel Sketching & Drawing Set for Beginners $17.20
Handmade Leather 5″ X 7″ Sketchbook $20.99
142-Piece Wood Art Set $26.64

Add on Items

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Natural Value 100% Recycled Fiber 1 Ply Napkins, 200 Count $4.77 when you clip the 25% off coupon
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge, 6-Count $4.97
Glade Large Candle, Cherish The Present, 9.2 oz $5.94 when you clip the 30% off coupon

*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}.

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Simple Tapioca Pudding Recipe

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By Mavis Butterfield on November 18, 2015 · 9 Comments

The HH LOVES himself some tapioca pudding, so awhile back, while doing a bulk run at Winco, I decided to pick some up. Since tapioca is not something I have readily on hand usually, I sometimes forget how much he loves it. His little eyes totally lit up when I told him I had made it. Mental note: gotta try to remember to make it for him more often.

I have used this simple tapioca recipe for years. It’s tasty warm or chilled–however you prefer.

Ingredients:

3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

In a large saucepan, stir together the milk, tapioca, sugar and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to low heat and stir for 5 additional minutes. Whisk one cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs. Add the milk mixture to the eggs 2 tbsp. at a time, so that it doesn’t cook the eggs. Whisking well each time. Stir the resulting egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for another 2 minutes, or until the pudding evenly coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla.

Transfer mixture into serving bowls and serve warm, or refrigerate for several hours if you like it cold.

I hope you enjoy it as much as the HH!

~Mavis

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10 Tips to Help You Curb Car Sickness

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By Mavis Butterfield on November 18, 2015 · 14 Comments

The busiest travel season of the year is right around the corner. Before long people will be loading up their cars to head to grandmas for that turkey dinner or to celebrate around the Christmas tree. That all sounds fine and good, but what happens if the drive there is just unbearable? For hundreds of thousands of Americans, car rides are torture. Car sickness doesn’t really affect me often, but I’ve had bouts of it throughout the years and it is no fun. Here are some easy ways to help curb that junky feeling while you travel this year:

1. Just breathe: Crack open a window and allow the fresh air to hit your face. Then make sure you are remembering to take deep, calming breaths. The air/breathing combo really helps me a lot.

2. Sit up front: Carsickness tends to be worse when you are in the back seat and for sure if you are rear or sideways facing {think jump seats in trucks}. Sitting up front gives you a full view of the scenery. I sometimes try to focus on the horizon or the road and having that focal point helps, too.

3. Eat: Carsickness is the worst for me on an empty stomach. If you’re afraid to eat a full meal, nibble on some crackers and sip some 7up. Treat your stomach like you’re recovering from the flu. Salty snacks always help me.

4. Sleep: Pretty much sleeping through a car trip is not only a great way to pass the time, but you’ll be out cold so you’ll avoid that carsickness altogether.

5. Alcohol pads: If I feel myself start to get nauseous, I just pull out a little alcohol wipe {like the kind in your first aid kit} and take a little whiff. I’m not sure what the science behind it is, but that smell really helps.

6. Don’t read: One of the quickest ways to exacerbate motion sickness is to read. So put those books away for the trip, and glance out the window to take in all that scenery.

7. Ginger: Ginger root has been known for years to help settle upset stomachs. Grab a few ginger hard candies and suck on those during the trip, or you can opt for some ginger cookies or even ginger ale. You can also get over-the-counter ginger root caplets to take before your trip. Should help settle the nausea.

8. Essential oils: So I’ve never tried this, but I have some friends who swear by this method. They say a few drops of lavender, ginger {again with the ginger} or peppermint essential oils will go a long way to help curb that upset stomach.

9. Acupressure: Seriously. Applying gentle pressure on your forearm about an inch or so back from the wrist joint helps. You can also purchase an acupressure wrist band that will do this for you.

10. Over-the-counter meds: Last but not least, a little Dramamine might go a long way!

Do you have any tried and true methods you use to help with motion sickness?

~Mavis

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