One Hundred Dollars a Month - Page 750 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.

What My Husband Gave Me for Our 21st Anniversary? Prepare to Be AMAZED.

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By Mavis Butterfield on September 1, 2015 · 28 Comments

So. What did the HH get his dear, sweet, wife of 21 years for their wedding anniversary?

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Can we get a drumroll please?

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Corn.

The seed has been planted people and I suspect when he’s 80 years old and can no longer carry a case of corn up the front steps, I’ll be getting a sack of popcorn.

In case you are wondering…
Fred Meyer: Home of the 20th Anniversary Gift Store. Who Knew?
Happy 19th Anniversary … Here Are 2 Boxes of Corn

Tell me I am not the only one who gets such incredible gifts like this.

~Mavis

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Free eBooks, FoodSaver System, Valley Food Storage Discount, Animal Tights, Custom Canning Labels and More

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By Mavis Butterfield on September 1, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Word of the Day: Augment Definition: Enlarge, increase, add to Used in a sentence: Students often augment their allowance with the income from a job.

Well hello friend! It’s pretty dark and gloomy outside my window this morning but I am planning to bake up a storm today, so I’m pumped!

Have you planted your fall lettuce yet? I think I’ll get mine planted today as well.

Have a great Tuesday everyone,

♥ Mavis and Lucy

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

Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day – FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit $86.50 shipped

Amazon Bonus Deal of the Day – 50% OR MORE OFF JEANS

Available Kindle Books I think are cool…

An Introduction to Perennial Berries and Herbs Free
The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook $1.99 {YES!!!}
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Right now Amazon Prime members can get a 3-month FREE trial for Audible!!! {I like to listen to audiobooks while I garden.} With over 150,000 titles to choose from you’d be CRAZY to pass up this freebie. Listen with the FREE Audible app on your smartphone or tablet. Yee-Haw!

Amazon Subscribe and Save Deals

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In case you missed it, you can read all about What I Learned Living off a 30 Day Emergency Supply of Food. It was a crazy experiment, but I learned a lot.
If this past year has taught me anything, it’s how to save money at Costco. Check out my tips on Making the Most Out of Your Costco Membership. Find more cool tips on my Money Saving Tips Pinterest Board.

Animal Tights. Perfect for Halloween!!

Sanwood Women’s Cat Tail Hosiery $2.81 shipped
Women’s Cute Teddy Bear Tights $2.95 shipped
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Angelina Owl Tights $6.99

Be still my heart. This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is AMAZING! Get the recipe HERE or Pin it for Later. Find more recipes on my Rhubarb Recipes Pinterest Board.

Amazon Kitchen Deals

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AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat – 2 Pack $13.95
Stackit! – By Popit!, 6 Container Food Saver Set $14.39
4-Tier Square Stacked Party Cupcake and Dessert Tower $20.99
Classic Accessories Veranda Barbecue Grill Cover $21.21
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Order as many custom canning labels from Evermine as you want and only pay $2.99 shipping. These are perfect for hostess gifts and gift giving!!!

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Pair of Animal Claw Hand Gloves $6.93 shipped
Dino Hands Temporary Talking Hand Tattoos $6.99
Vinyl Mini Dinosaurs (72 count) $8.50
Ravensburger Land of The Giants – 100 Piece Puzzle $10.75
Ravensburger Realm of the Giants Puzzle (200-Piece) $10.16
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The REI Outlet has the Women’s Columbia Glacial Fleece Turtleneck on sale for ~~$17.73~~ $14.18 when you use code OUT20 at checkout. I have the black one {size small} and I wear mine all the time when it’s chilly out.

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The Home Depot Special Buy of the Day – UP TO 27% OFF SELECT LADDERS

6pm has the Hunter Original Tour Boot on sale for $74.99 shipped {was $150} in sizes 5,8 & 9 in navy and black.

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Save up to 70% off during the TOMS Surprise sale through September 3rd. Free shipping on orders over $25.

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

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.89/lb $75.60/case
Fresh Ground Beef, Lean {93/7} – 40 lbs $3.99/lb | $159.60/case
Frozen Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets 25 lbs
Frozen Premium Alaskan Cod $5.49/lb $137.25/case
All Beef Hot Dogs $3.29/lb 10 lbs $32.90/case
Polish Kielbasa Sausages $2.79/lb 10 lbs $27.90/case
Meaty Back Ribs $3.99/lb | $143.64/case
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Fillet $3.79/lb 36 lbs 136.44/case
Pork Sausage Links $2.79 ln 20 lbs $55.80/case
USDA Choice or Higher Chuck Roast $5.79/lb $208.44/case
USDA Choice or Higher Patio Steaks $6.49/lb $214.17/case
Smoked Pulled Pork – 20lbs $4.49/lb $89.80/case

Check out the post on how we process so much Zaycon meat at one time.

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Cooking From Your Pantry | Menu Plan Ideas, Freezer Meals and Simple Recipes Week 35 of 52

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By Mavis Butterfield on August 31, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Is it just me, or is baking {and cooking in general for that matter} about 10 million times more fun when the weather cools down and fall is in the air? With the temps in the upper 60’s this week my goal is to get a bunch of baking done and try out a few new soup recipes. I am SO READY for fall.

Bring it on!

3 Breakfast Ideas

Raisin Bran Muffins – These are much better than a bowl of raisin bran cereal, and the recipe doesn’t call for a ton of sugar. Oh, and they freeze really well, so make a double batch. {Pin it for Later}

DIY Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie Bags – No that school has started for most kids, these pre-made smoothie cubes are perfect for the quick pace of “get out the door” mode. {Pin it for Later}

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal – Peanut butter and bananas have to be one of the most amazing combinations ever. {Pin it for Later}

4 Lunch Ideas and Dinner Ideas

Easy Corn and Tomato Quiche – I love having a quiche in the fridge for a quick lunch. They travel well, so the HH is a pretty big fan of me packing them in his lunch too. {Pin it for Later}

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Rice – This rice is freakin’ awesome. It tastes like Rice-a-Roni, but without the unpronounceable garbage listed in the ingredients. As an added bonus, it’s a great way to use up some of that garden zucchini. {Pin it for Later}

Savory Biscuits with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Herbs – These taste uh-mazing with pretty much anything…along side a soup, with BBQ chicken, you name it. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, try drying your own. {Pin it for Later}

Greek Salad Wrap with Feta Cheese – I LOVE me a good wrap. Since we don’t do Greek food that often, this wrap always takes me back with its awesome flavor combination. {Pin it for Later}

3 Sweet Treats

Homemade Raspberry Applesauce – If your fall crop of raspberries are on, make sure to make a batch of this applesauce. It tastes so good warm, you’ll want a big bowl for dessert. If you want to get crazy, put a dollop of whip cream on it. {Pin it for Later}

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – School may be back in, but the days are still warm enough to enjoy a nightly bowl of ice cream. {Pin it for Later}

Kale Brownies – Just a spoonful of sugar helps the kale go down, the kale go down, the kale go down. {Pin it for Later}

Featured Freezer Meal Recipe

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken – With Monkey Boy working full time and The Girl back at school, the crock pot is going to get a lot of use. The boys can just swing in and grab a plate when their schedule allows and I don’t have to worry about having dinner on at a certain time. {Pin it for Later}

Featured Canning Recipe

Apple Pie Jam – I don’t know about you, but I have found some killer deals on apples lately. I guess it’s time to start canning everything apple. {Pin it for Later}

What are YOU planning on making this week?

~Mavis

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Brilliant PTA Fundraiser Idea

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By Mavis Butterfield on August 31, 2015 · 32 Comments

I have a confession to make. The last few years my kids attended high school, I didn’t buy anything from their fundraisers. Nothing! Instead, I wrote a check directly to the PTA. So when I saw this form above all over the news and Facebook, it made me smile. Clearly I’m not alone in my desire to open up my checkbook instead of buying overpriced wrapping paper.

Yes, I volunteered at their sporting events and baked over 2,000 cupcakes. But did I buy any? Nope. Not a one.

I think there is a PTA training manual out there that talks about how important it is for these cute little kids to put on even cuter smiles and roam the neighborhood peddling whatever junk-of-the-month they are selling. Because how can you tell them no? And then, as parents, we feel obligated to buy. We shouldn’t, because if we are being honest, most of the stuff they are selling you can buy elsewhere for a fraction of the price. And even though the prices are jacked up for your fundraiser, only a fraction of that goes directly to your child’s school. It’s a racket!

That’s why I just started writing a check directly to them. I knew every penny went right to the school and then I didn’t have 12 sets of sports team mugs I’d have to donate to Goodwill in a year or two. The PTA that sent the letter home above is genius in my opinion. I wish more schools would do the same.

What do you think of the idea? Would you rather write a check and not have to deal with the crazy fundraisers? Do you feel obligated to participate and buy? Do you think the letter that PTA sent in lieu of fundraisers is inappropriate?

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