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Social Media and Your Marriage

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By Mavis Butterfield on May 21, 2015 · 11 Comments

I’m sure every generation has it’s “something new” that they have to deal with that previous generations didn’t even have to think about. It’s like our generational cross to bear–for better or for worse. For us, I think it’s technology. How do we balance it? How do we use it to our advantage, but not become self-destructive with it? That sort of thing.

I have read tons of articles about how handheld devices are affecting kids, but until I ran across an article about social media and marriage, I hadn’t really given much thought about how technology could be sabotaging our intimate relationships. First, I better go on record and say that luckily I don’t have to worry about this because the HH isn’t into social media. The article covered a survey of 2000 adults, of those 2000, 1 in 7 admitted that they have thought about a divorce as the result of their partners social media usage {Facebook being the biggest culprit}. The reasons ranged from contacted ex’s, to posting inappropriate pictures to just flat out spending too much time on it.

I guess I’m wondering what you think? Do any of YOU feel like you {or your spouse} spend too much time on social media sites? Has it caused problems in your relationships? What have you done to fix it? If it hasn’t caused problems, do you have personal rules in place to prevent it from becoming an issue?

This is such a new aspect of our culture, I am super curious how everyone is dealing with it…

~Mavis

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Free Kindle Books, Finger Flashlights, Hammocks, Candy Bracelets and More

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By Mavis Butterfield on May 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Word of the Day: Perfidious Definition: Treacherous, violating faith Used in a sentence: The perfidious wretch did not dare to meet his benefactor.

Happy Thursday everyone!!! Today is going to be an AWESOME day around here. The fence is 2/3rd’s of the way done am I excited to let Miss Lucy Puggle loose to run free tonight once the fence is totally finished and the gates are installed. Fun stuff!!!

It’s the stuff dreams are made of I tell ya.

Have a great day,

♥ Mavis

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My 10 Favorite Memorial Day BBQ Recipes

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By Mavis Butterfield on May 20, 2015 · 2 Comments

This Memorial Day, I’m preparing so many tasty recipes I’m going to have to wear my elastic-waist pants. That’s appropriate at a neighborly gathering, right? Right?! The problem is the sides. There are so many good options you can’t just put one on your plate, you have to a little of like 12 different ones. And that might be okay if dessert wasn’t part of the BBQ package. So this year I’m limiting our feast to 10 options. Here’s what I’m cooking:
1. Garlic Beef Kabobs: Anything on a stick just tastes better. That’s so true with these kabobs! {Pin it for later}

2. Peach Ginger Glazed Chicken: I’ve had a lot of grilled chicken through the years and most of it was pretty BLAH. Combine the flavors of peach and ginger and BAM. Holy flavor power punch. {Pin it for later}

3. Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob: I have a family full of fresh corn on the cob lovers, so I was nervous to fiddle with their beloved corn. But bacon never does me wrong. This recipe is no exception! {Pin it for later}
4. Smashed Potatoes with Bacon and Chives: The most requested side dish at all of my BBQs now. Hands down. {Pin it for later}

5. Kentucky Fried Chicken Cole Slaw: If you are a sucker for a good coleslaw, this one will hit the spot. {Pin it for later}

6. Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans: I’m not sure a BBQ is a true BBQ unless someone brings baked beans. If you are going to be that someone, these are the beans you should be bringing. Yumm-mmy! {Pin it for later}

7. Dijon Potato Salad with Green Onions: What looks like a simple potato salad packs a pretty powerful flavor punch. {Pin it for later}

8. Pasta Salad with Broccoli, Carrots, and Sun Dried Tomatoes: One of my very favorite pasta salads. A rich combination of so many flavors I love! {Pin it for later}

9. Red, White and Blue Cupcakes: It’s pretty handy when festive collides with delicious! {Pin it for later}

10. Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches: These little guys are so simple, you can pass the whole project off to your kids and they’ll have them done in 5 minutes flat- I know this from experience! {Pin it for later}

Find more great Memorial Day Recipes on my Red, White and Blue Pinterest Board.

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Creative Way to Give Money for Graduation – Water Bottle Full of Quarters

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By Mavis Butterfield on May 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment

It’s hard to believe that it has already been a WHOLE YEAR since The Girl graduated. That saying, “the days are long, but the years are short” really couldn’t be more spot on. Last year my neighbor, Hulda, suggested filling a water bottle with quarters as part of The Girl’s graduation gift. It was such a clever idea, I thought, and The Girl ended up agreeing.

Turns out, quarters really are a must for every college student. The Girl used hers mostly for laundry and occasionally to feed the vending machines. Plus, she got one of her favorite water bottles out of the deal.

If you have someone graduating this year, and were planning on giving money, I promise, this one will be a hit. Just be aware, if you go with the bigger Camelbak water bottle like I did, it will take about $100 to fill that sucker up with quarters!

Pretty cool, right?

~Mavis

Having a graduation party this year? Check out these super Easy Candy Graduation Caps for dessert.

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