Welcome CNN viewers! I’m so glad you’re here. I think. I mean unless you’re a stalker. Than that’s totally not cool. In case you’re wondering who the heck I am, here are a few quick links to my latest adventures.
Growing food is the coolest hobby on the planet. Want to know the best part? It’s not rocket science. Anyone can do it!
I like to feed my family trash.
Did you know you can save money by using coupons? Trust me, it’s not an urban legend, it’s actually true.
Bartering with my friends and neighbors is a blast. I haven’t scored anything big yet, but free toilet paper and sugar is pretty sweet!
I know, I know, only weirdos and farmers have chickens right? Wrong. Cool people have them too. Plus, they’re cheaper than cable and they give you eggs. Does Jerry Springer do that? Huh? I don’t think so.
Recipes
I’m not a foodie. I just happen to photograph everything I make. Then I post pimped up pictures of my creations on my blog so I can tell my husband I didn’t have time to clean the house.
Thanks for stopping by, I’m glad you’re here!
♥ Mavis
Sarah says
Yay! Good job Mavis, your famous! You rock!
Sarah says
duh! i meant YOU’RE not your
Tanya says
Mavis you crack me up! Too bad we don’t live on the same side of the state I’d love to meet you in person 🙂
Jessica says
Too cool! I visited CNN.com this morning and totally missed this. Awesome!
You Can Call Me Jane says
Congrats, dearie! You deserve the recognition!!
Mavis says
Thanks Jane. I love you!
Janae says
You’re real name isn’t Mavis? Who would have thought! Good article. At least I can say I “knew you” before you became famous lol.
Mary Ann says
Ha ha! I told you so!!!
Great to see you getting recognition. I think this is JUST the beginning!
Jennifer Jo says
I knew you’d get famous.
Patty says
WOWZA! I thought your name was really Mavis!! Love your blog, keep it up! I am amazed at the energy your have. Is it from eating all those vegetables?!
Mavis says
Veggies and free Tic Tacs. 🙂
Michele says
Mavis,
My Maiden name is Butterfield…..Hmmm wonder if we are related. 🙂
Michele says
lol, never mind I just started reading the article and realized you’re not a Butterfield.
Melody @ This Beautiful Frugal Life says
Love it, the article was great and you’re so much fun. Way to go!
Erin says
Well Mavis. I just found you today!! I love your blog. I have added you to my blogroll so I won’t miss any of your posts. I’m going back to read now.
Jules says
Woohoo! You’ve made it into the big leagues. Soon that Bartering show WILL be calling you!
Kari J says
Way to go! I love that you feed your family trash!
Mavis says
Ha Ha Ha… So do I. 🙂
LaToya says
Ha – you know what’s funny is when I was watching the video and someone asked you what your name was, you hesitated and said “ahh Mavis” and I went….you know, I bet that’s not her name – LOL First time I thought about that was this morning. You’ll always be Miss Mavis to me – it’s all good 😉 Don’t go gettin’ all superstar on us though. Like those save the drama for your mama wenches on that other site. Congrats though – was just reading through the comments over there…some boy thinks you’re hot – – woo woo!
Mavis says
Oh LaToya, if I am ever in Idaho again I am going to have to come meet you in real life. 🙂 You are a nut.
olemike says
Really enjoy your blog.
Laura W. says
Hi! I am really enjoying your blog, which I just found. My question is, how do you take such wonderful photographs? How do you achieve the soft focus look?
Mavis says
I don’t know really, I have never taken a class but I use a canon rebel camera if that helps. Sorry, I wish I could give you some photo pointers. 🙁
Maryellen says
I just came across your blog from Thy Hand Hath Provided… I think I just fell in love with you. Before you get wireded out, that whole line “Then I post pimped up pictures of my creations on my blog so I can tell my husband I didn’t have time to clean the house.” I haven’t used that one yet, but I bet I do now! 🙂 Looking forward to reading your blog! We are budding pilgrim/canner/illegal chicken keepers too! ~Maryellen