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Made in Maine – Uncas Farms Pure Maple Syrup Giveaway

By Mavis Butterfield on -

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

One of my goals for this year is to discover 12 {new to me} Maine businesses and tell you about them on the blog.  With so many makers and unique small businesses here in Maine, I’d love to be able to give them a little shout out and share them with you as I come across them this year.

On our latest date day adventure, the HH found Sheepscot General Store and Farm in Whitefield, Maine and while we were there we found a display full of pure Maine maple syrup from Uncas Farms. 

Uncas Farms makes their maple syrup right across the street from the general store, so it doesn’t get more local than that! 😉 And well, who doesn’t love maple syrup? It’s the perfect Made in Maine treat, don’t you think? 

So hey, let’s do a giveaway. 

One Lucky Person Will Win: 

  • {1} 16 ounce bottle of Pure Maple Syrup from Uncas Farm in Whitefield, Maine
  • {1} 20 ounce box of Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix from Kodiak Cakes {not made in Maine}

All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment below and answer this one question: What is one thing you are looking forward to doing this month? That’s it, that’s all you’ve got to do. Pretty complicated, right? 😉

Rules

Comment must be left on the blog to count as an entry. 1 entry per person/ip address. If you cheat, you will totally be disqualified. {Comments may take an hour or two to be cleared, so please be patient}.

This giveaway ends Sunday, April 11th @8 pm EST and the winner will be announced on Monday, April 12th. You will be notified via email and have 48 hours to claim your prize. If you do not claim your prize within 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited and I will eat your pancakes and maple syrup. You snooze, you lose. 

Note: This giveaway can only be shipped within the United States of America.

Good Luck! I hope you win!

~Mavis

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    I am looking forward to hanging my hammock (finally) snd reading lots o books in it.

  2. Katherine says

    I’m looking forward to getting all six of my new raised beds installed and planted this month.

  3. Kay says

    I look forward to to being fully vaccinated and being able to visit family. Haven’t seen family in a year.

  4. Charla says

    Looking forward to seeing my friends come back to visit. They moved to Missouri last month and decided to come back for a visit next week!

  5. Brenda Davis says

    Going to a nursery and getting lots of beautiful annuals and perennials to plant. Can’t wait!

  6. Julya Brown says

    I’m so looking forward to be done moving and be able to set up my newly renovated house – breakfast would be an awesome start!

  8. Holly says

    For April, my biggest thing to look forward to is a covid vaccine…..which I just got 2 days ago! Hooray!

  9. Jana says

    Looking forward to getting out shorts and sandals and soaking up some hard to find western New York sun.

    • Toni says

      I’m looking forward to working in the garden. Like you we moved into our house a year ago so everything seems like a work in progress. But I’m most excited about getting my strawberry patch established.

  10. Kathy Huffman says

    I am looking forward to my future daughter in laws bridal shower this coming Saturday.

  11. Monica B says

    I am looking forward to cleaning up my yard and getting ready to plant my flowers and veggies (it’s too early to plant them here).

    Also looking forward to getting my second vaccine.

  13. Sue Rogers says

    I am looking forward to planting flowers and finally being able to hug people!

  19. Meg C says

    I’m looking forward to my husband building us a small storage shed for our bikes. As the kids get older, their bikes get bigger and take up more space in the garage where we park our cars. The bike storage shed will be tremendously helpful!

    • Terri Vanderlip says

      I am looking forward to the warmer weather so I can spend time with my grandchildren outside. We love to take long walks together.

  21. Shari Harniss says

    I’m looking forward to transforming a portion of our yard to a shade garden hideaway. Can’t wait!

  23. Erin says

    I’m looking forward to finishing our home study and getting one step closer to bringing my kids home!

  25. Mel says

    I’m looking forward to getting my second vaccine dose on the 17th! I’ll finally be able to visit my 90 year old grandma in her nursing home again (for the first time in over a year). She’s got dementia, so I’m hoping to get a few more visits in while she remembers who I am:)

    • Brianna says

      I have a friend who just took her 96yo mother out for the first time 3 weeks ago. An appointment and lunch. She said it was just nice to have normalcy again. She had been isolated in the assisted living in just her room for the past year, even from other residents, no socials or community meals. It is heartbreaking for those seniors, they need human connections.

      • Dianne says

        That is so sad what is happening to our parents & grandparents. I can’t even imagine being in that situation.

      • Lynn from NC Outer Banks says

        Yes, since we have all had vaccines, we were able to check my 94 yr old MIL out of her assisted living situation for a day trip to a family Easter lunch. We were quite careful. It was the first time she had been for an outing in over a year, except for medical appointments. It was SO good for her to see and hug her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren! We were also able to visit her, in person in her room, for the first time yesterday. That was much better than visiting through a glass door or window, though we have been thankful for those options as well over this last year. Hoping that cases will improve across the US and the world.

  26. Mar says

    Getting my vaccine tomorrow and attending Vintage Market days April 24 at the vt state fairgrounds with my 30 something daughter!!!y

  27. Andrea K. says

    I am looking forward to going through our camping supplies and planning our trips!

  29. Erin H says

    I’m looking forward to spray painting the vintage chairs around our fire pit, plus the patio table that we rescued from a curb pile.

  30. Angela D. says

    Hi, Mavis!
    I am looking forward to starting a new hobby: painting and refinishing furniture.
    We’re turning our garage into my new Art Studio!

  31. Trish Rhodes says

    I am looking forward to getting our new egg and meat birds this month and getting them on grass as soon as possible!!!

  32. Mellie says

    Looking forward to hugging my 23 year old son after I’m fully vaccinated. It’s been over a year.

  34. Melissa says

    Reading!! It’s getting hot here, so I’m planning on hibernating and reading.

  36. Peggy Lineberry says

    I am looking forward to planting my garden this month! I have cool weather veggies planted but I am ready for beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes!

  37. Anita says

    I’m flying across the country to (finally) see my mom. I’m fully vaccinated and ready to go!

  38. Tammy says

    Looking forward to eating pancakes and maine syrup. Lol . No really is getting some painting done that I’ve put off.

  40. Anne in VA says

    I look forward to planting in my garden. We just finished up the winter veggies (kale, broccoli and brussel sprouts) and pulled up all the remnants over the weekend.

  42. Erica says

    My kids are going back to school full time today, so I’m looking forward to more time to get things done!

  43. Bobbi says

    I can’t wait to get in my garden!!!! I love maple syrup…I’m always harassing my SIL in NH to send me some for Christmas

  44. Lara says

    I’m looking forward to getting the garden going! Snow is almost gone in the backyard. 🙂

  45. Melissa says

    I’m looking forward to my first covid vaccination tomorrow so that in May I can finally go visit my parents. 🙂 Yippee!!!!

  49. Brianna says

    I am looking forward to spending a lot of money! Actually ordering all of the decking, fascia, and landscape materials I need. I have big plans and hopefully by mid July the outside of my house will be safe and nice. I have a house painter painting the exterior mid-June, my septic permits got approved for a July install, I rented a skid steer for Mother’s Day to level the front yard and dig holes for the deck piers, I will install new fascia and gutters in May, and I am almost done ripping out our rotting deck in the back. It is all in motion and I am excited, it has been a long road and a fresh look will be nice. I just hope I can get everything I need!

  50. Laura reinhart says

    I am looking forward to the lilacs blooming here in rochester and I will plant two lilac bushes also.

  51. Krissy Miller says

    I’m looking forward to dressing up my front porch with some beautiful flower pots/baskets.

  52. Nancy says

    I am looking forward to going to church in person. I have received my 2 vaccines. I don’t have to do church with livestream starting this week. Still masks and distancing . I am waiting for soil to warm up and get planting tomatoes and peppers. I have. already done cool weather seed planting. Oh, anxious for the strawberries to come in and start picking them. Wow, the spring season is here and I ready to be outside so much!

  57. Ramona says

    I’m looking forward to see how my garden grows this year. I’m trying out container gardening and one raised bed. Years past always planted directly in ground. Moved last year to suburbia so had to downsize. My seed starts are ready waiting for warmer weather to go outside.

  58. Becky-TN says

    I’m looking to finally conquer my fear of our landscaping. I want to take out and replace in our yard plants I love and add gratitude to my life.

    Thanks, Mavis!

  59. Cathy says

    I am looking forward to getting my quilts done so i can get outside to work in my small garden

  60. LG says

    Getting out in our tiny yard and planting lots of zinnias!! And patching the sod. And filling the porch pots with flowers. And visiting my daughter a time zone away who has a baby on the way!!

  61. Linda Spengler says

    I’ll be visiting my 89 year old mom, now that we are both vaccinated. It’s been too long….

  63. Donna Knight says

    It’s my birthday month, I turn 50 this year. So I am doing little things that make me happy. Flowers in my window, wind chimes hung on the porch, bird houses in the trees and painting my lawn furniture bright red.

  66. Kristina says

    Ow that I am fully vaccinated, I am looking forward to visiting with friends and family Ihabent seen in over a year!

  69. Carrie says

    I love real syrup. My fathers family was from upstate New York and we would get a giant tin jug of it in the mail every year. There is another grade, B maybe?, that is darker. I dream about that from my childhood. So good!

    I have really been enjoying not freezing 100% of the time. I am looking forward to short sleeve T-shirts. I also have been working on weight loss this year and I am looking forward to continued progress with that. I am doing intermintent fasting and it has been amazing to watch the pounds disappear. I passed my first goal and have reset it lower than I thought I would ever be again. Not quite my marriage weight because that was ridiculously low, but pretty close.

  70. Leanna says

    I’m looking forward to celebrating my 32nd anniversary tomorrow. We’re keeping it low key. Hubby has to work.

  71. Christie says

    I am looking forward to getting the garden going. Weeding, mulching with straw and getting some of the early seeds planted. I cannot wait for the work week to be over and the weekend work to begin! 🙂

  72. Mary G says

    I am looking forward to taking some lovely spring hikes and hearing wood thrushes and ovenbirds for the first time this year! They are both quite vocal and when I hear them in the woods, I really feel like the season has changed.

  74. Anita says

    I’m looking forward to receiving my fruit trees in the mail and getting them in the ground this month.

  75. Julie says

    I’m looking forward to getting outside more and enjoying the beautiful spring weather!

  78. Christy says

    I am looking forward to getting the garden started. Not looking forward to the sore muscles 😀

  79. Carrie says

    I’m looking forward to giving my dad a hug for the first time in 14 months, he is high risk and we’ll both be fully vaccinated in 2 weeks!

  81. Kirsten says

    Looking forward to converting the bank that outlines our vegetable garden into a rock garden!

  82. Kirsten says

    I am looking forward to flying to Florida later this month for my youngest son’s wedding!

  83. Lori H says

    I’m looking forward to getting out of town for a few days. Ready for a change in scenery & the yearning to travel & explore is strong.

  84. Toni Wood says

    Good morning from Tennessee, Mavis. So looking forward to a quilting retreat with friends starting April 15.

  85. Chris Pettus-Civey says

    I am looking forward to sitting on my deck enjoying the sun.
    Yesterday I worked at a vaccine clinic all day and while I was inside on such a gorgeous day (84 here in Missouri) I longed to be outside. Today I am home but it is cloudy!

  86. Donna Jantzer says

    I am looking forward to planning (half the fun) a family get-together this summer as we are getting vaccinated.

  87. l bryant says

    I appreciate your efforts to show all of us who aren’t living in Maine what there is to see!!!
    In April I am looking forward to opening my greenhouse and planting outside!! and watching my honeybee hives come alive.
    So glad you are feeling better!!

  88. Amy Powell says

    Looking forward to finishing expanding my garden with blackberry bushes and pear and cherry trees. And being outside with the sunny weather.

  92. Diana says

    I am looking forward to a road trip with my sister to go visit my 86 year old parents in Florida and give my Dad a break from taking care of my Mom who suffers from minor dementia and has just finished chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer. I haven’t seen my sister since Thanksgiving and I haven’t seen my parents in over 5 years.

  93. Liz says

    I’m looking forward to teaching in person on April 26th. I teach Kindergarten and it has been a long year teaching online. My last day that I taught in my classroom was March 13th, 2020. I’m ready for smiles and laughter.

  94. Erin says

    Hi Mavis! I look forward to planting the rest of our garden in April. Hopefully we worked out a lot of the kinks of last year’s garden.

  97. jam says

    looking forward to going for walks in warmer weather. early morning or late evening walks.

  98. Katy Rudnick says

    This April I’m looking forward to finishing up my current class at USC and having a ~2 month break before summer school starts.

  99. Vicky says

    I am looking forward to cleaning out garden beds and pots. Spring comes late to the high desert here in Oregon and it is very short. I want to enjoy every minute of it!

  100. Rynda Gregory says

    I am looking forward to putting together the green house I just received yesterday. I may not get to it until the weekend, but I am looking forward to all teh starts i can move off my window sills, into the green house.

  107. Tracey Ledger says

    Waffles with my Dad for his 87th birthday! We missed 86, so there will definitely be second breakfast for all!

  109. Sara L says

    I am looking forward to planting our new fruit trees – we just moved into our new home and are excited to make the garden our own. We are planting apple, peach and cherry trees. I bet that syrup and pancakes would taste amazing with some of our homegrown fruit.

  111. Lyra says

    I’m looking forward to seeing my mother in law whom I haven’t seen since Thanksgiving of 2019! 😀 Thank you for another great giveaway Mavis!

  112. Katie says

    I’m looking forward to my son starting little league t-ball! He was all signed up to play last year, but then Covid happened. He has two practices under his belt and how he’s ready to hit so many homeruns! lol

  114. Sarah says

    I’m looking forward to doing some hiking before the heat sets in. It gets hot quick in Texas!

  117. Cathi says

    Looking forward to some sunny days so I can tackle the back yard again (major west coast blackberry problem back there!)

  118. Kari says

    Going to visit my family up north to celebrate my brother’s 50th birthday and to have a window visit with my mom at her nursing home. I haven’t been able to see her in over a year and a half. I’m so excited!!

    What a beautiful giveaway, BTW. I’ve been wanting to try the Kodiak, and the Maple Syrup looks amazing.

  119. Sandra says

    I am looking forward to waking up in my own bed after 3 weeks in the hospital, waking up to my dogs barking to go out!

  120. Jennifer says

    Life returning to semi-normal plus I love the green of spring. Funny syrup story – Hubs & I flew to Maine 4 years ago and bought maple syrup and blueberry jam as gifts. When we got home and opened our bags, TSA had left a note that they opened them, checking on the contents, making sure it was syrup & jam.

  121. Jennifer Bouknight says

    Dh and I get our second vaccination on the 15th and should be able to breathe a small sigh of relief. Not much will change, just relief.

  122. Leslie says

    Kodiak cakes is made in Utah (where I currently live). Loved visiting Maine as a child when I lived on the East coast. And, I used to live in Washington PNW, up near the corner of the country.

  123. Sarah S. says

    I can’t wait to wake our garden from it’s long winter nap. The lonely, brown beds are excited for their new green comforters. And my kids are excited to help plant, water, and grow. Spring is a favorite time around here.

  124. Heather says

    The one thing I was looking forward to this month is my kids going back to school in person. I am so anxious yet so excited at the same time.

  130. Alli Aplet says

    Good morning Mavis! My Mom and I are looking forward to starting seeds this month!
    Thank you for all you do!

  133. Diana says

    I am spending time with my entire family as everyone has been vaccinated. We are also looking at properties and considering moving from San Diego to be closer to our kids in San Francisco.

  134. Rebecca in MD says

    I am looking forward to cleaning up the garden and my annual pilgrimage to our local plant nursery and garden center.

    This is a fabulous choice for a giveaway – – – Thank you!

  136. Jenni says

    I am looking forward to recovery and good health. I, too, was diagnosed with PTC in December and had my TT surgery on the same day as you – January 5th. It’s been a rough few months and still struggling with getting medication levels right. I’ve learned to be grateful for the days you feel good and never take your health for granted! I hope you continue to do well!!

  137. Kelly-Jo says

    I’m looking forward to playing in the dirt (AKA pulling weeds ) and spending time with my kids over Spring Break!

  138. Lana says

    We have our son and family visiting from out of state this week and they have a new baby that we have not seen yet. We are counting the minutes until they arrive!

  139. Sue Earnest says

    I’m looking forward to getting a big load of aged horse manure from the horse farm at the top of our hill and leaf mulch from our township yard waste facility to add to our raised garden beds. Then…planting.

  140. Annette says

    I’m looking forward to (hopefully) some days in the 70’s! Just what we need after our vicious winter, and before the hot and humid weather starts.
    Also, our deck will be redone soon, so planning lots of dining al fresco! Adding some friends to that after vaccine #2!!
    The Uncas syrup looks amazing. Beautiful bottle! Kodiak makes some good things . . . I love their protein waffles. This morning I had their chocolate oatmeal.

  141. Maggie Kelly says

    I’m looking forward to a pedicure to take care of these winter feet. Paint my toes with a happy color and be ready for sandals and flip flops.

  143. Nancy says

    I am looking forward to a short getaway with my husband for two nights towards month’s end. I have been working too much, and we have not been anywhere since last Labor Day.

  146. Kristi says

    I am looking forward to a little warmer weather, hopefully! I cannot wait to work in the yard without being all bundled up for the cold.

  147. Kristen says

    I would like to spruce up the ol’ laundry room! A little paint, some baskets, hooks. Let’s do it.

  149. Anna G says

    I have two things high on the list: getting my 2nd covid vaccine and planting my flower pots. The nights have still been 35 degrees although the days are 50-60 degrees. The flowers must wait.

  150. Lindsey says

    Looking forward to no snow. We had 18 inches this weekend and it is below zero every night (like 20 to 30 below) and I am tired of it. Winter seems endless this year.

  151. Diane says

    Love your local spotlight! I’m looking forward to being outside in the warmer temperatures.

  152. Bonnie in Georgia says

    Will be helping plan a wedding-shower for my Son & his bride. So exciting!

  153. Annie B says

    Sunshine!!!! And being able to be outside without multi layers of clothing!!! Shorts and sandals – Yay!

  154. Roxane Johnson says

    I’m looking forward to getting the boat back on the water and exploring and fishing!

  155. Reneé says

    I am looking forward to planting my small container garden. I am also looking forward to the local farmers’ markets opening.

  157. Daria says

    Starting my seeds (you might say I’m a late bloomer, but the last frost date is late in zone 5b).

  159. Susie Rayburn says

    I’m looking forward to sitting outside on my deck with FRIENDS, because we should allll have had the vaccine by now. 🙂

  161. Lisa Rostocki says

    I am looking forward to spending my summer back here in New England. I was away for a few years and missed it so much. I can’t wait for cookouts and summer weather.

  162. Michelle Wright says

    I am going to Cannon Beach Oregon with a dear friend for our annual trip this month!

  163. Joy says

    Hello from Boothbay, Maine! I can’t wait to get more garden prep done this month, it’s been such a mild spring, I’m afraid of starting to early.

  164. Bea says

    Celebrating a birthday on the 21st, and I’m excited to be able to do so with friends this year.

  166. Randi says

    I’m looking forward to have my college kiddo home! And they love pancakes and syrup. Winner, winner!

  167. Teckla says

    Now that spring is here and the weather is so nice, looking forward to getting out, walking, and enjoying all the flowers and new growth.

  168. Kelli says

    I am looking forward to getting my patio furniture out this month, fingers crossed! Spring in Idaho is bipolar and you never know if it will actually get warm, snowy or windy!

  171. Ant Robin says

    I look forward to the warm days when I can work on basket weaving on my front porch

  172. Nicki Sorensen says

    In the month of April , I am looking forward spending time with my sister since I haven’t seen her in awhile.

  173. Lynne Cavanaugh says

    So looking forward to planting veggies in my newly constructed raised bed garden ! Nothing like tomatoes fresh from the garden on a hot summer day !

  177. Tara Salladay says

    Ooo….I love maple syrup. Thank you!! I am going to a crafty retreat next week with a group of friends. A whole weekend of socializing and crafting- so excited!!

  179. Jessica Aguilar says

    I am looking forward to taking advantage of the warmer and longer days, getting my hands in the dirt, working outside in the garden..

  180. Diane says

    Spousal unit and I are fully vaccinated, so we’re REALLY looking forward to resuming weekly morning coffee schmoozes with our fully vaccinated friends – MASKLESS! With sunshine and everything!

  182. April says

    Now that there is sun coming out occasionally, I am building arm muscles to be able to help hubby get our canoe on the roof of the car so we can go practice on the lake.

  183. Kay Bowles says

    I am looking forward to the pollen being gone so that I can enjoy working out in the yard without a box of Kleenex tucked under my arm!

  184. Mimi says

    After my second vaccine fully kicks in I will make a beeline to my grandkids. They live in my neighborhood but I haven’t seen them for 6 months – they are too little to understand social distancing. I’m counting the days!

  185. Jenn says

    I am really looking forward to getting out the hammock and reading on our front porch. Also, can’t wait to go bass fishing

  187. Jill Berends says

    Seeing the spring flowers bloom with the promise of warmer days ahead! Also celebrating my son and husband’s birthdays.

  189. Chris M says

    Since my husband and I are fully vaccinated, I’m looking forward to a long weekend visit with our daughter and family and hugging !!!

  191. Ca says

    In April I’ll rototilling my garden and getting my tomatoes and beans up and growing. Yippee!

  192. Debi says

    I am looking forward to accomplishing some home improvement projects. Just got some bathroom remodel done, now just to figure what paint color I want.

  193. Nancy D says

    This is fun! I am looking forward to getting my sandals on and working in the wonderful raised bed garden we made last year! (Maybe I’ll be brave enough to put some shorts on too!)

  194. Patti says

    I would love to say working in my garden , but truly it’s house breaking our new puppy. We lost both of our beloved dogs in 2020. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve had a puppy and this little guy pees a ton!

  195. Robbin says

    I retired April 1st! So looking forward to doing a few things I have been putting off because of work! Yippee! Stitching, reading, crocheting, walking…………

  196. Karna says

    We are leaving on a road trip to visit 4 grandkids we haven’t seen in well over a year!! What could be better??

  198. Susan from Florida says

    I am looking forward to a micro-celebration of my 20th wedding anniversary! We had hoped to do a big trip, but are settling for a weekend getaway about an hour away from home.

  203. Carolina Cooper says

    With the weather report saying 71 degree high for Saturday here in the south (NH/ME line), I am looking forward to raking the leaves out of the garden and then reading in the gazebo in a comfy Boston rocker.

  204. Kathy Nelson says

    In April I am looking forward to walking barefoot in the grass and planting my spring garden.

  208. Nancy Risch says

    I’m looking forward to spring weather and getting to spend more time outside walking with my doggies!

  209. Carla says

    I’m really looking forward to starting a new garden here (where I moved 4 years ago!) and doing something more with my large backyard.

  210. Marti says

    I’m looking forward to tidying up my perennial beds and enjoying our beautiful weather.

  211. Heidi Ho says

    Hi Mavis, I am so looking forward to warmer sunny days to get outside and BBQ and get my herbs moved and plant some fresh ones that did not fair too well over the winter. 🙂

  212. Renay says

    I’m looking forward to spending more time with my new grandson! And spring gardening, of course. lol

  213. karen says

    I am looking forward to going to Zion and Bryce parks in Utah this month! Wanted to do this for a long long time! Adventures ahead!

  215. Amanda says

    My garden has a little patch of snow left….when it melts (this week hopefully) I am so looking forward to feeling the earth in my hands, the sun on my face and planting some much needed color in my yard! I’ve had my garden planned out in my head for awhile now, I just need mother nature to cooperate.

  216. Eileen J Stewart says

    I’m looking forward to my doelings from last year becoming mommas this month!

  217. Vicki Fetui says

    The on job I am looking forward to this month is planting the rest of my garden! It has been such a long time coming!

  218. Yvonne says

    I am looking forward to warm nights to sit out on the patio, watching the garden grow!!!

  219. Darlene Owen says

    I am looking forward to start planting my garden (raised bed) this month. Hopefully we won’t get any more snow.

  220. Kathy says

    Vacation! Well, more like staycation. Since the pandemic started, I’ve worked every shift at the drug store (40 hr weeks that still seems like 80), with the exception of the 12 weeks I was off after total hip replacement surgery.

  221. Lynn Stolt says

    I’m in the midst of painting my screened in porch so this month, I am looking forward to finishing the painting and getting the porch set up so I can have meals out there or relax.

  225. Reid Larimore says

    Hoping NOT to see any snow !!
    Sometimes April is a Snowy Month
    in Wyoming!!

  226. Katie says

    I move in a few days and am looking fkrward to seeing what’s waking up in the garden we’re moving into!

  227. Amelia Scherer says

    I am looking forward to working in my garden and planting a cutting garden.

  228. Diane says

    The ground here is close to being able to be worked and I’m so ready to execute the plan I made over the winter.

    When it gets a bit warmer I hope to get through my maintenance list quickly so I can get to the fun parts of gardening.

  229. GrannyB says

    I am looking forward to finishing up packing for our eventual move. Also getting the garden finished planted so the new owners will be excited to have some fresh produce!!

  230. Julia says

    This blog is so inspiring. It makes me want to try new things and see new places. The one thing I’m looking forward to doing this month is planting alot of indian corn glass gem and painted mountain variety seeds and planting alot of flowering shrubs!!!

  231. Mary says

    I found a new greenhouse near me and I am looking forward to visiting them when they open later this month!

  232. Loy Moore says

    I am looking forward to setting up my new laptop since mine crashed last week. I am so glad that have a cloud backup. I love real maple syrup.

  233. Erika says

    I look forward to seeing my oldest daughter for the first time in five months, as she is coming down to our brand new house to plan her sister’s wedding with us. All Eight of my children will finally be together again!!

  234. Nancy W says

    I am looking forward to transplanting all the seeds I started! One step closer to getting out in the garden!

  235. Lindi Turnipseed says

    I am looking forward to spending time with my new granddaughter and making more reborn babies!

  236. Dianne says

    I will be looking forward to using that maple syrup and pancake mix! On a more serious side – I will be fully vaccinated 4/12/19. I’m looking forward to getting out and visiting with family and friends! I could even be tempted to get on a plane!

  237. Amber says

    Fred Meyer’s Fushia Saturday event has become our April tradition. It’s not so much the free soil but the fellowship with coffee sipping local “experts” that are there shopping and celebrating the season that make it priceless.

  238. Camille Cervantes says

    I am looking forward to watching my grandsons play baseball again since we missed all of it last year.

  239. Pauletta says

    Our oldest daughter is flying down for a few days later this month. So looking forward to seeing her.

  240. Naomi C. says

    I’m looking forward to trying the square foot gardening method this month. We have the raised beds finished and will fill with “special mix soil”, and then plant our little plants started from seeds. I’m excited to see how this will work.

  241. Susan Lemay Stanley says

    I’m looking forward to getting a small vegetable garden going so we can eat fresh and healthy.

  242. Karen W says

    Continue to be more active after 2 knee replacements in 5 months, it is amazing to me to walk and swim and really have no pain and soooo much more energy. Got my life back!
    Like cooking with pure maple syrup…..

  243. Linda Camp says

    Hope you are having a great day! It is beautiful here in NW Indiana. Outside all day! This month I am hopeful to see my daughter graduate from grad school. (Not sure they will have a ceremony or not)

  245. Laura says

    April!! Yay garden season is upon us!! I am looking forward to planting cold hardy vegetables and eating asparagus from my three year old patch! Happy gardening Mavis!

  249. Virginia B says

    We have been car hunting for good used car for awhile. I want to find one this month.

  251. Debbie says

    I am looking forward to buying potting soul and growing flowers from seeds in pots for my back deck.

  252. Angela W. says

    The one thing I am looking forward to doing this month is getting outside with my dog on morning walks and taking 1 picture per day, and creating a collage to draw inspiration from for my next new rug hooking design.

  253. Wendy A Henson says

    I am looking forward to long walks with our dogs in the early morning breeze!

  254. Em says

    I’m looking forward to moving everything back into my kitchen cabinets after cleaning/painting them.

  255. Kendra Puzzo says

    I am so looking forward to getting my 2 raised beds ready for planting. Mulching the front of the house where needed and enjoying the sunshine.

  256. Cindy G says

    I am looking forward to visiting the local greenhouses this month. It is too early to plant but last year I missed out, so I will be going earlier this year. Love your blog, I look forward to it each day

  257. Linda Mickelberry says

    Thank you! I just retired and am looking forward to doing whatever I want!! Woohoo!

  258. Nancy says

    It’s too early to work in our northern garden in April, so I’m looking forward to going out more. We’ve both gotten our second vaccines, and we’ve really been staying home for over a year. It’ll be great to go to a big box store!

  259. Sandy C. says

    Looking Forward to Celebrating My Birthday With Good Friends. We’ve All Been Vaccinated!! Can’t Wait….YIPPEE. This Breakfast Gift Looks Wonderful!!!

  261. MaryAnn Smith says

    For the month of April – I am looking forward to getting the garden ready to plant in May.

  262. Cheryl says

    I’m looking forward to meeting with my rug hooking guild in Port Huron, Michigan. We have not met as a group since February 2020. Sadly one of our members passed away but we will honor her memory. Good friends and rug hooking – doesn’t get any better than that!

  263. Sheri says

    I am looking forward to working in my garden, and spending lots of time relaxing outside.

  264. Vivian says

    I am looking forward to having lunch this Friday with friends I haven’t seen in a year! One of them is 100 years old! I also look forward to doing yard cleanup when we have some more decent weather. Spring in Seattle!!

  265. pamela s says

    I know its a strange thing to say…but spring cleaning! I hope to do that this month!

  267. Anne Graves says

    I am looking forward to getting my garden planted this month. Tomato and pepper plants started inside back in February and planting squash, green beans, okra, carrots, and a few herbs (dill, cilantro, and basil). I love this time of year!

  268. Tracy says

    Prep beds, edge borders, keep sowing seeds and potting up Dahlias (453 so far!), and just revel in Spring and all her gorgeousness.

  269. Marcia Zimmermann says

    I am looking forward to so much in April- Spring weather and more time with my grand daughter and more time outside!

  271. Dawn Kahoun says

    Riding country roads on my Can-Am Spyder (lots of storage trunks) seeking out local small business treats. Inspired by you, Mavis.

  273. Louise Ramsdell says

    How did I not realize before this that you were in Maine!?!

    I am looking forward to getting my garden beds in at our new home. We are going to try square foot gardening.

  276. Cathy Carroll says

    I’m looking forward to the warmer weather making outdoor visits with friends and family possible!

  277. Gigi says

    I’m looking forward to everything turning green. The crocus flowers were a hint, and the trees are beginning to bud. I’m ready for that one rain shower that makes everything go green overnight.

  278. Judy anderson says

    In this month I am going to visit my two sisters and brother to celebrate my brother’s 60th birthday. We haven’t seen each other on over a year but now we are all vaccinated so this will be quite a joyful celebration! Thank you.

  280. Patti says

    I am looking forward to going to water aerobics now that I have had my two vaccines and have waited two weeks, especially after too much sitting during the pandemic.

  281. Julie O'Donnell says

    I am looking forward to moving to my own tiny homestead. A lifelong dream!

  282. Theresa Vondra says

    I am looking forward to pouring maple syrup over homemade waffles.

    Really, I am looking forward to relaxing for the next 10 days – vacationing at home. Stress reduction.

  283. Carol says

    I’m looking forward to warmer weather and working in the veggie garden, as well as outdoor visits with friends.

  285. Mindy G. says

    This month I am looking forward a day getaway with 2 of my sisters as we are taking a day trip to Lancaster, PA for some shopping and down time. We were never close growing up but as we all approach those blessed 40+ ages we are making a bigger effort to communicate and enjoy time with each other.

  286. Lynn from NC Outer Banks says

    Now that we are all fully vaccinated, I am looking forward to out of town road trips to see my children. Also will be putting in the garden. Pancakes with maple syrup would be a great start to any morning 🙂

    Thanks Mavis. Glad you are continuing to do well. You’ll definitely be hitting that weight goal sooner rather than later with your latest food restrictions.

  288. BethC says

    I did it! Went out for an outdoor meal in Philadephia for the first time in OVER A YEAR tonight!

  290. Julie says

    Looking forward to the pear and cherry trees blooming! And getting my patio furniture out so I can sit outside and enjoy it all!!

  291. Lisa V. says

    I am looking forward to seeing some spring flowers blooming when out on weekend hikes with my husband.

  292. Wendy says

    I am looking forward to getting some things started in my garden and just being outside more now.

  293. Tom Just Tom says

    It’s birthday month! My son turns 18 (look out, world!) and I turn, uh, a slightly higher number.

    We’re going to ensure that 18th birthday is done right and I’ll probably ensure I don’t remember mine.

    Hey, if you don’t observe it, it didn’t happen, right?

  296. Annette says

    The thing I’m most looking forward to this month is getting our 5th Wheel trailer out of storage and prepped and ready for all the adventures we have planned this year!!!!

  297. Claudia M says

    This month, I plan on figuring out how to treat my autoimmune disease holistically and taking control of my health! 🙂

  301. A T says

    I am hoping to bring my Dad to my home. After a terrible stroke, has been in a nursing home. Covid has been miserable for the elderly, especially those in nursing homes.

    Thanks, Mavis

  303. Pat says

    I am looking forward to more sunshine and planting pretty flowers!! My fingers are just itching to get into the warm dirt again!

  304. Jacki Sanders says

    I am looking forward this month to taking all my plants outside from the winter. Repotting and fertilizing them. Lost a lot during the freeze we had this year. Then will be planting flowers for my Mom in all her planters and pots! Love Spring! Have a great one Mavis!

    Jacki Sanders

  305. Patricia Burrett says

    I am looking forward to visiting my sister and her husband who has lung cancer.

  306. Tracy L. says

    I am looking forward to breathing some new life into our yard and garden. So excited to get out there and get planting!

  307. Mary Anna DeForrest-Pearce says

    I am looking forward to finally holding my 4-month-old grandson this month.

  308. HollyG says

    It may seem really silly, but I’m so looking forward to finally getting my CoVid vaccine this month. I went yesterday for my first injection and will have the second later in the month. It’s been a long year trying to avoid people to keep my family (with elderly in-laws next door) as safe as possible. While I don’t have any plans to go crazy, I look forward to some of the anxiety decreasing.

  309. Tina W says

    I am looking forward to the end of the orange blossoms in the local groves (the smell is intoxicating but my allergies are KILLING me!)

  310. Susie says

    I look forward to getting my covid vaccine. And seeing my family !! They are in another state.

  311. Cheryl says

    I am looking forward to weeding the south side of my home, where all my peonies are located. (I love peonies!)
    The plan is to do the newspaper hack in order to keep the darn weeds down. Wish me luck!

  313. Nancy says

    Looking forward to yard work and garden work; any work that’s outside!
    Thank you for offering a giveaway.

  314. Amy says

    My second grand baby is due next week! In a mad dash to get my garden in (I’m in zone 8) this week. So, next week, I will available to be in full-time Nanna mode.

  315. DIANA G PITTS says

    Got all of seeds in the ground. Looking forward to watching them grow and enjoying the fruits of my labor.

  317. Dianne M says

    Looking forward to more vegetable planting and perennial dividing. Candle lit nights on the patio are always a plus!

  319. Dee says

    Spring! We usually sell green things (plants, trees, flowers) at a flea market during weekends in spring and summer months. We stopped because of the pandemic, but with safety precautions, we plan to go back to it. I am looking forward to seeing our friends again.

  320. Pat from NY says

    I’m looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt! So theraputic for me working with vegetables and flowers.

  321. Donna says

    I am looking forward to planting my first grown from seed flowers, poppies from Botantical Interests.

  323. Jon Wysoski says

    That looks very good.

    I’m making sure my wisteria vines are ready for the bees.

  324. Lisa says

    I am looking forward to getting the garden ready and the first veggies popping up! It has been warmer than normal here in so I plant a very short row of lettuce & spinach the other day-we’ll see what happens! Looking forward to finishing a quilt on my new sewing machine. And finally going camping in a few weeks! YAY warmer weather!!
    Take care!

  325. Heather says

    Seeing my 85 year old mother for the first time in over a year! We have both been vaccinated.

  326. Beth B says

    Definitely gardening. I am so excited to be back to working outside in the sunshine!!

  327. Tammy says

    What fun!

    I am recovering from a hysterectomy, so I am looking forward to getting/being stronger this month. I am making progress but it is so slow!

  329. Allison K says

    I’m looking forward to sitting out on the deck in the longer evenings with vaccinated friends, the irises blooming and then the daylilies, the return of the hummingbirds, and hearing that you are feeling better and have found enough tricks to make eating a pleasure again. I love the fact that artists are working with small entrepreneurs to create such beautiful packaging: I’d buy the maple syrup just for the label (I’m a sucker for beautiful wine labels as well}. Happy spring in your new home!!!!!

  330. Missy Penney says

    I’m looking forward to seeing some family and going to the beach, its just about warm enough to take my pups.

  332. Staci W says

    Ooooh, I’m excited for our upcoming trip to Colorado. It was canceled last year, we all know why. 🙁
    I LOVE Maine maple syrup – thanks for the chance!

  334. Kathy says

    The highlight of my April is celebrating my son’s 15th birthday — today! I’m so proud of the young man he is becoming and especially the way he has handled the many challenges of this past year. And…he loves pancakes with real maple syrup!!

  336. Judy L says

    I am now living in the south and I look forward to seeing how many different birds stop off in my yard as they make their way North from South America. Love Maple syrup….thanks for the give-away.

  337. Delma says

    Bear-hugging my kiddos and grandkiddos…..fully vaccinated now and waiting the prescribed time for it to kick in…then look out!

  338. Laura L. says

    Having a birthday dinner for my youngest son with his wife, and my other 4 kids and their spouses. I can’t wait to see them and spend such a happy occasion with them, laughing, talking, and having a delicious meal too….it doesn’t get any better than that.

  339. Beth says

    Seeing my daughter and her fiancé on Saturday, they live in a different state so it’s been pretty impossible to see them. CAN’T WAIT!

  340. Cyndi Parido says

    I’m looking forward to planting a lot of the flowers I started from seed this year!

  341. Celeste says

    I am looking forward to weeding my garden and hopefully planting a few seeds! Thanks for the giveaway!

  342. Laure says

    Looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt and planting! It’s a bit early to plant here this month but I’m willing to gamble. Thanks for the giveaway!

  343. Maria Campbell says

    Pancakes for dinner, breakfast and lunch please. Thank you for the giveaway

  344. Sandy Boland says

    So many spring things, but #1 is seeing my young grandchildren for the first time since a quick outdoor visit in November. And when they visit, we go through a lot of maple syrup!

  346. Annette says

    I am looking forward to celebrating two of my grandson’s birthdays this month. One will be 15 and the other will be 13. They both love pancakes with lots of maple syrup.

  347. Laura Brown says

    I am looking forward to getting our garden planted! I have the seeds started, now to get the ground soft enough to dig in!

  348. K Amburn says

    I enjoy all that April brings…..Watching my baby goats grow, hatching new babies–chickens, ducks and geese, smelling the gardenias and seeing all the beautiful colors of spring the good Lord has blessed us with.

  350. Anissa says

    I am looking forward to reading the new Kristin Hannah book – The Four Winds and just pre-ordered from my library Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. I adore the 1600 time period and everything about the Salem witch trials.

    Incidentally, that Kodiak mix is fantastic. All the protein keeps you full for many hours of garden work!

  351. Carol says

    I am looking forward to being outside, feeling the warmth of the sun and getting my strength back after being sick all winter. The journey to wellness has just begun, but reminds you health is your most important asset…without health you have nothing.

  352. Jennifer S. says

    I’m looking forward to getting my onions and potatoes into the ground… new crops for me! And then of course the usual tomatoes and zucchini.

  354. Jennifer says

    This month, I’m looking forward to planting the tomato that I’ve been babying along inside since January, when it actually sprouted from inside a store tomato that was on my counter!
    Thanks!

  356. Wendy says

    I’m looking forward to going on a date night with my husband to a restaurant on my birthday, also on Earth Day.

  358. Linda T says

    I’m having my cataracts done on the 19th, just in time to see my strawberries bloom!

  366. Christine Hagen says

    I am looking forward to lots of spring meals on the porch before the summer heat sets in.

  368. Katrina says

    Just sitting outside and reading. The citrus trees are blossoming so there is this wonderful aroma in the air right now. My favorite time of year.

  369. Christine P says

    I’m looking forward to watching the seals sunbathe on the rocks. There’s a local hike nearby that lets you view them from a distance.

  370. Emily B. says

    I’m doing what I’ve been looking forward to for this month.

    On a sunny island in Mexico as I write this.

    Thanks for another fun giveaway, Mavis!

  371. Diane Cato says

    I am looking forward to temps being warm enough to have at-home happy hour. The hubs and I sit outside on our back porch enjoying a glass of wine. So relaxing!

  373. Kania says

    I look forward to (hopefully) see my garden start to grow from the seeds we planted. My son has gotten involved this year in gardening because he is now vegetarian and I will enjoy spending that time with him.

  375. Constance Holbrook says

    Starting seeds, getting outside with my son, and taking him on some adventures in our van.

  376. Ruth says

    April to Do: Work on patio and yard, have my kids over for Brunch on the patio featuring Mavis’s special Flapjacks and wonderful Made in Maine Maple syrup.
    Just the day before I was wondering if the photos were tiny bear proof trash cans or Maple Syrup collection system!

  377. Pam H says

    Planting lots of flowers. And planting butterfly bushes. I love spring flowers and animals.

  378. Suzanne C. says

    I’m just so relieved to get a break from winter! My bulbs are up and everything is turning green.

  380. Karen Kolb says

    I CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE I AM WRITING THESE WORDS….BUT THIS MONTH….I ACTUALLY TURN 50 YEARS OLD?!? I’M BOTH EXCITED AND HORRIFIED AT THE SAME TIME LOL!

  381. Barbara E. Gilbert says

    I am excited to get as much done in my flower beds and vegetable garden as possible before April 25th when I will fly to Spokane, WA. to help care for a newborn grandbaby!!! Today I worked in my new raspberry patch until I was “rained out”! Each task completed means I am getting closer to see the new baby and his or her’s brother and sister!!

  382. Trina says

    Garden, garden, and garden. Oh, and we have a trip to Hawaii (although I kind of wish I could stay home and garden some more 😉

  387. Kathy G. says

    I’m looking forward to my 2nd vaccination shot this week, a trip to see our grandchildren, warmer weather, seeing my lily bulbs that we planted last fall come up, and a paper shredding event (to get rid of lots of paperwork we’ve been cleaning out).

  390. Rosie says

    I’m looking forward this month is my birthday! We will probably just get together online and/or by phone, but it will still be nice to celebrate!

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