Welcome New Day Northwest Viewers! I’m Mavis, and I’m so glad you’re here. By now you know that I’m pretty passionate about eliminating food waste in this country {you can check out more about that HERE}, but I’m passionate about all sorts of others things too. Sometimes my friends even refer to me as a Jill of All Trades.
I raise a wild bunch of chickens and an even wilder puggle dog named Lucy. I’ve also been known to reclaim food destined for the dumpster, fill my passport with stamps in the most frugal ways, and bake a mean blackberry cobbler. I also dabble in gardening, and by dabble I mean grow 2,000 pounds of food in my backyard from time to time!
Take a look at some of the cool stuff you’ll find on my site:
Growing food is the coolest hobby on the planet. Want to know the best part? It’s not rocket science. Anyone can do it! Yep, even you! Keep following and I’ll share all my tips and tricks, and you’ll have a green thumb before you know it!
This food was destined for the trash. Can you believe it?
Did you know you can feed a family of four on $100/month? Trust me, it’s not an urban legend, it’s actually true. And while I’m not perfect at sticking to my budget, I’ll show you how you can reduce yours using some really easy methods.
Bartering with my friends and neighbors is a blast. I never know what I’m going to come home with. And that’s what makes it so fun. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure after all!
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, and if they misbehave, well…
One of the easiest ways to save money is to do it yourself. I show you how by making everything from laundry soap to windshield washer fluid. You’ll start to wonder why you never tried it sooner!
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. If you have some leftover chicken taking up space in your fridge right now, you should totally try this Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie. It is divine.
Well, that’s about it. Take your time and look around.
Thanks for stopping by. I’m so glad you’re here!
♥ Mavis
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Sharon Rafter says
Hi Mavis – I live in Issaquah and have a deck, no yard. What would be good to plant in containers?
Two years ago I planted green beans and they really never took off – ugh, it was a disaster.
I am not a gardener but interested in growing some food. I spend $100 a week for food including wine, shopping at Trader Joes primarily. PCC if I need something TJ’s doesn’t have.
Thanks for any advice you can give!
PS: I think my friend Maureen would be thrilled to meet you and see your way of life. Do you ever have meet and greats?
Take Care,
Sharon
Mavis Butterfield says
Hi Sharon,
Here is a link to my container gardening post –> http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/tips-for-container-gardening/ My vote is for tomatoes, beets, lettuce and bush beans.
Unfortunately I do not give garden tours but I go to a lot of Northwest garden events {and usually post ahead of time that I’ll be going} so maybe I can catch up with you then. 🙂
Janet says
I saw your post about being on channel 5 today so I turned it on. Mavis you did great, you are my hero!!
Kimberly says
I love your influence in my inbox.
Keep on Keepin’ on, Mavis!!!
Ps (When are you going to release Mavis/onehundreddollarsamonth swag? I’d love me sticker or T-shirt or flour sack towel…
Robin says
Mavis, what an awesome job you did on channel 5. Thanks for the link to watch it. You inspire us all!
Susan says
You did great!! 🙂 Thanks for the link.
Sherry in Sumner says
Cool site, Mavis. I’m looking forward to another year of reading about and watching your garden, etc.