Author Archives: Sonja

Watch Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead for Free, and Our 2 Week Meal Plan #9

Posted on 05/18/2013 by Sonja

May 2, 2013 Dr. Oz finally had Joe Cross of the food, health, and wellness documentary, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, on the show. I was surprised it took so long for Joe Cross to be on the show since … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Food Philosophy, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Main Dishes, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning | 2 Comments

Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise

Posted on 05/17/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking As a busy wife and mom, I, of course, want the things that I buy to work the first time (or in the case of perishables not go bad right away). A lot of times, I actually NEED … Continue reading →

Posted in Finance Philosophy, Finance/DIY, Money Saving Ideas, Thrifty Thinking, Thrifty Thinking | Tagged Thrifty Thinking | 2 Comments

Sourdough French Toast, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Options

Posted on 05/13/2013 by Sonja

French Toast was one of the few things I could prepare from scratch when Jonathan and I got married 13 years ago. Now that I have gone dairy-free and egg-free for medical reasons, I have had to modify my recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Food, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free | 1 Comment

Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili Recipe

Posted on 05/11/2013 by Sonja

A few months ago my friend and I were at Costco and got a sample of their lentil chili. It was amazing! It had that “out of a can” thickness that I have been after, so I started on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free, Main Dishes, Slow-Cooker Saturdays, Soups and Chilies | 5 Comments

Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial

Posted on 05/10/2013 by Sonja

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun! Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, DIY, Sewing, Tutorials, Upcycling & Repurposing | 1 Comment

Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge

Posted on 05/08/2013 by Sonja

This post has been stewing in my mind for over a year. Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, I thought this would be an ideal time to share about my mom and our relationship or lack thereof. Yep, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, For the Heart, Our Testimonies | 16 Comments

Dijon Vinaigrette Dairy-Free, G-F, Nut-Free

Posted on 05/06/2013 by Sonja

Are you new to making your own dressing? If you have never made your own dressings, you’ll be amazed at how quickly a salad dressing can come together. Plus, you have the knowledge of what goes into your food. Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips, Dressings, and Seasonings | Tagged Dairy-Free, Dressings, Gluten-Free, Real Food | 7 Comments

Kelloggs Needs to Add More Nutrients to Some Cereals, & 2 Week Meal Plan #8

Posted on 05/04/2013 by Sonja

To see the meal plan and skip the Menu Musings, scroll to the bottom and read the bold. In yesterday’s Everett Herald (5/3/13), our local newspaper, they had a little blurb in the business section with the headlines Kellogg plans … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful, Easy, Frugal Gifts: Great for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on 05/03/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking Are you doing anything for Teacher Appreciation Week? Are you ready for Mother’s Day? As a gift giver there are a few factors you may want to consider. How much money are you willing to spend/do you have … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Finance/DIY, Low Cost Gift Ideas, Money Saving Ideas, Thrifty Thinking | 3 Comments

Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Posted on 04/30/2013 by Sonja

When you find out you have some kind of allergy, it can be very discouraging and it seems that EVERY food that you want to eat contains your body’s nemesis. When I go to potlucks and the like, I often … Continue reading →