Author Archives: Sonja

Re-purposed Homemade Lavender Sachet Tutorial

Posted on 04/26/2013 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 | 2 Comments

Fettuccine Alfredo, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, G-F option, Vegan

Posted on 04/23/2013 by Sonja

I was watching The Chew a few weeks ago, and co-host Daphne Oz shared her lighter version of Fettuccine Alfredo. The “cream” of her recipe was not dairy-based, but the recipe had other dairy products. I thought with a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free, Lunch, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips, Dressings, and Seasonings | 6 Comments

Enhancing the Health of Processed Food, WinCo Adds A Few More Organic Products, & Feeding the Family Semi-Monthly Menu Musings #7

Posted on 04/20/2013 by Sonja

Thinking ahead saves time. Thinking ahead saves money. Thinking ahead saves energy. These are all good reasons why I am enjoying sharing our Loose Meal Planning. Life doesn’t always allow me to think ahead as we travel along it’s vast … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Food Philosophy, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning, Menu Musings: Twice a Month Meal Planning | 8 Comments

Costco Quarterly #2: Price List Updated on 140 + Natural & Organic Items

Posted on 04/18/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking: Know Your Grocery Target Prices I have just updated my Costco Quarterly List featuring common natural & organic grocery prices. I eliminated just a few items and added more, so I have almost 150 grocery items. I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Costco Quarterly, Food, Quarterly Grocery Price Updates for Costco & Winco, Quarterly Grocery Price Updates for Costco & Winco, Quarterly Grocery Price Updates for Costco & Winco, Thrifty Thinking | 19 Comments

Raw Lemon Cream Pie, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Posted on 04/16/2013 by Sonja

This past Easter I wanted make a dessert to bring to a gathering that I could actually eat since I am dairy and egg-free. If you have any kind of allergy, you know that it can be very challenging going … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Food, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free | 12 Comments

Crock-pot Sweet & Sour Chicken

Posted on 04/13/2013 by Sonja

When you are in the mood for a little sweetness and a little sour in the same bite, there is nothing like some good sweet and sour chicken to appease the craving. And making it in the crock-pot is super … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gluten Free, Healthier Recipes, Healthier Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lactose Free, Lunch, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips, Dressings, and Seasonings, Slow-Cooker Saturdays, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Do You Want to Get a Trader Joe’s in Your Area? The First Step to Get Trader Joe’s in Your Neighborhood

Posted on 04/13/2013 by Sonja

Are you like me and love Trader Joe’s? For the most part Trader Joe’s has excellent prices and a great selection of whole foods. (I am not excited about all of their products, but I sure like a lot of … Continue reading →

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Tea Cup or Mug Pin Cushion Tutorial

Posted on 04/11/2013 by Sonja

Posted in Crafts, DIY, Sewing, Tutorials, Upcycling & Repurposing | 6 Comments

Sourdough Waffles, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free

Posted on 04/09/2013 by Sonja

Out of all of the recipes I have made this year, this recipe wins first prize under the category, “Made the Most”, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. I could eat these sourdough waffles for breakfast, … Continue reading →