Category Archives: Finance/DIY

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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 →

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Winco Quarterly: 100+ Bulk Prices Updated {4/3/13}

Posted on 04/03/2013 by Sonja

Welcome to the second edition of WinCo Quarterly, where every three months I list some select “Bulk Food Section” prices of healthier commonly consumed grocery items. Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without notice, so these deals were valid … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Your New Year’s Financial Goals & Four Tips for Saving Money on Groceries

Posted on 03/27/2013 by Sonja

Thrifty Thinking Since we are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year and have just entered into spring (hooray!), I thought this would be a great time to think about our New Year’s financial goals. Are you … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Family: Semi-Monthly Menu Musings #5

Posted on 03/19/2013 by Sonja

Thinking ahead saves time. Thinking ahead saves money. Thinking ahead saves energy. This is why I am enjoying sharing our Loose Meal Planning. Life doesn’t always allow me to think ahead as we run along life’s vast trail, but I … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

Posted on 03/16/2013 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 →