Author: Sonja

Sonja is a lover of the Lord, family, and friends. She digs DIY (especially re-purposing), fancies fitness, foods (whole), & fellowship. She is a thrifty thinker and jives with jazz.

“Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2 ESV). Thanks for visiting!

Frugal Gift Giving

[pinterest] Thrifty Thinking: Frugal Gift Giving   Especially around Christmas we are constantly reminding our children that we are giving gifts because God gave His Son Jesus as a gift to us, that we may receive the free gift of salvation.  We give gifts to each in celebration of God’s gift to us. There are… Continue reading Frugal Gift Giving

WinCo Wednesdays 12/13/11

I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale) along with some commonly consumed grocery items.  Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without notice, so these deals were valid Tuesday, 12/13/11, in the Marysville, WA area, and it will, at least, give you an idea of prices there: WinCo   … Continue reading WinCo Wednesdays 12/13/11

Homemade Fruit Leather in the Oven

When I first learned of the concept of making your own fruit leather, I was completely wowed.  ‘That’s the kind of thing you have to buy in the stores since you probably need special equipment,’ I thought.  Well, can you believe that all you need is an oven, parchment paper, and some sauced or pureed… Continue reading Homemade Fruit Leather in the Oven

Recycling & Repurposing Part 3: Cards & Wrapping Paper

 Re-purposed Monogram Gift Tags Here is a really quick idea that is also a free way to tag gifts, monogram gift tags. You don’t need any expensive machine, fancy equipment or money. You just need scissors and some recycled papers of some sort. Today my Ellie girl and I were drinking in the season and wrapping… Continue reading Recycling & Repurposing Part 3: Cards & Wrapping Paper