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 these things to work. That’s why it is so frustrating to buy an item, get… Continue reading Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise
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!
Sourdough French Toast, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Options
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 so I can still eat it. If you have to eliminate different foods out of… Continue reading Sourdough French Toast, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Options
Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili Recipe
Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili~a great cold weather meal. 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 journey to the perfect lentil chili.… Continue reading Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili Recipe
Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial
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, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. I’ve been wanting to make bunting for a… Continue reading Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial
Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge
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 a selfish daughter. I was even more selfish growing up. I am the firstborn of… Continue reading Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge