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!

Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat {Summer 2012}

Thrifty Thinking I shared the first Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat in February 2012.  I figured every six months is a great time to update since circumstances change, and finances are affected by a variety of issues like drought, a bad crop, a change in gas prices, and the like. When you are at… Continue reading Grocery Prices to Meet or Beat {Summer 2012}

Thai Cashew Shrimp Recipe

Thai Cashew Shrimp  How exotic of an eater are you?  Have you ever delve into the wonderful wonder of Thai?  We have had it periodically in our marriage, but we are enjoying it even more these days.  JSarr and I love eating at a local Thai place, Mai Phim.  Every time we eat there, I… Continue reading Thai Cashew Shrimp Recipe

WinCo Wednesday {7/31/12} Amazing Bell Peppers, Apple, Cantaloupe, Zucchini Prices & More!

Get free e-mail updates by subscribing here.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale), as seen in their “Wall of Values” and throughout the store along with some mostly healthier commonly consumed grocery items.  Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without… Continue reading WinCo Wednesday {7/31/12} Amazing Bell Peppers, Apple, Cantaloupe, Zucchini Prices & More!

Raspberry Cantaloupe Smoothie

Cantaloupe is now in season, so it’s fun to have a new fruit with which to experiment these days.  A few weeks ago I created an awful smoothie using cantaloupe that I choked down with the kids and we all hated it, except Joshua who loves almost all smoothies.  I ended up making it into… Continue reading Raspberry Cantaloupe Smoothie