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!

Re-purposed Mesh Bags to Scouring Pad Scrubbie: 3 Tutorials

Thrifty Thinking DIY FRI. It’s DIY FRI. again, where every week I try to post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be VERY REWARDING.  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. I started saving mesh bags… Continue reading Re-purposed Mesh Bags to Scouring Pad Scrubbie: 3 Tutorials

WinCo Wednesdays {7/9/12} Great Broccoli 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 Wednesdays {7/9/12} Great Broccoli Prices & More

Green Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

For a new smoothie combination we put together greens with pineapple and ginger along with some mango to make a Green Pineapple Ginger Smoothie. It’s so fun to experiment with our Vitamix especially when new fruits and vegetables come into season!  We have had so much fun with mangoes and especially ginger.  Ginger is so… Continue reading Green Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

Crock-pot White Bean Chili

Slow Cooker Saturdays This year our cul-de-sac is having our first ever chili cook-off.  We have never done anything like this as a neighborhood before, but I think it will be fun.  What a great way to bring the community together and get to know each other better. I thought I would do something a… Continue reading Crock-pot White Bean Chili