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!

4th of July with the Crock-pot or Not

4th of July with the Crock-pot or Not Slow Cooker Days Praise the Lord for our freedom!  Thank you to the people who have sacrificed for our country that we may have our independence and religious freedom!  What a great day we celebrate on the Fourth of July and we are so quick in our… Continue reading 4th of July with the Crock-pot or Not

Homemade Astringent

Homemade Astringent-only two ingredients! Thrifty Thinking DIY Time It’s DIY Time 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. As… Continue reading Homemade Astringent

Amazing Chocolate “Cheesecake” Lactose & Gluten Free

This Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe is very similar to the Raw Berry Creamy “Cheesecake” Delight that I make.  One day I was just thinking that I wanted to come up with a chocolate version.  Ooo chocolate!  I want to say, who doesn’t love chocolate? But I can actually think of only one crazy person who doesn’t… Continue reading Amazing Chocolate “Cheesecake” Lactose & Gluten Free

WinCo Wednesdays {6/26/12} Great Potato, Green Bell Pepper 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 {6/26/12} Great Potato, Green Bell Pepper Prices & More!

Cherry Banana Smoothie

I have been excited for cherries to be in season so I could try some different smoothie combinations.  With this Cherry Banana Smoothie, you really could boil it (not literally:) down to the cherries, banana and liquid whether you use water or a type of milk.  Since I am at the Vitamix, I usually figure… Continue reading Cherry Banana Smoothie