“Baked” Potatoes in the Crock-Pot

What are you doing for Superbowl Sunday?  I have to admit, I don’t even know who is playing in the Superbowl, but we are planning to have some friends over to watch the game.  The menu includes baked potatoes from the crock-pot topped with Greek yogurt (to substitute for sour cream), cheddar cheese, maybe some… Continue reading “Baked” Potatoes in the Crock-Pot

Upcycled and Re-purposed Towel to Bib Tutorial

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. Upcycled and Repurposed Towel to Bib Tutorial… Continue reading Upcycled and Re-purposed Towel to Bib Tutorial

12-minute Workout: Cleans, Kettlebell Snatches and Pull-ups

Yesterday’s workout was a challenge because I was running low on energy.  I hadn’t eaten a whole lot and was trying to do a strength workout.  It’s not the best combination, from my experience.  Regardless, it was good, and I was glad to finish it. Workout: Four rounds: 135# Clean – 7 reps Kettlebell Snatch… Continue reading 12-minute Workout: Cleans, Kettlebell Snatches and Pull-ups

Our Story About Paying Off College Debt

Paying Off College Debt Thrifty Thinking Are you carrying the weight and burden of debt?   Do you have thousands of dollars of debt?  Are you feeling so overwhelmed with debt you just ignore it? When Jonathan and I married, I was fresh out of college, and he had 3 years of full-time schooling yet to… Continue reading Our Story About Paying Off College Debt