[pinterest] Thrifty Thinking: Frugal Gift Giving Especially around Christmas we are constantly reminding our children that we are giving gifts because God gave His Son Jesus as a gift to us, that we may receive the free gift of salvation. We give gifts to each in celebration of God’s gift to us. There are… Continue reading Frugal Gift Giving
The Kettlebell Saga Continues: Clean and Presses and Swings-Medium Day
Today (Wednesday) was my medium day on my current program of clean and presses plus conditioning. Here’s what it looked like: 5 clean and press ladders, reps of 1-3 7 minutes of 2-hand swings, 70-80% effort Again I decided on the 7 minutes by a roll of the dice, and I did 145 kettlebell swings… Continue reading The Kettlebell Saga Continues: Clean and Presses and Swings-Medium Day
The Pistol Squat and How to Get There
Tuesday was skill day at Practical-Stewardship, and I introduced the ladies to the glories of the pistol squat. That’s a one-legged squat, nicknamed “pistol squats” because (I believe) with your hands at your sides you look like you’re firing a pair of six-shooters. Or maybe at the bottom of the rep you look like a… Continue reading The Pistol Squat and How to Get There
WinCo Wednesdays 12/13/11
I have listed below some selected “Extra Savings” prices (WinCo’s version of a sale) along with some commonly consumed grocery items. Unfortunately these prices are subject to change without notice, so these deals were valid Tuesday, 12/13/11, in the Marysville, WA area, and it will, at least, give you an idea of prices there: WinCo … Continue reading WinCo Wednesdays 12/13/11
Homemade Fruit Leather in the Oven
When I first learned of the concept of making your own fruit leather, I was completely wowed. ‘That’s the kind of thing you have to buy in the stores since you probably need special equipment,’ I thought. Well, can you believe that all you need is an oven, parchment paper, and some sauced or pureed… Continue reading Homemade Fruit Leather in the Oven