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Watch Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead for Free, and Our 2 Week Meal Plan #9

Sonja — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:55:00 +0000

May 2, 2013 Dr. Oz finally had Joe Cross of the food, health, and wellness documentary, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, on the show. I was surprised it took so long for Joe Cross to be on the show since … Continue reading →

Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise

Sonja — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:28 +0000

Thrifty Thinking As a busy wife and mom, I, of course, want the things that I buy to work the first time (or in the case of perishables not go bad right away). A lot of times, I actually NEED … Continue reading →

Sourdough French Toast, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Options

Sonja — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:46 +0000

French Toast was one of the few things I could prepare from scratch when Jonathan and I got married 13 years ago. Now that I have gone dairy-free and egg-free for medical reasons, I have had to modify my recipe … Continue reading →

Favorite Fifteen No. 3: Turkish Get-ups, 1 per side

Jonathan — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:02 +0000

As I continue with my series on my favorite fifteen workouts, I return to the Turkish Get-up (the first mention being #14). If you’re looking for an exercise that generates greater strength and greater mobility, it’s hard to get more … Continue reading →

Crock-Pot Lentil Vegetable Chili Recipe

Sonja — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:00:50 +0000

A few months ago my friend and I were at Costco and got a sample of their lentil chili. It was amazing! It had that “out of a can” thickness that I have been after, so I started on a … Continue reading →

Fast and Easy Patriotic Bunting Tutorial

Sonja — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:04:38 +0000

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun! Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, … Continue reading →

Confessions from a Selfish Daughter, Cancer, and A Mother’s Day Charge

Sonja — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:38:42 +0000

This post has been stewing in my mind for over a year. Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, I thought this would be an ideal time to share about my mom and our relationship or lack thereof. Yep, I am … Continue reading →

Dijon Vinaigrette Dairy-Free, G-F, Nut-Free

Sonja — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:55 +0000

Are you new to making your own dressing? If you have never made your own dressings, you’ll be amazed at how quickly a salad dressing can come together. Plus, you have the knowledge of what goes into your food. Have … Continue reading →

Kelloggs Needs to Add More Nutrients to Some Cereals, & 2 Week Meal Plan #8

Sonja — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:13:16 +0000

To see the meal plan and skip the Menu Musings, scroll to the bottom and read the bold. In yesterday’s Everett Herald (5/3/13), our local newspaper, they had a little blurb in the business section with the headlines Kellogg plans … Continue reading →

Thoughtful, Easy, Frugal Gifts: Great for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

Sonja — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:01:14 +0000

Thrifty Thinking Are you doing anything for Teacher Appreciation Week? Are you ready for Mother’s Day? As a gift giver there are a few factors you may want to consider. How much money are you willing to spend/do you have … Continue reading →