Me: Gracia, how does someone get to be Jesus’ friend and go to heaven? Gracia: Believe in Him….and be good. Why is it that this little girl almost 5, has heard the gospel multiple times from us, and has, to my knowledge only been exposed to the true teaching of salvation only through belief in [...]

  If you missed the previous posts here they are! Eating Healthy on a Budget #1: Produce Eating Healthy on a Budget #2: Protein Eating Healthy on a Budget #3: Breads & Grains Eating Healthy on a Budget #4: Dairy   This post is linked at Frugally Sustainable and A Blossoming Life.  

Dairy is a scary thing to talk about when it comes to our budget, mostly in the cheese department….we love cheese and we eat a lot of it! Dairy has so many healthy benefits, so how can you include it in your grocery budget without overspending? Shop Sales Keep your eyes on the look out [...]

Grains are important in any frugal diet! They help stretch those other more expensive grocery items and add plenty of nutrients and fiber! Go Whole Wheat We all know that whole wheat is healthier than white, so most of the time opt for whole wheat breads, pastas and rice. Often the whole wheat varieties are [...]

Failing, whining, grumbling, crying…not sure which word to pick, but as I’ve been struggling to have a good attitude and not break down on my family constantly, I was so encouraged by a song we sang in chapel. It reminds me that no matter how much I fail, not matter how much I lose my patience, [...]

Protein is so important in our diets, but it can also be one of the most expensive parts. So how can you get enough protein without breaking the bank? Beans & Legumes Beans are a staple here at our house! Bean burritos are my go-to quick meal and lentil and bean soups warm us up in winter. [...]

We all know that fruits and veggies are good for us, but it’s easy to let them slide from your diet, especially when you walk into the produce aisle and a tiny case of blueberries costs $3. You’re pretty sure you could eat that whole container of blueberries in one or two gulps, and let’s [...]

I’ve been working on a series called “Eating Healthy on a Budget”. The topic was sparked by my own struggles in finding the balance between cheap and healthy. This series is far from exhaustive of all the many ways to save you money while still eating a nutritious diet, but I hope it’ll help spur some new ideas or at least [...]

As you may know if you read my blog much, I’ve started making my own powdered laundry detergent and one of the ingredients I use is a bar of fels-naptha soap found in the laundry detergent isle of Wal-Mart and probably most any grocery stores. You may (or may not because I don’t recall mentioning [...]

We just finished an amazing class talking about Romans chapters 5-8. If I don’t remember anything else, I want to remember that people are not my ultimate authority, even my husband is not my ultimate authority, God is my ultimate authority. I need to go to God. Even the Bible is not the end-all, it’s [...]