Author: Martha

Ways That We Save Money & Live Frugally – Part 1

Ways That We Save Money & Live Frugally – Part 1

This will be a long post, which is why it will be several parts. 🙂 I was raised by a frugal family, my parents have been missionaries since I was 5. Grant learned a lot of frugal principles from his Grandma. We have never done 

Instant Pot Baked Beans (with slow cooker/stovetop option)

Instant Pot Baked Beans (with slow cooker/stovetop option)

We have discovered a “from scratch” baked beans recipe that our family loves! We make it in the instant pot, but you can also make them in a slow cooker or on the stove top. It will take longer, so plan ahead! We calculated the 

Having People Over (Even During A Pandemic)

Having People Over (Even During A Pandemic)

We enjoy having people over.. even during a Pandemic! Do we work hard to make sure the house looks nice? Yes. (However, this is something we strive to do anyhow, on a regular basis… it takes a lot less work to keep things up than 

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 1/31/21 – 2/6/21

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 1/31/21 – 2/6/21

Sunday 1/31 – Chili, baked potatoes, cornbread M 2/1 – Kielbasa, sauerkraut, oven “fried” potatoes Tu 2/2 – Pork Chops, Mashed potatoes, broccoli & spinach Wed 2/3 – Chicken & Rice/quinoa pilaf (didn’t happen last week) Th 2/4 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, oven roasted winter 

January 2021 Family Funnies

January 2021 Family Funnies

Ellie was playing with some lacing toys & gives me a string full & says, “Can you please ‘undertangle’ this?” (Untangle) 😅🤣 She also says “underdo it” for taking something off. Ellie was asking for her chocolate “poooding” (I love how she says it, so 

Family Health Update

Family Health Update

It’s been awhile since I have done a health update, so I felt it was time, especially after we had 11 appointments last week!! 😁 It took me several hours after the week’s appointments to order all our new meds & supplements, organize all the 

Enjoying Christmas Decorations

Enjoying Christmas Decorations

*The cover picture is a ceramic nativity set that was my Grandma Connie’s (My Dad’s Mom). It’s on a hutch that also was hers. I have a special place in my heart for things I’ve inherited from family members. Not sure if it has something 

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 1/24/21 – 1/30/21

One Week Meal Plan DF, GF 1/24/21 – 1/30/21

Sunday 1/24 – Pork Loin w/ Apples & Honey, Butternut squash, Potatoes, Baked Beans, Veggies Monday 1/25 – Lentils & Rice / Leftovers Tues 1/26 – Marinated Chicken with Rice/Quinoa Pilaf & Corn Wed 1/27 – Burritos/Tacos with Corn Tostadas Thurs 1/28 – Meatloaf, mashed 

Garlic Steak Bites

Garlic Steak Bites

Garlic Steak Bites is one of our favorite meals. We like it served over rice (although Emma was asking for it over mashed potatoes, so we might try that next time). My biggest complaint is that it takes a LONG time to hand cut enough