• Frugal Friday: Can you pray this?

    Pastor Francis Chan is quoting from Proverbs 30:7-8 where David is asking the Lord to give him neither poverty nor riches, lest he be full and deny the Lord or poor and steal. His interpretation of this passage is different than other interpretations I've heard. Have you ever asked God to give yo…
  • Frugal Friday

    I'm still watching for ways to cut our expenses to make more room in our budget. The phone bill is one area that has really been BUGGING me! We are paying $120.00 a month JUST to communicate! It's crazy! But, we seemed to be stuck. We have a contract on our cell phones so we would end up paying…
  • Frugal Friday

    I've been reading a page or two of the Tightwad Gazette each night before I go to bed. I remember reading that Laine would read through her volume once a year and I thought it was a good idea. One thing I read lately that struck me as helpful is to stop buying plastic bags. All kinds. I've peri…
  • Frugal Friday

    Homemade Tortilla's This is Laine's recipe for homemade tortillas and they are wonderful. I've tried other recipes but this has been the best. Jen's Tortilla's 4 c. flour 1/2 c. Crisco 1 t. salt Blend together well until the size of small peas. Work with your hand. I also saw on Laine's websi…