Author: Starla

Name: Starla Smith. Top titles: Wife, Mom, and Lala What I do: Executive Pastor at Springs of Life Church What I Enjoy: I love coffee, sunshine, cinnamon candy, llama's, photo quotes, books, and all things media. I love to write and share what God is giving. What I am Passionate about: I want to see people find Jesus and freedom in their soul through the renewing of the mind which is the gatekeeper of the heart. Personal Mission Statement: Fearless in Living, Faithful in All, Forward Regardless My Favorite Quote: Don’t worry about tomorrow, God is already there.

31 day challenge – Day 27

1. Use what you have: LOTION My facial cleansing lotion is not cheap but it is the only thing that really works for me. It is called Merle Norman. well you know when you have a pump bottle and it just stops pumping. Here is a tip – get a little jar you can put…

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31 day challenge – Day 26

  FRUGAL BIRTHDAY NIGHT!!! HUSBAND TURNED 36 – and he loves these cookies 1. PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Peanut butter cookies:     2. HOMEMADE PIZZA!!!! YUM!! All ingredients …in the cupboard and fridge –woot!

31 day challenge – day 25

  1. LAST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH Get a 50% off movie rental code from any Redbox location, when you use the code  JXX6GHR3  at checkout. To use the code you will need to visit your local  Redbox location, select “Rent with Promo Code,” enter code, select movie and continue to check out. This code…

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31 day challenge – day 24

MADE THIS last night for dinner !! so good…. 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup uncooked medium-grain white rice 1 cup water 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1 can…

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31 day Challenge – day 23

1. Save money enjoy the outdoors : Found some beauty! 2. Use what you have: I pulled out one of my frozen bread dough. I took the saran wrap off it and put it in a bowl,  covered it with a towel and set it in the sun shining through my window. In a few…

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31 Day Challenge -Day 21-22

Day 21- day of rest Day 22  1. USE WHAT’S HERE: Homemade French Vanilla creamer 14oz sweetened condensed milk 14oz milk (whole, lowfat, or skim – doesn’t matter) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract OR Vanilla Coffee Syrup for a stronger flavor a mason jar (quart is perfect) I usually buy one of those fancy smancy creamers…

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