HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 10 of 2017

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Saturday was productive even as the rain began, but we had a double header NASCAR race to occupy our afternoon and then on Sunday I made a nice brunch and ran a couple errands before the deluge of rain began and everything is now wet and soggy.

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

It poured ALL day yesterday and there are DEEP puddles and standing water EVERYWHERE! It’s supposed to be in the mid 70’s today, continue to rain off and on, but with all the water unless a breeze comes up it will be HUMID!! Looks like the last storm to hit the west coast is going to make our week wet and yucky here as it travels east!

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE

This morning is blueberry yogurt and coffee.

AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE

The house is clean, but slightly cluttered as I began packing the bookcase and sorting for donation also.

WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS

  • Hoping the contractor shows for the garage siding and side fencing, but doubt he will since things are so wet.
  • Keep sorting books and paperwork.
  • Laundry
  • Doctor appointment

CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR

It’s that time of year again when some of my favorite shows are going on hiatus and replacements are premiering. The only one I’ve seen so far is DOUBT and I like it so far, but I think it is being canceled as is TRAINING DAY with Bill Paxton’s death. TIME AFTER TIME looks promising, but I never judge a show by the pilot. I also love the kids cooking shows and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR begins this week. I liked the pilot of TAKEN also, but we’ll see where that goes. I LOVE the new CHICAGO JUSTICE as it fits right in with CHICAGO FIRE, CHICAGO P.D. and CHICAGO MED.

CRAFTS & PROJECTS

We got started on a few Christmas presents and hubby is doing some “garage work” on some of the parts for me, but it looks like they may sit for awhile.  We have started packing and are hoping to be able to sell and be out of here within a few months so will begin the assembly process of the pieces on the other end.

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
YOGURT & FRUIT
SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
YOGURT & FRUIT
MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
EGGS in the CLOUDS
BACON & EGGS
LUNCH
FRUIT & CHEESE
SOUP & CRACKERS
SANDWICH
OUT
MEAT & CHEESE
LEFTOVERS
SANDWICHES
DINNER
APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN and BAKED CARROTS
SESAME PORK with PINEAPPLE and BROCCOLI
C.O.R.N.
RED, WHITE & BLUE MEATBALLS with PARSLEY NOODLES
PAN SEARED CHICKEN with HERB WINE SAUCE
CHICKEN & NOODLES
HAMBURGER STROGANOFF
DESSERT

SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK

RECIPE FINDS TO TRY LATER

  • STOVE TOP MAC & CHEESE
  • DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE with MOCHA FROSTING
  • GOLDEN CUPCAKES with MOCHA FROSTING
  • LEMON CUPCAKES
  • ORANGE MAPLE FRENCH TOAST BRUNCH CASSEROLE

RECIPES THAT TASTED GREAT BUT WON’T BE MAKING AGAIN

It was good, but just not up “our” alley for taste.

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS

HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

ON MY MIND/THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY

I am still feeling betrayed by an elder I should be able to rely on and trust, but trying not to dwell on it.  I do realize he’s not in his right mind as there appears to be serious dementia and/or Alzheimers going on that has yet to be diagnosed because his normal toxic/caustic/racist nature prevents people from realizing there is a problem unless they see him daily and hear the same stories and see him forget what he just wrote down…  Unfortunately there is also an outside influence by a gold digging woman who has NO idea what is really going on within his family as she has NEVER been here or met any of his family.  Just working to move forward and live a better life, especially during this Lenten season. I also believe that Karma is a bitch and will take care of this for me. So, on to happy thoughts and moving life forward!

Trying to figure out my cell phone problems.  My OLD cell phone was “acting” up, or so I thought.  My new phone is doing much the same things.  I’ve come to the conclusion that because this house sits on the boundary of 3 separate cities and 2 counties that there are some “dead” zones where cell towers overlap and that there may be no real solution until we move.

INSPIRATION

Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

 

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Carrie@northwoods scrapbook

Sorry I’m late catching up dearest Tamy!

I thought some of those new shows look interesting too – I just need more time in my life! 😉
Your menu sounds delish as always! I’ve been trying to be good about getting more spinach in the diet – so timely tips for me! Lol
Sorry about the family conflicts yet. Prayers over that – and the cell phone troubles. Trouble with one’s phone is a real pain, isn’t it? Gggrrr!

Blessings on the rest of your week Sweetie. xoxo

QuiltLady

LOL when you figure out how to put more time into your life, could you please share the secret? I seriously need 36 or 48 hour days! Thank you so much for the prayers – ALL are welcomed!

Jean

Please send us some of that rain! Even with all our Monday storms, we hardly got enough rain here. Sorry to hear about your family issues. Hope all is going well for you this week!

Stacy Duncan

Love your meal plans! Gosh I need to learn to do that and more than anything stick with it! Geez I’m terrible at that! I also love your quote, oh so true! Found you on Homemaking Mondays, and loved getting to read your entry!

Pamela

I love beef pot pies so your inside out version looks intriguing. I feel your pain with the cell phone coverage – we live in a historic home and there are times (and locations) I just cannot hear my caller and vice versa. I think it must be all the lead in the walls! Have a great week.

QuiltLady

LOL I live in a BIG city right now and the cell phone coverage is worse than when we lived in the country! I’ll be driving down a major interstate and my phone will announce “GPS LOST” just too weird. Hope you had a great week.

Rowana

So sorry to hear about the issues surrounding you and your family member. I pray you have the strength and courage to keep your head up and keep moving forward also not to take things personally which is hard at times. and that the Gold digger is somehow taken out of the picture- how do these people live with themselves? Sending Prayers and good thoughts your way.

QuiltLady

Thank you for the good thoughts and prayers. It is what it is unfortunately and I pray it works itself out soon. As for the gold digger, well there’s always Karma. Unfortunately I can’t answer your question because I CANNOT begin to understand how someone lives with themselves after taking advantage of the elderly!

Ann

Sorry to hear that you are dealing with an elder who has Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Both my parents had it and other close relatives did too. It affects each person so differently; and when it brings out such a negative element in a person it’s difficult to not take things personally. I hope that the upcoming week and months are easier and provide some healing for you.

QuiltLady

Thank you Ann. While this is unfortunately not our first go round with the disease, it is by far the worst case on so many different levels. Have a great week.