HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 18 of 2017

Good Morning.  I hope you had a GREAT weekend.  I did, even if it was still confined to the house for the most part.  The good news is that my eye infection continues to get better and I’m down to 1 week of medication left as a precaution. As for the bigger diagnosis I’m waiting on I have been released from 2 of the 3 specialists as of Friday so at least we are getting closer to an area to concentrate on.  I’m hoping to have some answers soon!  This is getting old!

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

Last week was full of miserable days, but decent nights.  Then Saturday night when the latest storm swooped in the temperature dropped, A LOT, and life is bearable again. This week is supposed to be really pleasant with MUCH lower humidity and quite a bit of rain on Wednesday.

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE

This morning is a mixed berry fruit smoothie and coffee.

AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE

I see a few things that still need attention, but I was able to tackle most of the big projects over the weekend.

WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS

We finally ordered the leveling sand and patio pavers for the area just outside the back door on Saturday and were pleasantly surprised that they can deliver today. Fortunately the area we are working on is shaded until late afternoon so I’ll be able to work out there tomorrow.

  • Deep clean floors
  • Start loading sand into patio area.
  • Level sand.
  • Arrange pavers for BBQ area.
  • Order sod for dog run areas.

CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR

The Good Witch season started last night and there are still a few straggler shows to finish from the spring season.

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
FRUIT & COFFEE
SCRAMBLED EGGS
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
FRUIT & COFFEE
SCRAMBLED EGGS
LUNCH
FRUIT & CHEESE
SOUP
MEAT ROLL-UPS
SALAD
MEAT & CHEESE
C.O.R.N.
??
DINNER
CHICKEN CAESAR SAMMIES (recipe to follow)
HOME CHEF SICILIAN HERBED CHICKEN with GREEN BEANS and TOMATOES PIZZAIOLA
HOME CHEF BUFFALO CHICKEN FRITES with BLUE CHEESE, CELERY and CARROT
COUNTRY HEAVEN LASAGNA (recipe to follow)
SALAD with BALSAMIC POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE (recipe to follow)
SLOW COOKER ROAST BEEF SAMMIES
DESSERT

SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

I had several Blue Apron successes last week, 2 of which at hubby’s request are getting makeovers though.  I’ll post those recipes once I try the makeovers.

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS

HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

ON MY MIND

Still mulling over how to handle a family situation.

THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY

  • Finishing the house projects.
  • Feeling better.

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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Jean

I’ll have to check out The Good Witch, haven’t actually heard of that one. Your Blue Apron recipes look yummy. Hope you are having a great week!

QuiltLady

The Good Witch started as movies and then developed into a series last year. Hallmark channel has it on demand. It’s a fun positive watch and I really like Catherine Bell. Hope you had a GREAT week.

Sandra

That pan fried cod is making me salivate hahaha I LOVE fish, love cod, love fried fish, goodness.

The picture of the liver detoxification is very interesting, made me think, so thank you for that.

Have a wonderful week 🙂

QuiltLady

Me too on the fish! ANY way I can get it! Year ago my rheumatologist explained how to deal with my Systemic Lupus in almost exactly these terms regarding the liver and what we put into our bodies. It was then that I began scratch cooking and years later relieved when my oncologist said that was what saved my life because my body was NOT full of toxins and fast foods. Hope you had a GREAT week.

Pamela

I love it when a storm swoops in and clears the air. I need to go back and watch the Good Witch from the beginning before I start on the new episodes – I’ve lost track of what’s happening. Have a great week.

QuiltLady

Hallmark has been running marathons on the Good Witch and has them on demand too. Hope you had a GREAT week.

Ann

That’s such a good quote…just what I needed to read today. The recipes that you made look delicious. Looking forward to seeing how you re-do the Blue Apron recipes.