HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 18 of 2019


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GOOD MORNING sweet friends.  I hope you had as nice a week and weekend as we did.  The weather has been wonderful and allowed us to catch up a bit after the less than stellar winter we had!  Hubby has been working on the fence and I’m trying to get caught up on a shelf that he built me, but it’s been too cold to paint before now.  Hopefully I’ll get the shelf finished later today.

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE & WHAT I’M WEARING We have another BEAUTIFUL week predicted with no rain in sight!!! YAY!!!! It’s starting to finally feel like spring.  I’ll have on my usual uniform 😀 Levi’s, a comfy t-shirt and my gray pops.

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE Carrot and Apple baby food squeezer with hot water

AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE, WEEKLY TO DO LIST, HOUSE & CRAFT PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS

  • LAUNDRY… all done for the moment 😀
  • LIVING AREAS… need a bit of tidying
  • KITCHEN… needs a bit of tidying
  • YARD… fence repairs continue and a bit of gardening
  • BLOG… updating a few recipe posts and planning for some trip posts
  • CRAFTS/PROJECTS… nothing this week or probably the next couple of weeks either, but then I’ll get started on the wool ball garland so I can get a picture posted for you to see
  • APPOINTMENTS… just a couple this week which will give hubby a bit of a break from fence building…
  • TO DO… errands, groceries, paperwork and a few phone calls

ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY Our family reunion trip is coming up and we’re looking forward to catching up with those we haven’t seen in a few years.  We always have such a GREAT time together.  I recently found this image that TRULY depicts our group.

We’re also going to spend some time with hubby’s elderly father while we still can.  He’s still sharp as a tack, but his body isn’t cooperating 🙁  

While we’re gone we’re also going to tour the Winchester Mystery House, a story and place that has always intrigued me!  Right now they have a “Mansion and More” package that also tours areas that have been previously closed for more than 90 years AND as a bonus you can now take pictures!

I’M READING Jana DeLeon’s Miss Fortune series is always a fun read.  I’m finishing up Fortune Furlough book #14 and then beginning Kristin Hannah’s Night Road that my friend Heather loved and recommended I read.  It will be perfect for vacation 😀

WHAT IS ON THE DVR, I LIKE OR ON THE LIST TO WATCH We are still getting used to the new system and with it being the end of the season for most shows I’m really glad there isn’t an overwhelming list of things to catch up on 😀

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA I always find it amazing how others do things.  And while this was an older builder grade fence, it still amazes me that they installed parts wrong and didn’t even bother securing the frame pieces to each other.  Hubby is doing a GREAT job of updating AND securing the pieces together.  He even built himself a template for spacing the boards evenly 😀

INSPIRATION

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS

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HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY – C.O.R.N or TAVERN for sandwiches
TUESDAY – SESAME CHICKEN SALAD
WEDNESDAY – BAKED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICHES with SALAD
THURSDAY – BAVARIAN MEATBALLS & BOSTON BAKED BEANS
FRIDAY – HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
SATURDAY – CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE
SUNDAY – TROPICAL LIME CHICKEN BITES

SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

FEATURED PARTY LINKS FOR THIS WEEK

Carrie@northwoods scrapbook

Hi Tamy my Girl 😉

I bet that reunion is going to be so fun!! I love that sign – so adorable. And love that it’s true about about your group.

I think the Wincester story is fascinating – and kind of sad and creepy. I think it will be so cool to check it out!

And as always drooling over your recipes. I think the french onion meatballs sound especially yummy! I love french onion soup – what a great idea to turn it into meatballs. MMmmmm!!

Blessings on the rest of your week Hon xoxo

QuiltLady

YOU ARE SO RIGHT! It is fascinating, sad AND creepy about Mrs. Winchester. Is it weird that I’m excited about it too though? I’m so glad we planned 4 trips in one. I can’t wait for Thursday to leave 😀

Becki

I don’t think I’ve read Night Road, but I’ve enjoyed several of Kristin Hannah’s other books for sure. Love all the pictures with your menu planning 🙂

Shellie

I really enjoyed stopping by! I am running a little late today getting around to everyone! I loved the kitty picture at the begining! It was so cute! I can not wait to hear about the Winchester tour when you go ! It has alwy been a facinating story! I hope you have a great week ahead!

QuiltLady

Thank you! I’m a little slow this week too, but am finally getting around to all the comments and visits. It is fascinating, sad AND creepy about Mrs. Winchester. Is it weird that I’m excited about it too though?

Jodi

Oh my goodnes.. the kitty pic had me smiling before I even got into your post… so cute!! Ok, back to reading your post! Loved Night Road. Laughed at the campground quote! I drool over your food pics every week! Have a great Monday!

Jean

Love the photo at the start of your post, such a cute little cat! The mystery house sounds super fun.Great inspiration for the week. Hope you have a wonderful one!

QuiltLady

Thanks I ran across him last night and thought he’d be perfect for this morning’s post. I toured the Winchester Mystery house YEARS ago and am looking forward to going back, especially with the added tour. I also enjoyed the movie, though it really brought home how tortured she was! Have a GREAT week.

lapaylor

yes, the four agreements book says take nothing personally. Really, if we could do that life would be so much calmer. Your food always entices. great weather you’re having! lucky you!
I had the best time touring that wacky Winchester house. Poor tormented woman…
LeeAnna

QuiltLady

I really do try to take nothing personally – so many people really do have a tunnel vision of their own life and are using blinders to the rest of us – life is just that busy these days! She certainly was tormented! I toured here YEARS ago and am looking forward to going back, especially with the added tour. I also enjoyed the movie, though it really brought home how tortured she was! Have a GREAT week.

Rebecca

Greetings, Tamy! I’m excited about your trip! Makes me want to go somewhere! LOL! Actually, my husband and I were talking last night and I think we’re going to fix out van up into a camper of sorts…take the seats out and turn the back into a bed…so we can go and do as we please. When you go, enjoy the Winchester Mystery House and the visit with your fil. The food pics are fantastic! Have a great week my friend! <3

QuiltLady

Thank you and I hope you have a GREAT week too. Your camper conversion sounds fun. I’m really excited to get away for a bit!

Lucie

All those food pictures are making me hungry! Seems the fence is coming along nicely. Hope you have a great week and that your health keeps improving.

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