HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 27 of 2020

GOOD MORNING As we enter the 2nd half of 2020 I pray that the second half is SOOO SOOO much better than the first half! I recently saw a meme somewhere that suggested we have a “half year” new year’s eve party on June 30th to start fresh for July. 

And for anyone who needs to know:

I also saw this cute little cartoon for July 😀

Last week was kind of a blur for me and I’m not sure why exactly!  I do know that things we used to take for granted are now a lot more work.  We’re planning a trip to see a friend and in the past we would just take off during the week and see how far we got and then find a hotel for the night.  Not now though!  I spent a couple days researching routes, distances, hotels, etc… so we can stay safe.  I’ll pack a cooler with foods for the trip from here to there so we don’t have to stop except for gas. There is NOTHING NORMAL about this year!

We had a few days of excessive heat last week and then it cooled off significantly with rain that moved in Saturday night.  We had a good weekend though… I did the laundry and some cleaning on Saturday followed by an afternoon drive where I got some great barn pictures and yesterday was MUCH cooler, rainy and lazy on the whole, but we did BBQ some chicken, watch some NASCAR and binge watched some more of The Last Ship.

Be sure to join us for Happy Homemaker Monday and link up
with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE & WHAT I’M WEARING It looks like it is going to be a relatively mild week.

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE Hot water and Apricot Carrot Pineapple baby food squeezee

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

MONDAY
  • MENU PLAN & MAKE GROCERY LIST FOR TOMORROW
TUESDAY
  • GROCERIES & ERRANDS
WEDNESDAY
  • ORDER A BIRTHDAY PRESENT TO BE DELIVERED AFTER THE 8TH
THURSDAY
  • PAPERWORK, CALLS & MISC.
FRIDAY
  • LAUNDRY & CLEANING
SATURDAY
  • CONFIRM HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR NEXT WEEK
SUNDAY
  • PACKING FOR TRIP

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV We just started season 2 of The Last Ship. We also watched a couple of movies on imDb – Hotel Artemis and Lonesome Dove Church.  Like always there are also cooking shows and Hallmark movies to watch.  Christmas in July begins July 10th 😀

I’M READING

Lately I’ve had 2 books going at all times. I just finished Lisa Wingate’s The Prayer Box and am starting The Book of Lost Friends and  Hurricane Season by Lauren Denton.

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA Saturday afternoon was so nice we took a little drive and I got a few fun country photos.  The clouds were really pretty against the blue sky and sunny afternoon.

INSPIRATIONAL

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
DINNER
CHICKEN FRICASSE, CREAMED CORN, &CORN CHEDDAR MUFFINS
RANCH CHOPPED SALAD & FARMHOUSE BUTTERMILK DRESSING
C.O.R.N. Y.O.Y.O.
LEMON ARTICHOKE CHICKEN & SALAD
CHILI STUFFED ZUCHINNI & SALAD
GRILLED CHICKEN, PEACHES & GREEN TOMATOES with SALAD
CHERRY BALSAMIC PORK CHOPS & SALAD
DESSERT
WATERMELON & BALSAMIC GLAZE
CREAMSICLE CHEESECAKE

RECIPES TO LOOK FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEK

  • PAN SEARED CHICKEN with LEMON CHIVE SAUCE
  • BACON CHEDDAR CORNBREAD
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH, BACON & APPLE HOT DISH

FEATURED PARTY LINKS FOR THIS WEEK

SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

Lucie

I borrowed your cartoon of July for my Facebook… it’s really how I feel right now.

Yep a mid-year party would be perfect.
Have a great week

Jean

Better have the party on July 1st 😉 (Leap year, I actually looked up the exact mid-way point of the year when June started). I do think we are all praying for a much better second half of the year. Gorgeous photos. Hope you enjoy your trip & stay safe. Have a wonderful week!

Becki

Your country photos are pretty 🙂 I’ve been reading two books lately (trying to get/stay caught up!). I read a print book when the lighting is good, or read from my kindle when the lighting is less ideal. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!

Jo Unbehaun

That cartoon is literally me for the month of July.
I love all of your pics, as usual!
Have a wonderful week ahead!

Jodi

I too am hoping the 2nd half is a better one… the first half was horrible!! Love your pics… and again.. I am now starving after seeing all the yummy food pics! Happy Monday!

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