Category: INSPIRATIONAL
WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE
- How do you define peace?
I define peace by the absence of conflict, drama and or too much to do 😀
- November 3rd is Election Day in the US of A, but did you know it’s also National Sandwich Day? Let’s vote, shall we? egg salad or tuna salad? chicken salad or grilled chicken on a bun? peanut butter and jelly or a bagel with cream cheese? turkey and swiss or ham and cheddar? grilled cheese or pimento cheese? roast beef-corned beef-or make mine veggie?
This is a wide open category that depends on the day, where I’m eating and my mood as well as appetite level. From those choices though I pick tuna salad, grilled chicken on a bun, PB&J, grilled cheese and veggie 😀
- When did you last say (or feel) ‘no rest for the weary’?
4 years ago while working on the rehab of my grandparent’s place, the House From Hell. The same place that created a HUGE rift with my uncle after he swindled us out of about 75,000 dollars, my health, 3 years of our time and quite a bit of faith in family.
- This time last year, where were you?
Same day, same time, Same bat channel!
- SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SONG, VERSE OR QUOTE FEATURING THE WORD PEACE – This is not necessarily a favorite, but most recently heard.
P E A C E
(Taylor Swift from Hillsong Young and Free Folk Lore Album)
You will stay true
Even when the lies come
Your word remains truth
Even when my thoughts don’t line up
I will stand tall
On each promise You made
Let the rest fade away
There’s a peace far beyond all understanding
May it ever set my heart at ease
Dare anxiety come, I’ll remember that peace is a promise You keep
Peace is a promise You keep
You will stay true
Even in the chaos
Your word remains truth
Even when my mind wreaks havoc
I will be still
For I’ve known all along
My Jehovah Shalom
There’s a peace far beyond all understanding
May it ever set my heart at ease
What anxiety fails to remember is peace is a promise You keep
Peace is a promise You keep
You are peace to a restless soul
Peace when my thoughts wage war
Peace to the anxious heart
That’s who You are,…
I’ve found peace far beyond all understanding
Let it flow when my mind’s under siege
All anxiety bows in the presence of Jesus the Keeper of Peace
And peace is a promise He keeps
WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO… WAS THROWBACK THURSDAY
NEW YEAR – NEW ME
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 21 of 2018
Sorry I’ve been MIA so much of the past few weeks. As we get closer to the BIG day, I’ve definitely been busier AND A LOT more tired. I hope you have all had a great week.

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
to visit with all the other Monday morning ladies.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE & WHAT I’M WEARING – A HUGE storm rolled through unexpectedly last night leaving behind a TON of humidity to start the day. At least the storm also brought in a COOL front and it’s only supposed to be in the high 80’s this week so I’m wearing cut offs and a teal polo shirt.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – My standard peach yogurt and green tea is today’s breakfast
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY – I’m extremely happy that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel fromthis nightmare! I’m working on a final update to be posted soon. All of your encouraging remarks have REALLY helped get us through this!
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
Last Wednesday through Friday I spent visiting with my original BFF aka FFE (first friend ever) Leslie. We had a great time chatting and playing nostalgic catch up. So many memories to think about. It was so great to see her and spend time together.
This picture is of a gift my sweet neighbor brought me yesterday to say thank you and goodbye. And some of the flowers she brought me last week still look GREAT!
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… quite a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing
- LIVING AREAS…KITCHEN… STUDIO… all getting a deep clean today and tomorrow
- YARD… nothing much afteryesterday’s storms, just too wet to do anything, but hubby will mow Wednesday
- BLOG… not much for a few weeks
CURRENTLY READING AND ON MY WAIT PILE
I’M READING Debra Clopton’s Windswept Bay Series Book #4 Forever & For Always
IN THE WAIT PILE TO READ
- BARBARA FREETHY’S PERILOUS TRUST after I finish this series
SHOWS WE WATCH
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, the Amazing Race just ended and Dancing With the Stars will be beginning
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America Celebrity, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK |
|
MONDAY |
BANANA & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PORK CARNITAS TAMALES & GARDEN SALSA |
FRUIT |
TUESDAY |
YOGURT & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
TUNA SALAD OR?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
FRUIT |
WEDNESDAY |
BANANA & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
TUNA SALAD OR?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
FRUIT |
THURSDAY |
YOGURT & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
OUT |
OUT |
FRUIT |
FRIDAY |
YOGURT & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
OUT |
OUT |
FRUIT |
SATURDAY |
YOGURT & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
OUT |
OUT |
FRUIT |
SUNDAY |
YOGURT & TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
OUT |
OUT |
FRUIT |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 20 of 2018
Good Morning sweet ladies. Happy Belated Mother’s Day. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours was quiet, but productive with last minute touch ups, grocery shopping and watching a couple movies and the NASCAR races.

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE & WHAT I’M WEARING – The sun is shinning, bu it’s beginning to get more and more sticky out there (which I hate). We’re predicted with high 90’s and high corresponding humidity all week and no rain in sight! I have on Levi’s pedal pushers and a comfy t-shirt.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – Peach yogurt, green tea and a handful of honey nut cheerios
CRAFTS / PROJECTS – none at the moment
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY – Oh my, where to begin? Let me just say the list is long, blessed and heading in the right direction.
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA – All I took this past week was food photos 😀
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS / APPOINTMENTS
- LAUNDRY… just a couple loads of clothing and towels
- LIVING AREAS… LOL you’re kidding right? there are boxes EVERYWHERE
- KITCHEN… pretty clean and still empty
- YARD… nothing much – hubby does need to mow one more time and use the vinegar mix on the weeds trying to come up along the pavers.
- BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning and even some holiday post planning
CURRENTLY READING AND ON MY WAIT PILE
I’M READING Debra Clopton’s Windswept Bay series – Book #2 Somewhere with You
IN THE WAIT PILE TO READ
MOVIES and/or SOMETHING INTERESTING I WATCHED – We rented Justice League and Humanity Bureau from Red Box and are trying to clean out the DVR of old shows.
WHAT IS ON THE DVR OR LIST TO WATCH
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, the Amazing Race, Dancing With the Stars
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef, Southern at Heart
WHAT’S IN THE CRAFT BASKET – EVERYTHING is packed so there will be no crafting until late June or so when I start the Christmas gifts and cards
WHERE I’VE BEEN SURFING ON THE NET – This article, 10 “Notes to Self” that Will Stop You from Taking Things Personally REALLY spoke to me with some wonderful messages I needed to hear. Here a few that spoke louder to me.
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
TAHITI CHICKEN |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
LEMON FIZZ CHICKEN |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
SATURDAY |
OUT |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
BACON & EGGS |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PORK CARNITAS TAMALES |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- MAPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL CAKE with OOEY GOOEY COCONUT TOPPING
- UPDATED KENTUCKY HOT BROWN CASSEROLE
- LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN
- TAHITIAN CHICKEN
- PULLED PORK TACOS
- FRENCH ONION SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 19 of 2018
GOOD MORNING sweet ladies. It’s been a busy week around here and I’m still struggling with energy issues so am not getting as much done as I want AND/OR need to which is leaving me frustrated. My TO DO list is growing, but at least there will be a reward at the other end of this hassle. I’m really looking forward to the time to rehab with the gym and pool in hopes that my elusive energy and strength return in earnest.
I’m having a few blog issues too that are baffling my server guy so I’m a bit frustrated every time I see that “fatal error” on my side bar. I’m hoping he figures it out soon and I can have a bit easier way of blogging. Right now I have to log in, password and all EVERY time – so frustrating.

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE & WHAT I’M WEARING – The sun is shining, but there is no breeze blowing. It’s official, summer is here! 90’s all week with an ever increasing humidity equals = BOY AM I GLAD we’re leaving 😀
I’m wearing Levi’s capris with my favorite ovarian cancer awareness t-shirt and flip flops. And it is definitely time to start automatically putting this mop of hair in a ponytail first thing in the morning.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – Peach protein shake and green tea
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… quite a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing
- LIVING AREAS… plan on doing a deep clean today and tomorrow
- KITCHEN… pretty clean AND empty – the pantry and freezer are both looking bare, which is a good thing 😀
- YARD… nothing much
- BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning and holiday post planning
- APPOINTMENTS… Surgeon follow-up, blood work for next week’s doctor appointment, nail appointment, phone calls, paperwork…
CURRENTLY READING AND ON MY WAIT PILE
I’m still reading Debra Clopton’s FROM THIS MOMENT ON (WINDSWEPT BAY #1)
IN THE WAIT PILE TO READ
WHAT IS ON THE DVR OR LIST TO WATCH
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
SATURDAY |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
??? |
|
SUNDAY |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- MAPLE GLAZED BACON WRAPPED CARROTS
- CARROT ORECCHIETTE
- GENERAL TSO CHICKEN
- GRANS BUTTER CRACKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 18 of 2018
Good morning everyone. I cannot believe it’s Monday again. Last week just completely sped by! I’ve barely gotten last week’s visits in before it was time to write today’s post! I promise to be better this week about visiting! 😀 This will be another busy week, but I hope you are all having slower paced and enjoyable weeks.
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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE – we are no longer blessed with the unseasonally cool and nice weather we have had. I guess spring is over 🙁 Starting this week we have seriously higher humidity and temperatures will be in the high 80’s all week.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – Cheerios, Small banana & Green tea
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY – I’m trying really hard to live a positive life and not get too worked up over what is really out of my control.
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA – I’m working on a post for our trip to the alligator park that will be up in a day or two, but I love this picture of a sleepy alligator that was yawning and couldn’t be bothered with the activity around him.
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… quite a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing
- LIVING AREAS… starting to get a bit cluttered with boxes, but it’s all good 😀
- KITCHEN… pretty clean and empty too 🙁 I pulled out the washer and dryer and did a deep clean there on Saturday
- YARD… hubby mowed yesterday and fertilized so all good there
- BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning and holiday post planning
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
- I’m now reading Debra Clopton’s FROM THIS MOMENT ON (WINDSWEPT BAY #1)
We’re working on cleaning out the DVR from the winter season build-up.
HALLMARK/COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, American Housewife, Splitting Up Together, The Middle, The Good Witch, When Calls the Heart
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdom of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, Dancing With the Stars and America’s Got Talent will be beginning. We also started watching The Terror about the Arctic Expedition and are finding it really interesting
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef, Southern at Heart (Damaris)
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
ITALIAN WHITE CHEDDAR BURGERS with BALSAMIC ONIONS & ROASTED COUNTRY POTATOES |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
MAMA’S RETRO MEATLOAF with MASHED POTATOES & ROASTED CARROTS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
|
SATURDAY |
BACON & EGGS |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- HEAVENLY HASH
- MISO GINGER CHICKEN
- BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
- ITALIAN WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGERS
- BLUE CHEESE RANCH WEDGE with SWEET & SPICY BACON
- SPICY CHICKEN POT STICKERS with BLACKBERRY CIDER DIPPING SAUCE
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 17 of 2018
GOOD MORNING sweet ladies. I hope you all had a wonderful week. Mine was productive, but I’ve just been so tired. I’m having a REALLY tough time getting my energy back since the last surgery. The doctor keeps reminding me that 6 surgeries in 7 years (where the 1st and last were both really long surgeries – 8 hours each) is a lot for the body and to be patient, but patience is really NOT my strong suit. Not that I have much choice, so I just keep working at it. 😀

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE – once again the storms hit over the weekend. Saturday night was a wonderful thunderstorm and then Sunday was just gray, but today and tomorrow are supposed to be bright and sunny! We’re moving into that part of the year that is just too warm and humid for me so we’ll see if that lasts or if mother nature has at least one more cool front for me 😀
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – honey nut cheerios and green tea
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY – moving forward in continuous steps in all areas of life is making me smile more!
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS – there are no pressing appointments this week YAY 😀 I did get the results from last week and I’m good to go for a year on the mammogram, but they are watching the bone density more closely especially after the new issues with vitamin and mineral absorption from the stomach surgery. It’s ALWAYS something!
- LAUNDRY… just a couple loads this week
- LIVING AREAS… really clean
- KITCHEN… really clean for a change
- STUDIO… is mainly storage these days so nothing going on there
- YARD… nothing much after the weekend storms, just too wet to do anything
- BLOG… some recipe updating, future post planning and holiday post planning
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
- I’m now reading… nothing this week – just too tired by the time I get into bed, I’m asleep already
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife, Living Biblically
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdom of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, Ransom
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural, Fear the Walking Dead
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America Celebrity, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef, Southern at Heart
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SOUTHERN CHICKEN & STUFFING |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
ABC PANINIS (Chicken, Bacon and Avocado) |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BOURBON CHICKEN & BISCUITS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SATURDAY |
SAVORY FRENCH TOAST |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SMOTHERED CHICKEN & GRAVY |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
BACON & EGGS |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
PORK CHOPS with MUSHROOM SAUCE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- LEMON CHICKEN COSTOLETTA
- COCOA FUDGE BROWNIES
- MEATBALL SLIDERS
- CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS with SESAME CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 15 of 2018
GOOD MORNING sweet ladies. I hope you had a wonderful week and an even better weekend. Last week was pretty busy with appointments and odds and ends things for me, but this week looks to be a little slower and I hope to get a lot more accomplished though I seem to have a bit of a cold from all the crazy weather this weekend which is already slowing me down. Having an almost non-existent immunity makes a cold pretty scary for me and I end up staying in to avoid getting even sicker which slows down EVERYTHING!

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE – It looks like this week will be mellow, but the weather changes too quickly around here sometimes. Last Saturday’s 40 degree drop wasn’t originally predicted either 😀
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – peach yogurt and green tea
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY/FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA – things are moving along here with sorting, packing and even seem to be dragging a bit at times, but I know they’ll speed up at the end so am glad to have the time to pack properly and patch the nail holes, etc… as I go. We sold this as turn key and want to truly leave it move in ready – right down to the house being completely clean including the windows.
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS – I spent Saturday inside since it was so cold outside and went to town on getting chores done.
- LAUNDRY… I did all the sheets, towels and bedding on Saturday so just a couple loads of jeans and tops
- LIVING AREAS… messy but actually clean under the clutter of all the sorting and packing
- KITCHEN… pretty clean really. I’ve been condensing and cleaning out the pantry and fridge and getting as much recycled apossible
- YARD… after the weekend storms it’s just too wet to do anything, but it will need mowed and trimmed before the end of the week
- BLOG… still doing some recipe updating and compilation from the old blog, future post planning for while we are on the road and even some holiday post planning because it will be here before you know it
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
- I’m now toggling between 2 books – DREADFUL, Shay Archer Series #6 by Jana Deleon and Savor You by Kristen Proby
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies – NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, the Amazing Race just ended and Dancing With the Stars will be beginning
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Orville, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
STRAWBERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
GRAN’S BUTTER CRACKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN CASSOULET |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BACON RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
OLD FASHIONED TUNA CASSEROLE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SPICY CHICKEN POT STICKERS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SATURDAY |
DUTCH BABY & SWEET & SPICY BACON |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC-N-CHEESE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- KRAB SALAD & HOMEMADE 1000 ISLAND DRESSING
- BUFFALO CHICKEN LASAGNA
- SWEET & SPICY MANDARIN TANGERINE CHICKEN
- HOBO CHICKEN & SMOTHERED BEANS
- CROCK POT BEEF & BROCCOLI
- CHICKEN CHILE CORN CUSTARDS
- CHICKEN PARMESAN LASAGNA
- CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO PARMESAN CHICKEN
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HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 14 of 2018
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. Ours was quiet, just Easter service and brunch. I do LOVE our pastor’s subtle sense of humor as he inserted an April Fool’s joke or two into the sermon while still making it reverent for the occasion.

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE – a little gray and cloudy, but pleasant right now. It is supposed to heat up to the 80’s this week with some thunderstorms later in the week.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – cheerios, banana and green tea
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA – Sandra recommended a series of cookbooks recently and I ordered 2 of them to see if I would like them. They arrived on Saturday and I sat and read them cover to cover. I also bookmarked the recipes I want to try.
The tabs on the side are for the recipes I can make before our move with what I currently have in the pantry and freezer. I also ordered a new slow cooker cookbook today that will be here next week and will be perfect for cold winter in the Pacific North West.
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… quite a few loads this week, towels, bedding and clothing
- LIVING AREAS… packing stuff everywhere, but really pretty clean
- KITCHEN… pretty clean and empty too which makes it easier to keep clean 😀
- YARD… nothing
- BLOG… some more recipe updating, future post planning and even more holiday post planning
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
- READING – in between books at the moment
COMEDIES
- Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife, Roseanne, Splitting Up Together
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies
- NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911
DRAMAS & REALITY
- The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident
SYFY
- Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Once Upon a Time, The X-Files, Supernatural, The Mist
COOKING
- Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef, Celebrity Worst Cooks
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
CHICKEN PARMESAN CASSEROLE |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATLOAF |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
SLOW COOKER BEEF & BROCCOLI |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
BBQ PULLED PORK |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SATURDAY |
KITCHEN SINK FRITTATA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
EGGS and JAMBALAYA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
GENERAL TSO CHICKEN |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
BACON CHEESEBURGER HAMBURGER HELPER NOT! AUTHENTIC ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATLOAF
BANANA PINEAPPLE SOUR CREAM CAKE
ARTICHOKE MUSHROOM RAGU CHICKEN
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HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 13 of 2018
Good morning everyone. I hope you had a WONDERFUL weekend. Saturday was productive, but Sunday was lazy here. I’m making lists and more lists trying to get organized for the move and it is keeping my mind running in circles preventing me from getting good sleep making me a bit sleepy this morning.

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.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE – Spring is here, but as always here in the south it is already feeling like summer with some 80’s temperatures and higher humidity. SOOOOOOOOOO glad to be getting out of here before the “REAL” summer hits.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE – peach yogurt and Green Tea
CRAFTS / PROJECTS – no real crafts going, but am doing little touch ups and such as I pack things up.
ON MY MIND / THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY:
- I was able to sort down and minimize even more last week and keep packing.
- Making check lists and checking them twice for the move.
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA – my favorite antique store find:
INSPIRATION
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE / WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY… Just 1 load today YAY 😀
- LIVING AREAS… I need to vacuum and straighten just a bit.
- KITCHEN… I have it dwindled down to the very bare minimum of pots and pans as well as dishes and glasses. In fact all that’s left are items that will be donated when we move.
- STUDIO… LOL 😀 what studio? It is now completely and absolutely filled with packed boxes.
- YARD… hubby mowed and has been watering the new seed. The grass is filling in quite nicely from where Gunny had worried a path around the whiskey barrel.
- BLOG… still working on redoing some older recipes from my old blog
CURRENTLY READING & TV / DVR
We did a couple rentals Saturday night and saw Jumanji and Downsizing. I really likes the original Jumanji, but this was a cute up to date version. Downsizing was kind of mind blowing, but interesting in a really weird way. Then on Sunday when NASCAR was snowed out, we rented The Shape of Water which I found to be pretty interesting.
- I’m reading nothing right now, but will probably start something later tonight.
COMEDIES – Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Life in Pieces, The Good Place, American Housewife, Splitting Up Together starts this week along with Roseanne
MILITARY, POLITICAL & CRIME DRAMAS and a couple that qualify as comedies NCIS, NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA, Criminal Minds, Wisdon of the Crowd, S.W.A.T., Madam Secretary, Scandal, Designated Survivor, Brave, Valor, Seal Team, Blindspot, Macgyver, Scorpion, Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, Hawaii 5-0, Elementary, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Chicago Med, 911, We tried Station 19, but didn’t care for it at all!
DRAMAS & REALITY – The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Resident, Dancing With the Stars will be beginning soon
SYFY – Z Nation, the Walking Dead, Flash, Supergirl, DC Legends, Once Upon a Time, Supernatural
COOKING – Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay, Worst Cooks in America, Bobby & Damaris, Kid’s Baking Championship, Master Chef Jr., Master Chef
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK – I’ve started building my menus around what’s in the freezer and pantry – literally! I’d rather run out of things and have to go shopping than have too much left when we pull up stakes.
BREAKFAST |
SNACK |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
SNACK/DESSERT |
|
MONDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
DENVER CHICKEN with PASTA |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
TUESDAY |
PEACH YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
HOBO CHICKEN PACKS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
WEDNESDAY |
CHEERIOS, SMALL BANANA & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
THURSDAY |
CHERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
ORANGE BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
FRIDAY |
BERRY YOGURT & GREEN TEA |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
ARTICHOKE MUSHROOM RAGU CHICKEN |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SATURDAY |
OUT |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
C.O.R.N. clean out refrigerator night |
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES |
SUNDAY |
BACON & EGGS |
PROTEIN DRINK |
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TUNA SALAD OR ?? |
out with friends for Easter Brunch Buffet |
PROTEIN SHAKE |
SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- CORNED BEEF HASH
- BACON CHEDDAR PANCAKES
- BUTTERMILK CHIVE CHICKEN
- PORK SALTIMBOCCA
- VAMPIRE SLAYER ARTICHOKE BREAD
- POT STICKERS with BLACKBERRY/RASPBERRY SAUCE
- HALIBUT with HABANERO BEURRE BLANC SAUCE
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
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