HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 8 of 2017

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, or still is as since it’s a 3 day weekend for President’s Day.  Saturday we finished the clean up from last week’s tornado like storm damage that left us with a MAJOR roof leak into the attic and down into the laundry room as well as a window seal that failed causing a small river flowing into the atrium.  Now we are ready for the current storm that started last night and just praying that all the repairs are complete enough. Yesterday we took it easy and watched the NASCAR Clash (YAY racing season has begun!), a few new movies and just relaxed.

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

Imagine that, it’s gray, rainy and windy, AGAIN!

ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE

Yogurt, fruit and coffee.

AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE

I see a few clutter spots that I need to address this morning, but all in all, not too bad.

WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS

2/20 MONDAY

  • groceries (weather permitting)
  • laundry

2/21 TUESDAY

  • studio organization

2/22 WEDNESDAY

  • early morning doctors appointments
  • Lunch
  • Mummy Exhibition at the museum

2/23 THURSDAY

  • estimator appointment
  • backyard

2/24 FRIDAY

  • cleaning

2/25 SATURDAY

  • Race
  • Work in Studio

2/26 SUNDAY

  • Work on menus and recipes
  • Race

CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR

Have been catching a few episodes on Netflix and Amazon Prime of a few favorite shows as well as a few of our normal prime time shows. I need to start a new book, but have yet to decide which one.

CRAFTS & PROJECTS

I just need to finish the binding, but the first of the Christmas presents for 2017 is almost done. Its a large Log Cabin Calico quilt.

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
BAKED EGGS and HAM
BACON & EGGS
LUNCH
FRUIT & CHEESE
SOUP & CRACKERS
SANDWICH
OUT
MEAT & CHEESE
LEFTOVERS
Y.O.Y.O.
DINNER
CHICKEN POT PIE
APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN and CELERY SEED DRESSING SALAD
TENDERLOIN GRILLADES and BAKED CARROTS
DESSERT

SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS

HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP

ON MY MIND

Praying that people in general become less self absorbed and start paying attention to those around them. Living in a bigger city again has reminded me that many people tend to make things WAY MORE complicated and involved than they need to in an effort to be in control of things, situations or others.  Seriously, give me the country life again! And don’t even get me started on “social” media LOL

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA

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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QuiltLady

Thank you Carrie, I never thought I’d have the patience for quilting either. Then, I took a class will hubby was deployed and it became a passion. I especially love the color combos and pattern choosing.

Hope it doesn’t get too cold and snowy again. I know how those false springs can be a let down when winter rears it’s ugly head again.

Have a great week.

Carrie@northwoods scrapbook

Hi Hon! Playing catch up.

Hope you get some sunshine soon! Our mild temps for here have been awesome – but looks like they’re going away for a while. Boo.

That quilt looks incredible!! Great job Lady. I don’t think I’d ever have the patience to do something like that. It’s truly beautiful. 😉

LOve your inspiration too! Don’t be working too hard. Blessings. xoxo

Jean

That quilt is beautiful! Interesting tip, I’m pretty sure my Betty Crocker cookbook says to start corn in cold water. I’ll have to try it in already boiling water and see if the boys notice any difference. Hope you have a wonderful week!

Pamela

Beautiful quilt! On My Mind really hit a nerve with me today – we’ve lived in a lot of different places during our Navy adventures and it is surprising how the people in different parts of the country, for the most part, fall into a similar type of behavior. We are really longing to return to Washington – the people there were different, good different, and we miss it. Have a great week!

QuiltLady

Thanks Pamela. I think with us both being military families we have many of the same beliefs and thoughts on that. We too are longing to return to the Pacific NorthWest sooner than later. Have a great week too.

Sherry Legan

Great week planned with some great thoughts. And wow you’ve finished a present already. Love the quilt.
Great job. I came over from HHM. I linked over there too! Enjoy you week.

Ann

That’s interesting about when to boil vegetables. I didn’t know that rule, yet somehow have been following it when I cook. Will be helpful to keep in mind when trying new vegetables. Looks like a lot of the recipes you tried last week turned out. That’s always good to find new ones. Your quilt turned out beautifully.

QuiltLady

Thanks, LOL Ann I found I had always been following the rule too, but for no apparent reason. Have a great week.