Be sure to join us for Happy Homemaker Monday and link up with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror (thankfully because we wont do that again – going out was a mistake), Christmas decorating done and now it’s time to continue to focus on downsizing while also moving forward on organizing for the holidays and the new year.
The weather has been iffy, though we had a nice Thanksgiving day. Now it’s truly turning to winter with several inches of snow predicted for later this week, but we’ll see. The last time we had significant snow this early in the season was 2013. No matter what it does, I’m prepared with my layering and some new turtlenecks and flannels.
Doing Happy Homemaker Monday, EVERY MONDAY, loyally for all these years and so extensively helps keep me on track of my daily life as it summarizes the past week and lays out a fairly concise plan for the current week.
In case I never mentioned it, I LOVE CHRISTMAS! I decorated early and I began BLOGMAS the day after Thanksgiving. Here’s the link if you want to see the posts or better yet, join in. Just leave me a comment and I’ll know. I really enjoy being present in the season!
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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I’m bound and determined to finish reading Beyond the Moonlit Sea by Julianne Maclean. It’s been a really slow go though despite the fact that I do love this author. I have had trouble getting into this story as she weaves through the back story flashbacks. I’m only about halfway through. Not to mention I have been falling asleep as my head hits the pillow each night, so I haven’t read much at all lately. 
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11/28 MONDAY
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11/29 TUESDAY
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11/30 WEDNESDAY
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12/1 THURSDAY
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12/2 FRIDAY
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12/3 SATURDAY
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12/4 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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RISOTTO CARBONARA
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TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA
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BALSAMIC CHICKEN WINGS
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CORN/YOYO CLEAN OUT REFRIGERATOR NIGHT or YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN
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PEKING CHICKEN and MANDARIN PANCAKES
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AUTUMN CHOWDER and FLAKY CREAM BISCUITS
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PIZZA??
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DESSERT
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PUMPKIN BUTTER CRUMB CAKE
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COFFEE CAKE KNOTS
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We found this really neat antique saw that was laser cut to look like a Christmas tree when we were at the tree farm to buy our wreath. I fell in love with it!!!
And the kittens are just so dang cute huddling together to stay warm. I made them a little cave like flannel lined tote which they do sleep in at night, but they like to huddle on top during the day when it’s light out. Momma and all 5 kittens just make one BIG fur ball.
Still so true even now in 2022
I love the tip about the milkweed! I will have to do that once we move Up North next year! The kitties are just adorable. I want every cat I come across! I had to stop at three, but it’s hard! Have a great week!
I LOVE the cats too 😀 but like you I JUST CAN’T KEEP THEM ALL! A friend is getting me the number to a woman will help find them foster homes and getting them shots and spaying. I did the milkweed and was surprised by how quickly they responded. I hope your week is going GREAT.
Aw, sorry going out for Thanksgiving didn’t work out for you. At least, now you know. That table saw is so cool! What a fun Christmas decoration. And I am going to have to figure out how to save and print that baking pan conversion chart, what a handy thing to have at this time of year. Hope you are in the middle of a wonderful week!
It was so disappointing after having had such a WONDERFUL meal there for our anniversary back in August AND a friend was there for Thanksgiving a couple years ago and raved about it 🙁
Right click on the conversion chart and save it as a jpg and you should be able to print it. Hope your week has gotten slower/better too 😀
Love the saw! Sorry to hear your Thanksgiving was not up to your expectations.
Have a great rest of week
Thank you! As they say, live and learn. We’ll do Thanksgiving different next year. I’m so tempted to get another saw too. Each one is so unique! 😀
Hi Tamy ::::waving:::::::
First, the inspirational quote on kindness hit home, and I saved it. I need to remind myself of this. Sometimes, I have some pent up feelings on certain things and it is so hard. I want to be the person to always be kind and let it go. My Facebook picture for years has always been LET GO, LET GOD! I need to let go, let God and be kind too. I will have to check out your Blogmass, how fun!!! I watch some Vlogmass on youtube too. Your menu is always scrumptious and you give me ideas, especially the party picture links. I can understand your love for the Christmas tree saw, I love it too. It is awesome, and so unique.
Cheers to the best time of the year,
Julieann xo
Hi Julieann ::::waving back:::: I’m really glad the quote meant something to you. I try to stay positive and upbeat and basically have a kindness/Christmas attitude ALL the time. My aunt ALWAYS quoted 2 things – Let GO and Let God as well as PUSH, Pray Until Something Happens which became my way of life 😀
I hope you enjoy Blogmas and join in where and when you can. You’ll have to let me know what recipes you come up with in your inspirations. Have a GREAT rest of the week.
Hello dear Friend!
Yay for our favorite holiday upon us!! It snuck up quickly as it does every year. Decorated outside and now working on inside this week. That saw is SO cool!! And the kitties just make me want to curl up and snuggle with them. Have fun with your holiday shopping! I’m done with a lot, other than some local shops I’d like to hit yet too. I hope you have a very fun and blessed week ahead. xoxo
YAY is right! This is the one season I want to go by slowly!!!! I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL week.