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WEEKEND RECAP

Thursday morning’s earthquake off the coast of California triggered a TSUNAMI warning for us. Have seen the signs for years, but never experienced an actual warning until now. Friday was spent cleaning and finish winter prep around here.

On Saturday I FINALLY completed my holiday decorating inside and hubby finished the outside just before the rain began. We literally finished just before we had to leave and meet friends to watch the DUCKS vs. PENN STATE game which did not disappoint. DUCKS won (45-37) and are now 13-0! We ALL had a GREAT time.

Then on Sunday we stored all the boxes from the decorating and I began planning my baking schedule for the neighbor plates I’ll be making and checking to see if I had all my ingredients. I also started arranging things for girl’s night this next Wednesday. I’ve also been wrapping the gifts for the Foster kids that I’ll be delivering this next week. Congratulations Jean on the Chiefs win last night – 2 inches more to the left and it would have been a loss.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

12/9 MONDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY after the fog burns off 43°/26°
12/10 TUESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY after the fog burns off 44°/30°
12/11 WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY after the fog burns off 46°/38°
12/12 THURSDAY – RAINY 46°/38°
12/13 FRIDAY – RAINY 45/37°
12/14 SATURDAY – RAIN!!! 45°/38° YUCK WE’RE DOING WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AT 1PM 🙁
12/15 SUNDAY – RAINY 44°/38°

TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I was able to get EVERYTHING done over the weekend. I will need to spruce up a bit after my prep for girl’s night on Wednesday. GROCERIES & ERRANDS I am LITERALLY cooking out and planning my menus around the freezer and pantry cleaning them both out to start the new year completely fresh! The good news about this is that I have very little to shop for except a bit of produce and dairy here and there. I also lucked out and have no appointment until I drop off the foster kid gifts on Friday morning 😀 PAPERWORK & PHONE CALLS I have tons to do, but most will wait until Thursday or next week. PROJECTS Jewelry trees, homemade vanilla and some painting projects for girl’s night Wednesday. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING

DVR/TV TIME

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

STREAMING We’re watching HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER as a late night comedy. CABLE I’ve finally gotten the DVR cleaned up until November so will keep working on dwindling it down as I bake this month.

READING TIME

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS

BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀

	12/9 MONDAY	12/10 TUESDAY	12/11 WEDNESDAY	12/12 THURSDAY	12/13 FRIDAY	12/14 SATURDAY	12/15 SUNDAY
DINNER	roast chicken, glazed carrots & mashed potatoes	brisket sandwiches and coleslaw	beef stew and biscuits	lemon chicken and rice soup	out	CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own	pot roast, glazed carrots and mashed potatoes
DESSERT		grasshopper brownies					bacon and waffles

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

I have a friend that LOVES to try all the crafts she sees on Facebook and she made this BIG star for me out of yard sticks and light string! I LOVE it!!!

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

RECIPES TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK

• OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
• CRAZY PIZZA BREAD
• LAYERED SALAD

RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

• SLOPPY JOE SLIDER BAKE
• MEAT LOVERS SAVORY BREAD PUDDING
• LEGENDARY POTATOES

WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS

• CUCUMBER POMEGRANATE SALAD
• BLUEBERRY BANANA MAPLE MUFFINS
• GRAN’S APPLE CAKE