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LAST WEEK RECAPPED

Last week was a bit of a blur. I can’t believe we’re into the 4th week already!! I’m still working on some organizing and downsizing, but some of it will have to wait until it gets warmer!!!! I just don’t seem to get as much done when my toes are cold!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

BRRRR it’s cold here, but no complaints from me as I know first hand just what going through a “SNOWMAGGEDON” is like. So, I’ll just keep layering and layering the hoodies, flannels, UGG’s and warm socks 🙂 until I’m warm. Highs this week were only in the 30’s, but it looks like they will be in the 40’s this week and the lows were in the 20’s aka “let the faucet drip” phase this past week, but look like they’ll bump up to the 30’s this week. The freezing fog is always an issue at this time of the year as are the deer and animals on our country roads.

TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, APPOINTMENTS, ON MY MIND & DVR/TV

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I just have bedding and towels to do. I was able to get the rest all done on Saturday. Seems like we use so many more clothes in the winter. GROCERIES & ERRANDS I have just a few things to pick up this week for us. My friend and I will be going on Wednesday to have lunch and do some shopping for her and then the business shopping. PROJECTS & TRAVELS We’re taking a small trip to the coast next week, but will hold off until spring for any major trips. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING nothing new here except I have been printing my favorite recipes out to do an actual recipe book. I thought that would be an easy way for the kitchen, but I LOL didn’t realize how many favorite recipes we have and I’m now on the 3rd large binder. 😂 ON MY MIND As always I’m pondering what to do about my duties at the Eagles. My girlfriend yesterday pointed out that it probably isn’t going to change and encouraged me to back away. Sad, but I’m thinking she’s right 🙁 DVR/TV We’re still catching up on the DVR from the holidays. We just finished binging LUCIFER and are looking for a new show to watch of an evening. Any suggestions?

READING TIME

I’m currently reading the FORGET-ME-NOT LIBRARY by Heather Webber. I really like her stories. They are  just short of fantasy while still living in the real world.

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS

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

	1/26 MONDAY	1/27 TUESDAY	1/28 WEDNESDAY	1/29 THURSDAY	1/30 FRIDAY	1/31 SATURDAY	2/1 SUNDAY
DINNER	TRIVIA & MEETING NIGHT CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own	LEMON CHICKEN & GREEN PEA CASSEROLE	TRIVIA & MEETING NIGHT CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own	SWISS STEAK & COWBOY POTATOES	CHICKEN & POTATOES	HUNGARIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP	SLOW COOKED PEPPER STEAK
DESSERT

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

Like I said above, I won’t complain because we could live anywhere else in the country this week and be much worse off, but pictures this week of the freezing fog and the frozen spider webs on the hose bib were telling of just how cold I am! We haven’t seen any snow to speak of this year either so I don’t mind at all that the rest of the country stole our “SNOWMAGGEDON” tag line 🙂

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK

• CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER
• CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
• PEANUT BUTTER MOLASSES COOKIES
• GREEN ONION CHEDDAR CORN BREAD

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

• CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
• TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
• BROWNED BUTTER TOASTED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS

• CREAMY TUSCAN TORTELLINI SOUP
  
• TOFFEE WALNUT CINNAMON PULLS
  
• SEX ON A STICK