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LAST WEEK RECAPPED

GOOD MORNING friends. I can’t believe we’re ALREADY into February!!! The 5th week of 2026 already!! It sure seems like time is flying by faster and faster. PLEASE, SLOW down this merry go round!!!!!!!

It was a SUPER busy week trying to tie up loose ends with all my duties at the Eagles before we leave on our coast trip tomorrow. I also got caught up on laundry, cleaning, some sorting and organizing for putting together a St. Vinnie’s donation that I was planning on dropping off this morning, but they’re closed on Mondays so that will wait until next week. At least it’s ready to go 🙂 I’m hoping for enough downtime of the evenings to get all my blog visiting caught up this week. More than anything I’m looking forward to some serious relaxation time.

I also got a bunch of books, paperwork and recipes handled. And I’m packed and ready to go right after tacos tomorrow. No reason to get up too early since we’re only going a couple hours away and can’t check in before 4PM.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

The weather is supposed to be beautiful and somewhat sunny here at home and also at the coast through Friday when a storm is supposed to set in. Highs will be in the 40’s and 50’s with lows in the 30’s. BUT, Punxsutawney Phil IS predicting 6 more weeks of winter which is no surprise to me. When we have had a mild December and January here in the past it usually means a roaring February and March!

TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS

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

LAUNDRY & CLEANING YAY, all done until after our trip. GROCERIES & ERRANDS YAY, all done until after our trip. PROJECTS & TRAVELS No projects, but hoping for lots of fun and picture taking along the Oregon coast. ON MY MIND Same old, same old stuff, but getting closer to some resolutions. WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY wind in my face as I walk along the beach… and my toes in the sand when it’s warm… spending time with friends and laughing… traveling and seeing new places… antiquing… discovering old, but new to me recipes…

READING TIME

I’m waiting for book club to make a decision so I started an older Heather Webber book for now. I’m reading A HOE LOT OF TROUBLE, A NINA QUINN MYSTERY #1.

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS

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

	2/2 MONDAY	2/3 TUESDAY	2/4 WEDNESDAY	2/5 THURSDAY	2/6 FRIDAY	2/7 SATURDAY	2/8 SUNDAY
DINNER	clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own	taco Tuesday with friends and then leave on trip	OUT OF TOWN	OUT OF TOWN	OUT OF TOWN	SUN DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN & PASTA	BROWN BUTTER LEMON CHICKEN
DESSERT

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

LOL This was the most exciting picture I took this week LOL

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK

• CREAMY STEAK & POTATO SOUP
• ASIAN CHICKEN POT PIE with SCALLION PANCAKE CRUST
• SLOW COOKER CANDY, HAYSTACKS & CRANBERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

• HOLIDAY MORNING MOM SAVER
• CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
• PEANUT BUTTER MOLASSES COOKIES
• GREEN ONION & CHEDDAR CORN BREAD

WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS

• CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
• BROWNED BUTTER TOASTED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
• CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE