HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ week 36 of 2026 with MENUS & RECIPE LINKS ~ BLOG 365.250

Be sure to join us at Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra

at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

 I’m in the “BER months mindset so HELLO SEPTEMBER!! I’m glad you’re here. 🙂

LAST WEEK RECAPPED

GOOD MORNING dear friends,

We arrived at SIL’s on Friday just in time for a wonderful lunch on the patio of a family favorite restaurant. It was a LONG drive (600 miles which in California traffic feels like 1200) and rained ALL of Thursday.

Fortunately, Friday was beautiful the further south we went. We’ve had a busy few days here at SIL’s doing some honey do’s for her, along with lots of visiting and catching up as well as getting ready to head out for the family reunion on Wednesday.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

It’s going to be a great start to the week, but a warm ending before we head home to better weather!

TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, TRAVEL,  APPOINTMENTS, MENUS & DVR/TV
  • LAUNDRY & CLEANING A couple loads to do Tuesday night before we head out to the actual family reunion.
  • GROCERIES & ERRAND Wednesday we’ll go to the grocery store near where we stay to pick up everything we need for the week.
  • PROJECTS & TRAVELS we’ll leave SIL’s house on Wednesday and drive 1 1/2 hours our niece’s house to pick her up before having lunch with another niece at a family favorite, Paso Robles Inn and then head another couple hours further south to the actual reunion.
  • THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY plans coming together… fresh sheets… squishy pillows that feel just right… old movies… 

READING TIME

Last week was busy and I kept falling asleep before I get very much read, so I’m still reading I’m reading the Baking Games by Rachel Hanna and Side Trip by Kerry Lonsdale. 🙂 We’re about 7/8 through our audible book and will finish it on our way home.

FUNNIES

MENU PLANS

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

9/7 MONDAY 9/8 TUESDAY 9/9 WEDNESDAY
9/10 THURSDAY
9/11 FRIDAY 9/12 SATURDAY 9/13 SUNDAY
DINNER
out to CHAMISAL 
out to ANGELINOS 
FAMILY REUNION dinner out at SIDEWAYS
FAMILY REUNION PIZZA PLACE NIGHT
FAMILY REUNION STREET TACOS
FAMILY REUNION POTLUCK
on the road somewhere
DESSERT
 

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

There are way too many so far, but here a few I’ve already edited.

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK

  • NO BAKE LEMON STRAWBERRY DELIGHT
  • MEXICAN STREET CORN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
  • PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN VERDE ENCHILADAS
  • TERIYAKI PINEAPPLE RICE STUFFED PEPPERS

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

Jean

Sounds like you are enjoying your travels. Your photos are as gorgeous as ever! Love the one with the bees. Hope you have a great time at the family reunion.

QuiltLady

I’m so glad to see you back to blogging!! 🙂

Thank you! The bees are awesome here on SIL’s property!

I love seeing my SIL and family, especially after missing last year while dealing with my stepdad’s illness and passing. But, I’m also ready to be heading home on Sunday!!

We’re packed and leaving here tomorrow AM before reversing the process on Sunday and should be home late Monday or Tuesday AM depending on weather. I know the family reunion itself will speed by 🙂

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