HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

Good Morning! I had a pretty good weekend – hope you did too.  It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

ON THE BREAKFAST MENU

  • A big cup of coffee, maybe 2 or 3 with a touch of Mocha Kahlua and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

TODAY’S TO DO LIST
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Errands
  • Laundry
  • Cleaning

CURRENTLY (STILL) READING

TV SHOWS THIS WEEK

Catching up on the DVR from last week:

  • Good Wife
  • Mentalist
  • Law and Order SVU
  • Forever 
  • CSI

WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW
YEAH!! Sunny for a change! Or at least it started that way and is now getting foggier by the minute.

ON THE MENU
 Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


DATE BREAKFAST
DINNER
MONDAY 1/19 OATMEAL
Salmon in a Blanket
TUESDAY 1/20 YOGURT
Artichoke Fritters
WEDNESDAY 1/21 OATMEAL
Chicken Divan
THURSDAY 1/22 Y.O.Y.O.
Cajun Corn Chowder
FRIDAY 1/23 C.O.R.N.
Watergate Salad
SATURDAY 1/24 French Toast
Huevos Rancheros
SUNDAY 1/25
Bacon and Eggs

Baked Cod

NEW RECIPES TO TRY

I’m still posting the successful new recipes from December and they will be popping up a little here and a little there over the next few weeks.  I’m also back to trying a few recipes from my experimentation file this month so am hopeful that there will be many to pass on to you soon.

IN THE YARD & GARDEN
Nothing this week.

FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
We have had A LOT of foggy, rainy and cloudy days lately with the sun making an appearance only for some interesting sunset pictures.


HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK
Sorry nothing this week 🙁

ON MY MIND LATELY
Trying to understand the world and what is going through people’s minds with all the senseless violence that is happening everywhere.

INSPIRATIONAL

HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

Good Morning! I had a SUPER productive weekend. ALL the Christmas decorations are organized and put away and I’m ready to do some deep cleaning.  It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

I need some help!!!  I need ideas for a bread an butter gift (a gesture of gratitude for hosting) for my SIL on an upcoming trip. I always look for something I know she’d like, but probably doesn’t have, but I’m honestly out of ideas.  She loves “frogs” but think I’ve done those a little too much over the years.  What do you get or make for someone who has everything or the money to buy what they want when they want it?

ON THE BREAKFAST MENU

  • A big cup of coffee, maybe 2 or 3 wit a touch of Mocha Kahlua and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

TODAY’S TO DO LIST
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Errands
  • Laundry
  • Cleaning

CURRENTLY (STILL) READING

TV SHOWS THIS WEEK

Catching up on the DVR from last week:

  • Good Wife
  • Mentalist
  • Law and Order SVU
  • Forever
  • Sleepy Hollow

WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW
Rain, fog and dreary.

ON THE MENU
 Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


DATE BREAKFAST
DINNER
MONDAY 1/12 OATMEAL
Tomato Pie and Pan Seared Chicken with Peppercorn Sauce
TUESDAY 1/13 YOGURT
Chimichurri Chicken
WEDNESDAY 1/14 OATMEAL
Pork Chops & Rice Bake
THURSDAY 1/15 ??
Old World Chicken
FRIDAY 1/16 C.O.R.N.
Winter Soup & Pineapple Upside Down Cake
SATURDAY 1/17 French Toast
24 Hour Salad
SUNDAY 1/18
Bacon and Eggs

Cheesy Corn Bake

NEW RECIPES TO TRY

I also tried several other successful new recipes in December and they will be popping up a little here and a little there over the next few weeks.

I’m back to trying recipes from my experimentation file this month so am hopeful that there will be many to pass on to you soon.

IN THE YARD & GARDEN
Nothing this week.

FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
While our son and DIL were visiting for New Year’s we had many dreary days, but this one wasn’t one of them. We had a great lunch and despite the cool weather got some great pictures.

HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK

    As I put up the Christmas decorations each year I save the tissue paper to reuse as stuffing in shipping boxes and then as I put away the Christmas decorations each year I use new tissue paper to wrap them in.  The new tissue paper has a stronger tensile strength to protect the ornaments and decorations.

    ON MY MIND LATELY

    Trying to understand the world and what is going through people’s minds with all the senseless violence that is happening everywhere.

    INSPIRATIONAL

    EPIPHANIES, GOALS & RESOLUTIONS

    I like the idea of having even one epiphany this next year, especially if it happens as the New Year begins. Epiphanies can lead to resolutions and my one and only resolution is the follow through it takes to make those Epiphanies come to life. See the pattern here?  A nice big circle of completion!

    While I don’t make a specific resolution list as I believe these lists can be a key to failure when you don’t/can’t accomplish the individual items, I do tend to make lists of the things I need to accomplish as a whole!  This year I am NOT making a list Per Se, but committing to completing all the projects on my desk and in my pending file as soon as humanly possible.  Unfortunately and realistically many of these can only be completed with divine intervention as they pertain to the VA and all the entanglements that go along with the biggest ball of bureaucratic red tape you have ever seen. My aim though is to become the SQUEAKIEST WHEEL EVER and clear my desk!

    So I am scaring myself a little (okay ~ A LOT) with this commitment, but remember the age-old question is: ‘HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT?’ And the answer will always be “ONE BITE AT A TIME!”  Some bites will be smaller than others, but that’s okay too!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR, ONE AND ALL, AND MAY YOU TOO SEE THE LIGHT OF YOUR EPIPHANY!

    It also can’t hurt to start the year out with a little old fashioned good luck – Black Eyed Peas.  I am making this year’s batch with the left over prime rib from Christmas – YUMMY!

    MANY people swear by starting their year out with black-eyed peas for luck.  I’m not a superstitious person, but hey it can’t hurt!
    As a kid I HATED black-eyed peas, but I recently found the Trappey’s brand and they are fantastic! Hubs and I ate them plain and polished off the whole can. In fact they were so good that I can’t wait to try their other beans in soups, field peas, navy, black-eyed peas with jalapenos, etc…
    BLACK-EYED PEA CHILI

    1 can Trappey’s Black-eyed peas with bacon
    +/- 2 cups shredded left over pot roast
    1 can original Rotel tomatoes
    1 1/2 cups V8
    1 small HUNT’S tomato sauce 
    1 tablespoon Frank’s red hot sauce
    1 package Williams Chili Seasoning packet
    salt and pepper, to taste
    water to desired consistency*
    cheese bread or corn muffins
    sour cream and onions to garnish

    • Mix together everything except the bread and garnish in a stock pot.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer several hours until you can smell the chili calling you to the kitchen.
    • Ladle into bowls and garnish.
    • Enjoy!

    *I use about 2 cups.  I like to start thin and simmer until thick (2-3 hours) to allow the flavors to blend together.

    MENU PLAN & HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY

    Good Morning! I had a SUPER productive weekend. NOW I am ready for CHRISTMAS and a great new week!   I hope you are too.  It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

    ON THE BREAKFAST MENU:

    • A big cup of coffee, maybe 2 or 3 wit a touch of Mocha Kahlua and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

    TODAY’S TO DO LIST:
    • Phone Calls
    • Cleaning
    • Baking

    CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

    TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

      Christmas Movies

      WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:
      Rain, rain and more rain, but there is a slight chance of Snow for a white Christmas.

      ON THE MENU:
       Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


      DATE BREAKFAST
      DINNER
      MONDAY 12/22 OATMEAL
      Chicken in Sabayon Sauce & Upside Down Potatoes
      TUESDAY 12/23 YOGURT
      Vegetable Barley Soup & Grilled Cheese & Bacon
      WEDNESDAY 12/24 OATMEAL
      Prime Rib, Garlicky Cheese Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts
      THURSDAY 12/25 Farmer’s Casserole
      Baked Ham with Apricot Pineapple glaze, Scalloped Potatoes, Coconut Rum Carrots, Caramel Apple Cheesecake
      FRIDAY 12/26 C.O.R.N.
      C.O.R.N.
      SATURDAY 12/27 French Toast
      C.O.R.N.
      SUNDAY 12/28
      Bacon and Eggs

      Chimichurri Chicken & Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

      NEW RECIPES TO TRY:
      Nothing this week.

      IN THE YARD & GARDEN
      Nothing this week.

      FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
      Ominous sky during storm last week.

      HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

      • Add a dry paper towel to your salad spinner and it will help absorb ALL the moisture.
      • If you’re like me at this time of year, you have batch after batch of goodies going into the oven.  To save time, line your pan with heavy duty foil before adding your recipe.  After cooling, you can lift the foil out with the goodies and start over with the next batch without having to stop and wash the pan.  Plus the foil gives you an easy, flat cutting surface. 
        ON MY MIND LATELY:

        Hoping everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas and Wonderful New Year.

        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        MENU PLAN & HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY

        Good Morning! I had a VERY productive weekend getting my BLOGMAS posts ready and now I am ready for a great new week! So productive that I almost forgot to do this post.

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        • A big cup of coffee and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins.
        • Paperwork
        • Phone Calls
        • Cleaning
        • Laundry
        • Post Office

        Christmas Movies that I have DVRed through the season.

        Cool, gray and drizzly today – glad I have no where to really go.

         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 12/15 YOGURT
        Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers 
        TUESDAY 12/16 BAGEL& FRUIT
        Roasted Tomato Soup w/ Cheddar Crostinis
        WEDNESDAY 12/17 OATMEAL
        Smothered Chicken Breasts
        THURSDAY 12/18 FRUIT
        Farmer’s Casserole
        FRIDAY 12/19 CEREAL
        Chimichurri Chicken
        SATURDAY 12/20 Luau Benedicts 
        Chicken White Bean Soup
        SUNDAY 12/21 Chicken Chile Corn Custards
        Creamy Ranch Pork Chops & Rice

        Everything on the menu (except the inks) is an experiment this week, though I’m sorting through my HUGE pile of recipes to try and re-evaluating each and every one.  It’s time to get a little more routine.

        Empty and clean aluminum soda cans make lightweight and effective packing material to ship Christmas presents.

        Safe travels this holiday season for everyone who will be away from home.  The weather is wild this year, please travel safe.

        MENU PLAN & HAPPY HOMEMAER MONDAY

        Good Morning! I had a SUPER Thanksgiving and a VERY productive weekend. NOW I am ready for a great new week!   I will finish my Christmas shopping today and ship by the end of the week.  This way I will be able to enjoy the Holiday season without tearing my hair out.

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        ON THE BREAKFAST MENU:

        • A big cup of coffee, maybe 2 or 3 and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

        TODAY’S TO DO LIST:
        • Phone Calls
        • Errands
        • Christmas Shopping (store and online)
        • Grocery Shopping 
        • Christmas Tree

        CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        • Good Wife
        • Mentalist
        • Scorpion
        • CSI

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

        Partly Cloudy

        38°F High
        Partly Cloudy
        Chance of rain: 0%
        Wind: NNE at 8 mph
        Clear

        28°Low
        Rain moving in

        ON THE MENU:
         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 12/1 OATMEAL
        Italian Baked Potatoes
        TUESDAY 12/2 YOGURT
        BBQ Pork Loin
        WEDNESDAY 12/3 OATMEAL
        Roasted White Fish with Citrus Butter Sauce
        THURSDAY 12/4 YOGURT
        Chicken Croissant Pies
        FRIDAY 12/5 CHEERIOS
        Stuffed Chicken Breasts
        SATURDAY 12/6 French Toast
        Cream of Asparagus Soup
        SUNDAY 12/7
        Bacon and Eggs

        Lemon Chicken

        PLAY TIME (if I can find any ~ yeah right)

        As always do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        NEW RECIPES TO TRY:

        Everything on this week’s menu is an experiment LOL

        IN THE YARD & GARDEN

        Replanted the Christmas Cacti and they are thriving. 

        FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
        Ominous sky during storm last week.
         

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

        As you wrap your holiday gifts, set the ones to be shipped in piles by location so it will be easier to chose a shipping box.

        ON MY MIND LATELY:

        Oh so much – way too much to put into words quite yet. JUST TRYING TO STAY ORGANIZED and do prep for the holidays.

        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        THE PERFECT “OVER MEDIUM” EGG

        Do you love eggs?  I do and there is nothing better than a perfect over medium egg for me.  I like my whites done and my yolks runny so I can sop them up with my toast. So many times the yolks break trying to flip the eggs, but I have finally figured it out and it is soooooooooooooo simple!
        THE PERFECT “OVER MEDIUM” EGG
        per egg:
        1 teaspoon butter
        1 teaspoon water
        salt and pepper to taste
        • Melt the butter in your pan over a medium high heat.
        • Crack eggs into the butter.
        • Salt and pepper to taste.
        • When whites begin to solidify add the water and cover.
        • The rest of this is a matter of watching closely.  When the whites are done they will no longer jiggle.  Turn off the heat immediately and your yolks will be perfect.
        • Serve with your favorite toast.

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

        Good Morning! I had a SUPER productive weekend getting settled after the first leg of the move as well as watched the race and football, but now I am ready for a great new week!

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        ON THE BREAKFAST MENU:

        • A big cup of coffee (maybe 2) and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

        TODAY’S TO DO LIST:

        • Cleaning
        • Laundry
        • Errands
        • Phone Calls
        • Grocery Shopping

        CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

        Not much this week

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        Catching up on the DVR!

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

        Cloudy and cool (60’s) with a chance of rain – YAY!!!!!! I’m loving the shift in temperatures since the move north!

        ON THE MENU:
         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 11/3 OATMEAL
        Glazed Stuffed pork Chops
        TUESDAY 11/4 YOGURT
         Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Chicken with Melted Strawberries
        WEDNESDAY 11/5 OATMEAL
        Sweet & Sour Pork Roast
        THURSDAY 11/6 YOGURT
        Rueben Cubans
        FRIDAY 11/7 CHEERIOS
        Beef & Bacon Chili
        SATURDAY 11/8  Shirred Eggs
        Chicken Noodle Salad with Chile Scallion Oil
        SUNDAY 11/9
        OUT

        Ham & Gruyere Stratas

        PLAY TIME (if I can find any ~ yeah right)

        As always do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        NEW RECIPES TO TRY:

        Making a couple of new desserts this week – Cheesecake Egg Rolls and Chocolate Rum Banana Empanadas.

        IN THE YARD & GARDEN

        Rake leaves and cut back bushes for winter.

        FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
        We followed this truck for a couple hundred miles of mountain road. Hubby says I need to send him a Christmas card and thank him for being a good leader through the fog before we reached this beautiful area of the trees changing colors.

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

        Also as we head into cooler weather Menu Planning is a great way to save some money as well as trips to the store in the cold weather.

        EYE CATCHING BLOGS WORTHY OF A DEEPER LOOK:

        Still trying to get organized from the move so have not done as much blog hopping as I’d like.  I promise I will be so much better soon.

        ON MY MIND LATELY:

        Oh so much – way too much to put into words quite yet.

        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        MENU PLAN & HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY

        Good Morning! I had a SUPER productive weekend as well as watched the race and football, but now I am ready for a great new week – lots of last minute projects to finish as the BIG move is now closer.

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        ON THE BREAKFAST MENU:

        • A big cup of coffee and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

        TODAY’S TO DO LIST:

        • Dr. appointment
        • Packing
        • Errands
        • Phone Calls

        CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        Now that the FALL schedule has started there so many new shows and we are STILL trying to work out our new fall choices.

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

        Still really warm here during the day despite the 10-15 degree drop in temperatures during the day, but evenings are feeling fantastic with a slight breeze also.  I keep reminding myself that it’s only for a very short time more as I really look forward to the much cooler temperatures and rain. 

        The temps were supposed drop an additional 10 degrees this week, but changed last minute and are still in high 90’s and we have to finish painting no matter what so we can leave here – that’s my big project for the week.

        ON THE MENU:
         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 10/13 OATMEAL
        Hot Wings
        TUESDAY 10/14 YOGURT
         Chicken & Tomato Spinach Salad
        WEDNESDAY 10/15 OATMEAL
        Bean & Bacon Rolls
        THURSDAY 10/16 YOGURT
        BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
        FRIDAY 10/17 CHEERIOS
        Tortilla Roll-Ups
        SATURDAY 10/18  Shirred Eggs
        Chicken Empanadas
        SUNDAY 10/19 Baked Ham Cups
        Grilled Cheese & Chili

        PLAY TIME (if I can find any ~ yeah right)

        As always do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        NEW RECIPES TO TRY:

        Not trying anything new the next couple of weeks since I’m on the countdown clean out so we don’t move any food!

        IN THE YARD & GARDEN

         YAY! NOT A THING until after the move in a few weeks.

        FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
        We finally took my birthday trip this past week (I’m working on that post now), but this is one of my favorite pictures from that trip.

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

        Start at the top of a room (fans and light fixtures, etc…) when you’re cleaning.  That way the dust settles at the bottom and you vacuum it all away.

        Also as we head into cooler weather Menu Planning is a great way to save some money as well as trips to the store in the cold weather.

        EYE CATCHING BLOGS WORTHY OF A DEEPER LOOK:

        Still trying to get organized for the move so have not done as much blog hopping as I’d like.  I promise I will be so much better after the move.

        ON MY MIND LATELY:

        Sorry for last week’s rant, I’ll just keep it to myself for this week. 😀

        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY with a RANT OF IMPROPRIETY LACK OF COMMON SENSE for why I will no longer eat at MCDonalds or shop at Walmart – EVER

        www.familycorner.blogspot.com

        Good Morning! I had a productive weekend as well as watched the race and football, but now I am ready for a great new week especially as I get closer and closer to the BIG move.

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        ON THE BREAKFAST MENU:

        • A big cup of coffee and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins. 

        TODAY’S TO DO LIST:

        • Laundry
        • Packing
        • Errands
        • Paperwork
        • Phone Calls

        CURRENTLY READING:

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        Now that the FALL schedule has started there so many new shows and we are STILL trying to work out our new fall choices.

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

        Still really warm here during the day despite the 10-15 degree drop in temperatures during the day, but evenings are feeling fantastic with a slight breeze also.  I keep reminding myself that it’s only for a very short time more as I really look forward to the much cooler temperatures and rain.

         
        ON THE MENU:
         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 10/6 OATMEAL
        Tuna Melts
        TUESDAY 10/7 YOGURT
        out
        WEDNESDAY 10/8 OATMEAL

        out
        THURSDAY 10/9 YOGURT
        Cheesy BLT Bites
        FRIDAY 10/10 CHEERIOS
        Grumpy Guy Salad 
        SATURDAY 10/11 Luau Benedicts
        Mexican Cobb Salad with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
        SUNDAY 10/12 Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Quiche
        Redneck BBQ Chicken Chile Cornbread Muffins

        PLAY TIME (if I can find any ~ yeah right)

        As always do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        NEW RECIPES TO TRY:

        Not trying anything new the next couple of weeks since I’m on the countdown clean out so we don’t move any food!

        IN THE YARD & GARDEN

         

        NOT A THING.

        FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
         
        A friend came to visit for a few days and we did a tour of some local landmarks ~ still working on the post to go up, but love this picture!

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

         

        Periodically use a toothbrush in your window tracks to loosen settled dust and then vacuum it all up easily.

         
        EYE CATCHING BLOGS WORTHY OF A DEEPER LOOK:

         

        Still trying to get organized for the move so have not done as much blog hopping as I’d like.  I promise I will be so much better after the move.

        ON MY MIND LATELY:
         
        Just seriously wondering when so much of the world lost its common sense and kindness?  And let me tell you why – The local Walmart has a McDonald’s “restaurant” in it.  I often pop in for a large ice tea before doing my shopping since it has been so hot the past few months.

        Multiple times there are people having a meal in there and they have their Chihuahua with them – this dog has been riding in the child seat of the cart and is now in the booth with its paws up on the table top eating food from the table top.  
        • Forget that common sense tells you to leave your dog home and the fact that you are supposed to have service animals in vests and carry their certificates with you in case you are asked to provide proof.
        • Forget that they sell food both in Walmart and in McDonald’s and that they have been toting this dog all around the store in the “CHILD” seat of the cart.
        • Forget that they are not the only family doing this. 
        • Forget that the county when called will tell you that the establishment whoever they may be has the right to refuse service if the certificate cannot be produced.
        I’d finally had enough and went to speak with the Store Manager (multiple times) for Walmart about my concerns for the health and safety of everyone since these dogs are being taken through food areas and their owners are touching the produce and such and the animals are sitting and licking carts in places that while not always clean are used by adults and young children and their official stance is that if they ask the people if they are service animals and they say yes, then it is a moot point.  They are not “allowed” to go the step further asking for the certificate of proof.  The manager suggested I also speak with the McDonald’s manager which I did.

        Are you ready for the real kicker here?  It was bad enough that Walmart would not deal with this issue, but the McDonald’s Manager though sympathetic told me his hands were tied.  McDonald’s official stance is that it is a violation of their “civil rights” to ask them to comply. 
         
        WTH?????? WHAT ABOUT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF EVERYONE ELSE TO SHOP AND EAT IN A SANITARY ENVIRONMENT????? THESE RULES EXIST FOR A REAL REASON!!

        PRAYING FOR:

        COMMON SENSE and LOGIC as well as society and today’s parents as they raise tomorrow’s adults. From what I’ve seen this weekend alone, SOCIETY IS DOOMED if we don’t make some changes AND MAKE THEM SOON!
        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

        www.familycorner.blogspot.com

        Good Morning! I had a productive weekend as well as watched the race and football, but now I am ready for a great new week especially now that it’s my favorite season – FALL is here Y’ALL!.

        It’s Monday morning so be sure to join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Go check it out to see what it’s all about!

        • A big cup of coffee and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins.
        • Pool Time
        • Laundry
        • Oil Deck, clean railings and wash outside windows from the dust left in the last windstorm.
        • Errands
        • Paperwork
        • Phone Calls

        Now that the FALL schedule has started there so many new shows and we are trying to work out our new fall choices.

        Still really warm here during the day despite the 10 degree drop in temperatures, but evenings are feeling glorious with a slight breeze also.  I just keep reminding myself that it’s only for a short time more as I really look forward to the much cooler temperatures and rain.

         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST
        DINNER
        MONDAY 9/29 YOGURT
        leftovers Pizza in a Pot 
        TUESDAY 9/30 BAGEL& FRUIT
        HOBO Foil Stews
        WEDNESDAY 10/1 OATMEAL

         YANKEE DOODLE CHICKEN NOODLE
        THURSDAY 10/2 FRUIT
        Peanutty Pork Noodle Salad
        FRIDAY 10/3 CEREAL
        CADILLACS – Parmesan Roast Beef
        SATURDAY 10/4   S#*% on a Shingle
        Monte Cristo Sandwiches
        SUNDAY 10/5 OUT
        Pepperoni Garlic Stromboli

        As always do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        Probably not trying anything new this week since I’m on the countdown clean out so we don’t move any food.  Did try Sandra’s Pizza in a Pot Last Week and loved it!

        Cleaned the spider webs off the bushes (the drought has made the overhead watering less since we installed the bubblers and the spiders seem to really like that) and pruned the Lantanas back a bit.

        Trying to tame a feral kitten for an elderly neighbor who wants a cat.  It’s going pretty well as “Scampy” is beginning to warm up to me.  I sat yesterday on the neighbor’s stairs waiting for Scampy to trust me enough to try the food I brought for her.
        I think she really likes this food.

        Roll your citrus fruit on the counter top with your palm before cutting, slicing or juicing to loosen the pulp and juice.

        Still trying to get organized for the move so have not done as much blog hopping as I’d like.  I promise I will be so much better after the move.

        Just seriously wondering when so much of the world lost its common sense and kindness?  

        Society and today’s parents as they raise tomorrow’s adults. From what I saw this weekend, society is doomed.

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER AND MENU PLAN MONDAY

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        Good Morning! I had a no so quiet weekend due to a knee injury so just read and watched the race and football, but now I am ready for a great new week especially now that it’s my favorite season – FALL is here Y’ALL!.  It’s Monday morning so join in with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  for Happy Homemaker Monday.  Be sure and stop by to see what it’s all about!

        • A big cup of coffee and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins.
        • Pool Time
        • Laundry
        • Groceries
        • Errands
        • Paperwork
        • Phone Calls

        The FALL schedule starts so many new shows to try before working out our new fall routine.

        Still really warm here, but supposedly we will drop down to double digits later this week.  I just keep reminding myself that it’s only for a short time more.

         Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie


        DATE BREAKFAST DINNER
        MONDAY 9/22 YOGURT Bacon Burger Melts
        TUESDAY 9/23 BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE Creamy Pea Soup with Parmesan Crisps
        WEDNESDAY 9/24 YOGURT Chicken Delight Sliders
        THURSDAY 9/25 FRUIT Rueben Cubans
        FRIDAY 9/26 CEREAL Stuffed Artichokes with Italian Sausage & Sweet Red Pepper
        SATURDAY 9/27 Waffled French Toast  Piquant Chicken with Charred Tomato Sauce
        SUNDAY 9/28 Shirred Eggs Salami Pasta with Fennel

        Do a little quilting and finish a few older projects though I have yet to have a few minutes to myself LOL like that’s going to happen.

        I have a list of tons of recipes I want to try, but this week I think I’ll try one I found in my box of tricks for Peanut Butter Cup Cookies as well as the 5 new ones above for dinners.

        Garden is looking good and in need of just a little pruning this week.

        I tend to eyeball some measurements because that’s the way I was taught, but often, especially with a new recipe I’m exact.

        There are 2 different types (many people don’t realize this) – dry and wet measure.

        Liquid measure tend to be glass or plastic with a pour spout.

        Dry measures are your nested cups and spoons.

        basic MEASURE EQUIVALENTS to get you started – I’ll let you do the rest of the math
        1 cup = 8 ounces liquid or 16 tablespoons dry
        1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce liquid or 3 teaspoons dry

        Been a busy week with my knee, emergency vet and such so I really haven’t done any blog hopping to see what’s going on out there.

        Just seriously wondering when so much of the world lost its common sense and kindness?  

        Common Sense to prevail with some medical issues and the imbeciles, idiots, ignorant, clueless people handling the paperwork and appointments dealing with it.