Category: NANEA HOFFMAN
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENU & RECIPES week 4 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.27
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LAST WEEK RECAPPED
Last week was a bit of a blur as I worked hard to get all my Eagles and Offyce shopping (and they were BIG shopping weeks! – my car, a BIG SUV was SUPER full!) done and work shifts (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) before leaving Friday on our long weekend at the beach which was glorious (COLD, but glorious) by the way!
While we didn’t have snow last Tuesday like so much of the rest of the country (Houston, New Orleans, Alabama, Florida beaches…), but we did have the largest power outage in the country and on our coldest day yet this winter. Our bird bath has been frozen solid for over a week!
We got home yesterday in time for the last football game – YAY for Jean as the Chiefs try to break a record of back to back to back Superbowl wins. I have all the laundry from last week and the trip to do as well as get some groceries shopped for and the house cleaned. I’ll be working again this week on Tuesday night and making the dessert for Friday night as well as the Eagles and Offyce shopping all over again this week so am just going to jump in and finish this post quickly so I can get going even though the temperature outside is only up to 18°.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
It’s still SUPER COLD! The rain is returning at the end of the week and our first SNOW is forecasted for the weekend! This is just how SNOWMAGGEDON began!
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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READING TIME
Trying to finish LILAC INK THE KNOCKNASHEE STORY by Jean Grainger. We did start Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls on audio while we were gone, but that didn’t get very far. I have one to start for book club this weekend, but I hate that it feels like a class assignment so may be skipping this one.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
1/27 MONDAY
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1/28 TUESDAY
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1/29 WEDNESDAY
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1/30 THURSDAY
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1/31 FRIDAY
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2/1 SATURDAY
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2/2 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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AUXILIARY MEETING so will pick up take out on the way home
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WORKING THE EAGLE’S KITCHEN so will eat there.
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CHICKEN WINGS and
CORN on the COB
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TOMALITO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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CHICKEN TETRAZZINI supporting Lu’s dinner at the Eagles
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POT ROAST & VEGGIES
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CHILI & CORNBREAD |
DESSERT
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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BREAD PUDDING
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BLUEBERRY PEAR SLAB PIE making this for Lu’s dinner
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
It was such a packed weekend that I’m just making a collage of some of my favorite foods, scenes and activities. The picture with the odd guy in it was really funny. He was a window washer and he only washed ONE window out of twenty. We guessed that someone reserved that table for a special dinner that night and paid extra to have it washed 😀
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- RASPBERRY TRUFFLES
- PORK & SCALLOPED POTATO STEW
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
SATURDAY COFFEE ~ BLOG 365.25
FABULOUS FRIDAY ~ BLOG 365.24
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENU & RECIPES week 3 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.20
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LAST WEEK RECAPPED
Last week started fairly SLOWLY, but then took own a life of its own… and by the time it was over I was putting out fires all over the place and trying to cover shifts at the Eagles because so many people are coming down quite sick. I spent Saturday and Sunday avoiding people and staying home to watch the NFL playoff games. (YAY Jean)
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
It’s been absolutely beautiful this past weekend after the fog FINALLY cleared and we once again saw the sun. Unfortunately, clear nights also mean COLD nights in the mid 20’s. We’ve been lucky to see 40 degrees during the day. Obviously we’re still in layer season 🙂 with UGGs and comfy flannels.
ON MY MIND
On this holiday Monday I decided this quote was perfect! Now if the rest of the world would just listen!
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’m back to falling asleep so quickly I forget what I’ve read and end up reading the same paragraph over and over days on end 🙁 I’m STILL just about done with THE ROSE CODE by Kate Quinn and am going to start LILAC INK THE KNOCKNASHEE STORY by Jean Grainger
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
1/20 MONDAY
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1/21 TUESDAY
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1/22 WEDNESDAY
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1/23 THURSDAY
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1/24 FRIDAY
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1/25 SATURDAY
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1/26 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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REUBEN SOUP & GRILLED CHEESE
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PORK CHOPS with SPINACH SAUCE and HALUSKI
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FLANK STEAK, SMASHED TATERS & GLAZE CARROTS
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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OUT OF TOWN
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OUT OF TOWN
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OUT OF TOWN |
DESSERT
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WACKY CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
Meet TITO, an adorable puppy I saw last week. I popped in to pick up a couple things from our local co-op and found Linda snuggling this little guy that another customer was out and about socializing. I think TITO likes socializing 😀
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
MAPLE WHISKEY PUMPKIN BUTTER SALTED CARAMEL APPLE BUTTER
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- APPLE WALNUT CAKE with CARAMEL GLAZE
- BACON CHEESEBURGER BALLS
- TEXAS TRASH DIP aka CHEESY BAKED COWBOY DIP
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with RECIPE LINKS & MENU ~ week 1 of 2025 ~ BLOG 365.6B
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WEEKEND RECAP
I don’t care for Christmas and New Years falling in the middle of the week! Last Wednesday felt like a Sunday and I was messed up for the rest of the week! I’m looking to return to a routine this week!
So our “weekend” really began last Wednesday. We watched the Rose Parade, went and saw a friend who had to work (fortunately she runs a bar and grill so we got breakfast) and then watched the Rose Bowl before we ate Black Eyed Pea Chili made from our left over Christmas Prime Rib for dinner.
I spent Thursday cleaning the refrigerator and freezer and making an inventory list for both to start the year out fresh. Fortunately, it was also trash day, so that helped a lot. The woman who normally mans the Eagle’s kitchen for me on Thursdays had to bow out because her grandson came down with the flu virus while he was staying with her and we didn’t want to expose people, so I ended up covering for her.
Friday we were getting a bit of cabin fever from all the rain so decided to take a drive down to the river and were rewarded with a fantastic new little restaurant. On the way we encountered a barn that made me think of Jean so I took a picture for her. But, Jean and Carrie, I’m so sorry about the Chiefs and Packers yesterday 🙁
The rest of Friday through Sunday was spent de-cluttering and washing linens from Christmas and beginning to pack it all away for another year. I’ll finish packing away Christmas today. We also watched A LOT of football for the final regular season day.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
While the temperatures are still supposed to be in the 40’s we are supposed to FINALLY dry out a bit this week, at least enough to dry out a bit and not be so soggy. That said, nighttime lows will be much lower with clear skies.
ON MY MIND
I was so saddened to wake up on the 1st to hear about all the senseless terror situations in New Orleans, Las Vegas and all over the world! I pray for an answer every day to the senseless violence!
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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READING TIME
I’m reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. I LOVE WWII stories that empower women! The new book club book was supposed to be announced last night, so we’ll see what her “wheel of chance” chose for us. We’ve all been feeding her titles and to make it fair she’s using an APP that chooses at random. I just checked again and the book has been chosen, NONE Of This Is TRUE by Lisa Jewell. So many of the titles the others are throwing out have such a sinister true crime, psychological thriller type vibe to them, not titles I would choose on my own 🙁 we’ll try another month and see what comes of it.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
1/6 MONDAY
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1/7 TUESDAY
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1/8 WEDNESDAY
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1/9 THURSDAY
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1/10 FRIDAY
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1/11 SATURDAY
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1/12 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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NUMERO UNO PIZZA REMAKE
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COCA COLA PORK LOIN with CARROT CASSEROLE
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PIZZA EGG ROLLS
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BEEF & BBQ BEAN STEW
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GREEN CHICKEN CHILE
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SWEET CORN DIP & HOT DOGS
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BEEF & NOODLES |
DESSERT
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES POSTING THIS WEEK
- CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN
- CLASSIC BURGERS with BACON AIOLI
- SLOW COOKER TEX MEX CHICKEN
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- CHICKEN TOSTADA CUPS
- COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN GARLIC SOUP
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY & MENUS & RECIPE LINKS week 50 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.351
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WEEKEND RECAP
LONG AND BUSY weekend here. Friday was a chaotic and odd day putting out fires for the Eagles. Saturday we helped an elderly friend get rid of her moving boxes and trash and then I spent a good amount of time getting presents wrapped as well as preparing the chicken wings and doing some baking for the Christmas party at the Eagles yesterday. The Christmas Party was a success, but super busy! It was a lot of work and I was exhausted!!! I still am, but have A LOT to do this week so need to get on with it!!!
And I have my first delayed package of the season. It originated about 500 miles away and almost made it here, but then somehow ended up on a plane to Kentucky! It was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but they’re now saying Friday! As long as it’s here by Christmas I guess it’s all part of the season. I hope you all have a blessed and productive week.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
Can you spell W E T? or even C O L D? It’s our normal Pacific North West winter that’s quite gray, wet and cold though not as cold as normal, but wet enough to make it feel even more cold. 😀 I prefer a dryer cold. Snow is preferable to ALL this rain!
12/16 MONDAY 49°High 37°Low Rain
12/17 TUESDAY 49°High 40°Low Rain
12/18 WEDNESDAY 49°High 47°Low Rain
12/19 THURSDAY 47°High 43°Low Clouds & Rain
12/20 FRIDAY 48°High 46°Low Clouds & Rain
12/21 SATURDAY 48°High 44°Low Rain
12/22 SUNDAY 47°High 43°Low Rain
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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READING TIME
Book club met yesterday, but no one had much time to read the new book so that made me feel better. I’m about to start the book now, THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING by Jason Rekulak
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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DINNER
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TARRAGON CHICKEN & PASTA
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APRICOT HABANERO ROAST CHICKEN, ROAST CARROTS and CREAMY MAC & CHEESE
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BACON CHEESEBURGER BALLS, CREAMY MAC & CHEESE
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GIRL’S NIGHT OUT to DINNER AND PLAY
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CHRISTMAS PARTY POTLUCK
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OUT
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LEMON CHICKEN & RICE SOUP with BUTTERMILK BISCUITS |
DESSERT
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CRAN CHERRY CHEESECAKES
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CRAN CHERRY CHEESECAKES
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
The first batch of foster gifts has been delivered! Niki and I tried out the photo booth before the dance and I found this adorable cow chowing down when I went to retrieve a donated tree for the Eagles.
And here are a couple of alternate trees from girl’s night. I didn’t get a picture of Lu’s finished one, but as you can see she has a fun eye for color as does Dana. 😀
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK
- ROAST TURKEY BREAST
- RB’S BAKED BEANS
- PUMPKIN PULL APARTS
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
SILENT SUNDAY ~ BLOG 366.343
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with MENUS & RECIPES week 47 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.330
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WEEKEND RECAP
My weekend was a whirlwind that began with the bomb cyclone hitting us here in the Pacific North West with lots of wind, rain, slippery roads and power outages early in the week. It also started with prep for a charity meal that my friend Dana and I did on Friday night for the Eagles. We had shopped on Tuesday to avoid crowds and being last minute which was fortunate because the bulk of that storm hit Tuesday night and the first round of power outages.
For the dinner we made Brisket sandwiches, her yummy baked beans and coleslaw and I made a fun new recipe for dessert, Neapolitan cake full of fudgy chocolate, french vanilla and raspberry strawberry cake topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting.
Saturday I went to a friend’s craft fair, did laundry and cleaning and Sunday was the normal lunch with a friend and football. I made a yummy smoked brisket potato soup using up my portion of the leftover brisket from Friday night.
While this week is the same length as any other, it ALWAYS seems shorter because of all the prep for a mid week holiday!
Here’s your reminder to start defrosting your turkey if it’s frozen 😀 And if you’re traveling this week, be safe! HAVE A BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
And don’t forget BLOGMAS begins on Friday, November 29th. I look forward to you joining in.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
Highs in the 40’s with lows in the 30’s ALL week and LOTS of rain today, but then we’re supposed to get some actual sunshine for the rest of the week! 😀
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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READING TIME
I’m reading SOCIETY of LIES by Lauren Ling Brown for book club next Sunday. It’s not a book I would have chosen on my own, but I’m getting it done!
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀 And lunches are generally leftovers or out depending on the schedule for the day.
11/25 MONDAY
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11/26 TUESDAY
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11/27 WEDNESDAY
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11/28 THURSDAY
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11/29 FRIDAY
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11/30 SATURDAY
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12/1 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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OUT WITH FRIENDS FOR A LATE LUNCH/EARLY DINNER BEFORE SEVERAL MEETINGS
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CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
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OUT with a friend before PAINTING CLASS
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BRINED TURKEY BREAST, DADDY’S STUFFING, GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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OPEN FACED BURGERS with BACON AIOLI and CORNBREAD SALAD
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own |
DESSERT
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APPLE WALNUT CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
There was a short break in the rain yesterday and I came across this cat slinking across the sheep field.
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- PEAR WALNUT CRISP
- PEASANT STEW
- CHICKEN CHILES HOT DISH CASSEROLE
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY with MENUS & RECIPES week 46 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.323
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WEEKEND RECAP
It was a whirlwind weekend, but a good one that really started on Thursday again. We went to pick up my holiday Hallmark order and made a day of it since the nearest Hallmark is an hour and a half away. Hallmark stores are far and few between here and when the one I normally dealt with closed a family owned and run old time drugstore took over for Hallmark. This drugstore is like an old time Woolworths or TG&Y and so much fun and the woman who runs the Hallmark section is so nice. Because I live so far away she puts back for me anything I need until I can get there. I even one the door prize from last month’s premiere event! So, I picked up a nice little haul to get me in the Christmas spirit.
While we were there we visited a local hardware chain that does their garden area as a Tinsel town for the holidays. We didn’t need much, but it’s always fun to look. I did pick up a white projector light for the new nativity we’re doing this year and some paper white bulbs.
We had a wonderful lunch along the river at a favorite haunt and then did some antiquing on the way back in a favorite store, 5 Flying Monkeys and finished the day with a dinner at another favorite haunt and had a yummy Thankful Thursday turkey dinner. On Thursdays they do Thankful Thursday for veterans, first responders and moms at half price. They rotate meals throughout the year doing either the turkey, pot roast or meatloaf. All three are exceptional! My favorite is the turkey or the pot roast because it comes with the BEST glazed roasted carrots I think I’ve ever had!
Saturday brought the annual craft fair at the community center. I had several friends selling their wares there so that was a lot of fun! Then Sunday was spent with a bestie. I was also able to get a lot of organization done during the weekend as well as catch up on laundry, football and NASCAR as it was super wet and cold ALL weekend.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The first one is probably better for next week, but is also something we should all remember this time of year as we are getting together with friends and family. We should all remember that our differences aren’t as important as our commonalities and love for each other. So enjoy your friends and families over the holidays.
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
I’m going to sound like a broken record, but it’s cold, wet and rainy 😀 like always in November. We’ve had a fairly mild autumn up until now, but it feels like winter is going to hit a bit early. Highs this week in the 40’s and 50’s with lows in the 30’s and 40’s. Layers and flannels are a definite for this week.
ON MY MIND
There’s a “GIRLS NIGHT” in a a couple weeks to finish the Jewelry Christmas Trees we began last year. We’ve decided to “simplify” things this year and just order pizza. We’ll each provide a little something else like a favorite cookie, drink makings or ???? I’m thinking of making this cute charcuterie board appetizer board with some crackers. How cute is that?
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I joined a book club that started yesterday and we’ll be meeting every 2 weeks. I missed the first meeting, but they chose the book, SOCIETY OF LIES by Lauren Ling Brown. I downloaded the book and started it last night.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
11/18 MONDAY
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11/19 TUESDAY
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11/20 WEDNESDAY
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11/21 THURSDAY
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11/22 FRIDAY
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11/23 SATURDAY
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11/24 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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RB BEANS AND CHARRED HOT DOGS
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BURGERS & CHILI CORNBREAD SALAD
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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CHICKEN ALA KING and PEA STUFFING
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COOKING AT THE EAGLES with a FRIEND – BRISKET SANDWICHES, COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS and
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BEEF & BEAN STEW
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GOULASH and ROASTED CARROTS |
DESSERT
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NEOPOLITAN CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
There is a BIG hardware store called Jerry’s here that reminds me of a combination Fleet & Farm plus a Menards that turns their garden area into a Tinsel Town for Christmas. I never need much, but it’s always fun to look. I LOVE how they display their lights making it easy to envision what they’ll look like on your house or project.
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- PICKLED PLUM CRUMBLE/CRISP
- GO TO SLOW COOKER RECIPES ~ BLACK BEAN SALSA CHICKEN, GREEN CHILE CHICKEN, BUTTERMILK RANCH PORK CHOPS and TERIYAKI WINGS
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENUS & RECIPES week 45 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.316
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WEEKEND RECAP
AHHHHHH a weekend away was just what the doctor ordered! Last year my girlfriend and I went to a great holiday market at the fairgrounds in the county 100 miles to the south of us. We did it all in one day along with a trip to a HUGE Hobby Lobby and it was A LOT to cram in.
So this year we planned it as a weekend and took hubby along. Unfortunately, the holiday market was not as good as last year, though we did manage to find several of our favorite vendors and start the Christmas shopping with a bang!
We were also able to get in some quality antiquing time as well as some great happy hour time at a Jimmy Buffet hotel we stayed at for Friday and Saturday nights as well as some amazing food at mom and pop restaurants along the way. This picture is silly and so optical illusion like. Dana is 6 inches shorter than I am and didn’t think she could get in and out of this HUGE chair so stood in front, but it makes me like so tiny by comparison 🙂
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
COLD, WET & RAINY! This is the only way to describe this week. And so far, it’s not that normal kind of cold, but the bone chilling kind that makes you feel like you’ll never be warm again! 🙂 So it’s layers time! Highs will start in the 50’s today and tomorrow and then drop into the 40’s with lows in the 30’s along with lots of rain and gray clouds all week.
ON MY MIND
Once again weighted down by Eagle’s responsibilities and dealing with unprepared close minded people. At this point I am committed through the holiday season, but seriously wondering if there isn’t a better way to volunteer my time, talents and money.
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’m reading THE KEEPER OF STORIES by Sally Page.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
11/11 MONDAY
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11/12 TUESDAY
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11/13 WEDNESDAY
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11/14 THURSDAY
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11/15 FRIDAY
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11/16 SATURDAY
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11/17 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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LEMON CHICKEN and RICE SOUP with CRUSTY BREAD
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RB BAKED BEANS and HOT DOGS
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator nigh or you’re on your own
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CHEESEBURGER BALLS, COLESLAW and LEFTOVER RB BAKED BEANS
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CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN, NOODLES and MUSHY PEAS
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CHILI and CORNBREAD
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator nigh or you’re on your own |
DESSERT
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GINGERBREAD PEAR PUDDING CAKE
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
It’s my FAVORITE time of year!! Burn piles, hay barns and clouds!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
- PARMESAN ROASTED GREEN BEANS
- PORK MEDALLIONS with ONION GRAVY
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY, MENUS & RECIPES week 43 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.302
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
WEEKEND RECAP
4-6 PM Saturday was TRUNK or TREAT in our little town. The weather really showed up with a pleasant 71° and sunny which was great because Halloween itself is supposed to be pouring down rain and only 50° so Saturday may be the only Halloween some of these kids see.
TRUNK or TREAT has taken on a life of its own the past couple years. Surrounding towns bring their kids to our little area. It has also become quite an expensive endeavor. The kids have a great time and so do the businesses, but where and how do you draw the line on events like this? Our population is only 8,200 so how is we now have upwards of 2,500 kids participating? We did the math and between the candy, extra employees needed to man the booths and decorations it’s costing the average business between $500-$1,000 or more for a 2 hour event, especially if you’re located near the haunted house where the lines are long.
Sunday rained and the temperature dropped 20° so it was the perfect day to watch NASCAR, read a little and just do what you want kind of day. 😀 We did have a bit of a momentary break in the rain and we went and fed stale bread pieces to the peacocks and the deer that had wandered down into the park.
Let’s get on with Monday!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
We’re supposed to get quite a bit of rain this week which we REALLY need, so I’m okay with that. The highs are supposed to be in the 50’s and 60’s with lows in the 30’s and 40’s.
ON MY MIND
I know Halloween is this week and we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but because Thanksgiving is late this year I am trying to get a jump on ALL things December! BLOGMAS is one of those things that keeps me happy and motivated through the holidays and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
That said, I did condense a bit and I have come up with my BLOGMAS timeline for 2024. Doing as many of the posts in advance that I can also helps me keep my sanity through the busy holiday season. I REALLY hope you can and will join in whenever possible.
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I started reading RECIPE FOR A PERFECT WIFE by Karma Brown
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
10/28 MONDAY
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10/29 TUESDAY
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10/30 WEDNESDAY
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10/31 THURSDAY
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11/1 FRIDAY
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11/2 SATURDAY
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11/3 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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STREET CORN CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
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PEASANT BEEF STEW
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RB BAKED BEANS and HOT DOGS
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CORN/YOYO CLEAN OUT REFRIGERATOR NIGHT or YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN
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SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN
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GARLIC ONION SLOW COOKER CHICKEN & RICE
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LASAGNA SOUP & GARLIC BREAD |
DESSERT
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SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
I found a cute “set” of sewing machine drawers at a friends store recently. They even had the rare “secret” top drawer fairly intact. The drawers had been “finished” by her brother, but they were in sad shape with too dry wood, missing drawer guides and “gummy” areas that were dried and yucky. They were also done as two separate units. I’m in the process of rejuvenating them with oil and putting the two towers into a single piece. Hubby is making me a top and a bottom for them, but this is a start for now.
And just a few pictures from the TRUNK or TREAT event. Many of the parents dressed up also. I have to say the Jack Sparrow was one of the more popular ones. He would accept candy from the businesses and then seek out one of the shyer kids to give it to. I also love the BIO HAZARD scarecrow and McDonalds pulled out the stops with their drive through window.
The deer joined the peacocks today for some joint snacking time.
Living in the country gives us some fun local displays for holidays also.
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
With Thanksgiving coming up and so many stories in the news of bacterial diseases on the rise I thought it would be helpful to remind us all that food safety is so very important.
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE
- PULL APART CHEESY PIGS & COPY CAT ARBY’S SAUCE
- BROCCOLI, BEEF & CHEESE STRATA
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
- SWEET LEMON GLAZED MEATBALLS
- STACKED SUIZA ENCHILADAS with PICKLED RED ONIONS
- CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST