Category: BLOG 365
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY & MENUS & RECIPE LINKS week 50 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.351
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
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
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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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 😀
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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 |
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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 366.350
SATURDAY COFFEE ~ BLOG 366.349
CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES ~ BLOG 366.348
CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES adapted from Melissa Clark
Chewy, slightly spicy, yet crisp around the edges with a hint of butterscotch from the DARK brown sugar makes these a fall favorite for our family.
1 cup (2 sticks) UNSALTED butter, softened
1 cup packed DARK brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 LARGE eggs
1 tablespoon PURE vanilla extract
1 ½ cups AP flour
¾ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon QUALITY ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon FRESH grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom or ground ginger
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
¼ cup MALIBU coconut rum
1 ½ cups golden (or regular) raisins
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Pour rum over raisins and let sit 10-15 minutes.
- Butter two large cookie sheets, or line them with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Add brown and granulated sugars, then beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.
- Set mixer on low speed, and beat flour mixture into the butter mixture.
- Drain excess rum from raisins.
- Stir in oats and raisins.
- Spoon out dough by large tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake until cookie edges turn golden brown, about 9 to 13 minutes. Centers will still be quite soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY ~ BLOG 366.346
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY week 49 of 2024 ~ BLOG 366.344
Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
WEEKEND RECAP
Thursday morning’s earthquake off the coast of California triggered a TSUNAMI warning for us. Have seen the signs for years, but never experienced an actual warning until now. Friday was spent cleaning and finish winter prep around here.
On Saturday I FINALLY completed my holiday decorating inside and hubby finished the outside just before the rain began. We literally finished just before we had to leave and meet friends to watch the DUCKS vs. PENN STATE game which did not disappoint. DUCKS won (45-37) and are now 13-0! We ALL had a GREAT time.
Then on Sunday we stored all the boxes from the decorating and I began planning my baking schedule for the neighbor plates I’ll be making and checking to see if I had all my ingredients. I also started arranging things for girl’s night this next Wednesday. I’ve also been wrapping the gifts for the Foster kids that I’ll be delivering this next week. Congratulations Jean on the Chiefs win last night – 2 inches more to the left and it would have been a loss.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
12/9 MONDAY – MOSTLY SUNNY after the fog burns off 43°/26°
12/10 TUESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY after the fog burns off 44°/30°
12/11 WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY after the fog burns off 46°/38°
12/12 THURSDAY – RAINY 46°/38°
12/13 FRIDAY – RAINY 45/37°
12/14 SATURDAY – RAIN!!! 45°/38° YUCK WE’RE DOING WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AT 1PM 🙁
12/15 SUNDAY – RAINY 44°/38°
TO DO LIST, APPOINTMENTS & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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DVR/TV TIME
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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READING TIME
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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12/9 MONDAY
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12/10 TUESDAY
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12/11 WEDNESDAY
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12/12 THURSDAY
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12/13 FRIDAY
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12/14 SATURDAY
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12/15 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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roast chicken, glazed carrots & mashed potatoes
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brisket sandwiches and coleslaw
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beef stew and biscuits
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lemon chicken and rice soup
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out
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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pot roast, glazed carrots and mashed potatoes |
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DESSERT
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grasshopper brownies
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bacon and waffles
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
I have a friend that LOVES to try all the crafts she sees on Facebook and she made this BIG star for me out of yard sticks and light string! I LOVE it!!!
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
RECIPES TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK
- OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
- CRAZY PIZZA BREAD
- LAYERED SALAD
RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
WEEKLY FEATURED PARTY LINKS
