Category: HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY

HAPPY HOMEMAKER AND MENU PLAN MONDAY

Good Morning! I had a fairly busy and productive weekend as well as the SUPERBOWL game and have a very early appointment this morning so I’m getting going early. Join in with Sandra over 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 green tea and a banana and a tangerine for the road.
  • Physical Therapy
  • Errands
  • Groceries

A few new shows start this week and we’ll clean up the DVR from the past couple weeks.

January was REALLY foggy and damp, but still warmer and drier than most so I got really spoiled and wasn’t ready for the February temperature drop and rain, but here it is!

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


 DATE BREAKFAST
DINNER
MONDAY 2/2 FRUIT
Black Bean “Kitchen Sink” Steak Chili
TUESDAY 2/3 BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE
Layered Tortilla Pie
WEDNESDAY 2/4 YOGURT
Hot Chicken Salad 
THURSDAY 2/5 FRUIT
Texas Red Chicken
FRIDAY 2/6 CEREAL
CADILLACS – Parmesan Roast Beef
SATURDAY 2/7 Waffled French Toast 
Piquant Chicken with Charred Tomato Sauce
SUNDAY 2/8 Shirred Eggs
Pan Seared Chicken with Lemon Garlic Green Onion Tahini Sauce

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 also tried several other successful new recipes recently 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.

I have a few favorite photos this week.  We headed out on Saturday to trek all the way around the pond since it was actually sunny and fairly nice out and because we are now 2 days into a 10 day rain stretch.  These ant hills were the most unique picture I took, but seeing the beaver below was one of the rarest.  Too bad I forgot to put my long lens on before we left.

Buried under decades of blackberry brambles and moss is an old foundation and from the looks of the construction it was probably from the early 1900’s.

This Robin jumped from tree to tree as we walked along, but I finally caught him in this pine tree.

There’s a farm on the other side of that gate, but this road truly leads nowhere, well except into the pond.

Take a good look, the sunny, cloudy sky is rare this time of year and the thistles made a perfect forefront. 

And if your shoes don’t look like this when you get home, you did something wrong.

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

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

RECIPES, LIFE & ALL THAT GOES WITH IT

Good Morning!  It was a lazy weekend around here. 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 Green Tea and apple maple cinnamon oatmeal with golden raisins.

 

TODAY’S TO DO LIST
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Get oil changed on car
  • Appt. to get windshield molding fixed
  • Laundry

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

Foggy and dreary, but with a promise of sun later in the day.

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

 

 

  DATE BREAKFAST   DINNER
MONDAY 1/26 OATMEAL   Steak Tacos and Tomato Salsa
TUESDAY 1/27 YOGURT   Chinese Orange Beef
WEDNESDAY 1/28 OATMEAL   Sausage Bread Pudding
THURSDAY 1/29 Y.O.Y.O   Spice Rubbed Pork Chops with Pineapple Relish
FRIDAY 1/30 C.O.R.N.   Teriyaki Glazed Steak Tips
SATURDAY 1/31 French Toast   Crab Cakes & Remoulade
SUNDAY 2/1
Bacon and Eggs
   New Orleans Chicken and Biscuits

 

NEW RECIPES TO TRY

I also tried several other successful new recipes recently 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
We went out to dinner and then to the Bullriding event Saturday night at the fairgrounds and I snapped this picture as we were heading into the restaurant.  It just doesn’t so justice to how beautiful it really was.
 

HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK

Start your spring cleaning in January and do a different room each month so it isn’t so overwhelming.  See this post and chart for help eliminating clutter.

ON MY MIND LATELY

Trying to understand why someone who asks for advice, ignores it and then gets mad at you for giving it thinks.

INSPIRATIONAL

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

    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.

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

        Good Morning!

        I’ve been  under the weather for a couple days, but I still seemed to manage having a VERY productive weekend. NOW I am feeling much better and am ready for a great new week!

        I will finish my shipping by the end of the week.  This way I will be able to enjoy the entire 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 pancakes on the new griddle. 

        TO DO LIST for the WEEK:
        • Phone Calls
        • Errands
        • Grocery Shopping 
        • Applesauce
        • Last minute shipping if not today then at least this week.

        CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        • Christmas Movies
        • FOOD Channel 

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

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


        		 DATE BREAKFAST
        		DINNER
        MONDAY 12/8 Pancakes
        		C.O.R.N.
        TUESDAY 12/9 YOGURT
        		BBQ Pork Loin
        WEDNESDAY 12/10 OATMEAL
        		Chicken Chile Relleno
        THURSDAY 12/11 YOGURT
        		Grilled Pork Chops w/ Rainbow Potato Pancakes
        FRIDAY 12/12 CHEERIOS
        		Texas Fried Chicken w/ Fried Smashed Potatoes
        SATURDAY 12/13 French Toast
        		Cream of Asparagus Soup
        SUNDAY 12/14
        Bacon and Eggs

        		Farmer’s Casserole

        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:

        Almost 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:

        New Stove in time for holiday cooking.

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

        If you don’t have an herb keeper, a tall glass and ziploc sandwich bag work well as a green onion keeper. 

        Cut part of the ends off so they stand in the glass well.  Add about 3/4 inch of water and keep in the fridge.  Your green onions will last for weeks!

        I finally broke down and bought myself some herb keepers recently.

        ON MY MIND LATELY:

        JUST TRYING TO STAY ORGANIZED, have a good attitude and do prep for the holidays.

        INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

        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:

        HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

        Good Morning! I had a SUPER productive weekend as well as watched the race and football. 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:

        • Phone Calls
        • Photos for Ebay, ETSY & IG
        • Grocery Shopping

        CURRENTLY (STILL) READING:

        TV SHOWS THIS WEEK:

        • Good Wife
        • Once Upon a Time
        • CSI

        WEATHER OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:

        Partly Cloudy

        58°F High
        Partly Cloudy
        Chance of rain: 0%
        Wind: NNE at 8 mph
        Clear

        36°Low
        Clear
        I’m loving the shift in temperatures since the move north! Brr, hunkering down for the first winter storm.


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


        		 DATE BREAKFAST
        		DINNER
        MONDAY 11/10 OATMEAL
        		Pea Soup w/ Parmesan Crisps
        TUESDAY 11/11 YOGURT
        		Roast Tomato Soup w/ Cheddar Crostini
        WEDNESDAY 11/12 OATMEAL
        		Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
        THURSDAY 11/13 YOGURT
        		More than Potato Soup w/ Double Cheddar Biscuits
        FRIDAY 11/14 CHEERIOS
        		Buffalo Wing Poppers
        SATURDAY 11/15  ??
        		Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktails
        SUNDAY 11/16
        OUT

        		C.O.R.N.

        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:

        Nothing new this week.

        IN THE YARD & GARDEN

        Nothing for awhile.

        FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

        HOMEMAKING TIP OF THE WEEK:

        LOL I wish I had one.

        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:

        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

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        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: