HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ SIMPLE WOMAN’S DAYBOOK

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DIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM

Outside my window/WEATHER… it’s a really grey and rainy with promises of sun TOMORROW.

I’M THINKING… about the future, a new house and a renewed sense of purpose.

I’M THANKFUL… for my renewed health after my recent scare with Long QT syndrome.

IN THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the April/May menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • BAKED CABLE GUY ASIAN SEA BASS
  • BAKED STEAKS
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STRUDEL
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • PUERTA RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • MILK BRAISED PORK
  • CRUNCHY BLOODY MARYS

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, a COZY turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… SOME ORGANIZATION!

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

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA ????
TUESDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD C.O.R.N.
WEDNESDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA OUT ~ TRAVELING
THURSDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT PB & J SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF & SALAD
FRIDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD BAKED STEAKS PARMESAN GARLIC POMMES ANNA
SATURDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA SALAD & INDONESIAN PORK ROAST
SUNDAY        PANCAKES C.O.R.N. LEMON BROCCOLI CHICKEN

I’M GOING… to the eye doctor, grocery store and for a walk.

I AM WONDERING…what my doctor’s appointment will hold as an outcome AND when we’ll wrap up this VA mess – seems like we’re always starting over.

Something fun to share::: My new Doxie scanner.  I’ve been able to take 2 banker’s boxes full of recipes and scan them into my computer, pictures and all and throw away the paper and eliminate the boxes!

MY READING LIST… Marie Force’s The McCarthys of Gansett Island BOOK #6

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
  • ZERO HOUR

I’M HOPING… that hope springs eternal for real and some issues comes to an end soon.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… GETTING TO WARM WEATHER AND THE POOL FOR A WHILE.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil WHEN NECESSARY!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization has won.

I’M PRAYING… for a meeting of the minds and less political interaction between friends. I’m also praying for a unyielding family member who needs to get a clue to real life.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture this week is one of my bored, but smart favorite fury friend.Whiskey-friendly

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY

happy homemaker 2DIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM

Outside my window/WEATHER… it’s a little grey with promises of sun later today.

I’M THINKING… about the future, a new house and a renewed sense of purpose.

I’M THANKFUL… for my renewed health after my recent scare with Long QT syndrome.

IN THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the March/April menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • BAKED CABLE GUY ASIAN SEA BASS
  • BAKED STEAKS
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STRUDEL
  • COWBOY BBQ HAMBURGERS
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • PUERTA RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • MILK BRAISED PORK
  • LEMON CHICKEN

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, a gray turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… SOME ORGANIZATION!

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

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA BAKED CABLE GUY ASIAN SEA BASS w/ LEMON SAUCE
TUESDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD C.O.R.N.
WEDNESDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA BAKED STEAKS & PARMESAN GARLIC POMMES ANNA
THURSDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT PB & J

SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
FRIDAY OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD BBQ COWBOY HAMBURGERS
SATURDAY CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA C.O.R.N.
SUNDAY        PANCAKES C.O.R.N. SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN

I’M GOING… to the eye doctor, grocery store and for a walk.

I AM WONDERING…what my doctor’s appointment will hold as an outcome AND when we’ll wrap up this VA mess – seems like we’re always starting over.

Something fun to share::: My new Doxie scanner.  I’ve been able to take 2 banker’s boxes full of recipes and scan them into my computer, pictures and all and throw away the paper and eliminate the boxes!

MY READING LIST… Marie Force’s The McCarthys of Gansett Island BOOK #6

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
  • ZERO HOUR

I’M HOPING… SPRING IS ON THE WAY

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… THE JEFF DUNHAM CONCERT THURSDA. I got hubby tickets for his birthday.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil WHEN NECESSARY!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I’M PRAYING… for a meeting of the minds and less political interaction between friends. I’m also praying for a unyielding family member who needs to get a clue to real life.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

―Jim Rohn

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture this week is one I found on a disk from when we were married. the 2nd and the 3rd time too… it’s on the REAL Ponderosa Ranch from BONANZA!CHURCH 8-18-2002

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ SIMPLE WOMAN & MENU PLANS

Happy Homemaker MondayDIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM

Outside my window/WEATHER… a light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement AGAIN.

I’M THINKING… about the future.

I’M THANKFUL… for my family and their love as well as my renewed health.

IN THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the February/March menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • CASHEW CHICKEN
  • COWBOY BURGERS
  • CHINESE HAMBURGER HASH
  • INDONESIAN PORK
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • CHINESE STEW
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • PORK BURGERS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • JAMAICAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
  • PUERTA RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STREUDEL
  • FIESTA CHICKEN & RICE

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, a gray turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

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

DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY 2/18 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN
TUESDAY 2/19 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD C.O.R.N.
WEDNESDAY 2/20 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA PINK LEMON CHICKEN
THURSDAY 2/21 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT BRAUNSWIEGER BBQ CHICKEN IN BBQ SAUCE
FRIDAY 2/22 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD BAKED TACOS
SATURDAY 2/23 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA C.O.R.N.
SUNDAY 2/24 PANCAKES C.O.R.N. SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN

I’M GOING… to the eye doctor, grocery store and for a walk.

I AM WONDERING…when we’ll wrap up this VA mess – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… Marie Force’s The McCarthys of Gansett Island

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
  • ZERO HOUR

I’M HOPING… SPRING IS ON THE WAY

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… THE JEFF DUNHAM CONCERT NEXT MONTH. I got hubby tickets for his birthday.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I’M PRAYING… for a meeting of the minds and less political interaction between friends.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart… forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.   ~Hannah More

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this weekGunner & Bear

 

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ simple woman’s daybook

Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

 

Outside my window/WEATHER… a light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement AGAIN.

I’M THINKING…I’m anxious to get today’s test over with and get the dining room painted!

I’M THANKFUL… for my family and their love as well as my health.

N THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the February menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • CASHEW CHICKEN
  • COWBOY BURGERS
  • TACO MELTS
  • CHINESE HAMBURGER HASH
  • INDONESIAN PORK
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • SWEET LEMON PORK RIBS
  • CHINESE STEW
  • UNFRIED CHICKEN
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • CHEESEBURGER SOUP
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • PORK BURGERS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • OREO CHEESECAKE
  • JAMAICAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
  • PUERTAN RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STREUDEL
  • FIESTA CHICKEN & RICE

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, pink corduroy shirt and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

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

DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY 2/4 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

TUNA CHICKEN FRANCAISE
TUESDAY 2/5 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

EGG SALAD

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
WEDNESDAY 2/6 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

TUNA CHICKEN SAUTE’ with VEGGIES
THURSDAY 2/7 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT BRAUNSWIEGER SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
FRIDAY 2/8 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD MILK BRAISED PORK
SATURDAY 2/9 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA CHINESE STEW
SUNDAY 2/10 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT C.O.R.N. CHICKEN TORTAS

I’M GOING… nowhere until I’m done scanning in ALL the VA documents and composing more letters to our congressman in hopes of clearing things up – yay, like that’s going to happen, but I have to follow procedure.  For every step forward we seem to take 3 backwards!  This week though we’re moving onto multiple letters.

I AM WONDERING… just who to contact next regarding the VA mess.  We’re finally meeting up with a new service officer this morning – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… Robyn Carr’s Whispering Rock & Second Chance Pass

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST

I’M HOPING… things turn around soon.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… getting away for a few days next month.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I’M PRAYING… that today’s test is negative and that the cancer has not returned and to live in the day and not worry about the future as much.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.  ~John F. Kennedy

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • CT SCAN
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this week… this guy has been hanging around for several weeks.

STORK

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY / MENU PLANNING

Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

 

Outside my window/WEATHERa light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement.

I am thinking…it’s going to be a long week!

I am thankful… for my family and their love.

In the kitchen… we have a few new recipes still brewing for the January menu.  

I’ll post the successful ones on my food blog ALWAYS EAT ON THE GOOD CHINA.

  • Kentucky Hot Browns 
  • Cream of Tomato Soup w/ Rice
  • Cream of Vegetable Soup
  • Pork Chops w/ Roasted Apple & Onions

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, my comfiest turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some organization for the VA files, recipe files and various other paperwork, some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

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

DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Monday 1/28 Cereal Sandwiches Marry Me Champagne Chicken
Tuesday 1/29

Toast C.O.R.N. Week Night Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday 1/30

Yogurt Soup Chile Lime Chicken Patties with Lime Remoulade Sauce 
Thursday 1/31

Fruit Cheese & Fruit Experiment Night
Friday 2/1

Oatmeal Sandwiches Fried Egg Sandwiches
Saturday 2/2

Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Quiche Out C.O.R.N.
Sunday 2/3

Baked Eggs C.OR.N. Roasted Red Pepper and Ham Statas

I am going… nowhere until I’m done scanning in ALL the VA documents and composing more letters to our congressman in hopes of clearing things up – yay, like that’s going to happen, but I have to follow procedure.  For every step forward we seem to take 3 backwards!  This week though we’re moving onto multiple letters.

I am wondering… just who to contact next regarding the VA mess.  We’re finally meeting up with a new service officer this morning – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… 

  • Cook’s Illustrated The Science of Good Cooking
  • The 4 Hour Chef
  • The Fortune Quilt

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL 
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST

I am hoping… things turn around soon

I am looking forward to… getting away for a few days next month.

I am learning… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

Around the house… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I am praying… to live in the day and not worry about the future as much.

A favorite quote for today

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  ~Eleanor Roosevelt 

SOME my favorite things 

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done 

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • getting into a new exercise routine to keep getting my energy back
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this week… this guy has been hanging around for several weeks.  I’ve been trying to get a picture of him in the backyard, but he’s always too quick for me.  I did catch him on the power pole out back though.  He loves to annoy the dogs!

Back to Basics

It has been a while since I participated, but decided I needed some grounding by getting back to basics while everything is swirling around me.


hosted by Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom
The weather in my neck of the woods:
It’s cold and rainy here. I mean cold, it’s 38 degrees.
One of my simple pleasures:
Cooking for my family and being organized.
On my bedside table:

Cream Puff Murder, the 11th Hannah Swensen mystery by Joanne Fluke
On my TV:
I’m still playing catch up with the DVR from the time away.
On the menu for tonight:
I still haven’t decided. It’s recipe experiment night, but with the weather and not feeling well, it will be something simple.
On my To Do List:
Etsy, Ebay, Vacuum, laundry, paint – always something that needs a second coat of paint.
New Recipe I tried last week:
C.O.R.N. Queso Soup
In the craft basket:
Quilts to finish
Quilts to start
Soap to make
Looking forward to:
Actually being done with the major projects and having some time to enjoy the house before it sells.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Soak your wooden utensils in mineral oil twice a year to keep the wood from splitting.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
I’m still playing catch-up on reader. I have read soooooo many good ones this week I wouldn’t know where to start.
Favorite photo from last week:

Seeing the finish trim molding going up was such a joy even if it does bring work with it!
Lesson learned the past few days:
That my TO DO list is never a done deal no matter how hard I try.
On my Prayer List:
Family
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