e·mo·tion – noun: emotion; plural noun: emotions
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Category: MEMES & LINK PARTIES
D – A to Z Challenge – Dreams
D is for Dreams. We all have them – sleeping, awake, aspirations… My current dream is starting to take shape on a Vision Board. We would really like to find and old church, train station, fire station or school to rehab into an open floor plan and make a forever home. Anyone know of anything in any of these states?
noun: dream; plural noun: dream
dream – noun: dream; plural noun: dreams
1 *a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep.
*a state of mind in which someone is or seems to be unaware of their immediate surroundings.
synonyms: daydream, reverie, trance, daze, stupor, haze
verb: dream; 3rd person present: dreams; past tense: dreamed; past participle: dreamed; past tense: dreamt; past participle: dreamt; gerund or present participle: dreaming
1 *experience dreams during sleep.
synonyms: daydream, be in a trance, be lost in thought, be preoccupied, be abstracted, stare into space, muse, be in la-la land, have a dream, have a nightmare, fantasize about, daydream about; wish for, hope for, long for, yearn for, hanker after, set one’s heart on, aspire to, aim for, set one’s sights on, waste one’s time in a lazy, unproductive way.
2 *contemplate the possibility of doing something or that something might be the case.
synonyms: think, consider, contemplate, conceive
C – A to Z Challenge – COMFORT ZONE
A comfort zone is a psychological state, I also believe it can also be a physical state, in which things feel familiar to a person and they are at ease and in control of their environment, experiencing low levels of anxiety and stress. This is the zone where a steady level of performance is possible. This is where I’m striving to be at ALL times these days!
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY WEEK 14 of 2017
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was a whirlwind of road trip travel, surprises, a milestone birthday and memorials coupled with trying to stay out of the tornado warnings and weather. It was a wonderful weekend of family, friends, love, loss, tears and laughter.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
It is beautiful and supposed to be quite warm and then cool off by the end of the week.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
I really have to get to the grocery store today so it’s black cherry yogurt and coffee because that is all that is in the house LOL.
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
Everything is in good standing. The dog sitter was here all weekend and kept it quite neat.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- Laundry
- Ebay
- Studio sorting
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
LOL I have NO idea! We’ll try to play catch-up on the DVR and go from there.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
My first Blue Apron order will be here Wednesday and I’m looking forward to trying some new recipes. A HUGE thank you to Carrie!
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FRUIT & COFFEE
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SCRAMBLED EGGS
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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FRUIT & COFFEE
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SCRAMBLED EGGS
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QUICHE LORRAINE leftovers
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BACON & EGGS
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP
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MEAT ROLL-UPS
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SALAD
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MEAT & CHEESE
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C.O.R.N.
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DINNER
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CAJUN POT ROAST AND MASHED POTATOES
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BLUE APRON CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK
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BLUE APRON FONTINA STUFFED PORK CHOPS
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BLUE APRON SPINACH AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PIZZA |
WILTED SPINACH SALAD with GRILLED CHICKEN
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POT ROAST HASH & EGGS
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DESSERT
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ON MY MIND
It’s been a long week and I’m still recovering, but just have to say, LIFE IS TOO SHORT to not enjoy your family and friends. Don’t put off seeing your family and friends. Don’t put off telling them how much they mean to you. Tell them how much you love them ALWAYS!
THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY
Hubby and I are making very specific lists to begin researching where we will make home for our next project.
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
I haven’t gone through all the pictures, but this was one of the most interesting. It was a high rise on the San Antonio River Walk that creates this awesome optical illusion to make it look completely flat.
And this was one of my favorites I borrowed it from my IG account. It’s from the afternoon of the memorial and “surprise appearance”. Love you LOLA, Happy milestone BIRTHDAY! RIP Ray, we love you!
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
B – 2017 A to Z challenge Brackenridge B&B review
While we were in San Antonio we needed a place to stay and since it was a last minute trip on a Friday and Saturday we were having trouble finding a decent place at an affordable rate. We finally found the historic Brackenridge Bed & Breakfast with 1 room left!
Unfortunately, they did NOT come close to their webpage write up! A lesson to be learned!
“The Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of the historic German King William District of San Antonio. This two story Greek revival mansion was built around 1901 by John T. Brackenridge, nephew of philanthropist, George Brackenridge, who donated the land for Brackenridge Park. It was originally built and served as a four apartment flat. At that time, the house was located on South Alamo street.
On April, 1985 it was set on rollers, turned around, and moved back to occupy its present site on Madison street. Later that year it was acquired by Carolyn Cole, who tastefully restored the house, preserving its original front Greek columns, 12 foot high ceilings and stunning longleaf pine wood floors. This lumber was a favorite among builders during the Industrial Revolution. It is rare to find these days, since it was nearly decimated at the turn of the 20th century by irresponsible harvesting practices.
The Brackenridge House opened its doors as a bed and breakfast in 1986. Carolyn lived in thehouse and ran the inn for nine years. She received a restoration award from the San Antonio Conservation Society in 1987.
In 1995, the inn was sold to Colonel Bennie Blansett and his wife Sue. Bennie and Sue are life-long Texans well known for their Southern hospitality. They maintained a strong following and had an excellent reputation for 16 years.
Roland and Lily Lopez bought the Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast in January 2011. They are committed to continue with its current reputation as a premier San Antonio bed and breakfast and to maintain the standards that the guests of the Brackenridge House have enjoyed since 1986 by offering excellence in service.
The Inn is filled with antiques and features breezy verandas on both the first and second floors in the front and rear of the house. The Brackenridge House Bed and Breakfast radiates Texas hospitality. It is all you could hope for in a Bed and Breakfast stay. You will discover comfort, convenience and pampering in an elegant Victorian setting, perfect for romance, rest, relaxation and recreation.”
Unfortunately, they have fallen way short. The house is poorly maintained, the linens stained and ragged, the furniture horribly not to historic believability, the walls with mold bubbling out the paint, moldings cracked and chipped needing repair and paint… the walls were paper thin offering NO privacy, I actually woke up thinking someone was in our room when the neighbors came back late the first night we were there… the kitchen and dining room were above the guest rooms and the noise began at 6AM offering NO relaxation or peace and the food was not very good at all. Plus there was not enough parking for the guests – 4 small spaces for 5 rooms and no street parking available for blocks.
A – 2017 A to Z CHALLENGE
Ironically when I decided to do the A to Z challenge this year it starts on the day I’m at The Alamo. I haven’t been here since 1992 and hubby had never been, but with being retired Army wanted to visit. So, when we had the opportunity to visit San Antonio for a friend’s milestone birthday as a surprise we couldn’t let it pass without visiting. I find it interesting that a city as big as San Antonio is basically built around an old fort.
The battle of the Alamo was of HUGE significance because there were so many noteable Americans (Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, William B. Travis) killed in the battle. Per Wikipedia, “The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing all of the Texian defenders. Santa Anna’s cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians—both Texas settlers and adventurers from the United States—to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the revolution. …In the early morning hours of March 6, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. After repelling two attacks, the Texians were unable to fend off a third attack.”
I’ll add in some pictures from today’s visit after we get home.
APRIL 2017 A to Z CHALLENGE
The A to Z challenge is something I used to enjoy a lot and decided to get involved in again this year. A few years ago they began having everyone announce their “THEMES” if they had one. The “Theme” I decided to follow this year is one of personal choice. I sat down and wrote the days of the month and the corresponding letters then closed my eyes and just thought about places, things or emotions that were lessons I wanted to learn or are just plain important to me. I had a tough time deciding so some days will have multiple entries.
So my themes will be:
4/1 A – The Alamo
4/3 B – Brackenridge B&B, Betrayal
4/4 C – Comfort Zone
4/5 D – Depth
4/6 E – Evoke
4/7 F – Fredricksburg, Faith
4/8 G – Gravpevine, Grand Canyon
4/10 H – Haceta Head LightHouse
4/11 I – Inspirational
4/12 J – Jamaica
4/13 K – Keepsake
4/14 L – Levis
4/15 M – Lake Mead
4/17 N – Admiral Nimitz Museum
4/18 O – Outdoor
4/19 P – Painted Churches
4/20 Q – Quaint
4/21 R – Rustic, Rural
4/22 S – Seaside
4/24 T – Tequila
4/25 U – Unhinged
4/26 V – Vegas
4/27 W – Whiskey
4/28 X – Xray
4/29 Y – Yesterday
4/30 Z – ????
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 13 of 2017
Did everyone have a good weekend? Ours started out with a violent thunderstorm and tornado warnings, but we woke up Saturday to beautiful skies and warm temperatures. I’ve been doing a lot of ebaying and organizing while I continue the minimizing and donating so wasn’t too bothered by the warm weather.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
After a beautiful, but warm weekend we are slated for more thunderstorms, warmer temperatures and high humidity as the week progresses – good thing I have a lot of inside activities this week.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
I’m having blueberry yogurt with granola and coffee.
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
The house is in good order despite the activities I have going on.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- A couple doctor appointments – hoping to get a diagnosis and treatment plan.
- EBAY pictures and descriptions
- Trip to surprise a friend for her significant birthday.
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
Still reading Jan Deleon novels trying to get caught up on all her series books. This week is Book #3 of the Family Inheritance series.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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TOASTED FRENCH TOAST
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CREAMED CHICKEN ON TOAST
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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CREAMED CHICKEN ON TOAST and SALAD
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CAMPFIRE CHICKEN and POTATOES in foil and SALAD
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GRILLED TAMARIND CHICKEN SKEWERS with MORITA CHILE SAUCE
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C.O.R.N.
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C.O.R.N.
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GRILLED STEAKS and ASPARAGUS
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TAVERN CHICKEN and NOODLES
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DESSERT
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SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK
RECIPE FINDS TO TRY LATER
- ASIAN PEAR and GRAPE CABBAGE SALAD
- RED, WHITE & BLEU MEATBALLS
- PAN SEARED CHICKEN with HERBED WINE SAUCE
- SESAME CHICKEN
- LEMON CURD CHEESECAKE
- CHICKEN BOG
- CHICKEN and SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA
- CREAMY CRAB DIP
- NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN DIP
- CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY and ALMOND RUGELACH
- MOLTEN RED VELVET CAKES
- BRAISED TOMATO MUSHROOM CHICKEN
- TAVERN CHICKEN
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
ON MY MIND
2017 has been a rough year so far. My MIL passed away on the 7th and it has taken me a couple weeks to process this. Mom was 4 days shy of her 97th birthday. Can you believe she was almost 90 in this picture taken at a family camp out several years ago? She lived a VERY FULL and mostly happy life leaving behind a long legacy of love and family. While at that age you know it’s natural causes and inevitable, it never lessens the severity of the impact. She had been saying for years that she was ready to go, but I just never wanted it to happen. Just knowing I’ll never be able to hear her sweet voice again leaves me with a heavy heart.
Then on the 21st my favorite BIL, Ray, entered hospice as his cancer continued to eat away at his body. He passed quietly surrounded by family on the 25th. Ray was one of the best men I have EVER known in my entire life. I LOVED talking to him for hours – we have so many beliefs and ideals in common, almost like we shared the same thought process despite the HUGE age difference (hubby is almost 20 years older than me and his sister is 7 years older than him and my BIL was 3 years older than her – you get the picture). He lived a VERY FULL and happy life also leaving behind a long legacy of love and family.
His death is hitting me the hardest I think as we were both diagnosed with reproductive cancers within weeks of each other. He did everything right, just a bit too late for when his was diagnosed. I have had to struggle with moving past the Survivor’s Guilt of a high mortality cancer for the past 6 years and 99% of the time I’m doing well with it, I just wish he was walking that same path with me!
I REALLY MISS THEM BOTH!
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
My violets are REALLY going to town in this window!
We had a visitor pop into our yard last Wednesday and couldn’t convince him he wasn’t ours. He had a collar, but no tags. I tried calling rescues and local shelters and walking him through the neighborhood asking everyone I saw if they knew him. As for the shelters they were NO help at all, at least by phone. Everyone said I was not in their jurisdiction and were actually quite rude! The last woman told me to just let him go, someone else would take care of him. Can you believe that? So, we took him to our vet to see if maybe he was microchipped (he wasn’t) or they had any info on him. They sent us to the nicest no kill shelter where he was immediately welcomed and seemed happy to be there. Bye Jake (that’s what we called him). I pray you are adopted by a really nice family with 2 little boys and a HUGE yard.
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 12 of 2017
I hope you all had a wonderful week and weekend FULL of blessings and fun with your family and friends. My week was full of doctor appointments and errands, but all and all worth it as we move closer to a diagnosis and health plan. So far, I LOVE all my new doctors. I see one more new one later today and have 2 more big tests later this week. Once all the test results are on they can all get together with a plan of action to make me better.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
Last week was EXTREMELY pleasant and in the high 60’s with tons of sunshine and a cool breeze. I don’t think this week will be the same as they are predicting mid 80’s and higher humidity. So far this morning, not so bad, but we’ll see.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
I haven’t been very hungry in the mornings, but am trying to keep with the menu plan. This morning is peach yogurt and coffee.
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
I’m pretty happy with it. With spring approaching I am having to vacuum daily LOL as the black lab just doesn’t want to wear his winter coat any longer, not that we had a winter to begin with.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- Dr. appointments
- Vacuuming
- Laundry
- EBAY
- Paint touch up in few places
- Grout touch up in a few places
- Water Plants
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
Still trying a few of the newer shows. I just can’t get a feeling for the new cable and TV scheduling and it leaves me a bit unsure of what I want to watch. I’m still reading Jana Deleon books. I’ve been intrigued by her Bayou mystery types.
KITCHEN REVIEWS
I LOVE my new Indigo True Bamboo cutting board. I’d been looking for a smaller one (8×13) with a juice catch for resting and cutting meats so I didn’t need drag out my large Pampered chef one all the time. THIS BOARD IS A DREAM! It is also the perfect size for small roasts and cuts of meat. PLUS it was on sale for half price!
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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ENSURE CLEAR
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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CORNED BEEF HASH and FRIED EGGS
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BACON & EGGS
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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C.O.R.N.
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CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS and PASTA
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SOMETHING ON THE GRILL
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SEAFOOD SALAD
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DESSERT
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SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK
RECIPE FINDS TO TRY LATER
- CHEESEBURGER LASAGNA
- BBQ CHICKEN LASAGNA
- SEAFOOD LASAGNA
- CARAMEL BANANA CREAM PIE
- BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
ON MY MIND
More on this eventually, but for now, this says it all. I’m really hurt and betrayed that I’m seeing a blood relative’s true colors ESPECIALLY after doing so much for them AND while I’m so sick.
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
LOL Somehow I let the battery run down on the camera so this category is empty this week.
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 11 of 2017
I hope you all had a GREAT weekend and remembered to adjust your clocks so you weren’t late this morning. We seem to have quite a few clocks so I adjusted them all late Saturday and changed all the batteries too. Ironically our atomic clock is no longer changing itself so I think it’s on its last legs. I’m just getting used to this new time and someone from a research firm called to do a survey going on 11PM last night and woke me up. So, last night’s sleep was much less than stellar.
Life has been chaotic at best with my health concerns and appointments. I had to reschedule two specialty appointments and find a new primary care manager when mine up and closed up his office with no forward or warning and without following through with ANYTHING! Fortunately my insurance was able to get me a new PCM with no wait due to the circumstances. BUT, now I have to see the new PCM before she will do referrals which is postponing appoinments already scheduled – ALL the technical loopholes are a PAIN in the butt, especially all the time spent on the phone dealing with it. Unfortunately, this has left me a bit lacking on my blogging. I am really going to try and get my groove back and post more often.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
We had a rainy weekend so everything is a bit wet still, but the temperatures dropped quite a bit too making it more enjoyable around here. Looks like it will be a really nice week.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
A little blueberry yogurt and coffee.
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
I’m fairly happy with the house. There is still some sorting to do in the studio, but all and all it looks great, at least until I do the laundry.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- LAUNDRY
- SHOWER the dog
- EBAY – we have quite a few totes full after all our sorting so really want to get moving on listing these items and moving everything out! What doesn’t sell will get donated to lighten the load.
- STUDIO – sorting and paperwork
- BACKYARD – we are waiting on a couple contractor projects (Garage siding and fencing) to be finished before we can complete the backyard so this will stay on the list until the rain lets up and we can actually finish it!
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
Trying to get into a few new shows, but just don’t seem to have any interest in TV right now. I did start a new book though, The Lost Girls of Johnson’s Bayou by Jana DeLeon.
CRAFTS & PROJECTS
Nothing new this week. Hubby is still working on some of my parts for assembly, but his old grinder broke and we’re waiting on the replacement.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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BACON & EGGS
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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CROCKPOT EXPERIMENT NIGHT
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GRILL NIGHT and POTATO SALAD
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PARMESAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS and PASTA
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CORNED BEEF and CABBAGE of course with CARROTS and POTATOES
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BEEF & NOODLES
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DESSERT
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HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 10 of 2017
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Saturday was productive even as the rain began, but we had a double header NASCAR race to occupy our afternoon and then on Sunday I made a nice brunch and ran a couple errands before the deluge of rain began and everything is now wet and soggy.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
It poured ALL day yesterday and there are DEEP puddles and standing water EVERYWHERE! It’s supposed to be in the mid 70’s today, continue to rain off and on, but with all the water unless a breeze comes up it will be HUMID!! Looks like the last storm to hit the west coast is going to make our week wet and yucky here as it travels east!
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
This morning is blueberry yogurt and coffee.
AS I LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE
The house is clean, but slightly cluttered as I began packing the bookcase and sorting for donation also.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
- Hoping the contractor shows for the garage siding and side fencing, but doubt he will since things are so wet.
- Keep sorting books and paperwork.
- Laundry
- Doctor appointment
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
It’s that time of year again when some of my favorite shows are going on hiatus and replacements are premiering. The only one I’ve seen so far is DOUBT and I like it so far, but I think it is being canceled as is TRAINING DAY with Bill Paxton’s death. TIME AFTER TIME looks promising, but I never judge a show by the pilot. I also love the kids cooking shows and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR begins this week. I liked the pilot of TAKEN also, but we’ll see where that goes. I LOVE the new CHICAGO JUSTICE as it fits right in with CHICAGO FIRE, CHICAGO P.D. and CHICAGO MED.
CRAFTS & PROJECTS
We got started on a few Christmas presents and hubby is doing some “garage work” on some of the parts for me, but it looks like they may sit for awhile. We have started packing and are hoping to be able to sell and be out of here within a few months so will begin the assembly process of the pieces on the other end.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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EGGS in the CLOUDS
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BACON & EGGS
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN and BAKED CARROTS
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SESAME PORK with PINEAPPLE and BROCCOLI
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C.O.R.N.
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RED, WHITE & BLUE MEATBALLS with PARSLEY NOODLES
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PAN SEARED CHICKEN with HERB WINE SAUCE
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CHICKEN & NOODLES
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HAMBURGER STROGANOFF
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DESSERT
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SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK
- TENDERLOIN GRILLADES
- INSIDE OUT CHICKEN POT PIES
- SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE with MOZZA STUFFED MEATBALLS
- INSIDE OUT BEEF POT PIES (recipe later this week)
RECIPE FINDS TO TRY LATER
- STOVE TOP MAC & CHEESE
- DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE with MOCHA FROSTING
- GOLDEN CUPCAKES with MOCHA FROSTING
- LEMON CUPCAKES
- ORANGE MAPLE FRENCH TOAST BRUNCH CASSEROLE
RECIPES THAT TASTED GREAT BUT WON’T BE MAKING AGAIN
It was good, but just not up “our” alley for taste.
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
ON MY MIND/THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY
I am still feeling betrayed by an elder I should be able to rely on and trust, but trying not to dwell on it. I do realize he’s not in his right mind as there appears to be serious dementia and/or Alzheimers going on that has yet to be diagnosed because his normal toxic/caustic/racist nature prevents people from realizing there is a problem unless they see him daily and hear the same stories and see him forget what he just wrote down… Unfortunately there is also an outside influence by a gold digging woman who has NO idea what is really going on within his family as she has NEVER been here or met any of his family. Just working to move forward and live a better life, especially during this Lenten season. I also believe that Karma is a bitch and will take care of this for me. So, on to happy thoughts and moving life forward!
Trying to figure out my cell phone problems. My OLD cell phone was “acting” up, or so I thought. My new phone is doing much the same things. I’ve come to the conclusion that because this house sits on the boundary of 3 separate cities and 2 counties that there are some “dead” zones where cell towers overlap and that there may be no real solution until we move.
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY week 9 of 2017
I hope everyone had a fantastic week. Mine was not so much, but that only makes me think this week will be better. I had my annual Ovarian Cancer check up (6 years NED), blood work and mammogram. Unfortunately it did not go as planned and we spent all day at the hospital. Then, the next day I received a call from a scheduler and was forced back for another round of testing all day Friday. Long story short everything is okay, but there was a seriously tense 72 hours there until we were sure not to mention all the invasive testing and wait times.
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW & THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
An unexpected storm came through last night which is making today miserable already this morning.
ON THE BREAKFAST PLATE
Blueberry yogurt and coffee.
WEEKLY TO DO LIST & HOUSE PROJECTS
A few appointments for us both and paperwork for me to find.
CURRENTLY READING & TELEVISION / DVR
We’ve been catching up on some Netflix and Amazon shows and I’m going to catch up on so cooking shows this week.
MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK
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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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BREAKFAST
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE
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FRUIT SMOOTHIE
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YOGURT & FRUIT
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MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS
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EGGS in the CLOUDS
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BACON & EGGS
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LUNCH
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FRUIT & CHEESE
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SOUP & CRACKERS
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SANDWICH
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OUT
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MEAT & CHEESE
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LEFTOVERS
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SANDWICHES
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DINNER
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TENDERLOIN GRILLADES
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CHICKEN POT PIE
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C.O.R.N.
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OUT FOR HUBBY’S BIRTHDAY
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WHITE WINE CHICKEN & RICE
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ROASTED PEPPER BEEF GHOULASH
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APRICOT PORK LOIN with BAKED CARROTS
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DESSERT
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SUCCESSFUL RECIPES and their links FROM LAST WEEK
- BEER BUTTER BEEF STEW
- CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE
- CHERRY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
- 1000 ISLAND DRESSING
- KING CAKE
HEALTH & BEAUTY TIPS
HOMEMAKING/COOKING TIP
ON MY MIND
This past week brought much emotion and disappointment too. While I’m not ready to talk about any of it because of the betrayal and disregard of a loved one I know whatever happens that I’m confident that God has a plan to turn this into something good and I’m so thankful for that!
FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
This is another toss up week for me on pictures. Because last week was SOOOOOO bad I really loved finding my pretty African Violets full of blooms already bloomed and so many more about to. I was especially surprised since I have neglected them so much recently. I also LOVE this salad. It’s my go to comfort health food, a combination of tuna, chicken and egg salad on a bed of chopped cucumbers and grape tomatoes with homemade 1000 island dressing.
INSPIRATION
Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.