Category: Happy Homemaker Monday

The Weather::: crisp, cool and overcast

Right now I am::BLOGGING…..but in a few moment emptying the dishwasher, reloading the dishwasher (canning season wreaks havoc on my kitchen.) i also have about 30 lbs of onions to dehydrate!  And of course laundry.

Thinking:: it is better to be prepared for what God could ask you to do or go through, than sitting back and ignoring the possibilities!

On my reading pile::: being ok with where you are (2nd time through the book). The Bible, women mentoring women by Terri Jenkin,  a woman after Gods own Heart by Elizabeth George and Overextended…and loving most of it by Lisa Harper (for an upcoming booksneeze review)

On my tv:::nothing

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other):::oh man, there have been a bunch!

But THIS has to be my favorite for the week!

Something fun to share::: saw on Facebook…..

Cleaning with two dogs in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos (this seriously made me giggle out loud)

On the menu for this week::

Monday – soup

Tuesday- creamy chicken and rice (crockpot)

Wednesday pork chops, smashed potatoes

Thursday venison ribs (crockpot) coucous

Friday- pizza

Saturday-away most of the day…something quick

Sunday- meatloaf and roasted garlic potatoes…..and fresh bread

On my to do list:::

Finish cleaning the kitchen…we’re talking deep cleaning, and finish all tomato canning (tomato soup), 

Laundry

Sweep and mop kitchen

A couple of cupboards need help too

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:: nothing at the moment.  I dont have the ambition for that and canning too!

Homemaking:: it appears this week i must rescue the last few  veggies in the garden as we expected to get frost this week!

Looking around the house:::ugh….i think weasel went on a little man hunt yesterday!  All of my couch cushions are off so I will take this opportunity to vacuum before I put them back!  Our bedroom has clean laundry that needs to be put away , a few of the bathrooms need some attention, and of course I already mentioned the kitchen!

From the camera::: 

On my prayer list:::family frieds

Church

Family

That God would keep our eyes and hearts open to unique ways of serving him!

Bible verse, Devotional:::

Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am doing a new thing;now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wildernessand rivers in the desert. (ESV)

 

For more Happy Homemaker Posts check out Diary of a stay At Home Mom!

 

The Weather:::Sunny and warm

Right now I am::stuffy from allergies and trying to keep myself from catching a cold.

Thinking:: of all the things I need to do after being sick for a few days then Sunday yesterday

On my reading pile::: A woman after God’s own heart, my bible, women mentoring women

On my tv::: pound puppies

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other):::none really

Something fun to share:::

 

On the menu for this week::

Monday: roast potatoes and carrots in the crockpot

Tuesday: cream chicken, and pasta

Wednesday: loaded baked potatoes

Thursday:sloppy joes and roasted garden veggies

Friday: pizza night

Saturday: TBD

Sunday:crockpot chicken

On my to do list:: LAUNDRY, school shopping, finish the Virtue Training Bible (and write review) and write new Thomas nelson review

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: nothing at the moment.  I am tackling my mending box!

Homemaking:: Hubby is finishing up the tile backsplash around the kitchen and then i need to get that back in order

Looking around the house:::kitchen is disorganized because of the tile work, everything else is pretty good, and i have a ton of clean  laundry to fold

From the camera::

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On my prayer list:::friends and family

Bible verse, Devotional:::trying my best to focus on God’s word.

The Weather::

 

Gloomy and cool

 

Right now I am::

blogging :)…..no really, i am feeling encouraged!

 

Thinking::

i am thankful  that our 5 year old does not have seizures as suspected.   That he has completed all of his special education testing and that the fence is nearly finished

 

On my reading pile:::

a woman after God’s own heart

The bible

, one with a shepherd, 

women mentoring women

Amish cookbook

The wizard of oz series

 

On my tv:::

Cartoons

 

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other):::

 

Something fun to share:::

A little over a year ago

 

On the menu for this week::

Monday -chef salads
Tuesday- bbq chicken, pot. Salad  mixed veggied
Wednesday- taco salad
Thursday dog bones and mac and cheese with baked beans
Friday Pizza
Saturday hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill french fries corn
Sunday Subs/

 

On my to do list:::

Monday- recover from the weekend, testing for #2 son, shopping, laundry
Tuesday- garden, sewing, bathrooms, bedroom
Wednesday-craftroom, dusting,sewing room , special ed meeting, friends over
Thursday -garden, laundry
Friday-baking, sewing, bathrooms, 2 closets
Saturday- Young Adult family picnic, laundry, garden , sewing
Sunday-church….rest…church

 

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

A certain little bug has a birthday coming up AND i am making some fun clothes for her 18 in dolls

 

Homemaking

gardening! Afterall this rain my garden needs some serious weeding!

 

Looking around the house:::

our bedroom needs some help! I have clean clothes that need to be folded and put away.

Laundry to be folded in laundry room

Dishes to be washed

And all the camper dishes to be run through the dishwasher….1 word…MICE!

 

From the camera:::

 

On my prayer list:::

Friends and family,  the kids and families affected by the bus accident in the mid-west

 

Bible verse, Devotional:::

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path 

The Weather:::
Cool! It’s starting to feel like fall!
On my reading pile:::
One with a shepard
The bible
On my tv:::
nothing
On the menu for this week:::
Monday – sloppy joes, fries vieggie
Tuesday – pork chops, scalloped potatoes, roasted vieggies
Wednesday – chili and biscuits
Thursday – BLTs
Friday – Homemade Pizza
Saturday – chicken parm over spaghetti
Sunday-chicken with creamy rice and cheese
On my to do list:::
Finish unpacking last few boxes
Laundry
Kitchen cleaning
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
Still working on a baby surprise
School clothes for the bug
Homemaking Tips:::use car wax to coat sinks and faucets
Looking around the house:
Kitchen needs some major work, some laundry, the boys room needs some organizing and my sewing room appears to have been hit by a tornado…oh wait that would have been me!
From the camera:::

On my prayer list:::
Friends who are going through some tough spots(there are quite a few)
Family
Unsaved friends and family
Hubby’s aunt and uncle are traveling to china today!
Bible verse, Devotional:::
I started the new Good Morning Girls Bible Study in Colossians today
So Colossians 1:1-4

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