Happy Homemaker Monday 2.27.2017

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.27.2017


Can you believe we are on the last HHM of February already? I'm late putting this up because I dozed off after my bible study this morning. I thought I'd take a little cap nap but when I awoke an hour had past, I guess I needed it, I  hadn't been sleeping well because my daughter was out of town and you know us mommas, we have to know all our little chicks are safe. So I had to move double time and then got into a cleaning frenzy. before I knew it kiddos were home from school. so here I sit while they do homework taking a break with a tall glass of iced milk and my PB&J : )


 linking up with Sandra at Diary of a stay at home mom.
http://familycorner.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-homemaker-monday-02272017.html

The Weather... 71 this Texas weather is so unpredictable one day chilly, one day hot.

On My T.V. still watching season 2 of little House On the Prairie

and this...

Such a great movie! "Please God Just one more" I really wanted this movie to win picture of the year last night. btw what did you think of the La La land mix up at the end-Boy these award shows have been slacking.

Menu...

M - Enchiladas, Rice & Beans

T- Chicken Cordon Blu

W- Mostaccioli

T- Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn. 

F- Pizza

S - ???

S - Out to eat with our God Son and family : )

On My to do List...

Wash Sheets

wash blankets

colors

Clean Rest rooms

Sweep floors

Mop floors

Dishes

windex

mop

Vacuum

rearrange hubby's clothes

dinner

dishes

folding

What I am Creating... does choosing fabric for a TN count lol  I decided to go with a fabric one for Bible Study and waiting on a B5 to come back in stock. p.s. if your looking for a fabric Travelers Notebook check out my friend Lisa - Just_Stitched on etsy.  You can see her items on IG under the same name, She is a very sweet and so talented.  She has the cutest aprons too!

Looking Forward To... Our God son and family joining us for church on Sunday

Looking around the house...  : )

From the camera...

Hubby took most of the photos from this weekend but here's one of my doll who I am happy to say is now home safe and sound.

One of my simple pleasures... Naps!

Bible verse or Devotional...

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.20.2017

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.20.2017
Good Morning, Does anyone else feel like the week flew by? I hope you all enjoyed Valentines Day. We celebrate as a family, and I wouldn't have it any other way.


Linking up with Sandra at Diary of a stay at home mom for HHM
http://familycorner.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-homemaker-monday-02202017.html 

The weather... right now its in the low 40's -which means I made my son change from his shorts into pants-he was not a happy camper, I could tell by the way he slowly said  Yes Ma'am  then hung his head as he went back into his room to change, which made me smile thinking of when our children were young and we had to scold them but they were so cute we had to try very hard not to laugh.


On my bedside table... My barely touched reading pile, lamp, lotion, clock.


On my T.V... Little House On The Prairie We are now on Season 2 and my hubby says I've got him hooked on it -I am baffled how he never watched it growing up. I loved the episode called Harvest of friends where Charles works 2 jobs but gets hurt and the men of the town all come to help him. I also forgot about all the guest stars like Sean Penn

On the menu for this week...
Our menu changed a bit last week due to my son staying home sick one day and hubby wanting 8 can soup last night.  It should be easier this week but I find myself not so excited. I feel like I lose my mojo if my menu plan changes but just gonna roll with it.


M- Spaghetti with meat sauce, toasted bread, and Green Salad.
T- C/P meal moved from last week-Pesto chicken
W-Cheese Enchiladas, rice & beans
T-???
F-Pizza & Salad
S-???
S- C/P meal moved over from last week-BBQ Chicken


P.S. I'm still dreaming of this Chicken parm. from Olive Garden ...

On my to do list... Laundry, Dishes, and a few chores. I feel a bit burned out today as I've been having Migraines on and off.


What am I creating... Not much as I'm struggling with getting my tension right. And am in a planner funk at the moment.


Looking forward to... My daughter coming home from her robotics competition , They advanced and will be traveling to Lubbock -she hasn't even left yet and I miss her. She is always so busy,  I think Kids now a days hardly have any down time. One of the reasons I like to hang out at home. Plus I am excited for her but also dreading her going off to college next year.


Looking around the house... NOPE lol it's clean but I'm just not feeling it. might be the fact that we have tons of valentines candy everywhere.


From the Camera... I took this picture for my Sister in Law and I only had to take 100 photos to get this guy to pose for me lol

He also got to play Doctor to My Adam who was home sick...

 

One of my Simple pleasures ... Toast with Butter & Jam

Bible Verse or Devotional...

"Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you main gain wisdom for the future."

Proverbs 19:20

Potato Soup

Today I am Sharing  a yummy potato soup recipe I made this week. It's so good! Plus it doesn't take long at all to whip up, Perfect for a cold windy day. The recipe is by Laura Vitale - every recipe I have tried by her has been a hit. I will share link if you would like to watch her do her magic...
Loaded Potato Soup. Laura in the Kitchen episode 863
https://youtu.be/GojmNjoTaTg


The only difference in mine is I used what I had on hand... 
2% Milk and I omitted the Green Onions.

What You'll Need...

4 Potatoes - peeled and diced into 1/2" pieces

1 Yellow onion - diced

4 tbsp. all purpose flour

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

8 slices of bacon

3 cups chicken stock

3 cups of whole milk

1/2 cup of sour cream

1&1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

chopped green onions

salt and pepper to taste

Directions...

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, cook the bacon until it becomes nice and crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, set aside.

Discard any fat that the bacon rendered, add the butter and onion to the pot and sauté till the onion becomes translucent and develops a bit of color, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute, add the milk, stock and potatoes bring to a simmer, cook for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.   

Add the sour cream, cooked bacon (cut into pieces) and cheese, stir everything together and cook for 5 minutes more.

 Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve, sprinkling some chopped green onion and cheese over top.

Enjoy <3

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.13..2017

Happy Homemaker Monday 2.13.17
posted on a Tuesday


Good Morning, and Happy Valentines Day!  for some reason my PC is freezing on the HHM site so I turned it off and got caught up with housework. So here I am this morning trying to catch up on all the participants, I love reading your Blogs : )


linking up with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay At Home Mom...
http://familycorner.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-homemaker-monday-02132017.html

The Weather...Rainy and I love it!

On My Beside Table/Reading Pile... Since my reading pile is on my beside table along with  a lamp, clock and lotion, I thought I would combine these two.

My Bible

Jesus Calling

Currently reading: Where The river Ends-Charles Martin

on the waiting list...

Girl Boss-Sophia Amoruso

Uninvited-Lysa TerKeurst

Library Books...

Where Hope Prevails-Janette Oke

See Me-Nicholas Sparks

I also picked up an old fave at our Library book sale...

It's Always Something by Gilda Radner

and I still haven't made a dent in my long books to read list, I guess when you love to read the list never ends does it?

On My T.V...LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRE!!!

I gasped when I saw the complete set in my Library,I've Always Loved and am Loving re-watching from the beginning, I don't care how many times I've seen these episodes they still touch me and I still cry at both sad and heartwarming.  I still think our world needs more Ingalls and less Mrs. Olson's  lol

p.s. if you are a fan I would love to know your favorite episode.

On The Menu...

M- Left Over Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans

T- Olive Garden with Family for Valentines Day

W- Crock Pot Meal Potato Soup

cant wait to try Laura Vitales Recipe, I hope I remember to take photos so I can share.

T- Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes

F-Pizza & Salad

S- BBQ Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Corn

new mac n cheese recipe from your house a home TV

S-Crock Pot Meal-Pesto Chicken

another new Recipe from She's in her apron

*I'm also trying Amish white bread recipe from Calchick7

On My To Do List...

Bible study

Bake cake for Hubbys co-workers

& Three dozen cookies for Bella's Counselors

Laundry never ends good thing I don't mind

Dust

Windex

Vacuum

Sweep

Mop

Swish and swipe Restrooms

make beds

Dishes as needed - I've got to start using my dishwasher but I'm so use to doing my hand.

Iron

clean desk

clean off porches and garden beds

drop off donations

Yada...Yada...Yada!

What I am Sewing, Crocheting, Knitting, or Creating...

notice the huge needles, I got them for Bella she fell in love with the YouTube channel: WOOLANDTHEGANG she wants to make a chunky blanket. So I made her a deal, learn it and I'll get you the $20 needles and yarn. but for now lets stay at the Walmart $5 & under budget lol

Looking forward to... Valentines dinner with my family.

Looking Around The House...

:::makes the I Love Lucy Face and sound::: EEEWWW

From the camera...

Our weekend trip to the Record Store...

 I Love the80s and I Love Vinyl!

I was so Happy and so surprised when I  found an album I have been searching for that was not released in the USA (King) and My hubby got me one of my faves...David Bowie <3

Echo & The Bunnymen...maybe the next trip ; )

What I'm wearing today...

haven't decided but something Red.

One of my simple pleasures...

Listening to Records and thinking about me and my Daddy going to Licorice Pizza record store in California then coming home and listening and singing to together - My Daddy has a recording of me singing Patsy Clines Crazy and if anyone ever heard it - I would die of embarrassment  like totally fer sure dude! ok maybe not die but my Cheeks would be VERY Red lol but seriously isn't she Great and Crazy is such a great song!

Bible Devotional or Verse...

Seek and Ye shall Find

Matthew 7:7