Happy Homemaker Monday 1.9.2017

Happy Homemaker Monday 1.9.2017
(On a Tuesday)


Good Morning and Happy New Year!
I am happy to be back after taking December off for family time. I hope you all had wonderful Holidays.
Liking up with Sandra at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for HHM http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

The Weather... I would love some snow but mostly we've been in the high 60s

On My Reading Pile... My Bible. hope to start a couple new books my  Daughter surprised  me with at Christmas: Boss Girl and Uninvited.


On my TV... after putting away all the Christmas movies we have been back to Netflix...
The Office -Wow there are a lot of episodes
The Crown- just finished re watching with my hubby - who now sometimes walks around talking like Winston Churchill - I'd say he liked the series lol
 Gilmore Girls A year in the life- took us longer than expected but Just finished watching with my daughter, I think it seemed more musical and that turned me off a bit but I still enjoyed it. I Love that me & my Girl both clapped when Jess came out.
Land Girls- aka My Lunch date ha ha I just finished and Loved it!
 I just started...
 Jane The Virgin - I wanted to see what all the hype was about...not sure if I will continue
Narcos - almost got though first episode, I thought it might be to violent for me but so far interesting.
I watched a few episode of  Women in prison  out of boredom, but it just made me sad.
Me & Hubby are starting Bridget Jones Diary I can't tell you how many times I've watched these...I never tire of them. I'm so glad Netflix re added.
this is a lot of TV for me but I somehow still miss my ME TV westerns but hope to be back in the swing of things soon.


On the Menu for this week...
Monday- Pizza a surprise from my SIL : )
Tuesday- Chicken Tacos
Wednesday- Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Thursday- Dinner with Family-Celebrating my Late FIL
Friday- Fish


On My To Do List... I am happy to say although as moms our to do list never ends I am pretty much caught up. I have been watching/joining Kimberly/StyleMomXO on You tube. and getting it done during my morning Power Hour!  I have found I am able to "let things go" and not feel guilty if I am not constantly cleaning something. I can fit/do about 7 items in an hour. and once I cross them off, It feels great to let myself breathe for the rest of the day. of course I still do my  morning/night routines and daily tasks like laundry, but this is the only way I have been able to SEE I have got things done and feel ok taking the rest of the day slow. Check out her channel https://youtu.be/T9G7JxEmRLY


What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating...
just playing in my planner.


Looking around the house... I can smile and know I've done what I can for the day. but if I let myself I can also start thinking of all the projects I want to accomplish this Year.


From The Camera... wishful thinking...

Something fun to share...
I Love this! Hubby does voice over of wife's cleaning routine
Love Meg on You Tube...
https://youtu.be/pmrRMi8lee0


What I'm wearing today... Jeans, Grey Top and Black Sweater.


One of my simple pleasures... Baking! I Love baking for my family especially on cold days and with my children. The other day Me and Isabella made Chocolate chip banana muffins YUM!

Bible verse, Devotional...
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." 
                       -John 15:12

Happy Homemaker Monday 11.21.16

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 11.21.16

Good Morning Happy Monday and Who is ready for some Turkey?

Linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay At Home Mom http://familycorner.blogspot.com/2016/11/happy-homemaker-monday-11212016.html

 As I look outside my window... Chilly 59 degrees

Right now I am...taking a break while I drink my coffee

Thinking and pondering... So happy one of my Sisters will be traveling here to spend Thanksgiving.


  On my bedside table... My Bible


On my TV... Drawing a blank lol haven't had time I guess bits and pieces of the office cant wait for Gilmore Girls!

Playing on the radio... KLOVE

On the menu for this week...
will be working around house so need easy meals...

Monday - c/p meal
Tuesday - c/p chicken
Wednesday - Spaghetti, Salad and Garlic bread
Thursday -Thanksgiving and all that it entails!!!! Yippee!
Friday - well leftovers of course lol actually we might eat out only because we will take my sister out
Saturday - probably something with turkey in it lol
Sunday -  C/P meal


  On my to do list...
Finish my sons room, finish getting house ready for guests. put up Christmas or at least tree.








What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
I haven't had time


My simple pleasure... Prayer and Music and lots of coffee




Lesson learned the past week...
continue to know that I can do all though Christ who gives me strength. It is so true that if you commit your work to the lord you will succeed. im sure it seems so silly to those that do not have a relationship with the lord but even or I should say especially the little things get done if I just ask for energy and to have a productive day.

 
Looking around the house...:::covers eyes:::






From the camera...
My daughter sent me these photos from a close friends princess party. She had not one but 5 princesses! also a photo of my daughter and our God Son.

 Prayer List...
Safe Travels for all those on the road for the holidays


Bible Verse, Devotional...

Happy Homemaker Monday 11.14.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 11.14.2016
  
Linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

The weather outside is...
 It's a sunny 55 degrees : )
  
On the breakfast plate this morning...
A very early bowl of cornflakes. Right now I am having coffee and will probably have an egg sandwich soon.


As I look outside my window...
 It is a beautiful cool morning, The flowers are blowing in the breeze and I hear birds chirping.


Right now I am...
 Starting to lose my energy... enter cup #2 of coffee : )

As I look around the house...
 My Husband and Son are working on floors so all my sons furniture, etc. has been moved into the living room. The way I would describe it is what I imagine the beginning of a  hoarders house looks like or Lanes House from Gilmore Girls. I Cant wait to get furniture back to where it belongs.


On today's to do list...
My List is too long-mostly to do with Thanksgiving prep. but today is Wash: sheets, blankets, towels day. and pick up I've already done kitchen, so just the usual swish & swipe of bathrooms, vacuum, and Dust/Windex around home.


 Happening this week...
New floors in sons room, put furniture back in and help him re arrange room. take out everything from kitchen cabinets clean and put back in. oh...Clean & Organize all the things. It seems Spring Cleaning comes at least 3 times a year and it competes with that bomb that likes to go off at least once a month. I honestly don't know how (or will I ever be like)  some women have immaculate homes 24/7 or all white everything and not a smudge to be seen. I feel If I stop for one day it just piles up but you know that's ok because it's real life.


Currently reading...

The Bible



On the TV today...

Other than possible shows with family and maybe Longmire with hubby I'm taking a break from TV after all the election coverage I do not want to even turn on a TV. I will say I just binge watched the whole first season of the Crown in 4 days OH MY! was it good! I really hope they add a second season soon on Netflix.

(Thanks for the recommendation Billie Jo) The show has me wanting to read more about the royal family. if you haven't watched it  I highly recommend it.

 On the menu this week...

Monday - Tostadas
Tuesday - Ribs in c/p with Coca-Cola
Wednesday - Enchiladas
Thursday - ?
Friday - Pizza
Saturday - ?
Sunday - ?


What I am creating at the moment...
 Lists...lots of Lists. and my planner
   

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...
 A pasta dish from IG


Favorite photo from the camera...

I Love to see my husband teaching my son new things. Here they are installing new flooring in Adams room. His carpet had to be replaced due to a water heater leak.

My Baby Boy turned 14 on Nov. 10  per his request we just had a small family get together. It is like pulling teeth getting him to tell us what he wants. This boy hardly ever asks for anything, and if he does its something like Gum or a new Xbox and he usually puts big items only on his Christmas list. Now my daughter She could rattle off ten things a day! (and five of them would be book titles lol)  now I understand why some people say 

"Boys are so much easier"

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals...

 "My Son Attend to my words"

Proverbs 4:20

Happy Homemaker Monday 11.7.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday Wednesday


A very late HHM:
I do not like being late but sometimes I am very early for things and then end up being late. Does that ever happen to you? Well I could either forget about it or go on and today...I'm going to go on...


Happy Homemaker Monday - 11.7.2016

Well Helllloooo Friends,

I hope you had a Happy Halloween. Mine was different than I am use to because my "babies"  (13&17) did not dress up or go trick or treating.  : (  I tried but they just didn't feel it this year.
*If I would of known I would of had us dress up for my God Sons Birthday party but I am grateful I got them all to at least wear Charlie Brown Shirts...

 We still had our usual Pizza & Halloween Movies night but I REALLY missed the costumes and trick or treating, even if we just go to neighbors, family and a few close friends homes. I just felt a bit sad thinking about how my children are big kids now. I even tried telling Bella but next year you will officially be an adult!  She didn't buy it. lol


linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay At Home Mom at

 http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

The weather outside is...
 getting cooler : ) Hubby came home after work last night and converted our A/C back to heat. I could of waited another week because I usually get hot during the day but I left it up to him.

more so because I don't want to be the reason we are cold in the mornings lol


On the breakfast plate...

I have been doing better about eating breakfast. Today I had Coffee, Toast and a Banana but on other days I am craving a breakfast like this...

and I must confess on this day I had already had a small breakfast and this was my 2nd breakfast :::blush:::  yup I'm buying a hobbit house next door to  Pippin & Merry (LOTR)

As I look outside my window...
It is very quiet and still




Right now I am...
Taking a break waiting for Bible Study to start
(see I am way to early) 


As I look around the house...
I am happy it's clean but still debating going full on Christmas décor mode or putting up very simple Thanksgiving.




On today's to do list...
Cleaning out sons room so we can start pulling up rug and get on with the install of flooring. my back is sore just thinking about it.


Happening this week...
Starting floors, going though garage & closets- Candle Lighters called and said they would be in area next weekend and lets be honest we can all find something to de clutter.




Currently Reading...
Bible...have a small stack of books waiting to be read. and going to bookstore today to buy another Christmas book that I will hold off starting.

On the TV today...
Not much I couldn't turn away from election coverage but finally turned it off an hour ago. I do have a few recommendations I want to watch on Netflix but I haven't been able to stay up the last few nights.

 On the menu this week...
Monday - Steaks, Potato's and Green salad
Tuesday - Spaghetti
Wednesday - 8 can soup
Thursday - Pizza party with family for my Sons 14th Birthday
Friday - Crock Pot meal? smothered pork chops or pulled pork
Saturday - Caldo de Res
Sunday - Crock Pot meal?  Roast either garlic or with veggies


What I am creating at the moment..
I received some Happy Mail from a very sweet friend on IG who was de-stashing her planner stickers, so of course I had to back track and add them to my Halloween week lol  and also...
Planner Ribbon Clips me and my daughter started making (just a few) for Halloween, so we could attach to goodies for her friends, then we made in school colors, then I made some  homemade cookies for a volunteer luncheon and made a couple for a good friend of mine, then one of my sons teachers. and now I cant stop...We are starting on Thanksgiving & Christmas colors.

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...

Homemade Bread if I can remember to pick up the yeast!




Favorite photo from the camera...
Good bye Halloween...

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals...

Happy Homemaker Monday 10.10.2016

Good Afternoon. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. My Children are on break for two weeks and my routine is a bit of a blur so I am happy to get back into our HHM...

Linking up with Sandra over at http://familycorner.blogspot.com/ for Happy Homemaker Monday

The Weather...

Currently 77 degrees but feels like 90, so much for the cooler weather-I hope it comes back soon.

On the breakfast plate this morning...

Eggs over easy, Bacon, Toast and Coffee
   

As I look outside my window...

Very Quiet and Still not much of a breeze or anything going on

Right now I am...

Sitting in the kitchen, typing this up feeling a bit tired. and humming :::I don't want to work I just want to bang on the drum all day::: Its that kind of day.

As I look around the house...

I Love this time of year when my home is decorated with Fall and Halloween decorations. I don't like scary but Love Vintage looking items. I have a Basket of clean and folded jeans fresh from the dryer that need to be put away but...see above

On today's to do list...

Mondays I wash Sheets and Towels but I finished early so I decided to keep going (regretting that now lol) hubby Brought home a movie I've been wanting to see: Gods not dead part 2. I am looking forward to cuddling up with family on the couch. I think its going to be a take a bath and put on fresh PJs sort of night/early afternoon is it 5 yet?

                                        Cooking...

Baked Ziti

Happening this week...

getting together with a few girlfriends for lunch.

Currently reading::::

Just started new Maeve Binchy  book

On the TV today...

movie I mentioned above

On the menu this week...

Monday - Baked Ziti
Tuesday - Taco Tuesday 
Wednesday - crock Pot Meal
Thursday - Meatloaf
Friday - Fish Friday
Saturday - Spaghetti
Sunday - Crock Pot Meal

What I am creating at the moment...

Not much of anything, I am hoping to get back into crafting and maybe pick up my crochet needles once it gets a bit cooler.

New recipe I tried or want to try this week...

Just made a sausage dip for yesterdays game, I meant to post but when I saw HHM up I got a bit sidetracked, I hope to share recipe in another post.

Favorite photo from the camera...

Even though I am a bit mad at this little girl, She is still so cute!

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals...


"Be Still and know that I am God."
~Psalm 46:10

                                                                                                                

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 9.26.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 9.26.2016
Good Morning, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. My hubby and Son attended the annual Father Son Conference, while me & Bella stayed home and had a girls day. we watched Footloose made chocolate chip pancakes and cookies, we also went to hobby Lobby for more washi-cause you can never have enough right? Sat. evening we all attended movies in the canyon- such a nice family event. Hope you all are enjoying fall I know I am today is the first day the weather has felt cooler. Have a great week!


Linking up with Sandra for HHM
http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

and Laura for Menu Plan Monday

 http://orgjunkie.com/2016/09/menu-plan-monday-sept-2616.html#more-38142

Weather...
I am loving the weather today, its a chilly 64 degrees with a light drizzle. Forecast calls for high 80's this week but I'm like a kid covering my eyes and ears because I don't want to hear that....la la la la la I love fall lol

On my bedside table...
 Lamp, Kleenex, Jesus Calling. and Hannah's list...re-reading before I re-donate back to our local bookstore.

On my TV...
 Me and my daughter watched an episode of The Office, and Footloose. Kiddos watched Star Wars because they didn't feel like joining me & hubby for one of our favorites: You've got mail.
We Love this movie. I try to watch some of my MeTV shows during the day: Gun Smoke, Bonanza, The Rifle Man and Emergency. I don't know why I struggle with remembering to just sit down and take time to watch these but when I do I love it. I had tried setting my alarm to watch Ellen every weekday- hasn't worked. Makes me miss VCRs since we don't have cable.

  
Thinking and pondering...
 Trying not to because I know it will lead to thoughts of my daughter becoming an adult and going off to college soon. I am instead trying to just enjoy our time together with family.
and thinking about one of my nephews & his wife.


Listening to...
Little Women Soundtrack, Rain falling outside, Hum of Dryer, and doggies collars jingling around.

Favorite Youtube Video last week...
I never tire of this fall home tour... Maymay made it  crafts "mom's fall home tour 2014" she has updated ones also but this ones my fave her momma is so cute! and I love her home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rAW5-vOOEg


On the menu for this week...
So looking forward to more soups and baking for the fall season.

Monday-Caldo de Res, Mexican Rice, with Corn Tortillas
Tuesday-Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti
Wednesday-Crock Pot meal: Smothered Pork Chops, White Rice & Green Beans.
Thursday-BBQ Drumsticks, Mashed Potato's,  Corn
Friday-Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Rice & Refried Beans with Cheese.

On my To Do List...
Laundry
Restrooms
Dust/Windex
Purge paperwork-I've been slacking on the mail as it comes in and now I have a stack to go though on my desk-blah

Looking forward to...
Fall break with Family, My God Sons Birthday next month, Getting together with friends in a couple of weeks.

What I plan on doing for myself this week...
 Watching my TV shows including Longmire, 2nd season just started on Netflix.

Favorite photo...

We attended Movies in the canyon this weekend, they were showing Brave. We love Disney films : )

Lesson learned the past few days...
Once again that life is short, me & hubby just attended a Rosary last night...I've lost count of funerals I have attended this year.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses...
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
~Provers3:6

  

Happy Homemaker Monday 9.26.2016

Happy Homemaker Monday 9.26.2016
Good Morning, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. My hubby and Son attended the annual Father Son Conference, while me & Bella stayed home and had a girls day. we watched Footloose made chocolate chip pancakes and cookies, we also went to hobby Lobby for more washi-cause you can never have enough right? Sat. evening we all attended movies in the canyon- such a nice family event. Hope you all are enjoying fall I know I am today is the first day the weather has felt cooler. Have a great week!


Linking up with Sandra for HHM
http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

Weather...
I am loving the weather today, its a chilly 64 degrees with a light drizzle. Forecast calls for high 80's this week but I'm like a kid covering my eyes and ears because I don't want to hear that....la la la la la I love fall lol

On my bedside table...
 Lamp, Kleenex, Jesus Calling. and Hannah's list...re-reading before I re-donate back to our local bookstore.

On my TV...
 Me and my daughter watched an episode of The Office, and Footloose. Kiddos watched Star Wars because they didn't feel like joining me & hubby for one of our favorites: You've got mail.
We Love this movie. I try to watch some of my MeTV shows during the day: Gun Smoke, Bonanza, The Rifle Man and Emergency. I dot know why I struggle with remembering to just sit down and take time to watch these but when I do I love it. I had tried setting my alarm to watch Ellen every weekday- hasn't worked. Makes me miss VCRs since we don't have cable.

  
Thinking and pondering...
 Trying not to because I know it will lead to thoughts of my daughter becoming an adult and going off to college soon. I am instead trying to just enjoy our time together with family.
and thinking about one of my nephews & his wife.


Listening to...
Little Women Soundtrack, Rain falling outside, Hum of Dryer, and doggies collars jingling around.

Favorite Youtube Video last week...
I never tire of this fall home tour... Maymay made it  crafts "mom's fall home tour 2014" she has updated ones also but this ones my fave her momma is so cute! and I love her home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rAW5-vOOEg


On the menu for this week...
So looking forward to more soups and baking for the fall season.

Monday-Caldo de Res, Mexican Rice, with Corn Tortillas
Tuesday-Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti
Wednesday-Crock Pot meal: Smothered Pork Chops, White Rice & Green Beans.
Thursday-BBQ Drumsticks, Mashed Potato's,  Corn
Friday-Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Rice & Refried Beans with Cheese.

On my To Do List...
Laundry
Restrooms
Dust/Windex
Purge paperwork-I've been slacking on the mail as it comes in and now I have a stack to go though on my desk-blah

Looking forward to...
Fall break with Family, My God Sons Birthday next month, Getting together with friends in a couple of weeks.

What I plan on doing for myself this week...
 Watching my TV shows including Longmire, 2nd season just started on Netflix.

Favorite photo...

We attended Movies in the canyon this weekend, they were showing Brave. We love Disney films : )

Lesson learned the past few days...
Once again that life is short, me & hubby just attended a Rosary last night...I've lost count of funerals I have attended this year.


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses...
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
~Provers3:6