Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:

It has been a gloomy, rainy day


One of my simple pleasures:

Sundays


On my bedside table:

the Bible


On my TV:

nothing

On the menu for tonight:

We had Mexican take -out : beef fajita nachos and chicken enchiladas!

On my To Do list:

too much:

taxes

laundry

cleaning

organize photos

New recipe I tried last week:

I made this again with a few changes and it was so. awesome.

In the craft basket:

scrapbook!


Looking forward to:

A mom's get together Bible study that my friends and I will be starting on Thursday night!


Homemaking tip for the week:

If you send the kids away with dad, you can get things done sooo much faster - ha!



Favorite blog post of the week (mine or other):

great news on my boss's daughter, Haleigh!


Favorite photo from last week:

I just love my two little men!

Lesson learned the past few days:

Patience works wonders

Praying for:

Sooo many people that need it...



Devotionals, Scripture Readings, Key Verses:

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust."

~Psalm 4:8

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:

A beautiful day, a little chilly


One of my simple pleasures:

Sundays


On my bedside table:

the Bible


On my TV:

The kids are watching cartoons

On the menu for tonight:

Baked Chicken, steamed broccoli & carrots, all natural olive oil & herb pasta


On my To Do list:

Start getting paperwork in order to file our taxes :/


New recipe I tried last week:

BBQ Baked Chicken

Seriously, I have never cooked it.

Actually, my grandma cooked it for me.


In the craft basket:

Nothing, but I just finished up an altered clipboard as a gift.

(I always forget to take pictures!)


Looking forward to:

Sunday...when Mark is off again!


Homemaking tip for the week:

Making your kids clean up after themselves and STICKING TO IT really does save so much time!


Favorite blog post of the week (mine or other):

The Runaway


Favorite photo from last week:

I love my little man's smile.

Lesson learned the past few days:

There's so much more out there in the world than me. I need to quit focusing on myself and focus on helping others.


Praying for:

Haiti, of course
Some dear friends of mine who are going through very stressful and rough times right now.



Devotionals, Scripture Readings, Key Verses:

"It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving kindness that we are not consumed, because His (tender) compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness."

~Lamentations 3:22-23

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:

Cold

One of my simple pleasures:

Family Time

On my bedside table:

Same Kind of Different As Me

Family Blessings

On my TV:

The TVs are OFF!

On the menu for tonight:

We had leftovers - chili, chicken & dumplings, and chicken & beef fajitas! It was an interesting combo - ha!

On my To Do list:

Pre-register Nathan for his surgery on Monday

New recipe I tried last week:

Chicken & Dumplings and Chicken Pot Pie

In the craft basket:

Nothing at the moment

Looking forward to:

Spring!

Homemaking tip for the week:

Do a little laundry every day so you don't wind up using a whole new bottle of Tide on all your laundry in one day!

Favorite blog post of the week (mine or other):

I didn't get around to reading too many blog posts this week :(

Favorite photo from last week:

I haven't taken too many photos, but this one of Nathan tonight makes me smile:

Lesson learned the past few days:

Respect is a lot better than nagging (and goes a lot further!).

Praying for:

Nathan

Devotionals, Scripture Readings, Key Verses:

Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:

Cold and Cloudy


One of my simple pleasures:

Cuddling with my kiddos

On my bedside table:
Bible
Supernanny


On my TV:

DVR'd Desperate Housewives that I still need to watch!


On the menu for tonight:

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, and Field Peas


On my To Do List:

Finish making Christmas gifts and Christmas shopping

New Recipe I tried last week:

None, but I am searching out some new recipes for weeks to come!


In the craft basket:

Christmas Gifts


Looking forward to:

My birthday! My husband doesn't know it yet, but he will be taking the kids and me to Festival of Lights for my birthday!


Homemaking Tip for this week:

Move out your stove/oven to clean beside it and underneath it regularly! Don't do what I did! Or didn't do!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):

Angie Smith's Blog and her post on Permission to Hope

Favorite photo from last week:

Lauren playing with her doll!

Lesson learned the past few days:

The easiest way to make kids happy is to let them be kids.

On my Prayer List:
My friend's daughter who had surgery today


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
~ Philippians 4:6