{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/28/2024 }

Good morning sweet friends, and welcome back to my blog.  Can you believe this is the last Happy Homemaker Monday of October?  Where did this month go?

 

We are inching ever so closer to the last day of prayer for our husbands as well.  I know some of you don't like the overwhelming posts every day, but it's something I only do every few years, and it's important.  So, just 4 more days of praying for our husbands, then the blog will go back to normal.  Now that doesn't mean after these days we stop praying for them completely, we pray for them every day, of course.

 

Anyway, it's the start of a new week, and I wish you all a very blessed week ahead. 

 

 

 

 

*** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

We're still seeing pretty warm days, it's just a weird October.  We do have a good week ahead, weather wise, so I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest, especially the rain in the forecast.  We also have 3 days of wind which I am dreading, because they make my allergies flare up something fierce.

 

Monday - Windy and partly cloudy, 93

Tuesday - Windy and partly cloudy, 89

Wednesday - Windy and partly cloudy, 89

Thursday - Sunny, 73

Friday - PM showers, 74

Saturday - Thunderstorms, 72 

Sunday - Thunderstorms, 77

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Rain, lots of rain.  Rainy days, cloudy days, pitter patter of rain while I sip a cup of tea and read a good book. 

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

Book of Romans, in the Bible.  

 

I finished Woven in Moonlight and the second book after, Written in Starlight.  Loved both but I don't like the way Isabel Ibanez ends her books, I always feel like it's mid sentence and I'm left hanging, if that makes sense?  

 

Next book on the list is Gwenhwyfar by Mercedes Lackey.

 

Also finished  Beauty and the Beast (Faerie Tale Collection Book 1), on the Kindle.  It was a quick cute story based on the popular Beauty and the Beast story we all know.  I have now started a Historical Fiction called A Light in the Window by Marion Kummerow.  It is available for free on the Kindle!  

 

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

Vlogtober Videos on YouTube, they're also coming to an end this week.

The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I had my usual cup of coffee.  Today's pick was Texas Pecan and it is delicious....with my 2% milk and Splenda.  I also had a bowl of Greek Honey Vanilla Yogurt with my homemade granola and a sliced banana.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Probably a chickpea salad, as always.  On the weekends, hubby and I usually have our cheat days and eat things we don't usually eat.  I just had some KFC chicken tenders and a small fry, and let me tell you, my body did NOT like that.  I feel so yucky, my stomach felt heavy and so full after it.  Time to detox all that junk out of the system this week.

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Fish Fillets in a creamy spinach sauce, Basmati rice (cauliflower rice for me), zucchini in tomato sauce

Tuesday 

Steak Pizzaiola, Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Wednesday 

Shrimp Fajitas, Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice

Thursday

Ham Alfredo, Salad, Focaccia

Friday

Homemade Pizza

Saturday

Fend for Yourself

Sunday

Beef Curry and Rice, Homemade Naan

 

*** On my to do list *** 

Monday home reset - laundry, changing bed linens, vacuum, carpet cleaning, dusting, window cleaning

Bible reading, devotional. 

Nordic Crochet Blanket.

 

*** New Recipe I tried or want to try *** 

Not a new recipe but something I've made only two times and really enjoy it.  I will make another this week and take some pics so I can post it on the blog.  Avocado Bread, which makes the best sandwich ever. 

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Nordic Winter Afghan. 

 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

I love my mornings with my babies.  They usually nap or sit and watch tv with me for a little, before we get up for the day.     

 

  

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Praying for my sister in law Nadine.  She celebrated her 50th birthday yesterday, and unfortunately spent the day in the hospital with horrible stomach pain.  They've run a bunch of tests and thought it might be her gallbladder, but that didn't show up on the ultrasounds, so they're doing more tests today.  Please keep her in your prayers.

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 28 }

 

 

 

Day 28

Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

1 Thessalonians 5:17

¹⁷ pray continually,

Luke 22:46

⁴⁶ “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”

James 5:16

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 27 }

 

 

 Day 27

Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 26 }

 

 

Day 26

Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

 

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 25 }

 

 

 

 Day 25

Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 24 }

 

 

 Day 24

Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 23 }

 

 

Day 23

Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Ephesians 6:4

 ⁴ Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Colossians 3:21

 ²¹ Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
 

2 Timothy 2

The Appeal Renewed

 ¹ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

 

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 22 }

 

 

Day 22

Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that
he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to
the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Ephesians 4:32

³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Hebrews 12:15

¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

{ 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 21 }

 

 

 

Day 21

Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress,
find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord.
(Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Nehemiah 8:10

 ¹⁰ Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Proverbs 17:22

 ²² A cheerful heart is good medicine,
   but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Psalm 16:11

¹¹ You make known to me the path of life;
   you will fill me with joy in your presence,
   with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/21/2024 }

Good morning dear friends, and a happy Monday to you all.

 

I just saw Curt off to work, made a second cup of coffee and some breakfast, and am now back in the bedroom where it's nice and cozy, to sit down and get this post up.  It's actually going up earlier than usual, so I'm pleased with that.

 

I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, and I wish you all a very happy and blessed week ahead!

 

 

 

 

*** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

It's been perfect, save for the hot afternoons here and there.  The mornings are just what I enjoy, crisp, cool but not horridly cold yet. 

 

Monday - Generally clear, 88

Tuesday - Sunny, 92

Wednesday - Mostly Sunny, 94

Thursday - Sunny, 92

Friday - Sunny, 87

Saturday - Mostly Sunny, 80 

Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 85

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Fall mornings, opening the window and letting in the crisp air. 

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

Book of Romans, in the Bible.  

 

Put The Thirteenth Tale aside, just not in the mood for a scary book of any kind.  For a physical book I grabbed Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibanez.

 

 

On my Kindle, I started Beauty and the Beast (Faerie Tale Collection Book 1)  It is currently available for 99c on the Kindle as an audiobook, if any of you are interested.

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

Vlogtober Videos on YouTube.

The Great British Baking Show on Netflix.

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Had a cup of coffee at 5am and just had another with 2% milk and Splenda.  I haven't had coffee creamer since January, and honestly don't miss it at all. 

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Tuna chickpea salad. 

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Will be starting the new meal plan on Wednesday, so you know the drill, only meals on here will be for today and tomorrow. 

Monday

Sausage and Kale Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Tuesday 

Cabbage Roll Casserole, Salad

Wednesday 

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

 

*** On my to do list *** 

Usual cleaning.

Bible reading, devotional. 

Nordic Crochet Blanket.

Meal plan and grocery list,

 

*** New Recipe I tried or want to try *** 

I made a Keto Pizza last week that I really enjoyed.  Still have 2 pieces in the freezer.  It was very easy to make and it certainly helps cut down on the carbs.  I posted the recipe for you all over on the food blog.

 

 

 

*** What I am creating ***

Still working on the Nordic Winter Afghan.  I have a few projects on the go, but I decided to focus on one and set the others aside for the moment.  Sometimes I can handle a few at a time, but there are times that I just can't, and I will start feeling overwhelmed so it's best to focus on a single one.

 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

Love this photo, though I do believe this may be Red Nightshade which is poisonous.  We have a selection of weeds on our property and some are beautiful, but deadly, so we're always on the lookout to remove those so that none of the animals get to them.     

 

  

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

I hope you've all been praying for your husbands along with me.  I know it's taken over the blog the past month, but it's so important to specifically pray on certain areas of their lives.