{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 16 - Rainy Days }

 The past few days, we have had constant rain.  Sometimes with strong winds and storms that seem to turn everything a haze of white, so strong is the rain that we can't even see a foot in front of us. 

And other times, a soft pitter patter, constantly drumming on the roof.   My favorite kind of rainy day, where the days are dark, the clouds are a deep shade of grey, and the rain drops fall at a constant pace, a rhythmic pattern that lull you into a quiet, relaxing mood.  

As I type this post, the rain is coming to an end and pops of blue are starting to spread across the sky.  I would have loved a few more rainy days, but I will take the cold temperatures after a scorching summer.

 

It is currently 54 degrees with a real feel of 37.

 

My bedroom windows are open, the kitchen window is open and the freshest crisp air is blowing in, spreading through the house like a mist and cooling everything in it's path. 

I've got a chili in the crockpot for dinner, my Best Chili Ever, which you can find over on the food blog.  I will make some biscuits later to go with the chili.  I was going to make something else and the chili would be for next week, but with the cold temperatures today and the cloudy skies, I figured it was the perfect day for a hot bowl of chili with a fluffy biscuit.

In the meantime I am going to get busy with my projects.  I currently have so many waiting for me:

 

• Universe in Bloom Crochet Blanket
• Puss in Boots Amigurumi
• Paint by number canvas
• A few Christmas inspired projects from my advent calendar two years ago
• A booknook
• A big gingerbread house nook

 

I have a book I'm currently reading and I also have my Daily Grace Bible Study to start, so a lot to pick from.

 

I hope your Friday is going well and winding down to a relaxing weekend. 

 

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 15 - Cinnamon Rolls }

  

The weather has been perfect Fall weather, which means I start craving certain things, like pumpkin bread, cinnamon rolls, chili, soups and anything apple flavored.

 

I had been craving cinnamon rolls for a few weeks, and this morning I just knew I had to stop putting it off and just get them done.

 

 

I used a bread machine recipe and the result were super soft, yummy cinnamony flavored bundles of joy. 

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 14 - Wordless Wednesday }

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 13 - New crochet hooks }

Ever since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, I've had a hard time crocheting.  All my old hooks are uncomfortable, hurt my fingers, hurt my hands and after a while I have to set the project aside.

 

It's frustrating and disappointing, and I thought that I would be left with no recourse, when it comes to doing this hobby that I love. 

 

I had heard over the years about how certain hooks help but hadn't yet gotten around to purchasing new hooks, mainly because I wasn't really crocheting as much the past two years.

 

Now that I have gotten back into it, I knew it was time.   

While at Michael's this past weekend to pick up my yarn for the blanket I'm working on, I saw a hook from Loops & Threads which is actually the same yarn that I'm using.

 

It looks so comfy to use that I decided to grab it and just see.  Oh my goodness, what a change in crocheting, it was life changing, really.  I know that sounds super cheesy to say, but for me it truly was.

 

I wanted to get a few more, and I found this set at Amazon, not the same brand but it was only $7.00, Ergonomic soft grip, and shipped overnight.  I just got them and love them as much as the other hook.  I think the soft grip is definitely key when you suffer from arthritis. 

I keep all my hooks in these two Cath Kidston pouches.  I used to have them all over the place and sometimes it was hard to find what I needed, now I know where they are at all times.

I also ordered these binder clips which I find very helpful when I'm working on a crochet pattern from a book.  It keeps the pages open and where I need them.  They were also really inexpensive at just $8 for 180, with different sizes.  Just perfect.

{ Blogtover 2026 - Day 12 - Happy Homemaker Monday 10/12/2026 }

Good morning everyone.

 

It is a beautiful morning with a cool crisp wind coming in through the windows.  It feels glorious.

 

I hope you're having a good holiday weekend, we've had a quiet one since we're all right at the tail end of this flu, so didn't want to do anything but rest and get better.

 

We will be going for our daily morning walk with Kaia soon, and then I have no clue what we will do today.  

 

Anyway, let's see what is going on around our homes for the week ahead.  Have a wonderful blessed week.  

♥♥ The Weather ♥♥
We are finally feeling Fall temperatures.  Mornings are even a little cold which means summer has left for good.  Yay for that!  

 

Monday - Sunny, 93
Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 96
Wednesday - Scattered Thunderstorms, 88
Thursday - Thunderstorms, 79
Friday - Mostly Cloudy, 64
Saturday - Partly cloudy, 66
Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 73


♥♥ As I look outside my window ♥♥
The sun hasn't come up yet, it is not even 7am.   The back porch light is on so I see the patio but that's pretty much it.    

♥♥ Right now I am ♥♥
Sitting at my desk, listening to a video on YouTube and working on this post. 

 

♥♥ Thinking and pondering ♥♥
Nothing in particular, my mind is just filled with crochet, bills, things to do, and so forth.  

 

♥♥ How am I feeling ♥♥
I am about 95% when it comes to the flu.  Still dealing with some congestion but thankfully feeling much better.  

 

♥♥ On the breakfast plate ♥♥
I had a cup of coffee with cinnamon, a teaspoon of brown sugar and a little splash of maple syrup.  Haven't had any breakfast yet and don't really feel like anything in particular so not sure what I'll eat.  

 

♥♥ On the lunch plate ♥♥
Just like last week, it will be Tuna Chickpea Salad.  

 

♥♥ On the dinner plate ♥♥
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. 

 

♥♥ What I'm wearing ♥♥
Summer nightgown.  Will change into some leggings and a tshirt soon to go on our walk.  

 

♥♥ On my reading pile ♥♥
Reading 2 Samuel in the Bible.      

Started The Familiars by Stacey Halls.

 

Also reading What to Do in a Valley by Jabin Chavez. 

 

♥♥ On my TV this week ♥♥
Youtube - 

Homemaking and book vlogs

Vlogtober

Crochet and Knitting podcasts 

 

Netflix - 

I Survived a Serial Killer

The Great British Bake Off

 

Turkish Soap -

Mercan Kosk

Guller ve Gunahlar

Muhtemel Ask

Halef

Sevdigim Sensin

Gunesin Dogdugu Yer

Anne Yarisi

Sevdan Bir Ates

 

♥♥ On the menu ♥♥

 

Monday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans  

Tuesday - Baked Catfish Nuggets with Garlic and Parsley, Curried Quinoa, Roast Vegetables 
Wednesday - Dad's Favorite Chicken, Garlic Spaghetti, Salad
Thursday - Pork Chops Supreme, Rice, Cauliflower and Broccoli 

Friday - Layered Flatbreads and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Saturday - Chipotle Style Burrito Bowls

Sunday - Baked Meatball Kofta with Potatoes

♥♥ Looking around the house ♥♥
I need to do a good vacuum and dusting today, and just the usual Monday pick up.   

♥♥ To Do List for the week ♥♥
- Carpet clean, vacuum, dust

- Normal daily cleaning, kitchen, bathroom, living spaces

- Finish working on the crochet Puss in Boots

- Continue working on the Universe in Bloom Blanket  

♥♥ What I am creating ♥♥

Universe in Bloom Blanket and Puss in Boots from Toft Crochet.  

♥♥ Something fun to share ♥♥
I love using Ambience and ASMR videos from YouTube while I'm cleaning or working on a crochet project, paying bills, or whatever it may be that I want some background music or sweet imagery.

 

This one is so sweet, it is Little Women Autumn Apple Picking at Orchard House.

 

♥♥ From the camera ♥♥

I love sitting at my desk, by the window, and working on crochet projects.   

 

♥♥ Devotional ♥♥ 

I have a new book from the publisher, to review.  It is called Midnight Hallelujah.  I just thought I would share something that is said in the very first page.

 

What do we do when the life we're living feels painfully out of step with the faith we proclaim?  When the silence of stagnant dreams and unanswered prayers makes us question if we've misunderstood God's heart altogether?  

 

I think a lot of us can relate to those thoughts, can't we?