The weather in my neck of the woods:
It's beautiful outside, nice and warm, not a cloud in the sky. Love it.
Things that make me happy:
Having fun with my family.
Book I'm reading:
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Graeme-Smith.
What I'm enjoying on TV:
Stargate Atlantis - Season 5
Battlestar Galactica
On the menu for dinner:
Pita Gyro Burgers and Salad
On my To Do List:
Put away laundry
Dust
Clean Bathrooms
Start my Spring Cleaning
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
There are a ton that I want to try from my new Trisha Yearwood Cookbook, can't wait for next menu cycle to start so I can make them.
In the craft basket:
Bread Bags
Granny Square Blanket
T-shirts for restyling
Granny Square Blanket
T-shirts for restyling
Looking forward to this week:
Spring Cleaning, I don't really enjoy doing it at the time, but I love the feeling afterward.
Tips and Tricks:
Ant Control:
- Spread some ground cinnamon where you think the ants are coming in to the house.
- Basil repels flies and mosquitoes. To deter ants, use catnip. Sprinkle it in their paths.
- Make a mixture of 2/3 cup water, 1/3 cup white vinegar, and 2-3 Tablespoons dish soap. Spray where the ants are marching.
My favorite blog post this week:
Way too many to just single one out.
Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
Chiot's Run - I love this blog, love the photos.
No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):
Lesson learned the past few days:
One I learn almost every week. That time FLIES. Embrace every moment you have with your loved ones.
On my mind:
Summer vacation, trying to plan something fun for 8 people in California. It's gotta be inexpensive and just for a day or two trip. If you have any hints PLEASE feel free to tell me.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9
http://mrsdanielstrain.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-homemaker-monday_12.html
ReplyDeletethere is mine.. hope your monday is wonderful
http://frugalhomeliving.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-homemaker-monday-4-12-10.html
ReplyDeleteHere is my link....the Mr. Linky would not show up to let me add mine there so I am doing it this way. I hope that's ok.
~Mrs. M
I can't wait to hear what you are making out of the Tricia Yearwood cookbook. It sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to think about the CA one. I'm not that familiar with this state but I sometimes run across someone who has lived there and If I do I will ask.
I have to do my bathrooms today too.
Here's mine: http://another-bend-in-the-road.blogspot.com/2010/04/weather-in-my-neck-of-woods-its-been.html
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get into Mr Linky either.
It's beautiful weather here too. xx
I love the picture you posted! I also agree with your lesson learned. Our little ones grop up too fast. Happy Homemaker Monday!
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http://kandmbaby.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-homemaker-monday_12.html
I love your scripture! I love the ant control tip! I wonder if Cinnamon Basil would do the trick as well....hmmmm I'm going to have to check this out.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteWhen are you planning on coming to California and do you have a general idea of what part you are planning to visit?
Love this picture, makes me want to grab a book and hop on in and walk down the end of the path and sit on the edge of the dock and put my feet in.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Happy Belated Birthday Nicholas!!
ReplyDeleteSandra, believe it or not, I have been searching for a Maine postcard since I agreed to exchange them with you. I can not find one in my travels to different stores in Maine! I guess it's not tourist season yet, I don't see any out anywhere!!! Don't worry, the second I see one, I will get 'er done. The closer we get to Memorial Day, and hence, tourist season, the better chance I will have. I have not forgotten!!!
It does feel great to have it done--spring cleaning, that is. I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes to try. Maybe I'll check out Tricia's cookbook. ★Linda
ReplyDeleteI can't even link up with the thumbnail...so my post is on my blog. I love the picture you had in your post. so serene and peaceful.
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