Monday, March 21, 2022

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 03/21/2022 }

Good morning friends.  It is a cold and rainy day in my neck of the woods, and we are expecting some pretty strong storms later today.  Please keep everyone in the path of these storms, in prayer.  

This is the perfect day to stay indoors, but I have a few errands that I need to run first.  Aside from that, I plan on getting the house clean and then making some sweet bread.   I'm also thinking, a pot of hot tea, a good book and a slice of cake may just be what my afternoon will look like.

I am so sorry I didn't get to your Happy Homemaker Monday posts last week, but that is something I plan on doing today as well.
 
I pray you all have a wonderful blessed week.  Now, let's get right on with today's post.......



♥♥ The Weather ♥♥
It's warmed up quite nicely, matter of fact, on Saturday, Curt and I were able to get out in the back yard, do a little yard work and start making some plans for what is going in the garden, where the chicken coop will go, and so on.  Although we have strong storms coming in, I am quite thankful for the rain, which is always needed.  Rest of the week looks quite nice, except for the winds, those are just killing my allergies.

Monday - Thunderstorms, 66
Tuesday - Cloudy/wind,  53
Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 60
Thursday - Sunny, 66 
Friday - Sunny, 79
Saturday - Sunny, 76
Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 87


♥♥ As I look outside my window ♥♥
Cloudy skies.  There is a slight wind as well which is making the tree branches wave back and forth. It feels really good though, so I've opened my bedroom window to let in the fresh morning air. 
 
 
♥♥ Right now I am ♥♥ 
Sitting in bed, listening to a video on Youtube and working on this post. 
 

♥♥ Thinking and pondering ♥♥ 
About spring, what is going to be planted, where, how.  We want to redo the garden area and maybe shift some things around.  Also, this is the first year we will be having chickens, and I can't tell you how excited I am for that, so there's lots to plan and think and ponder on that too. 
 
 
 ♥♥ Homemaking tips ♥♥ 
Having a bread machine has been a huge life saver for me.  I don't buy bread as much as I used to, I mainly make our own during the week.  I love that I can just throw all the ingredients into the machine, let it run the dough cycle, and then just mold it, let it rise and bake it.  It really does help make things easier.   
♥♥ How I am feeling ♥♥ 
Run down with the allergies.  My allergy induced asthma has been awful the past week.  The winds haven't let up, and that is the biggest issue for me, since they kick up all that I'm allergic to.  I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it before, but when I tested for allergies, it turned out that I am pretty much allergic to every tree, grass and dirt that is on my property.  LOL
 
It was quite funny, Curt and I were saying, there doesn't seem to be a single tree around here that I am ok with.  It's usually not too bad as my body has become used to it somewhat, but the winds throw it all into the air, and that sets my coughing and weezing off. 



♥♥ On the breakfast plate ♥♥
Cup of coffee with caramel creamer, and a maple glazed donut.  I try not to buy donuts often, because they are my favorite thing on earth, and clearly I can't be trusted around them.  But, I did pick some up on Friday when I got groceries, and they have been my breakfast treat since then.  
 
No worries, they are almost gone (and no, not just me, the family has been enjoying them, which I'm so grateful for because it means less temptation hahah) 



♥♥ On my reading pile ♥
The Sugar Camp Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini.  
The Bible, reading through Genesis. 
Devotional.

My list hasn't changed much at all, but I will be in Exodus this week, and finished with The Sugar Camp Quilt too, so will be moving on to a different book.



♥♥ On my TV ♥♥
*  My Portuguese soaps, Quero e Viver, Serra and Para Sempre. 
Outlander - Season 6 Episode 3
Explore with Us on Youtube - I know most of you don't enjoy crime shows, but I do, so I've been watching some interrogations of well known cases. 
Catherine the Great 
The Guilded Age
All Things Great and Small



♥♥ On the menu ♥♥
 
Monday - Chourizo Tostadas, Mexican Rice
Tuesday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad
Wednesday - Rotisserie Chicken, Roast Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts
Thursday - Shepherd's Pie, Salad 
Friday - Whistle Dogs, Potato Salad
Saturday - Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli
Sunday - Chicken Curry and Rice



♥♥ From the camera ♥♥
One of my favorite meals, as a child, was this bacon spaghetti, my stepmom would make.  I make it for my family often, and they love it just as much.  If you're looking for a quick, pretty inexpensive meal to make for your family, check out the recipe on my blog.  



♥♥ Looking around the house ♥♥
It is almost 9am, but still quite dark outside because of the rainy weather.  Elliott is laying next to me sleeping so peacefully.  
 
The house is quiet, Curt is already at work, Jasmine will be heading to work in about 2 hours, and Nick is still asleep.  
 


♥♥ To do list ♥♥
* One load of laundry
* Run errands
* Prepare blog post for tomorrow
* Make bread and take pictures to post the recipe later today
* Devotional and Bible reading
* Finish book
 
 
♥♥  Prayer List ♥♥
Church family members....Mildred and Kitty.  
House Sale......for the last hurdle to be passed so we can sign the paperwork and finalize this sale. 
Strong Storms hitting the South today.....for all those in the path of the tornadoes, to be safe, and protected through the next few hours.
 
 
♥♥ Today's Devotional ♥♥
If God has willingly canceled whatever regret causes you to hold on to, you are free to let it go as well.  You are free to quit punishing yourself for debts that God has already canceled.  Now, that's freedom!
 - New Morning Mercies Devotional by Paul David Tripp   
 


5 comments:

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Jean said...

Hope you don't get too hard from those storms moving through your area. Bacon spaghetti sounds delicious, definitely need to throw that in the rotation around here very soon. Hope you have a wonderful week!

carrie@northwoods scrapbook said...

Hello Dear Sandra!
HOping there are no severe storms there! 🙏 It's a cold and rainy one here today too. I'm so excited for your chickens too! I'm going to live through you. Lol If I didn't love my northwoods bay home - I would love to live somewhere where I could have a hobby farm - huge garden, chickens, maybe goats. Again, love living through friends like you. Lol
Prayers your allergies feel better soon too!
Have a blessed week ahead. xo

Luludou said...

did I miss something? your house is for sale?
Gardens, chickens, tea, books... such a cozy life.
Have a great week.

threesidesofcrazy said...

Praying the storms haven't gotten too bad there as the day progressed. I know we're heading into that time of year, but it would sure be nice to get a break this year for you guys. Allergies have been rearing their ugly head here too and UGH now I'm sick for the first time in 2 years with strep throat too. I sure hope you get the down time to watch a movie or read a book with a cup of tea this week.