Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/27/2024

 

 

Good morning and a very happy Memorial Day to you all. 

 

I hope you've been enjoying your long weekend.  We had a barbecue with family yesterday, which was wonderful.  Today we are just planning on resting and preparing for the week ahead.

 

Curt took off most of last week for his birthday, and we spent it working on our back patio and back yard.  We have all these plans, but we move according to God's timing and will, as well as our finances.  It's great to plan but you need to have the money to invest, so we cling onto our dreams and plans, and fulfill them albeit in a slower pace, but they come true nonetheless.

 

I do have to step out to Petsmart this morning for turtle food, we ran out last night and I didn't even realize we didn't have another on hand.  So, my plans of relaxing for the day will have to wait just a little while I run these morning errands.

 

Tomorrow I have my yearly mammogram, which is always so nerve wrecking, but I'm praying on it, mainly praying for God to calm my heart, to take away the worry, the fear, the anxiety.  We all know that fear does not come from God, and so our job is to rebuke it, right?  

 

Anyway, let's get right on with our post and then move on with our day.  I hope you all have a blessed week, my friends.  Thank you for always coming by and letting me know you're still reading my blog.  I appreciate it more than you know ♥

 

Sandra

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*** The Weather *** 

Hot and humid.  The perfect combination for frizzy hair.  That should tell you all you need to know.  Haha   We have some more rain on the way this week, as well as hot weather.   

 

Monday - Sunny, 96

Tuesday - Thunderstorms, 82

Wednesday - Thunderstorms, 84

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 82

Friday- Thunderstorms, 81

Saturday - Thunderstorms, 85

Sunday - Sunny, 98

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

I WAS sitting on the back patio working on this post, but there is an insufferable fly that won't leave me alone, and I retreated back inside.  It's fly season, so annoying.  Sometimes I wonder why God created flies lol 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Just mentally preparing for the mammogram.  I wish it didn't bother me at all, and I could just walk in there, do it, wait for the results and not think about it at all.  Honestly, that is what I pray for the most, to be able to go with the flow, to trust in God's words and plans, and not let it affect me.  Work in progress, for sure.        

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm feeling pretty good.  Still going strong on the health journey, and Curt has joined me as well and has also lost 30 pounds.  He just turned 51, and I'm turning 50 and I truly believe, if you haven't until now started taking care of your health, this is the age to really focus on it.  

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Coffee with 2% milk and a bowl of Weetabix.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Salad of some kind.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita. 

 

Source

 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita

Tuesday 

Sumac Roast Chicken, Brown Rice, Steamed Broccoli  

Wednesday 

Lazy Afghan Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad

Thursday

Oven Fish Fillets, Zucchini Squash in tomato sauce

Friday

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken, Beans, Mashed Potatoes

Saturday

Beef Kafta Kabob on the grill, Sweet Potato Fries, Chickpea salad

Sunday

Parmesan Chicken, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad

*** What I am wearing *** 

Black midi summer dress and black sandals.

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Book of Revelations. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Elimi Birakma

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

The back door is open with the screen closed, to let in some fresh air.  It's sunny, the birds are chirping and there is a slowness and quiet atmosphere to the house.  It's clean, it's tidy, and I really don't have to do anything, other than normal kitchen dishes and so on.   

 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Petsmart and Home Goods this morning

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Water patio veggies and plants

 

*** From the camera *** 

Morning devotionals and Bible reading.  

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

The apostle Peter warned us: “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” He tempts us in various ways and uses discouragement in suffering and persecution to try to draw us away from our faith in Jesus.

 

This is exactly what I was referring to at the beginning of the post.  Fear, worry, anxiety, suffering, it is all done by the enemy to draw us away from God.  When we focus on what is happening around us or a specific situation, we get so consumed with it, that we pull away from God.  We don't have time or the mindset to think about our faith, to think about reading the Bible or drawing closer to Him.   

This is what we fight through every single day, as Christians it is our daily struggle.  It's also when we need to pray harder and press in deeper.

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/20/2024

 

 

 

Good morning sweet ladies, welcome back to the blog.  I feel a bit weird even saying that, considering the fact that my poor blog has been so neglected, but try as a I may to get back into the rhythm of posting consistently, I just seem to fail no matter what.  Anyway, it is what it is, at least for now.

It is Monday morning, another start to a week, it is also my husband's birthday week.  He is turning 51 on Wednesday.  

This week I hope to get a bit more gardening done.  We've been slowly working on our back patio, creating a patio garden, adding some flowers and plants and just trying to make it a wonderful, comfy place to hang out during the summer.  I can't wait to get out there and enjoy a cup of coffee. 

I do hope to take photos and post about it.  Fingers crossed I actually go through with it.

Anyway, let's get on with our post.  I wish you all a very blessed week!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

We got a little break on the bad weather, last week, but we do have some strong storms moving in on Wednesday.  

 

Monday - Mostly sunny, 95

Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 95

Wednesday - Thunderstorms, 77

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 79

Friday- Sunny, 95

Saturday - Sunny, 94

Sunday - Sunny, 98

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Sitting at my desk and working on this post.  I tried sitting in bed as I usually do when I type up our Happy Homemaker Monday, but my sciatica is not having it today. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Nothing in particular, just mainly a list of to do's, what meals to add to the new meal plan and things like that.      

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm ok, it's that week of the month, so between cramps and hormonal headaches, it's hard to feel 100% right?

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Had coffee with coconut milk, and a bowl of Weetabix.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Salad.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Chicken and Zucchini Bake, Garlic Quinoa, Squash in Tomato Sauce. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Starting to work on the new meal plan.

Monday

Chicken and Zucchini Bake, Garlic Quinoa, Squash in Tomato Sauce

Tuesday 

Eggplant and Lentils Curry, Rice, Pita  

Wednesday 

Curt's Birthday, he is wanting to grill steaks for everyone.  I'll make some roast potatoes and a salad as well.  Lemon Cake with Lemon Frosting (his fave)

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my nightgown.  Will either pop on some leggings later for my workout or will do a dress, just want something comfy for now, and then change into the workout clothes in the afternoon.

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Book of Revelations. 

 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Elimi Birakma

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

It's cloudy outside so the house looks quite dark, even though it's 8:35am.  

 

I need to just tidy up, give a quick vacuum and dusting, and the house is pretty much set for the day.   

 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Meal plan and budget plan

 

*** From the camera *** 

Another gorgeous Monarch Butterfly in my garden.  

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Nordic Crochet blanket. 

 

 

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

It's never hopeless and you're never helpless if Immanuel has invaded your life with His glory and grace. - New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/13/2024

 

 

Good morning sweet ladies, and a very happy Mother's Day to you all.  I sure hope you had a blessed Mother's Day.  Mine was wonderful, spent with my kiddos both human and furry Hahah 

 

I am actually typing up this post a little late today, I forgot to plug in my laptop last night (something I do every.night), and woke up to a dead laptop.  Had to plug it in and wait for it to charge before I could come and sit down.  Some days right?

 

Anyway, let's get on with our post that is already running a bit late.  Have a blessed week ladies!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

Last week's weather was just insane.  We have more severe storms coming today and later in the week, this spring has been a bit crazy, to say the least. 

 

Monday - Thunderstorms, 81

Tuesday - Sunny, 84

Wednesday - Sunny, 90

Thursday - Thunderstorms, 76

Friday- Partly cloudy, 83

Saturday - Sunny, 89

Sunday - Sunny, 93

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Eating my breakfast at the dinner table, and working on this post.

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

I was a bit bad this weekend, especially yesterday, I had two slices of pizza and a lemon bar.  But in my defense I am good every other day and have been for months.  I do tend to be a bit hard on myself and feel guilty for doing it, so I'm trying to remember that it's a one day thing, and that we just go right back to watching what we eat, and it's fine.  

 

We really can be our biggest critics, can't we?     

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Honestly?  Gross.....carbs don't do well with me anymore and I'm feeling it. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Coffee with milk, and 2 scrambled eggs with spinach, onion and tomato.

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Chickpea Salad with Tuna.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Bifes de Cebolada (Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce), Mashed Potatoes, Salad.  I won't have the mashed potatoes, just the salad.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Bifes de Cebolada (Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce), Mashed Potatoes, Salad

Tuesday 

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken, Chickpea and Lentil Salad   

Wednesday 

Sheet Pan Tomato Basil Gnocchi, Cucumber Salad

Thursday

Lemon Garlic Tilapia, Creamy Polenta, Greek Salad

Friday

Ground Turkey Ragu, Garlic Bread, Steamed Broccoli (brown pasta)

Saturday

Beef Kafta Kabob, Roasted Potato Wedges

Sunday

Eggplant and Lentil Curry, Brown Rice, Pita

*** What I am wearing *** 

Grey leggings and a pink spaghetti strap top (will be working out later)

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Starting the book of Revelations. 

 

*** On my TV this week ***

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Kara Sevda

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery

ShardLake  - I am quite excited to start this one, it is a period drama taking place during the Tudor Era and focuses on the dissolution of the Monasteries, you can watch on Disney+ or Hulu.

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

With all the rain my poor carpets need constant cleaning, which is also not good for them.  I've been spot cleaning as I go, but today I really need to get the carpet cleaner going.  

 

The house right now is quite dark for this time of the day, because it's cloudy and we're expecting storms. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

 

*** From the camera *** 

My sweet girl got me some really cute gifts for Mother's Day, among them the cutest coffee mug that says Crazy Chicken Lady with a ton of cute chickens on.  I did use it already this morning and it's in the sink, so will take a photo another time to show you.  But, something else she gave me is something I've been wanting for a long time.  A Turkish Tea glass and saucer set, the teapot and the Turkish Tea.  I am so excited to try it this afternoon. 

 

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Still slowly working on the crochet blanket. 

 

 

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

Prayer for the day

Let me be acutely attuned to Your Word, so that each decision I have to make will be in Your will, almighty God.

 

Happy Homemaker Monday - 05/06/2024

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back.  How was your weekend?

 

Can you believe that we are already in May?  This year is flying by.  Well it is Monday, it is hot, and we are once again looking at some severe storms.  I have never seen so many strong storms, and so many tornadoes in our area.  Please keep the entire Tornado alley in your prayers as we head into more severe weather.

 

Stay safe friends, please and make sure you're covering yourselves and your homes with the blood of Jesus.

 

Anyway, let's get on with our post for today.  Have a blessed week ladies!

Sandra

♥♥♥♥♥

 

*** The Weather *** 

Constant severe weather, it's starting to get a little unnerving, to be honest.  I try not to worry and not to fear, but it's been pretty scary.   

 

Monday - Severe weather, 86

Tuesday - Sunny, 85

Wednesday - Sunny, 84

Thursday - Mostly sunny, 77

Friday- Mostly sunny, 76

Saturday - Partly cloudy, 79

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 80

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Working on this post and listening to a weather report on what to expect today. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

About this weather, again like I said I don't want to be scared, but it's been very unnerving and scary.  .    

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I'm doing very well, aside from this weather stuff, I'm doing good. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I've had my coffee, and will have some oatmeal soon.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Chickpea Salad with Tuna.      

 

 

*** On the dinner plate ***

Baked Garlic Lemon Salmon, Garlic Pasta, Greek Salad. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Will start working on the new meal plan, which as always, will kick in on Thursday.  Also, just keep in mind these are the meals I make for dinners, but I am doing low carb, so many times, I have just the meat or fish, and the salad, and not the rice, pasta or potatoes.

Monday

Baked Garlic Lemon Salmon, Garlic Pasta, Greek Salad.

Tuesday 

Beef and Broccoli, Brown Rice, Vegetable Egg rolls   

Wednesday 

Bacon Spaghetti, Garlic Bread (I will probably have something else, since I am avoiding carbs)

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

*** What I am wearing *** 

Summer nightgown.  Might throw on a summer dress or some shorts, not sure. 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Done with Exodus, now debating which book to read next in the Bible.  I am kind of pulling towards Revelation.  It is a difficult one to get through, but it's also important to read.  Which book are you reading through in the Bible right now?

 

*** On my TV this week ***

This one hasn't changed much at all, but it's what I'm watching so leaving it as is, for now.

 

Youtube - Brazilian and Portuguese Homemaking Vlogs, Slow Living and Quiet Vlogs 

Turkish shows - Ruzgarli Tepe, Gelin, Kara Agac Destani, Sen Anlat Karadeniz

Sic Portugal TV - Senhora do Mar

Paramount - Star Trek Discovery with my hubby

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

Need to give the carpets a good clean today, and do the usual pick up and tidy.  Also want to get some dusting done. 

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Cleaning the house

Bible and Devotional time

Reading time

Crochet time

Workout

Start working on meal plan and grocery list

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

This time of the year, we are flooded with butterflies.  Small ones, big ones, yellow, white, black and orange.  I just love sitting outside and watching them fly around, sometimes coming right up to me as if to say hello.  

I snapped this photo in my front yard, this is a female Black Swallowtail.  How magnificent are they?  God's creations are something beyond words.

 

 

*** What I am crocheting or sewing ***

Still slowly working on the crochet blanket.  I did get some new crochet hooks yesterday, my daughter got them as an early mother's day present, and I'm so excited to try them.  Will take a photo and show you tomorrow. 

 

 

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

I pray that the Lord covers everyone in the path of these storms, with the blood of Jesus.  We have been given authority and power over the everything, and we are to use that authority when something is a threat to our well being.

 

So with that in mind, I cancel and rebuke all storms, in the name of Jesus Christ.  They will NOT come anywhere near our homes and our properties, our animals, our families.  I draw a bloodline around the areas in the forecast and call upon God's army to protect anyone in the path.  Amen and Amen!!!