{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 12/09/2024 }

  

Good morning friends, how was your weekend and how is your Monday morning going?

 

We woke up to a very foggy morning, which I absolutely love.  I just love fog, I don't know why.  But yes, beautiful foggy cold morning, or should I say, perfect Winter day (yes I know it's not winter technically yet, but you know what I mean).

 

I had a great weekend, got a lot of Christmas decorating done, got a few gifts (I am so late in buying gifts this year, but oh well, it is what it is).  I also did my two days of gym which I always love and look forward to.

 

So, this week means some gift wrapping, some food planning for Christmas Eve, Gingerbread Cookie making and lots, but lots of Christmas movies.

 

I wish you all a very blessed week.  Take time to enjoy the season, and I mean the REAL reason for the season, not the commercialized, money wasting, crazy busy stuff everyone goes on about.  Just enjoy your family and this time of year. 

 

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

Cold foggy morning awaits us today.  It looks magical!  Tomorrow we are expecting another cold front, so I guess the fireplace will be working extra hard. 

 

Monday - Foggy,  57

Tuesday - Cloudy, 49

Wednesday - Sunny, 59

Thursday - Mostly Cloudy, 60

Friday - Partly cloudy, 69

Saturday - Sunny, 58 

Sunday - Partly cloudy, 63

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Christmas, the holidays, family, cookies and movies and just the anticipation of the whole month.

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

Reading Isaiah in the Bible.   

 

Physical book..... Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.  

 

Kindle.....Christmas at Marshmallow Cafe.

 

 

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

YouTube

Vlogmas 

Homemaking Vlogs

 

Great American Pure Flix

Christmas movies 

 

Hallmark 

Christmas movies 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Just had a cup of coffee and some oatmeal with coconut, walnuts and cinnamon.    

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Chickpea tuna salad with leftover roasted veggies.   

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

French Onion Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes (polenta for me), Sauteed Cabbage.

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

French Onion Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes (polenta for me), Sauteed Cabbage.

Tuesday 

Greek Chicken Stew, Homemade Fries, Salad  

Wednesday 

Sausage rice, Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

Thursday

Roasted tomato, garlic and cheese Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad

Friday

Burgers, Macaroni Salad

Saturday

Fend for yourself

Sunday

Smoked Sausage Stuffed Sandwiches

 

*** On my to do list *** 

Change bed linens

Ironing Curt's work shirts

Vacuum and dust

Make sourdough bread

Make Gingerbread Cookie dough

Write Christmas Cards

 

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

I didn't get around to making the Melomakarona - Greek Cookies.  So will do that this week.

    

 

*** What I am creating ***

Nordic Winter Afghan. 

Juniper Garlands for the front of the house.

Paper Snowflakes for the big living room and dining room windows.

Knitting a scarf.

 

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

One of the reasons I love Christmas is because of the decorations.  I find that they bring out the best lighting and make the whole house seem magical ♥ 

 

 

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

Today's verse: 

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.  - Jeremiah 17:7