{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/01/2025 }

 

 

Good morning friends, guess what?  It is the first of September, the beginning of the BER months, and I couldn't be happier.  Looking forward to the cozy, warm season and very glad to see the heat behind us.  

 

Welcome, come on in and sit with me.  It is foggy this morning.  We've had some wonderful rainy weather the whole weekend, which I have of course, loved and embraced wholeheartedly.  We have more cooling temps on the way along with more rain and I am here for every minute of it.

 

So, let's get started with our homemaking post, on this very first day of September.  

 

I hope you all have a wonderful blessed week.  ♥  

  

 

The weather:::

Just look at those temperatures?  The perfect combination, warm but not unbearably hot, just the right weather to head into the Fall.    

As I look outside my window:::
I have the back porch light on, as the sun has not yet started to rise.  From my spot on the couch, I see June bugs flying around (what are these guys still doing around here?).  

 

Right now I am:::
Actually sitting in the living room, working on this post for you.  Everyone in the house is asleep still, except for Elliott and I.  I am typing this up and Ellie is sitting at the back screen door, just watching the bugs and enjoying the morning.  He loves these early mornings where he gets to enjoy the outside without actually being out there.  

 

Something fun to share (a blog, a video, a tip):::

I love watching videos of days gone by, especially homemaking in the 1950s and 1960s.  Sometimes I think that I would love to have everyone dress the way they used to, instead of the sloppy mess we see walking around daily.  I just feel that people gave a lot more attention to their appearance and made an effort.  Wouldn't it be wonderful to see that kind of self love again?

 

Here is a video of a 1960s housewife.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.      

 

 

Thinking and pondering:::
About my to do list for today.  I usually do a Sunday reset, but I have been so busy this weekend, that my reset will kick in today instead.  Here's what I hope to get done:

 

Change bed linens

Make my garlic paste

Clean fridge

Wash carpets

Pull out Fall decorations

Clean out back porch 

Make tomato jam 

 
On my bedside table:::
My book, tv remote and a bottle of water.  

 

 

What I'm currently reading:::

Sara Donati's Into the Wilderness.  

  

Just received a copy of the Book of Enoch, which I have wanted to read for years.  I understand that this book is not canonized, but I still find it interesting and from the first few pages I have read, I am already really and I mean REALLY loving it. 

 

 

     

On my tv:::
YouTube (homemaking, books, crime, fall inspired) 

Christian sermons, prophets, teachings.

Star Trek New Strange Worlds 

September Reading Lists on Youtube 

 

Listening to:::

At the moment, nothing but the birds chirping outside, the june bugs flying into the wall, and the roosters crowing ever so often.    

 
On the menu for this week:::

Monday - Shrimp Tacos, Mexican Rice, Salad  
Tuesday - Penne a la Vodka, Garlic Bread, Salad         

Wednesday - Pork Schnitzel, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

Thursday -  Chicken Casserole, Spaghetti Noodles, Broccoli

Friday -  Spicy Italian Crumble Pizza

Saturday - Sausage and Peppers Bake, Macaroni Salad

Sunday - BBQ Chicken Legs, Home Fries

On my to do list:::
I listed above what I need to do today, but let me paste it here as well: 

Change bed linens

Make my garlic paste

Clean fridge

Wash carpets

Pull out Fall decorations

Clean out back porch 

Make tomato jam 

Daily Bible reading and daily decree

Daily 10k steps 

 

 
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
The crochet projects continue.

Also making some DIY little pumpkins for my kitchen. 

My simple pleasure::: 

Watching videos about homemaking in the 1950s and 60s.   

Looking around the house:::
Needs a good clean today, this weekend we were quite busy so I haven't had a chance to do my usual daily homemaking.   

 

 
From the camera:::
One of my favorite bookmarks ♥   

 

 

Bible verse, prayer, devotional::: 

Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing. - Psalm 150