{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/29/2025 }

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back to my little corner of the world.

 

I sure hope this post finds you well.  Here we are, the very last Happy Homemaker Monday of September 2025.  I always say that time is flying but September has literally just whizzed by before I even got used to it.  But, that's ok too because it means we are fully, in the cooler months.

 

Now, let's get on with today's post.  I wish you all a very blessed week.  

  

 

*** The Weather *** 

Still too hot for my liking, especially for this time of the year.  I am eagerly awaiting the 70s and 60s temperatures.  Unfortunately for now, we are still sticking around the 90s, at least outside, because inside, I am fully in Autumn mode. 

 

Monday - Mix of clouds and sun, 85 

Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 88 

Wednesday - Sunny, 92 

Thursday - Sunny, 94

Friday - Sunny, 94 

Saturday - Sunny, 92  

Sunday - Sunny, 91

 

 

 *** Right now I am ***

I just got back to my warm and comfy bed, after grabbing some breakfast and a second cup of coffee, to work on this post for you. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

The past week and a half, I have removed myself from social media, meaning Instagram because that is the only one I have left.  I posted just one small story on Saturday morning and that is it. 

 

God has been working within me and molding me into who He needs me to be.  I've had to come to terms with a lot of things, face some traits that I'm not happy with, and allow Him to shape and remove what needs to be gone.  I've started noticing a huge difference in the way I see things, the world, the people around me and what I think is important.  I will share more on that in a post tomorrow. 

 

Sometimes God pushes us to do something that we are not happy about or comfortable doing, and for me, it's been the constant nagging of getting back into my blog full time, to post daily, to share his gospel and to inspire others to continue being homemakers and loving the responsibility He put upon us. 

 

 

*** How I am feeling *** 

I'm doing well, feeling optimistic and blessed.  

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Just had my second cup of coffee with almond milk, and a bowl of delicious creamy oatmeal with coconut flakes, a chopped date and half a sliced banana.  

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

I have leftover sauteed acorn squash from last night's dinner, and leftover roast chicken too.  I will have the squash and chicken for lunch.   

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Chicken Strogonoff, Buttered Pasta for the boys and Cauliflower rice for me, with a salad. 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

Monday

Chicken Strogonoff, Buttered Pasta (Cauliflower rice for me), Salad 

Tuesday 

Ground Beef Ragu, Creamy Cheese Polenta, Brussel Sprouts

Wednesday 

Zucchini, Carrot and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, Steamed Broccoli

Thursday

Healthy Beef and Broccoli, Basmati Rice (Cauliflower Rice for me), Kimchi and Egg Rolls

Friday

Pizza Loaves

Saturday

Fend for Yourself, leftovers or sandwiches

Sunday

Bacon Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

In my summer nightie at the moment.  Will put on a summer dress, as today is my rest day, so no working out.  

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Still reading the Bible through the year with The Bible Recap.  We are finishing off the old testament, and will begin the new testament on the 1st of October.  

 

Also reading Roanoke and actually quite enjoying it.  I did pick a few books to have on hand for reading this month, not a TBR or specific list of must reads, as I have figured out that I am a mood reader and don't like feeling constrained to a book or list. 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

Homemaking channels on YouTube.  

Nothing else planned, I watched a lot of Hallmark last week and need a break.  I do need to look up upcoming Period Dramas and if I find any good ones, I will be sure to share. 

 

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

As we enter into the cozy months, the house itself starts looking different.  The light changes, the shadows change, and everything becomes warmer, cozier and more inviting.  That's how my home feels at the moment.  I want to go snuggle in the den, I want to sit in the living room with a book or bake in the kitchen.  The Fall Home is truly coming alive.    

 

 

*** To do list *** 

Bible and Devotional time 

Daily homemaking chores 

Vacuum and dust

Water inside plants

*** What I am creating ***

Absolutely nothing at the minute.  I need to get back into my crochet, I miss it so much.  I think the problem is that I crocheted myself into a corner, meaning, I started huge projects that take a long time to finish, and have gotten bored and set them aside.  Every time I get the itch to crochet, I look at those and immediately feel the ick, like I don't want to get stuck into a big project.

 

So, I need to find something Fall related and maybe work on those smaller ones.  Here are the ones I have in mind, and I'm sharing them in case some of you want to try them as well:

 

Acorn Pillow

Mushroom Pillow 

  

 

 

 Farmhouse Pumpkins

 

 

And here's a YouTube video with quite a few projects for this time of year.  Just to get some ideas.

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

My favorite time of year.  Cozy mornings, sitting in bed surrounded by comfy blankets, books and my sweet Kaia and Elliott. ♥  

   

 

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

Speak John 10:10 over yours and your family's lives, daily.  Pray that we have good and full lives, not prematurely ended by the enemy.

 

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10