Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday – Week 8

The weather::: Sunny and Cold. VERY COLD

On my reading pile::: My Bible, Great Expectations, Screwtape Letters, Time To Rejoice, The Jesus Habits

On my TV::: Gilligan’s island

On the menu for this week:::
Monday – Roast with Potatoes and carrots
Tuesday – Taco Salad
Wednesday – Chef Salads
Thursday – Chicken and Rice bake
Friday – Pasta
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday – Out

On my to do list::

Far too much, there is a TON to pack AND my house needs some cleaning. Laundry and dishes as usual!

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

Well I have  a ton of cards to craft AND Granny Squares

Looking around the house::

Laundry that needs to be put away, Vacuuming

Bathroom needs straightened, kitchen…let’s not talk about that area and BOXES LOTS and Lots of boxes..EVERYWHERE

From the camera:::

Something fun to share:::

Nothing as of today

On my prayer list:::

This month marks some pretty sad anniversaries for some of our friends!

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 19-21 and the rest of Genesis 12-???

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday- Week 7

The weather::: Sunny and Cold..we have about half a foot of snow on the ground

On my reading pile::: My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible, Commentaries for a Bible study (and three books I am reviewing)

On my TV::: Flywheel

On the menu for this week:::
Monday – Barbecue muffin cups
Tuesday – Chili and biscuits
Wednesday – Pasta and salads
Thursday – Taco salad
Friday – Hamburgers/french fries
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday – Crock pot special

On my to do list::

Far too much, there is a TON to pack AND my house needs some cleaning. Laundry and dishes as usual!

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

Hair accessories for Ladybug

Looking around the house::

Laundry that needs to be put away, Vacuuming

Bathroom needs straightened, kitchen…let’s not talk about that area and BOXES LOTS and Lots of boxes..EVERYWHERE

From the camera:::

(Not my picture But the verse for the month of February from Home Sanctuary)

Something fun to share:::

Nothing as of today

On my prayer list:::

This motnh marks some pretty sad anniversaries for some of our friends!

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 10-15 and the rest of Job!

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday -week 6

The weather:::Sunny and Brisk with a high of 45

On my reading pile:::  My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible, Commentaries for a Bible study

On my TV::: Cars

On the menu for this week:::
Monday – chicken Wings and baked potato
Tuesday – Soup and Salad
Wednesday –Chicken salad sub
Thursday – Taco salad
Friday – Pasta
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday –Chili

On my to do list::

Far too much, there is a TON to pack AND my house after being sick this weekend looks drastically like a Hidden objects game

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

Well last night while everyone else was enjoying the Superbowl was home  recovering from a stomach bug and I crocheted Lady bug a head band and now all i have to make is  some interchangeable hair clips for it!

Looking around the house::

My house looks like a Hidden objects Game

From the camera:::

Something fun to share::: http://pinterest.com/

On my prayer list:::

family and friends

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 10-15 and the rest of Job!

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday Week 5

The weather:::  Gloomy and cold.  snow and yucky weather is in the forecast for tonight!

On my reading pile:::  My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible, Commentaries for a Bible study


On my TV::: nothing

On the menu for this week:::
Monday -  Pasta
Tuesday – SpaghettiSteak baked potatoes and salad
Wednesday –venison Stew
Thursday – Chef salads with grilled chicken
Friday – Potato Soup
Saturday – Pizza Nite
Sunday –Soup @ church

On my to do list:::Pack up all our belongings, , laundry, pack, organize kids rooms Did I mention PACK?

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::Oh cards and more doll cloths some mending…the list goes on and on

Looking around the house:::Some dishes in the sink and the living room needs re-arranging and a HUGE laundry basket of boys clothes waiting to be carried downstairs By hubby!  In the new house the laundry room is on the same floor as all the bedrooms!

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker-week 4

The weather:::  Gloomy and warm.  The snow is rapidly melting!

On my reading pile:::  My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible, Commentaries for a Bible study



On my TV::: nothing BUT on our radio the local Christian radio station

On the menu for this week:::
Monday -  chicken and potato casserole
Tuesday – Spaghetti
Wednesday –hamburgers and potato chips
Thursday – Soup and sandwhiches
Friday – Sloppy Joes and mac and cheese
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday –Guess who is coming to dinner- we host And I think I’m going to make a stuffed meatloaf

On my to do list:::Pack up all our belongings, , laundry, pack, organize kids rooms Did I mention PACK?

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::Mug Rugs…Basically they are crocheted coasters BUT a homey touch!

Looking around the house:::Living room has some clothes on the couch and the floor needs to be vacuumed,kitchen there are a few dishes begging to be put into the dishwasher and the floors need to be swept and boxes half packed.

From the camera:::

Something fun to share::: nothing really this week

On my prayer list::: My uncle who is having mini strokes, kids from our youth group and our church family

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 7-9 and Genesis 8-11

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday-week#3

The weather::: Warming up…..To the thirties…who can argue with that when it’s been in the single digits :)

On my reading pile::: My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible,Commentaries for a bible study

On my TV::: a DVD of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood

On the menu for this week:::
Monday – roast beef (Venison) and pasta with white sauce
Tuesday – Loaded baked potatoes
Wednesday – Chef Salad
Thursday – taco sakad
Friday – Chicken and cheesy potatoes
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday – Dish to pass at church

On my to do list:::Pack up all our belongings, dishes, packing, laundry, pack, organize kids rooms Did I mention PACK?

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: Mug rugs, cards and some doll clothes

Looking around the house:::Living room with totes ready to be moved to the new house when the closet is finished later this week . kitchen Boxes both packed and waiting to be packed, dishes and some disorganized counters. Bathrooms are all cleaned and Laundry room a mountain of laundry. Kids rooms need some attention and our bedroom lets NOT go there :)

From the camera:::

 

For the story behind the sock on the hand click here

 

Something fun to share::: Woot.com
A daily deal each and every day at usually great prices….And sister sites like shirt woot and home woot and kids woot. You’ll love it :)

On my prayer list::: My uncle who is having mini strokes, kids from our youth group and our church family

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 4-6 and genesis 4-6

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday #2~a Sneak Peek :)

The weather:::  Sunny BUT very COLD!

On my reading pile:::  My Bible, Great Expectations, Women of the Bible,Commentaries for abible study



On my TV::: nothing BUT on our radio the local Christian radio station

On the menu for this week:::
Monday -  Spaghetti
Tuesday – Soup and grilled Cheese
Wednesday – Chef Salad
Thursday – AWANA Spaghetti Dinner
Friday – Taco Salad
Saturday – Pizza
Sunday – Dish to pass at church

On my to do list:::Pack up all our belongings, dishes, packing, laundry, pack, organize kids rooms Did I mention PACK?

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::Okayso now that all the Christmas prjects are completed. I am going to teach myself how to crochet in a circle :) and i do have some doll clothes left BUT I am taking a break from the sewing machine :)

Looking around the house:::Living room has some socks that are soted and ready to be folded and put away.  Dining room pretty clean, Kitchen dishes and lets now talk about the bedrooms :)

From the camera:::

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Something fun to share::: Have you heard of Listia….do a google search.  It where you get rid of stuff and NO MONEY exchanges hands it’s all free.  Most people ship for free too BUT occasionally you might have to pay for shipping.  you earn credits in a couple of different ways and then use thos credits you use to “purchase” the stuff you want !

On my prayer list::: My uncle who is having mini strokes, kids from our youth group and our church family

Bible verse, Devotional::: John 1 and 2

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday 1/2/12

The weather in my neck of the woods:Gloomy, snowy and COOOOLD!.

Things that make me happy:

Comfy PJ’s.  Somegirls have a thing for shoes, purses and fancy clothes. Me it’s comfy warm Fuzzy Pj’s  Bathrobes and slippers

Book I’m reading:\

the bible, Swiss Family Robinson and Great expectations

What’s on my TV today:

The Borrowers (the movie NOT the cartoon)

On the menu for dinner:

I can’t even think of food at the moment I have beenstruck with the stomach bug

On my To Do List:

Ina moment of feeling pretty good i took down the tree and undecorated the tree. That didn’t last long BUT I need more rest andsome planning I can do from bed

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

Aple Bread.  It was a big hit at church yesterday morning

In the craft basket:
Doll clothes and learning to crochet in circles

Looking forward to this week:

Getting better and going to my parents house later this week
Tips and Tricks:..

Storage bins labeled helps distinguish what is in them

My favorite blog post this week:

None

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesson learned the past few days: 

Plans change all of the time keeping flexible makes for a smooth transition for your whole family.  Ifyou  get frustrated so do the kids.  You (I) train my kids how to respond to certain situations by how we react!

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

See picture above…Provided by Home sanctuary

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:

Well that humidity is  gone that imentioned last week.  It has been very cold at nnight times and Bright and sunny during the day with nice winter temps.

Things that make me happy:

watching our four kids play, and sleep

Book I’m reading:

far too many things!

What’s on my TV today:

Prince Caspian and  Extreme Makeover home Edition

On the menu for dinner:

Special treats BECAUSE WE ARE CELEBRATING!!!!

On my To Do List:

oh my word.  My to do list is MIND boggling.  i am not so sure how I am going to get it all done BUT by the grace of God it will be accomplished!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

No new recipes

In the craft basket
:D ollsand a few other things….

Looking forward to this week: 

Well each and every day truly holds something to look forward to BUT this week is like no other there will be many things to look forward to UT this week appears to hold  some things I just cannot look forward to!!!

Tips and Tricks:..
Okay so this week i had to use Batting (the kindyou use when you quilt) But As i was getting ready to throw away the scraps i thought…Why throw it away i will just add it to the stuffing bag.  IIIt will serve as fiberfill for pillows dolls or anything else you could stuff …EXCEPT A TURKEY!

My favorite blog post this week:There has been no time for blog reading this week!

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share): NONE lesson…

Lesson learned the past few days:
It’s more or less a re-learned – It’s fun to CREATE!  Especially when you are doing for other people !  it’s amazing because we as believers are Created in the image of god and God himself is the creator of everything in this world.  I was made to create!

On my mind:My grandmother-she is aVERY sick lady.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Genesis 1:1  In the ginning god created the heavens and the earth…and it was good!

Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday-decemeber 5th 2011

The weather in my neck of the woods:

this strange Humidity…cool But not Cold.  strange for NY this time of year.

Things that make me happy:

Christmas and every aspect of it.  It’s one of my two favorite holidays!!!

Book I’m reading:
All the women of the Bible
understanding people

The Bible

What’s on my TV today:

Nothing

On the menu for dinner:

Venison stew and Biscuits

On my To Do List:

i don’t think the blog canhandle that longof a list!!!  Our lives are in full speed ahead during this time of year!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:No time for new recipes just the tried and true

In the craft basket:
Dolls.  i have a pattern for a cute set i am making for Lady Bug for Christmas.  Expect to see  many  Pictures and Blog posts as I try my hand at what appears to be a lot of fun!

Looking forward to this week:Oh my…well again i think there is just too much.  But the kids Christmas program, and a deacon’s Christmas party!
Tips and Tricks:..LISTS LISTS LISTS  It is the only way I make it through the holiday season

My favorite blog post this week:
It’s not a blog post BUt an entire Blog….DESIGN SPONGE

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share): NONE

Lesson learned the past few days:Keep focused and you will get a lot done BUT when the hot water goes out there is nothing left but to BOIL!!!

On my mind:My grandmother-she is aVERY sick lady.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Colossians …

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