Monday, November 23, 2009

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: cloudy and about 50 degrees
One of my simple pleasures: chatting with my sister about everything under the sun

On my bedside table: sleeping on my sisters couch this week :)

On my TV: John & Kate plus 8, so disappointing...

On the menu for tonight: Mediterranean chicken breasts & mashed potatoes

On my to-do list: grocery, fold laundry, sweep floors, dishes

New recipe I tried last week: Apple oat bars, crustless apple pie (served over pancakes...yum!)

In the craft basket: finishing a knit hat for baby Ethan

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving...I love thanksgiving! So much to be thankful for...wonderful food...wonderful family!

Homemaking tip for the week: always keep a packed diaper bag. When you get home from being out, replace used diapers, bibs, spoons, and clothes right away. Lay out clothes and pack the diaper bag the night before...this sure helps me to get out of the house quicker in the morning.

Favorite blog post of the week (mine or other): Managing the Home with a Cheerful Heart, I've been making good use of this free printable Christmas planner, teaching kids scripture, caught between two worlds....can't wait for the day, I love the ideas for mentoring teen girls in this post Never Go to the Grocery Store Alone (who wants to join me for a shopping trip next week?! :)) and finally I love this post about why we pastors wives peek...check it out :)

Favorite photo from last week: Hannah and her cousin Ethan
Lesson learned the past few days: just being reminded of the incredible miracle and joy of new life
On my prayer list: family and friends

Devotionals Scripture reading, Key Verses:
"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for...the coming of the day of God, on account of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat." 2 Peter 3:10-12

2 comments:

Sandra said...

I enjoyed your post :) Have a great Thanksgiving.

Unknown said...

Stopping by from Diary of Stay at home mom’s happy homemaker monday blog post. I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family!