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The weather:::

 

On my reading pile:::

The One Year Book of Devotions for Couples by Teresa Ferguson

My Bible or Bible on Kindle

 

Looking forward to this week:::

Shane took off Friday and also today.  Looking forward to spending some more time with him.  Also looking forward to Spring Break starting this Friday!  And look at those temps!!!  Loving it!!

 

On my TV:::

Not sure

 

On my to do list:::

Clean up the living room and get it ready to be shampooed, and then clean up Maddie’s room to do the same to that.  The rest is just the normal cleaning to do list

 

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

Maybe another birdhouse.  Might make me one for the front door.  The one pictured below is for Maddie’s room so she can clip her hairclips to it

 

Looking around the house:::

Right now it is very quiet.  Mad is in school, fish are quietly swimming, cat is taking yet another nap, TV is off and I can hear the birds singing!

 

From the camera:::

 

Something fun to share:::

um.. we’re going to shampoo the carpet today… sound like fun!?!

 

On my prayer list:::

My cousin.  She was walking across the street and got hit by a car.  Several skull fractures and fractured pelvis.  She is doing fairly well considering what she has been through.

 

Bible verse, Devotional:::

Nehemiah 4:14 (AMP)

I looked [them over] and rose up and said to the nobles and officials and the other people, Do not be afraid of the enemy; [earnestly] remember the Lord and imprint Him [on your minds], great and terrible, and [take from Him courage to] fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.

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The weather:::

On my reading pile:::
The One Year Book of Devotions for Couples by Teresa Ferguson

My Bible or Bible on Kindle

This is The Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett (on Audible)

 

On my TV:::

Started watching Make It or Break It on Netflix

 

On my to do list:::

Laundry, housework, keep Maddie busy on her day off and it’s kind of raining outside too… so has to be indoor stuff

 

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

Penguin

 

Looking around the house:::

Maddie is playing with the cat.  Scooby Doo is playing one I watched when I was little.  Fish swimming in a dark tank, waiting to be feed.. clothes ready to put away on the couch

 

From the camera:::

From last week when we had our little snow, not being sarcastic.. didn’t get much and it was melted by that next day

 

Something fun to share:::

Been really having fun going and shooting and to classes with hubby

 

On my prayer list:::

Many friends and of course our family

 

Bible verse, Devotional::: 

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.~Romans 5:8

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The weather:::


On my reading pile:::
Nothing much.  Listening to The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks from Audible


 
On my TV:::
Not sure.. found a nice channel on antenna JCTV so I think we will be watching that.
 
On my to do list:::
laundry, cleaning, playing and some resting!
 
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
*gasp* nothing right now
 
Looking around the house:::
Coffee is brewing, Mad is in school right now so it’s nice and quiet.  Fish swimming and cat trying to get them.  Hamster wheel squeaking from her room and beautiful sun coming through the window…. I’m ignoring the clothes on the couch (posting this the night before but this is how it is every Monday (:  )
 
From the camera:::

 

Maddie and I just having fun!

 
Something fun to share:::
I got a wonderful package in the mail on Saturday.  The lovely Janelle from Grace Tags has designed a necklace for The Imperfect Wives and mine arrived in the mail Saturday!  I just love it!!  (Will write more about that tomorrow)
Click my pic to see her Etsy shop and the necklace
 
On my prayer list:::
so many of my friends and family
 
Bible verse, Devotional:::
But I trust in Your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in Your salvation.
I will sing the Lord's praise,
for He has been good to me. ~ Psalm 13:5-6

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The weather:::

On my reading pile:::
Not reading anything right now, just my devotionals.

On my TV:::

Hallmark movies I had DVRd.  The Jeanette Oaks moves… Love’s Enduring Promise,  Love Comes Softly

 

On the menu for this week:::

Don’t usually plan out my weekly meals.  It’s just me and Mad that eat here… thinking tacos one night and spaghetti another and maybe a roast chicken

On my to do list:::

Clean the house, sweep and mop kitchen floor. 
Finish up some laundry

Mad is cleaning her room

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

  Nothing right now.  My ganglion cyst is really bothering me (mine’s not as bad as the one pictured and mine is on top)

 

Looking around the house:::

Hamster running around in his ball, Mad is sipping her Capri Sun and snacking on some carrots while drawing.  The house is nice and clean and smelling good!!

 

From the camera:::

  

 

Something fun to share:::

A few weeks ago my hubby took a Monday off.  He took Mad to Bass Pro Shops, one of her favorite places, and I got to stay home, sleep in and relax.  When they came home Maddie was so excited, Daddy caved in and got her a little BB gun.  Not sure who looked happier!!  Loved seeing the grin on both of their faces! 

 

On my prayer list:::

many family and friends.  And as always, our troops.

 

Bible verse, Devotional:::

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~ John 16:29

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

Things that make me happy:

This warm weather in January!!
Getting to spend time with family

 

On the menu for dinner:

hmm.. not really sure yet.. something with chicken or homemade pizza

 

On my To Do List:

laundry

clean up

trip to Wal-Mart

 

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

Oven-Fried Onion Rings   I love onion rings but I hate frying things.. just hate the way the house smells afterwards.  These look yummy!!!

 

In the craft basket:

Elephant

granny stripe blanket

 

Looking forward to this week:

Shane is off today, who that will be nice.  Maddie goes back to school on Wed.  Looking forward to that a little.. but she has actually been sleeping in!!  That was nice but now back to the norm.

Maddie’s  B-day is Friday!  She will be 5 years old!!!

 

Tips and Tricks:
I have nothing but this site is full of ‘em!
Surprising Cleaning Tips

 

My favorite blog post this week:

Didn’t read much last week

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

 

 

Lesson learned the past few days:

No matter what you get the kids they always want more!!  lol  And they forget about, lose or break their new toys in a few days.. she is so much happier with craft stuff and coloring stuff.. think I will do that more next year!

 

On my mind:
a friend of mine that just got saved yesterday.  So happy and proud of him!  Been praying for him for years!!

 

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.  ~ 2 John 1:6

Happy Homemaker Monday… not really

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Ok.. not doing the regular HHM post today because it would look the same as last week!  Nothing much has changed… need to get moving on more Christmas gifts.  Mad is off Thursday and Friday of this week so short school week for her, which means I need to get busy on the days she is gone! 

Getting excited for Christmas, and ready to spend some time with family!!  Mad is super excited as usual!  I have to remind her that it’s not all about the gifts!  She knows it is also about celebrating Jesus’ birth and all that He has done for us but you know…. she’s still just a kid and presents out way that excitement right now.  lol

Here’s a few pics from the past few days.

 

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

Things that make me happy:

How excited kids get around Christmas!
Having the house work done and just enjoying each other

coffee!

 

Book I'm reading:

Tender Graces

 

What's on my TV today:

not sure..

 

On the menu for dinner:

Baked chicken and homemade potato bites

 

On my To Do List:

some laundry, finish picking up the house, and finish up some orders

 

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

Salted Chocolate Caramel Clusters

 

In the craft basket:

Christmas gifts…

and a few other orders I got last week!

 

Looking forward to this week:

definitely not the weather!  Getting some orders done so I can work on and hopefully finish some Christmas gifts!

 

Tips and Tricks:

I found this on Pinterest but now I can’t find which board I pinned it too. 
If you have a zipper that won’t stay up on your jeans, get a key ring, attach it to the zipper, zip up your pants and then button the ring between the button and your jeans.  Works great!  I found a pair of jeans for $3 at the thrift store and did this to the zipper!  Love it!

 

My favorite blog post this week:

Haven’t been reading much

 

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

 

Lesson learned the past few days:

That when you get time to yourself, I need to take it!  I need to take time for myself more often…

 

On my mind and in my prayers:

My cousin, so many on my prayer lists.  God knows them and what they need!  And getting Christmas gifts done!

 

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. ~ Hebrews 2:1

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

 

Things that make me happy:

Finally getting some Christmas decorations up!
The cooler weather and bundling up

 

Book I'm reading:

Tender Graces

 

What's on my TV today:

Christmas movies!!!

 

On the menu for dinner:

Easy Monday Spaghetti… started calling it that because it seems this is what we have most Mondays!  lol

 

On my To Do List:

finish up some Christmas gifts… praying I will get them done on time!
pick up the house

nothing much

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

Yummy Jello worms!  Will be great for snack time for Mad’s class! 

 

In the craft basket:

Christmas gifts…

Granny stripe blanket… yep still working on it.  It could be done but I want it huge!  When I am done it will fit our California King size bed!!  Hopefully! 

 

Looking forward to this week:

Mad’s school is having a Christmas party to see Santa on Tuesday… hoping to go to that!

Tips and Tricks:

Haven’t tried this myself yet but to make sure your skirt/dress won’t be over your head on those windy days… sew a small washer in the hem, one on each side!  They say it works great!

 

My favorite blog post this week:

Haven’t been reading much

 

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):

Well… they aren’t really blogs but just thought I would share these wonderful kid friendly learning sites…
Kidzui

and Howard B. Wigglebottom

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

 

Lesson learned the past few days:

Constancy is the key!  I have to keep at it and be consistent instead of giving in to keep the peace.. I’m her mom, not her friend!

On my mind and in my prayers:

Our soldiers and their families,

our family and many friends

 

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord Himself, is the Rock eternal. ~ Isaiah 26:4

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

Things that make me happy:

warm home made bread/rolls

coffee!

On the menu for dinner:

Baked chicken and rice

On my To Do List:

laundry

clean up

trip to Wal-Mart

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

I’ve tried these before and would love to make them again. 

Chick-fil-a Nuggets

Recipe below.. click the pic below

 

In the craft basket:

thinking of doing a Quiet book.. thinking…

granny stripe blanket

Looking forward to this week:
Maddie being off school for 3 days

Thanksgiving and spending time with family!

Tips and Tricks:
I have nothing but this site is full of ‘em!
Surprising Cleaning Tips

My favorite blog post this week:

Didn’t read much last week


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

 

Lesson learned the past few days:

Just have to pray… and I need to learn to let it go…

 

On my mind:
Thanksgiving and all the stuff I need to finish making for Christmas

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Ephesians 1:15-30 (NIV)

Thanksgiving and Prayer

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,  I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,  and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,  far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.  And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,  which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.