Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: ICK! 38-42 degrees w/ rain, snow mix :(

Things that make me happy: This most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Book I'm reading: "Why the Nativity" by David Jeremiah {I highly recommend this book during the most wonderful time of the year!}

What's on TV today: Notha

On the menu for dinner: Greek pizzas

On my To Do List: 
1. Grocery store
2. Make food for Mom's Life meeting
3. Make cookies for a cookie exchange
4. Finish up coupon lesson for Mom's Life meeting
5. Wrap gifts
6. Laundry

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: I made Eggnog bread pudding this weekend! Delicious. I didn't use a recipe though. Made it up myself :)


Looking forward to this week: Hmmm, I'm not sure? Not too much going on!!! Are you kidding- Christmas!

Tips & Tricks: Several of you might already do this- When I was shopping this weekend GAP said they didn't have boxes b/c the store decided to "Go Green"! For the woman in front of me this was the worst news she'd received in weeks! But not for me b/c every year I save boxes & decorative bags that are in good condition and store them w/ my Christmas stuff. (My Mom taught me this) I highly recommend this b/c I think as the years go by more and more stores will "Go Green".

No Words Needed: Our house last year :( We haven't seen a lick of snow this year :(

On my mind: Finishing everything up by the end of the week!


In the craft basket (B/c I don't do crafts- This question will usually be involving food or a DIY project): I actually will be doing a "craft" this week!!! Aren't you proud? I am making Candy cane play dough for my favorite neighbor kids!

Devotionals, versus etc.: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests" -Luke 2:14

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: 40s-50s & rainy!?!? Are you kidding me? I WANT SNOW!!!


Things that make me happy: Bright, white, crisp SNOW!

Book I'm reading: "Why the Nativity" by David Jeremiah {I highly recommend this book during the most wonderful time of the year!}

What's on TV today: Nothing right now.

On the menu for dinner: Tuna noodle casserole- it was on last week's menu but got skipped.

On my To Do list:
1. Run errands: Wal-Mart, Walgreens, post office, return movies, Target, & Hobby Lobby
2. Sweep, Swiffer & mop floors (Let's be honest--I probably won't mop;)
3. Finish up laundry--Yay, not much bc I actually stayed caught up this weekend
4. Finish Christmas cards and get them sent
5. Look over/pay some bills
 
New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: I have cube steak I need to use. I found this recipe and it sounds easy and pretty tasty! Chicken Fried Steak

Looking forward to this week: Getting the majority of my Christmas shopping done! Ekkk, I'm running out of time!

Tips & Tricks: Man, I had one earlier in the week but I forgot it---Sorry!

No Words Needed: I couldn't get a very good picture. It's my lil MaeMae in the church program! Isn't she the cutest sheep EVER?!?!

On my mind: Too Much!

In the craft basket (B/c I don't do crafts- This question will usually be involving food or a DIY project): Make another batch of Laundry Soap, make gingerbread cookie dough and possibly more Yogurt if I find time!

Devotionals, versus etc.: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

And the Winners Are:

My 2nd Give Away has come and gone!

Thank you to all that visited my blog and voted! 2- $10 Target gift cards recieved the most votes by a lot- So we have 2 winners this time! I entered each of your names into http://www.random.org/ and the top 2 names are my winners- Megan Fetters & Liz Bradley! Congratulations!

I'm not sure when the next Give Away will be. So stay tuned...

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods: High 30s & Sunny

Things that make me happy: Our church

Book I'm reading: "Why the Nativity" by David Jeremiah {I highly recommend this book during the most wonderful time of the year!}

What's on TV today: Christmas music

On the menu for dinner: Baked chicken & squash melody

On my To Do list:
1. Laundry
2. Grocery store
3. Meet w/ couponing friends to discuss our FREE couponing session on December 20th!!!
4. Tidy up my house--somehow it got away from me this weekend

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon: Last week I made new recipes every single night! All were delicious:
Cream of Zucchini soup
Beef & butternut squash stew
Penne w/ butternut squash
Salmon cakes
This week I am going to try Baked Ham & cheese sliders from Sandra over at http://familycorner.blogspot.com/. Looks like the Perfect Saturday lunch to me!

Looking forward to this week: Out of town guests coming Wednesday- Thursday!

Tips & Tricks: Plan your weekly dinners! This has helped me so much. Every Monday I make my weekly menu- buy all the necessary ingredients and write it on our white message board. Every day I know whats for dinner and how much time I'll need to devote come dinner time!

No Words Needed:

On my mind: My insanely busy week!

In the craft basket (B/c I don't do crafts- This question will usually be involving food): I don't know that I'll have time for much this week. But I really want to try and get some Christmas cookie dough made and into the freezer. This way in a few weeks I'll have the dough prepared and I can just bake, bake, bake :)

Devotionals, versus etc.: "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel" -Isaiah 7:14