Happy Homemaker Monday (2-17-14)

Bible verse, Devotional::: From "Made to Crave"
"Food can fill our stomachs but never our Souls
Possessions can fill our houses but never our Hearts
Sex can fill our night buts never our hungry for Love
Children can fill our days but never our Identity"


The weather::: More snow today but then a warm up later in the week!

On my reading pile::: "Made to Crave" by Lysa TerKeust

On the menu for this week:::

• BBQ chicken sandwiches
• Mexican Lasagna

Cooking for the Freezer::: Individual meals for Ken's lunches, individual oatmeal & cookies- maybe whole wheat chocolate chip...

 

Tip/trick/useful information::: Wake before your kids! Whether you decide to just drink your coffee in silence or get started on your To Do list, I promise your day will start off on a better note!

 

Today's To Do list:::

• Exercise class
• Pay bills online
• Vacuum

Posts I am working on::: Still working on the new site. Launch date expected March 1st. YAY!

 

Something you may not know about me::: I am scared of roller coaster and being home alone at night.

 

Highlight of the past weekend::: Dinner Friday night w Ken. Even though we were unhappy w the meal it was a great night. (Really enjoying having babysitters now)

 

Looking forward to this week::: The weekend :) Lots of fun things planned!!!

 

What Cora has to say::: While playing Peter Pan:

"Mae how come I have to be brother John all the time?""Well bc, Mom, I have long hair like Wendy but you have a boy's hair cut." 

HAHA, she's not always sweet as can be; although I believe her intentions were good :)
 

From the camera:::

Happy Homemaker Monday (2-10-14)

Bible verse, Devotional::: "B/c I am omnipotent, I am able to bend time & events in your favor. You will find you can accomplish more in less time, after you have given yourself to Me in rich communication. Also, as you align yourself w My perspective, you can sort out what is important and what is not."
- Taken from my devotional this morning: "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young (Love love love this devotional that my dear friend, Jenna gave to me. If you don't have it you need to get it!)

The weather:::

On the menu for this week:::

• Olive Garden's Zuppa soup
• Broccoli Rice casserole
• Fondue for Valentine's Day

Cooking for the Freezer: Mini loaves of lemon blueberry bread, Ken's favorite!

Tip/trick/useful information::: Keep yourself hydrated with WATER! The benefits are great: less headaches, better skin, eat less- just to name a few!




Today's To Do list:::

• Exercise class
• Phone calls
• Laundry

Posts I am working on::: I am actually working on a whole new site. Did you hear? I bought a domain! Launching it in a few weeks! 

Something you may not know about me::: I am NOT "techy" what so ever! Since buying my site & working on setting it up I have been forced to teach myself tricks of the blogging world. You can do it too :)

Highlight of the past weekend::: Spending Saturday- Sunday w just Ken at our house in Peoria.

Looking forward to this week::: Valentine's Day. I've got some fun things planned for Mae







What Cora has to say::: "Mommy I had a lot of fun at grandmas but I did miss you every minute"




From the camera:::

While we were in Peoria we went to see Gravity in 3D. :)

Lamb Meatballs

Meatballs:
1 lb. ground lamb
1/2 c.  chopped green onions
S&P
2 tsp. Pampered Chef's Greek Rub
1/2 tsp. marjoram
dash of cinnamon
-Mix all the ingredients together.
-Heat a large skillet w oil or butter
-Roll meat mixture into meatballs
-Cook about 10 minutes, turning until all sides are brown
-Cover, bake at 375 degrees for about 20-30 minutes



Tzatziki Sauce:
10 oz. (2 individual containers) Greek yogurt, plain
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded & shredded
1 tsp. salt
1 lemon, zest from whole lemon & juice from half
1/2 tsp. Pampered Chef's Greek Rub
dash of salt
-Place cucumber in a colander, sprinkle w salt & allow to sit for about 30 minutes to allow excess juice to drain off
-In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients. Mix until incorporated.
-Serve w meatballs

Happy Homemaker Monday (2-3-14)

Bible verse, Devotional::: During the last conversation Christ had with his disciples He spoke these words: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" -John 16:33

The weather::: Cold, w more snow Tuesday/Wednesday.

On my reading pile::: "Made to Crave" by Lisa Terkeurst- so far I am really enjoying it!

On the menu for this week:::

• Macaroni & Ham casserole
• Lamb chops & mashed potatoes
• Penne pasta w marinara

Cooking for the Freezer: Mini muffins (I can't keep enough of these in the freezer-my girls gobble them up)

Tip/trick/useful information::: Play music when at home trying to clean. It really gets ya moving :) (Love Pandora on my Iphone!)

Today's To Do list:::

• Exercise class
• Write Thank Yous
• Pay Bills
• Put laundry away

Posts I am working on::: Lamb meatball recipe

Something you may not know about me::: Tomorrow I turn 29 for the 2nd time ;)

Highlight of the past weekend::: Sunday, it was a fun day filled w family

Looking forward to this week::: Saturday, going to Peoria to get our house listed to sell.

What Cora has to say::: "I am so glad you joined my family & became my mommy" (Tell me she is not the sweetest thing, EVER!)

From the camera:::