Category: Happy Homemaker Monday

Happy Homemaker Monday 9-6-2021

Posted on by Mary
Homemaker

Welcome everyone to my Happy Homemaker post for this week. I hope you have all had a great Monday so far. Do you ever feel like the Homemaking side of life gets tougher at the beginning of the school year? It has been the same for me to matter our schooling situation and maybe it seems worse this year because I am still in recovery mode but goodness! Here’s to hoping the Homemaker game gets a little easier this week!

Breakfast time….what is on the plate this morning::::

I pretty much had coffee for breakfast this morning-maybe that is why I have felt like a slug all day

  Looking around the house::::

It Looks like a Monday for sure. Tomorrow I need to kick it back into high gear.

On today’s to do list::::

Major House cleaning and organizing. I have some stuff I need to get rid of. Finish up my planner work for the month. YES I am running behind!.

Currently reading::::

  • Hello Fears
  • Get Out of Your Head
  • My Bible
  • S.H.A.P.E.

On the TV this week::::

nothing really

The weather outside is::::

Much cooler than it’s been I am already missing the summer temps

On the menu this week::::

Monday – Chef Salads with Sautéed Chicken

Tuesday –  Soup (Not sure what type Yet)

Wednesday –  Meatloaf and mashed potatoes and gravy and Veg

Thursday –  Taco Salad

Friday –  Pizza and wings

Saturday –  Leftovers

Sunday – Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

If I have a few minutes to myself, I will::::

Exercise then paint

New recipe I tried, or want to try this week::::

no new recipe. I just don’t have time for that right now

One of my simple pleasures::::

Quiet mornings and evenings. Im so glad we kept the routine even after changing to homeschool. It has helped me to be able to have the silence my heart and mind need as an introvert.

Favorite photo from the camera::::

Looking Around the House::::

The whole House needs a good deep cleaning. I am planning on using my Spring cleaning Checklist and go room by room and just knock it out!

Praying for::::

♥♥  Lots of friends and family who either have COVID or knows someone who does. One person in particular is not doing so well but is making strides in the right direction
♥♥ Our Search Process ♥♥Friends and family who are struggling

Bible Verse, Devotional that is resonating with me at the moment:::: 

Joshua 1:9 has been my go to verse over the last month. and probably;y will continue to be as I keep going on my Choosing Courage 100 Day writing Project

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV

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Happy Homemaker Monday-8/30/2021

Posted on by Mary
Happy

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL here in the Walking by Faith House!

The weather…..

This week we really start to see some cooler temps  . We are trying too eek in our last summery moments . We will dip down into the 60’s later this week

Right now I am….

I am sitting at the kitchen table listening to a Tv show on my phone. I’m about to make myself a cup of tea and take my book up to bed.

Thinking…. 

I may not have been completely ready to start back to school today with the kids but it was good and what was needed for them and for me. I enjoy (mostly this season of life with our family right now. Homeschooling was something I never thought I would do but it has been so good for us and we have grown so much through all of this and its fun to watching the kids eager to learn.

On my reading pile…. 

I’m still reading The same books as last week but we added a Hudson Taylor Biography for morning basket

  • Hello Fears
  • Get Out of Your Head
  • A time Management book (Can’t remember the title)
  • S.H.A.P.E.
  • my Bible

On my TV…..

YouTube art videos and Touched by an Angel

On the menu for this week…. 

 Monday -BLT’s
Tuesday – Beef Stroganoff
Wednesday -Meatball Subs
Thursday – Chili and Biscuits
Friday – Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Saturday –  ???? Sunday –  Pasta and Garlic Bread

On my to do list….

  • Kitchen needs to be deep Cleaned
  • Finish the Homeschool planner.
  • Purge Kitchen cabinets
  • clean and purge craft room
  • finish emptying craft closet

In the craft basket…. 

Nothing at the moment

Looking forward to this week….

last summer moments with friends

Looking around the house…. 

all the cleaning and organizing listed above


From the camera….

First Day oof 10th, 9th, 8th, and 6th.

On my prayer list…..

All of the places around the world in horrible turmoil, the south. Friends and family going through some rough spots and wisdom for our journey

Bible verse, Devotional….

Still studying through Philippians one but I’m thinking that taking some time away from that to adjust to a new schedule might be necessary. I’m going to take a peak tonight at options and let you know next week what I have decided

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Happy Homemaker Monday Day 8- 8/23/2021

Posted on by Mary

Hey Happy Homemaker Monday Friends. It’s been a while! If you are interested in checking out why we took a leave of absence from my blog and all things social media you can check out my blog post here…..It’s been quite the journey

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The weather….. 

You can certainly tell it is nearing the end of the summer here in upstate NY! Cooler mornings and evenings and we are now camping in the mid to upper 70’s and low 80’s. It’s also been an extremely WET summer for sure.

Right now I am….

writing this post at the kitchen table I REALLY need to clean off the table when I’m done!

Thinking….

about our new journey we are on. It has it’s ups and downs.  But it has been an adventure and we wouldn’t want to be on it with anyone else but each other.

On my reading pile…. 

Hello fears, Get Out of Your Head and S.H.A.P.E.

On my TV….. 

Touched By an Angel (It’s been a long time)

On the menu for this week….
Monday – Chicken and Biscuits
Tuesday –  Taco Salad
Wednesday -Pasta and Meat Sauce
Thursday Shepherds Pie
Friday – Chef Salads
Saturday -Chicken thighs and corn on the cob in the smoker. Sunday –  Chili

On my to do list….

Finish up last minute homeschooling stuff, cleaning, organizing

In the craft basket…. 

Finish up a cactus painting

Looking forward to this week…. 

Slip N Slide fun with friends

Looking around the house….

 LOTS of deep cleaning. We have lots of boxes around too so we are really in limbo.

From the camera….

We have had some great sunset pictures as of late and everyone in the house loves capturing them in photos. This gen was a rainbow that showed up with NO rain. The rain showed up about an hour later.

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On my prayer list…..

Friends and family who are really struggling with death, and sickness. friends who have a lot of personal things going on. Afghanistan. Haiti. Friends who are recovering from surgeries. Wisdom and patience in many areas

Bible verse, Devotional….

Philippians 1:12-19 NIV

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[a]that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[b] and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance

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Happy Homemaker Monday- 3/15/2021

Posted on by Mary
Happy

Happy Monday everyone. It’s a new week and boy am I HAPY Last week I ended up having 3 medical appointments (the medical issue from December is the Gift that keeps on GIVING!). As of right now I only have one medical appointment this week. I haven’t had a week without a medical appointment since December 8th!

♥♥The Weather♥♥ 

Whew IT is COLD today!. BUT it is looking like it is going to be MUCH warmer by the end of the week

Monday – 24
Tuesday –  36
Wednesday – 49
Thursday –  46
Friday – 38
Saturday –  48
Sunday –  55

♥♥How I am feeling this morning♥♥

Tired but focused and driven to meet todays goals

♥♥On the breakfast plate♥♥

Bagel and cream cheese and coffee on the go

♥♥On my reading pile♥♥
  • My Bible
  • The Last Battle (Morning Basket reading this month)
  • Lisette;s List (before bed reading)
  • S.H.A.P.E. (Kindle book)
  • The Mindful Christian
  • What If God Wrote Your Bucket List
  • Becoming a woman of Influence
  • A light in the Attic (School reading for Kiddo #4)
  • Little Women (Kindle reading to me while I work)
 ♥♥On my tv♥♥

Nothing

.  ♥♥On the menu this week♥♥    

Monday Meatball subs. Tuesday Taco Salad (Moved from last weeks Menu. ) Wednesday – Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Thursday – Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs
Friday -Sausage and Bacon Pizza (2 separate Pizzas)
Saturday – Leftovers
Sunday Chicken Pot Pie

 ♥♥Looking around the house♥♥

General Cleaning. I need to tackle the pile of clean laundry that has been displaced out of my cloakroom as hubby works on remodeling it. I also need to finish organizing the non- remodel areas in our bathroom.

♥♥To relax this week, I will♥♥

This week I am going to start on my animal drawing practice. I want to move from cartoon-y animals to animals that look more realistic

♥♥Something I want to share♥♥ 

I don’t really have anything really this week

♥♥Devotional, inspirational, prayer list or Bible verse♥♥ 

Today I just started week 4 of a devotional thread Called Everyday Leadership in my (in)Courage Women’s Devotional Bible. T

This morning’s reading was based in 2 Timothy1:1-5 and it was tasing about Timothy’s Grandma Lois and His Mom Eunice. I was deeply challenged by their examples that despite whatever your family struggles are that living a life of focus and being centered on our faith in Jesus leaves you with an incredible heritage. What a blessing.

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Happy Homemaker Monday- 3/8/2021

Posted on by Mary
Happy

Happy Monday friends! Last week was a wild week. I finally got to finish my Happy Homemaker Monday on FRIDAY. UGH technology. Anyway you can check that out HERE.

♥♥The Weather♥♥

I am so excited that we get a taste of spring this week..
Monday – 39 and mostly sunny
Tuesday –  42 and mostly cloudy
Wednesday -55 and mostly sunny
Thursday – 59 and rainy
Friday – 50 and rainy
Saturday – 38 and snow showers
Sunday –  35 and mostly cloudy

♥♥How I am feeling this morning♥♥

Ready to tackle the day- I have been struggling with Mondays and so today I tackled it with a plan and prayer. I didn’t want to battle it with such distraction. And so far it’s working.


 ♥♥On the breakfast plate♥♥

Coffee, bacon, egg whites and a kiwi

♥♥On my reading pile♥♥ 
  • My Bible
  • The Last Battle (Morning Basket reading this month)
  • Lisette;s List (before bed reading)
  • S.H.A.P.E. (Kindle book)
  • The Mindful Christian
  • What If God Wrote Your Bucket List
  • Becoming a woman of Influence
  • A light in the Attic (School reading for Kiddo #4)
  • Little Women (Kindle reading to me while I work)
 ♥♥On my tv♥♥

Wandavision

♥♥On the menu this week♥♥ 
  • Monday- Pizza and salad
  • Tuesday- subs and chips
  • Wednesday- Chicken bacon ranch casserole
  • Thursday- Soup
  • Friday-Burgers and fries
  • Saturday- Leftovers
  • Sunday- Taco salad
♥♥From the camera♥♥  
Our girl has gotten the strange opportunity to play ball in the middle of this strange world
 ♥♥Looking around the house♥♥

Well it is definitely better than this last week. I have some deep cleaning stuff I need to accomplish. Our bathroom counter and putting away my clean laundry are top on the list.

♥♥To relax this week, I will♥♥

  I’m going to be more proactive in the craft space. I just haven’t made time fore it over the last few weeks and I need to have that space.

♥♥Something I want to share♥♥ 

Mira Byler is one of my favorite Youtube artists and one of my favorite series she does is how to fill your sketchbook. I find her highly encouraging and my art has gotten SOOO much better since I have started watching her.

♥♥Devotional, inspirational, prayer list or Bible verse♥♥ 

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 14-16 NIV

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