Happy Homemaker Monday

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

Well that humidity is  gone that imentioned last week.  It has been very cold at nnight times and Bright and sunny during the day with nice winter temps.

Things that make me happy:

watching our four kids play, and sleep

Book I’m reading:

far too many things!

What’s on my TV today:

Prince Caspian and  Extreme Makeover home Edition

On the menu for dinner:

Special treats BECAUSE WE ARE CELEBRATING!!!!

On my To Do List:

oh my word.  My to do list is MIND boggling.  i am not so sure how I am going to get it all done BUT by the grace of God it will be accomplished!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

No new recipes

In the craft basket
:Dollsand a few other things….

Looking forward to this week: 

Well each and every day truly holds something to look forward to BUT this week is like no other there will be many things to look forward to UT this week appears to hold  some things I just cannot look forward to!!!

Tips and Tricks:..
Okay so this week i had to use Batting (the kindyou use when you quilt) But As i was getting ready to throw away the scraps i thought…Why throw it away i will just add it to the stuffing bag.  IIIt will serve as fiberfill for pillows dolls or anything else you could stuff …EXCEPT A TURKEY!

My favorite blog post this week:There has been no time for blog reading this week!

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share): NONE lesson…

Lesson learned the past few days:
It’s more or less a re-learned – It’s fun to CREATE!  Especially when you are doing for other people !  it’s amazing because we as believers are Created in the image of god and God himself is the creator of everything in this world.  I was made to create!

On my mind:My grandmother–she is aVERY sick lady.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Genesis 1:1  In the ginning god created the heavens and the earth…and it was good!

Happy homemaker Monday-Decemeber 5th 2011

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The weather in my neck of the woods:

this strange Humidity…cool But not Cold.  strange for NY this time of year.

Things that make me happy:

Christmas and every aspect of it.  It’s one of my two favorite holidays!!!

Book I’m reading:
All the women of the Bible
understanding people

The Bible

What’s on my TV today:

Nothing

On the menu for dinner:

Venison stew and Biscuits

On my To Do List:

i don’t think the blog canhandle that longof a list!!!  Our lives are in full speed ahead during this time of year!

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:No time for new recipes just the tried and true

In the craft basket:
Dolls.  i have a pattern for a cute set i am making for Lady Bug for Christmas.  Expect to see  many  Pictures and Blog posts as I try my hand at what appears to be a lot of fun!

Looking forward to this week:Oh my…well again i think there is just too much.  But the kids Christmas program, and a deacon’s Christmas party!
Tips and Tricks:..LISTS LISTS LISTS  It is the only way I make it through the holiday season

My favorite blog post this week:
It’s not a blog post BUt an entire Blog….DESIGN SPONGE

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share): NONE

Lesson learned the past few days:Keep focused and you will get a lot done BUT when the hot water goes out there is nothing left but to BOIL!!!

On my mind:My grandmother–she is aVERY sick lady.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Colossians …

Thankful Thursday-Gifts and Talents

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Today has been a BUSY day…i intended on writing this post this morning.  But things quickly went against my original plan.   As everyone knows this is DECEMBER 1st.  Simply crazy in my mind!!

 

But as i prepare for one of the greatest holiday’s we celebrate as believers I think about all the gifts…..Not gifts that i get but giving 🙂  I make almost every gift  i give.  Not all BUT most.  And i I think about these things i am reminded of the Kings .  Tho they were not present  at the very first Christmas we often see them in most manger scenes with their pots of gold, frankincense and Myrth.  They are usually ornate pots.    then i think of my gifts, the ones I am making,  not nearly ornate enough to be fit for the most high King.  but then i remember i am not giving them to HIM but to my family or friends.  Those who can use these items . BUT then I thought …hmmmm…Maybe i am  giving something to God.   That’s my time, my diligence my love.   i pour over these things and i use my gifts and talents.  I give it all i have and yet it shows God I love him enough to use what he has given me…just like when my loved ones use the very items i make and give them.  And in turn i am showing my loved ones the Love of christ as I sacrifice time for them.  It would be much easier to buy something BUT I love them.

 

So i am super THANKFUL for the many gifts and abilities that God has given to me and i pray that i can use each one of them  to the best of my ability and that God would be glorified through each and every one of them 🙂   Have a VERY Happy December!

Slight Rebellion

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I have to laugh at myself sometimes. i can be so ugh…what’s the word I am looking for…PIG-HEADED!!

I rebel about this attitude of thankful for the twenty some odd days leading up to Thanksgiving. So much of it is hype. I am a firm believer in being thankful everyday. This is something I strive for and this year it has been more difficult though I am not really sure why!!

The next two months are truly my most favorite time of year (Though i Am NOT a huge fan of snow ; or cold for that matter)
Over this last week and I have been more aware of the little lessons my parents strove to teach me and my two younger brothers. Some of them are CLICHE but if you take the time to listen to them life is SOOOOOO much easier!

So the major one is “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all”.
Now sometimes we need to hold each other accountable BUT we need to be careful. We can hurt others and keep them from furthering their walk with God or halt them from getting to know Christ at all. As i study our Sunday school lessons I am discovering that encouragement is the key to helping anyone grow IN EVERY way!!!

So in light of what i just said….i shouldn’t be rebellious about the twenty some odd days before Thanksgiving! Because they are part of the 365 days in a year and i should be thankful during them as well! So my moment of slight rebellion is over. And i am a better person for it!! AND IN CASE YOU DIDN’T CATCH IT Today i am thankful for my parents who taught me how to function in life and care for people!