Happy Homemaker Monday 12-29-25

 

Can you believe it??

Is in 2 more days!!! I'm as ready as I can be with 2026 goal/challenge planning. I'm doing as much as 2025 but with new focus on personal growth regarding my walk/run activities and community involvement. After a nice long discussion with the Mr, he too is on board with my hopes & dreams which may also include ''working'' during our TV📺 watching time. So 🍸Cheers to Me!! For now, let's link up with Sandra for this Last MONDAY of 2025 Happy Homemaker Monday...

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** The Weather **

Yesterday's temps were in the low 70's...we did get a smidge of rain but the wind was the real culprit.

** As I look outside my window **

Sun has finally made an appearance but it's a cold 25° with 22mph wind.

 

 ** Right now I am **

I'm a little later than I wanted to get this post completed. The PurrBoys have been snuggled in the covers with us and not wanting to wake up as early. So, getting the morning 'routine stuff' done later than normal.

** OOTD **

Sweatshirt & Leggings [normal winter attire]

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Excited for the upcoming year!

Though I declared my New Year on December 1st, I've made changes to personal goals/challenges/plans 

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

Invisible Girl-pleasure read [starting to finally get good]

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along but not very successful]

** TV Shows this week **

Good Witch just started recording again,

Bravo's [anything] RHO

We have a few movies to fill in with ''white background noise but currently DVR is only around 30% full

** Menu Plan **

 Whatever happens to be on top of freezer or front of pantry...working through both to use up everything during these winter months... 

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

December Challenge Goal 26/31 -- so far 26/31=SCORE with 2 days yet to go

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

One of my Bigger challenges next year will be SF..I increased most all by 10%

I will be doing update postings on 1st of month. 

** Goal/To Do List **

All...the..Things

** Around The House **

Sticking with the basics..the Mr has been feeling icky so haven't really made much noise so he can rest.

 

** Project this Week **

Working on laundry this morning,

Going to try and get hardwoods refreshed before the 1st,

** Today's Motivation **

Though I'm still waiting about Ambassadorship for UB, I did make it as ''Top Fan''--Social media promos for the Win!!

** Something fun to share **

Inspired by the ''Kid'' I've made a [promise] challenge for my self...

875 miles for just running adventures/training...starts the 31st!

Since I'm challenging myself with intentional miles, I signed up for 🠋

I plan to have around 60 miles completed by the 24th...🤞

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

Still trying to figure out a good flow working area, but it's the place where I'll be spending a LOT more time... 

** Reflection(s) **

Christmas Eve Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbits with Leftover Monday...

 The possible " peril " of getting a Monday post done early is missing out on the Flurry of activities...

** So, Start to finish my  yesterday  **

( also Mahjongg with the Gal Pal's, won a hand and forgot picture )

( signed up for another one...sigh )

Stopped for quick burger & fries then finally home.

Happy Homemaker Monday 12-22-25

 

Can you believe Christmas is in 3 days!!!

Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday...one more Monday to go for 2025, What a year it's been! Let's get on with the categories....

** The Weather **

Week of Christmas temps??? Ridiculous!

** As I look outside my window **

It's still dark out at 7:30am and 28°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, drinking ☕coffee...

** OOTD **

😉 When it's that time of year 😉

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

So GOOD! Ran in Candy Cane 5K race last Saturday and did well...2nd in my age group.

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

Invisible Girl-pleasure read [starting to finally get good]

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along but not very successful]

** TV Shows this week **

Watching Volleyball tournaments--Go Kentucky

Good Witch just started recording again,

Bravo's [anything] RHO

Still have several movies to fill in with ''white background noise'' 

** Menu Plan **

 No Idea, LOL! 

Christmas is this week and I don't want a bunch of 'leftover' stuff in the fridge...so meals will be simple until next weekend.

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

December Challenge Goal 26/31 -- so far 21/31

** Goal/To Do List **

Laundry,

Balance checkbooks [includes rental]

Clean off 2 bookshelves, [small start but a start nonetheless]

Social Media Promo schedule,

Resume walk/run training,

Meal Plan,

** Around The House **

Daily basic's along with adding getting next morning coffee pots ready.

 

** Project this Week **

Start cleaning woodwork,

Refresh hardwood [last week carry over]

** Today's Motivation **

Yes I Am !

** Something fun to share **

Soooo, adding additional day of Mahjongg-New player came onboard last week and due to her still working she's only available after work. Tuesday is my only available day and it worked for the other Gal Pal's - we'll see how she does.

Renewed G'Kids Biltmore passholder..140$ was cheap compared to admission for the day...and we're planning Spring & Fall trips. 

Gal Pal Mac has asked to restart Silver Sneakers, [sigh] she's complained about her weight, and I guess I'm her motivation?? I explained I would try and do as many Monday mornings as I could, my volunteer gift shop schedule is full helping fill in for others that are either out for surgeries &/or are SnowBirds until everyone gets better or comes back to Ky.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

What isn't shown is all the new training I resume/start again with. I've signed up for various race adventures locally and a couple Half's in other states...[sigh]

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Wordless Wednesday

 

Tuesday Tidbits

 

A little Suzy Homemaker stuff this morning...

A couple photos

Of table decorations

From our 'Usher Ministry Christmas Party

I can't express enough how fortunate we are to be a small part of the FBC family, and this Usher Ministry has been icing on my cupcake!!

President/Chair of the Ministry Linda Tillman, her hubby and my Mr went to school together.

Those that wanted to participate in 'Dirty Santa' brought a gift...

Pastor Briscoe did a 'dirty' and stole a gift...

I can't express enough how joining this church has been such a blessing...