Monday, January 12, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-12-26

 I had a whirlwind


of activity this past weekend [which of course I need to post]...10K race on Saturday with Mr as chauffeur, a trip to get construction supplies from Lowes, Sunday was a mix of chores, church, & construction!


** The Weather **
Currently 21°

** As I look outside my window **
Sunny...but 

 ** Right now I am **
Desperately trying to get this post done...LOL

** OOTD **
Usual winter wear, Leggings & warm shirt.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **
Accomplished with everything I managed to get done yesterday.
 
** What I'm reading **
Devotions-Spiritual
[currently on hold-->The Couple Next Door]..the new JD Robb ''Framed in Death'' released in paperback-->pleasure read
Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement trying to plug along but not very successful, switched to ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **
Nothing special...regular program shows are off for the season, Mr and I have been watching whatever movies we have recorded DVR. 

** Menu Plan **
🍲 Still whatever! 🍲

** Meals at Home **
12/31

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **
 January Challenge 27/31 so far 12/31
 
** Action Items**
A Lot of meetings, volunteer at gift shop, classes..

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **
Starting this ''Mini'' $$ Challenge next month...on top of my SF & I have a $5050 savings book going. Monies for these will come out at the front of the month after all the bills, gas, groceries are taken care of.

** Next Up **
10K for me while the Kid does the Half

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **
All...The...Time...!

** Reflection(s) **


Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sunday re-Set

 HAPPY SUNDAY--What a Week I have coming up...lots to do, with a lot of pre-planning and re-Set today.

Bed made Every morning...
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☕ Coffee & Devotions read, then started tackling the laundry pile...
Active ware [me] times 2...
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"Shopped" the pantry for supplies...
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Mr made our traditional Sunday breakfast of Oatmeal & small sausage patty [that I failed to get a photo of]...
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Today was my Sunday to Usher...

Today's Sermon...
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Lee's Chicken Slider for lunch [ another photo fail]...
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More laundry, luckily I have portable clothesline in basement...I had 2 loads of Mr clothes.
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Helped Mr with getting dry wall hung in bathroom ceiling...
Cline Construction at it's best, 😂...
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Floors swept
because [sigh] dry wall...
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Another load...
Towels times 2
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Office work getting stuff done,
Rental house banking...
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One more load...
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FINALLY 
DINNER!!
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Kitchen clean up, shower, and relaxing...tomorrow and the rest of the week is Full of work, classes, & meetings.


































Monday, January 5, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-5-26

 If you missed the weekend's activities [pictures only Ugh] check out Saturday & Sunday 

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Linking up with Sandra for this 1st Happy Homemaker MONDAY of the New Year!!


For 2026 I've switched up categories they're in RED for todays post!

** The Weather **
Mother Nature seems a bit confused that's it's supposed to be Winter...

** As I look outside my window **
Sunny - 48°

 ** Right now I am **
Working on this post in between Laundry...

** OOTD **
Leggings & light weight long sleeve 

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **
Better each day, and grateful to be!
 
** What I'm reading **
Devotions-Spiritual
The Couple Next Door-pleasure read
Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along but not very successful]

** TV Shows this week **
Nothing special...regular program shows are off for the season, Mr and I have been watching whatever movies we have recorded DVR is down to only 21% full. 

** Menu Plan **
🍲 Still whatever! 🍲

** Meals at Home **
5/31

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **
January Challenge 27/31 so far 5/31
 
** Action Items**
Radio segment this morening,
Chiropractor [so needed],
Banking,
Laundry [going now],
Refresh floors,
Start washing walls/woodwork

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **
The Kid and her buddy came looking for me during yesterday's trail race,
It...Was...HARD !!!
They were supposed to do the loop 2times and only did 1,That's how hard the trail was,
It had me questioning🤔myself...but I not only finished I was THE oldest person out there!

** Next Up **
 signed up to do a 10K with my runner Girl Beth...
She's recovering from an injury She has a goal of 1 a month.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **
Today is a rest day [thank goodness] from walk/running. 

** From the camera **
I'm now getting to do window displays at the hospital Gift Shop...
Here's my Cardinal display for spring.

** Reflection(s) **
I can do HARD Things!!