Happy Homemaker Monday 3-2-26

Thank you, March, for finally getting here! As I said ??yesterday?? I'm on a roll getting posts done on a timely fashion though I may have jinxed myself...today Is the first Monday of March and of the week, so let's link up with Sandra shall we...

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** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

Deary, rainy, currently 34°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting this post done...

** OOTD **

Usual cold/cooler weather attire - Leggings & sweatshirt - weather predications say I shouldn't need them starting tomorrow, we'll see. 

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

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed!

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..

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Just started reading the 1st of 3 part series by Colleen Coble Edge of Dusk-->pleasure read

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 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read and with all my volunteer shifts for the Gift Shop I'll just be taking this to read during any downtime.

** TV Shows this week **

Luckily [??] some regular station programs have started back up, so the DVR is humming along. Mr found yet another series we started on the streaming service for Paramount+ called Yellow Jackets. It's kinda/sorta weird...and it's one of those shows that almost frustrates me since I really need to pay attention to the plot as it goes along.

** Menu Plan **

 We've eaten Pork Loin chops I made in the Crockpot all week with only adding different sides. I used up the last 2 with my Aldi frozen packet meal last night and there's leftovers for lunch today--Win, Win again!!

** Meals at Home **

February 27/28 for me [race'cation] & 28/28 for the Mr

Starting March off with 2/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

March Challenge 25/31 so far 2/31

** Action Items**

SIL coming for a visit so need to refresh upstairs apartment,

Update banking,

Update bill pay,

Mop floors tomorrow,

Take G'Kid to different job interview,

Garden Club this week along with my first presentation as a board member.

CWU meeting Friday,

Today is rest day from Walk/Run.. need to really start getting with it tomorrow, ya know sice I've signed up for a Half-Marathon,

I volunteer this week 2X for Auxiliary, 

** Today's Motivation **

I did in fact sign up for Marshall, created a team, AND booked my hotel this morning [1 1/2 mile from the start line] ! Mr probably won't be to happy about all this but it's done and I'm going even if I'm going alone!! since I'm not sure how I'll feel after doing the Half, I'm staying an extra night to recoup.

** Something fun to share **

My city put up new flags for our upcoming 250th celebration.

The committee have been working for a year securing a whole plethora of activities.

Finalized part-time employment for the nephew's business...I'm officially his bookkeeper! 

** Next Up **

This weekend with the Kid & crew for the 1st race of the Triple Crown series...

I'm pretty confident in doing this event.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

I didn't go to the intro to Crystal's class last night but will attend the makeup..

** From the camera **

Worth sharing again...my newest plant babies.

** Reflection(s) **

 

It's a NEW MONTH + Sunday re-Set + on a Roll

 

Happy March 1st

Time Change is right around the corner,

Spring is coming soon...

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Up EARLY;THIRTY for this 1st day of March. I'm so glad February is over! I was The longest shortest month ever. I have so many New to me opportunities, challenges & goals coming up it's 

MindBoggling!

Much more on everything happening later...

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So, as I said I was up early to work the Catch the Leprechaun race in Berea. This is only the second race I've worked with my 'partners' at RaceRise. What kinda sucks is the other photographer they/we use charges the benefactors, so that takes away additional monies for the charities. Oh well, I'm committed to doing my own thing and doing my own race challenges. I walked around the park area -.82mile- to loosen up and really glad I brought my extra coat! In the meantime, here's the link from today's start/finish line photos. View results here... 

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Surprisingly after the race I made it just in time for church services. Sub preaching by our own Rev Coulter

John 3:14-21 (KJV):

14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. 

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Lunch of leftover Chicken sandwich & few chips, then Mr dropped me off at the park entrance so I could get ''something'' mileage wise done adding 2 more miles for the day. I also stopped at my friend Cheyenne store for a couple more Mystical Bluegrass one-of-a-kind bracelets and book signing from local author N.F. Webb--A Dragon's Night book.  

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Finally, home for the day...5am wake-up and I'm winding down. Mr came in just as I was planning what to do next...a shower for me, comfy clothes for us both, popcorn treat while watching a bit of his newest streaming Paramount+ obsession Yellow Jackets. Dinner was frozen package Aldi meal and last of pork chops made earlier in the week [cooking once and reheating is fabulous BTW].

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Closing out this 1st day of March with SF update...until Happy Homemaker Monday have a great evening! 

It's 1st of the month so time for a Sinking funds update.

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Sinking Funds Categories

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2200$/555$/1645$

Pet Care Fund 550$/DONE

Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/590$/510$

Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/390$/1810$ 

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/180$/920$

Car Maintenance 385$/88$/297$

Club Dues/Sponsorships 990$/135$/855$

2026 Christmas 1200$/984$/216$

Balance To Go w/o Trips: 4443$

Balance to Go With Trips: 6253$

 PS: I'm on a roll with this blogging thing....

Set-Up Saturday

 

Walk'n'Talk solving Worries of the day...

Walk over for Farmers Market Pop-Up 

Yep! You read that right, I'm part-time bookkeeper for "1 Stop Detailing" right in my own back yard!

I'm itching to work in the yard and garden...but for now Re-potting new Plant Babies will have to suffice!

A bit of office work, leftovers for dinner, and relaxing with the Mr...tomorrow is a New Day and New Month!

Finally Friday

 

Thursday Thoughts

I can't believe I'm anxious for it to get here...

Shirt Swag Pick-Up for this weekend's race...one of the few I'm ''working'' this year.

My sweet Goober...

Heritage Hospice Connections Dinner...

Rev Johnson is one of my church members.

Hmmm🤔, I also had a Kiwanis meeting this afternoon and took my friend as a potential new member and completely forgot to take a photo...UGH! Oh well, have a great rest of the evening tomorrow's a new day AND we have a Brand New Month coming this weekend!

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

Adding to my Resume Guest Speaker

What an Honor it was to be invited as Guest speaker at Richmond Garden Club!

ALL...

THE...

FOOD !!!

Go Me!

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-26-26 + Last Monday of the Month

 

This is the last Monday for the month of February..

Time Flies when your having fun....or when you are a busy, Busy lady..Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

As usual I'm behind in posting..and February has Not been good to me with all the snow & ice, then Mr's back-to-back eye surgeries. I keep telling myself time will slow down a bit.. it'll happen one day 🤞

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** The Weather **

It's 'supposed' to warm up later in the week...we'll 👀

** As I look outside my window **

Currently snowing !!

 ** Right now I am **

Doing my best to get this post done for the day...

** OOTD **

Leggings/Sweatshirt combo,

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

Grateful!! One of my runner girls gave me quite the ''boost of encouragement'' at yesterdays Couple Shuffle race.

And told me how much all the other runners are cheering me on..

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..though i missed yesterdays group and will be missing on March 1st [OMG that's Sunday😲] I'm keeping up with the lessons.

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Just started reading the 1st of 3 part series by Colleen Coble Edge of Dusk-->pleasure read

[Someone We Know by Shari Lapena ended with quite the twist]

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 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read and with all my volunteer shifts for the Gift Shop I'll just be taking this to read during any downtime.

** TV Shows this week **

Sooo, Mr found yet another streaming program to power through called 'Joe Pickett'. It's good, but sometimes ya just got'ta say No.

** Menu Plan **

 Eating whatever happens to be on top/front has really worked well, last week I made a Teriyaki Pork Loin roast and other than changing up sides we ate on it all week long.

[I may need to make one of the SIL & G'Kid just to get them out of the freezer]

** Meals at Home **

21 so far for me [race'cation] & 22 for the Mr

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

February Challenge 26/28 so far 21/28

** Action Items**

Banking,

Laundry,

Refresh floors,

Blog posts,

Have I mentioned I'm ''bookkeeper'' for the nephew's business?? [sigh] Luckily it's part time, 8-10 hours a week for now.

** Today's Motivation **

YES...Yes I Can!

** Something fun to share **

I've been chosen [FINALLY !] as a Urban Bourbon Ambassador! I've been chasing that feather in my cap for a while...and finally made the cut!!

I'm guest speaker for Richmond Garden Club tomorrow. Giving presentation on the Central Ky Wildlife Refuge.

** Next Up **

Yep, over the next few weekends I'll be doing what I can walk/running for not only this series but also 

a feeble attempt at the 20 miler for Pistol, then finishing the month with a 10K for 

All of this to say I gotZ to get my sh!tZ together...🤣.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

I envision Fairies dancing on the different levels...can you imagine it?

** Reflection(s) **

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That's it for today, hopefully I can get more posts done this week and maybe get a catch-up post completed...