Happy Homemaker Monday 4-6-26

 

1st Happy Homemaker Monday in April

Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday  

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** The Weather **

Warmer temps towards the end of the week...YAY!!!!

** As I look outside my window **

Sunny and 55°

 ** Right now I am **

Trying to get this post finished...I'm late getting started but it's been a busy morning.

** OOTD **

TaDa!! Leggings and flannel shirt...

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

I've already been in the office and sent emails to Auxiliary Gift Shop Boss and fellow volunteers. I'll finish out scheduled shifts for the rest of April and a few days after Mother's Day vacation, but effective June I'm only committing to 2 days a month. I've become very disappointed in how other volunteers have not shown the same level of assistance/help that I've shown all of them!

I Know, I Know...everyone isn't the same, and I brought it all on myself.

Not anymore...I've had enough.

OK enough of the nonsense let's get to the categories I's got stuff to do...

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** What I'm reading **

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

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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-*

[either a chapter or 1 hour a day]

** TV Shows this week **

Nothing really new, TV watching has been sparse in the evenings as Mr & I have had a lot going on.

** Menu Plan **

 Leftovers from the Freezer have been game-changing 

** Meals at Home **

6/30

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 April Challenge 24/30 so far 6/30

** Action Items**

E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!!!

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Garmin Challenge Badges Earned last weekend...

Go ME!!

** Next Up **

I think I'm signed up for 6 [?] hour challenge...not sure, but it'll be however many 5-mile Loops I can do within my time frame.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Truth !

Resurrection/Palm Sunday + Happy Easter

1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

8 And they remembered his words,

9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Matthew 28:1-10

1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

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Home afterwards, fixing leftover chicken warmed up sprinkled with cheese...simple - protein filled - finning. No BIG Easter plans...[sigh] the SIL caught the Kid & G'Kid's crud. So, it's a stay at home and get some things done.

I got started on the long ''to-do'' list for the week, starting with getting laundry going and sorting out & putting away cold/winter wear. Supposedly, we have warmer days coming this week.

I had already taken 4 over-filled bags to the local Resources office, and today I had this one ready for Salvation Army drop off. I'm not done sorting yet but it's time for dinner of leftover Fazoli Baked Spaghetti [thanks to the Mr 😉] and relax ! 

 

NO FOOLING...+ As Promised Blog Name Change + First of the month update

 

No Fooling!!

NO April FOOLING... Blog Name Change happened today!! Hopefully I didn't lose anyone...but here we go. Why you ask did I change....Long story short I was asked about the content I share isn't necessarily about being ''A Runners Mom''. Yes, I share the Kid's running and going with her to races.

No Fooling!!

No Fooling..19 more days and counting!

No Fooling!!

No Fooling...This was ''our'' gift this morning from BabyGirl [sigh]

No Fooling!!

No Fooling...full house for Garden Club this afternoon...

Gal Pal Elsbeth is a Ky Certified Gardener. She's come up with so many cute ideas for monthly meetings, and heading up this year's Garden Club flower show.

No Fooling!!

No Fooling... grocery shopped at Kroger because I'm starting to run out of basics, hitting up Walmart tomorrow.

No Fooling!!

No Fooling...Made hotel reservation for Queen Bee race...GEEZ LOUISE! Even with the ''race event discount'' the room was pricey. But I'm just over a mile from the start finish. Signed up for the Half so depending on how I feel I may decide later to come home sooner. 

No Fooling!!

No Fooling...Made it to Evening edition of Bible Study

No Fooling!!

No Fooling...This Girlie can take up some room !

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Now the $$ Update $$

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Sinking Funds Categories

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2200$/595$/1605$

Pet Care Fund 550$DONE

Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/640$/460$

Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/500$/1700$ 

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/220$/880$

Car Maintenance 385$/128$/257$

Club Dues/Sponsorships 990$/150$/840$

2026 Christmas 1200$/1084$/116$

Balance To Go w/o Trips: 4158$

Balance to Go With Trips: 5858$

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 I don't add to them often, but now that I do have a little extra 'income' I also started 2 additional $$ saving challenges. 

5050$ challenge I have 361$

150$ mini challenge I have 42$

Credit Card has taken a hit for all the hotel reservations for upcoming races, but still on the mark to pay off in 2-3 months...

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It's very Late:ThirtyPM time to post and wrap it up for the day. 

End of Month + Blog name change tomorrow

Today's the Last Day of MARCH! Wowzer's....it's been quite the year so far.

As always started the day with Devotions, ☕ Coffee, and Vitamin Appetizer. 

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End of month walk/run -- day 1 of Morning Miles.

Earned not Given! But Oh...So...Far...Behind yearly mileage goal 🤔. 

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Before a shower I made a cake for dessert this week...

Carrot Cake for the WIN!!

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Showered, ate breakfast, and got ready to head to volunteer shift for Auxiliary Gift Shop...

Lots of gift options for most any kind of occasion...

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Home for quick lunch then "StrawBOSS" the replanting of Hosta's...

Next we'll be figuring out how to dress them up,

While the tiller is out Mr did a couple passes in the raised garden bed

Once I get kitchen scraps mixed in we'll add greenhouse hoops...planting will be soon!!

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Final of the day is how well Sylvia has weathered her first winter... including going through Snow & Ice storm.

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Don't forget a New Name Starts TOMORROW....

Happy Homemaker Monday 3-30-26

 Linking up with Sandra for this Last Happy Homemaker Monday in MARCH

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Effective April 1st...I will be ''renaming'' this blog to theMOREinarunnersmomandmore.blogspot.com because quite frankly content is MORE and a lot of different stuff. I hope to start sharing other things I'm involved in since I've revamped my weekly schedule somewhat by freeing up more blocks of time. But for now, let's get to the categories...

** The Weather **

This week's weather looks promising though I'm not thrilled to see all the potential rain especially Saturday.

** As I look outside my window **

It's overcast and 66°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting this post finished, as always a busy day ahead...

** OOTD **

For this morning it's leggings & sweatshirt, a few errands and G'Kid taxi duty.

Work clothes this afternoon, hauling cinder blocks and working in the yard.

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

Grateful to be able to show up and walk/run this body. 1st in my age group [surprisingly] for the Time to Paddy 10K - though I really struggled I finished upright which for me is the main goal. 

 

** What I'm reading **

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

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1st of 3 part series by Colleen Coble Edge of Dusk-->pleasure read

*

 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement-*[either a chapter or 1 hour a day]

** TV Shows this week **

Regular station programs have started back up, so the DVR is humming along, watching what we ca, when we can. Evenings have been filled with Zoom meetings [me] or in-person meetings [the Mr].

** Menu Plan **

  Freezer & Pantry  

** Meals at Home **

Mr 28/31 [church outing for 2 meals]

Me = 27/31 Race'cations

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 March Challenge 25/31 so far 29/31

** Action Items**

Chiropractor this morning,

Laundry [never ending],

Budget [small changes since now part-time worker],

Walk/Run training,

Fluff & Preen Mulch [continuing],

Weed triangle flower bed [🤞],

Start seeds [🤞] ,

Refresh floors [a hopeless situation],

Organize Race Gear [every Friday activity],

Clean Office [sigh],

Clean living room and dining room trim work in progress].

Sort winter clothes for donation [3bags donated working on more],

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Dr Walker got me 'Powered Back Up' !

** Next Up **

Coming up this weekend the final race of Triple Crown. I've already been thinking I'll be going back in 2027 to compete again...🤞 maybe beat my 2026 finish times. On the plus side this race is rebated by Team Beef Ky so no out of pocket $$.

Then of Course here's my next 70 & Stupid adventure...

I either signed up for the 3 or 6 hour endurance race. Each loop is 5 miles so however many I get in the time-frame is what I accomplish...Upright Finish as always is only goal. 

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **