Happy Homemaker Monday 4-27-26

Instead of mentioning how chaotic life has been, let me say I've ''decluttered'' the past 1 1/2 weeks...Tune in tomorrow for the what-for's...

But for now let's link up with Sandra... did I mention it's also the last Monday of April 😲

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** The Weather **

Though it's not showing here the weather channel says we'll be getting severe weather late tonight...

** As I look outside my window **

It's been a busy productive morning, and almost noon current temp of 72°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post while snacking on grapes...

** OOTD **

Lightweight leggings, and t-shirt...

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

 Proud of myself! I completed Derby Half and though my time wasn't what I wanted, I finished upright !

** 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 [slowly but still at it] -->pleasure read

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 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement-*

[doing what I can to continue reading]

** TV Shows this week **

Letting the DVR load with shows as we both haven't had time to really sit and watch much, plus we've put the outdoor TV in the cabinet so spending time out there...

** Menu Plan **

 Whatever happens to be blindly pulled from the freezer & Pantry

** Meals at Home **

26/30 for the Mr

25/30 for me due to Race'cation 

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 Challenge 26/31 so far 24/31

** Action Items**

Bedding changed and laundered,

Other laundry going,

Un-pack from race,cation,

Make decision about upcoming race, not sure I'm able to complete another Half-Marathon after the past two weekends activities,

Mow & work in flower beds,

I have multiple meetings this week,

Work at Waffle Stop [Thurs],

Get the G'Kid to work this week,

Banking & Bill pay,

 OFFICE ORGANIZED !!! a Must...

** Today's Motivation **

Using SMART acronym:

Specific: The goal should be clear and precise while also serving as MY personal motivator.

Measurable: The goal should be something that can be objectively measured so that I can accurately track progress.

Achievable: The goal should be realistic enough to obtain yet challenging enough to push ME beyond MY regular routine.

Relevant: The goal needs to feel important to ME and align with other fitness-related aspirations.

Time-bound: This provides a deadline and will help stay on task & keep the outcome goal a priority.

** Something fun to share **

Recovery from the Derby Half is going well...

** Next Up **

As of today Not sure I'm going.

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I'm signed up for Throo the Zoo the weekend after Indy Half

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And signed up for RTB 10K weekend after Zoo race...

 -->😬 <--

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

LoveyBoy watching TV with us...

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday 4-13-26

There are SIX Drafts sitting waiting to get finished and published

Hopefully in the next few days I'll get caught up🤞!

For now let's try and link up with Sandra...Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

Since it's now late afternoon, the Sun is still shining, Rain is over with and 74°

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately trying to get this post finished... 

** OOTD **

Light short sleeve T-shirt & leggings...

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

Tired...

 

** 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 **

TV watching later in the evenings as Mr & I have had a lot going on, which also could be why I'm tired...

** Menu Plan **

 Lately I've been grabbing 3 or 4 different meats from the freezer and ''layering'' them in the crockpot. It's a trick I accidently discovered was possible! Which means the protein is done all I need to add is a side of some kind. 

** Meals at Home **

13/30 [counting tonight's

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 April Challenge 24/30 so far 11/30

** Action Items**

So...Many...Things!!!

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I posted this photo that my friend Jeff took of me with my girls from Horse Capital last weekend.

''Just a Runner Mom with Our "new" Runner Lamb @hannah.nicholss7 and the "G.O.A.T.S"  @bobbie087 @irolann74 @mindydemsharmaxey8
LOVE THESE KIDS !
Thanks to my friend.. credit goes to Jeff Laub J.A. Laub Photography

** Next Up **

This weekend coming up...I'm in for the ??something?? don't remember my hour distance, all I know is I will be even more tired [?] or more 😜CrAzY😜

Annnd... the Get Moving Kick-off is Sunday at 2:30P

Since I'm helping Sponsor/Promoting the event I need to be there!

[sigh, can you say MORE tired !]

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

 

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.