Monday, September 14, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 9-14-26

 

Hope they have a prescription plan...πŸ˜‰

If not When??

Linking up with Sandra for the 2nd Monday in September...Happy Homemaker Monday


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** The Weather **
Lord have Mercy...I'm not built for these continued temps!!

** As I look outside my window **
Early:Thirty with a long list of things to get done today.

 ** Right now I am **
Doing my best to finish this post before starting my day.

** OOTD **
EMRMC gift shop volunteer T-shirt and shorts...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **
Better after a lot of back cracks...

** What I'm reading **
Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..[even if I miss a Sunday for whatever reason I'm still reading my Pathways]
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The Hollow Farm Chronicles..D.Clayton is a local author [we have many]. You can only find his books at CVB where my Mr works. 
Still getting cold chills, there's lots of Tales from around our county and surrounding counties...
I swear it's like listening to my G'Ma 

** TV Shows this week **
Cleared out a lot of movies from the DVR, regular programs are returning and needed room. We'll get to them as we can, in the meantime Paramount+ 

** Menu Plan **
🍲 Mainly same ol'thing....Freezer & Pantry items.
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** Meals at Home **
8/30

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **
 September Challenge 25/30 so far 7/30

** Action Items**
[sigh]
What has been accomplished is noted in RED...
➢Get the yards mowed as in PLURAL!! -- Ready for fall/winter...still waiting on Mother Nature to figure out what she's doing.
➢Work on Flowers--DONE  ✔ [only to add more to the mix..sigh]
➢Walk/Run Daily-- Started last week with a couple of mornings & will now doing earlier wake-ups for training schedule. 
➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized-- πŸ˜• things need some reorganizing, I can't seem to figure out a good ''flow'' πŸ˜•
➢Laundry-- Never ending these days !!
➢Update Race List-- YES! πŸ˜‰ 2027 race planning/and have signed up for a couple more along with getting hotel reservations made in advance [yes the 'ol CC is taking a hit !]
➢Banking personal & rental house-- Weekly  ✔
➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays  
➢Meals at home plan-- Yes  ✔Hope to stay on tract. I finally broke my 'plateau' & down 1/2 pound 
➢Garage-- Garage is at the bottom of the list.
➢Garden-- Is coming to an end this week, 
➢Social Media Promotions-- ✔ & ✔  
➢Work on Bible Study material-- ✔ Sadly I'm missing Sundays at church due either me running a race or working a race...I am going to W.O.W Revival series on Wednesday's
➢BLOG-- I'm Trying...

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **
I helped sponsored the Tri for Sight event yesterday.
WHAT a learning experience. 

** Next Up **
Leaving Saturday for BYB...It'll be nice to escape from responsibilities for the weekend.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **
Mr's BuddyBoy has been doing a lot of ''cuddle'' time on me lately...

** Reflection(s) **



Wednesday, September 2, 2026

What'a Wednesday [sigh]

Early morning  wake-up a new habit πŸ˜‰, at least so far it has been 😜...

Out the door for a couple 2+ miles, another [re]newed habit...

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Laundry going with 2 loads already done & folded..Woop Woop!

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Garden Club meeting today with our own nember Janis Scott
She talked about how Numerology,  Astrology & Horticulture all goes together...the secret is figuring out what all of ours areπŸ€”

Just a few of my selected "show" pieces that caught my eye...
Everyone takes turns bringing a "snack" for after the meeting...
This was quite a spread...
I brought mine with me...

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Only because I wanted to make a smallish Kroger grocery run. I had select coupons I wanted to use which was mostly stock items.

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Mother Nature is OUT of CONTROL...
100° Lord have Mercy!

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Bible Study at FBC is actually Revivals called W.O.W.

And of all things Elder Beasley who starts our revival off went to school with my Mr...Elder Beasley is a tried & true Baptist preacher. Preaching the word, singing at various times, shouts from the visiting Pentecostal members. I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to not only worship in my church, but to also experience other Pastors scheduled for the Revival...

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Finally, home. A little bit of dessert [vanilla yogurt w/strawberries] watching 1 show because ''We are Tired'' 🀣.

Workday for me tomorrow, so until then Be Cool, Be Safe, Be Blessed.



















Tuesday, September 1, 2026

'Ber Months are finally HERE!!

 




Day 2 getting my πŸ˜‰ you know what, in gear...

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These photos are what I worked on yesterday,


Today was the day for yet another clear out--clean up activity...
1 recycle truckload
1 landfill truckload
1 donation truckload 

All that is allowed to be on carport is what you see here...
We have our electrician SIL coming to install a designated outlet for the freezer..

We also have suggested that they back their car in so as to get their baby out safely & away from sun and other weather that is sure to come this year.
The Mr and I will start painting supports columns & headers next week...[oh the joys of rental properties]

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Now onto 1st of the month $$ updates $$,

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **
Sinking Funds Categories
BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO
Emergency Fund 2200$/390$/ 1810$
Pet Care Fund 550$/550$/ 0DONE0$
Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/345$/ 755$
Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/325$/ 1875$ 
Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/000$/ 000$ [on hold]
Car Maintenance 385$/385$/ 0DONE0$
Club Dues/Sponsorships 500$/240$/ 260$
2026 Christmas/Misc Gifts 2000$/1138$/ 862$

Balance To Go w/o Trips: 3687$
Balance to Go With Trips: 5562$
Any monies I earn from my ''job'' has been going to SF...I'm waiting until 2027 to start back pulling from bank acct. My checking 'padding' is being used for outings and a few Christmas items.  
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Credit Card = ....scheduled pymts via bank. 

150$ Mini Challenge need 134$ to finish
5050$ Challenge need 4978$ to finish 

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In other news...I've been approached about assisting in getting a Trail Sister Chapter started locally. We have an informational meeting later this evening so we shall see.






Monday, August 31, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 8-31-26

 The last Monday of August! Time to finally link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday..


** The Weather **
Mother Nature needs her hormone shot...Back in the 90's again!!

** As I look outside my window **
Still Sunny and very HOT!

 ** Right now I am **
Getting this post ...Finally!

** OOTD **
Showered and in lounge shorts & cobbler apron

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **
TIRED...in a good way. It's been a busy morning and early afternoon...But I was able to get most of the mowing done and worked pulling trash forward on rental house carport.

** What I'm reading **
Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..[even if I miss a Sunday for whatever reason I'm still reading my Pathways]
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 ''Wanderers & Stranger..D.Clayton is a local author [we have many]. You can only find his books at CVB where my Mr works. 
Still getting cold chills, there's lots of Tales from around our county and surrounding counties...
I swear it's like listening to my G'Ma 

** TV Shows this week **
Paramount+ is our Friend right now...a couple of programs then bedtime for us.

** Menu Plan **
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Mainly same ol'thing...I am fixing Salmon for tonight & doing crockpot meatballs tmrw. After that 🀷who knows
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** Meals at Home **
30/31--because I was lazy😜

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **
August Challenge 26/31 so far 29/31 + WIN !!

** Action Items**
[sigh]
What has been accomplished is noted in ORANGE...
➢Get the yards mowed as in PLURAL!! -- Ready for fall/winter...
➢Work on Flowers--DONE  ✔ [only to add more to the mix..sigh]
➢Walk/Run Daily-- Started last week with a couple of mornings & will now doing earlier wake-ups for training schedule. 
➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized-- πŸ˜• things need some reorganizing, I can't seem to figure out a good ''flow'' πŸ˜•
➢Laundry-- Never ending these days !!
➢Update Race List-- YES! πŸ˜‰ 2027 race planning !
➢Banking personal & rental house-- Weekly  ✔
➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Auto Pay  ✔
➢Meals at home plan-- Yes  ✔Hope to stay on tract. I finally broke my 'plateau' & down 1/2 pound 
➢Garage-- Garage is still on the list.
➢Garden-- The JUNGLE coming to an end this week, 
➢Social Media Promotions-- ✔ Daily
➢Work on Bible Study material-- ✔ Always...
➢BLOG-- Updates are done [Go Me] and continue daily...

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **
It's so nice to be recognized for work!

** Next Up **
10K for me, the Kid doing the Half

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **


** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **




Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sunday re-Set

 

Stuff needs to get done today so my week isn't so Chaotic...

Morning Sunday School.
And we have new quarterly study books.


My handsome Mr singing in the choir. 

As always, another amazing service. 
I truly Love and Enjoy my church family. 

Seeing the children ask for & receive blessings makes me emotional. 

A light lunch then chores...sheets changed, washed and hung to dry...

Final August grocery run getting September setup for a couple meals.


Social media promotions continue weekly...

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Leftover takeout for dinner, relaxing with Mr and some mindless TV watching. 

Until tomorrow for Happy Homemaker Monday,  Be Blessed, Be Safe.