Blog 365 ~ Tip Tuesday ~ Habits ~ Happy Halloween

 

Lot's to get done today so just a quick post...

[and 2 days in a row!!]

Habits...you either Love'em or hate'em.

While my hubby calls it my OCD [and it could be] I have this thing about making my bed every day. 

On Saturdays I'm up and out the door before he's turned over. And though he's tried to make the bed 'to my' liking, his words, I showed him my trick to get sheets/blanket/comforter evenly placed without causing any stress.. 

Here's a Tip for your Tuesday...this TIP applies to however you place your pillows. These pictured are my hubby's. And they're feather pillows so it's easy to hand score them in half and fold to dam against the wall. sheets/blankets/comforter is folded in half, and placed as so. Then all I do is walk to the other side and un-fold. EASY PEASY! And the hubby can manage this technique as well...unless his PurrBoys are helping him !

Afterwards this is the end result...

Ta Da!

Hope your Halloween is safe! We're keeping ours low key...we don't normally get any Trick or Treaters where we live, but we always put together treat bags for the nephews...

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 10.30.23

 

Ta Da!! I'm getting a HHM post on an actual MONDAY!! Linking up with Sandra for this last Monday of October. The month and my sinuses have done their best to get me....I did a 36 hour downtime/re-set taking sinus & cold meds along with resting. Here I am doing what I can to get caught up with the Blog365 Challenge all while still getting sinus meds taken and looking ahead at yet another Busy month of November coming up. With that let's get to the catagories....

** The Weather **

My cooler temps are finally here, AND looks like they're here to stay??

** As I look outside my window **

Misty rain, and we have reached our high for the day

 ** Right now I am **

Finished up Radio Segment, Working on this post and listening to the Solid Gold Oldies station

** OOTD **

Still in lounge wear...changing soon to leggings & long sleeve shirt.

** Thinking and pondering **

Thinking & praying for my friend Tim, 

** What I'm reading **

In Plain Sight by Fern Michaels [pleasure reading]

Devotional [spiritual reading]

**nothing yet for Self-improvement/Business

** TV Shows this week **

DVR is getting a work out... with the cooler temps I'll watch a movie or 2 [😐maybe] I'll watch recorded RHO? while doing housework, 

 

** Menu Plan **

➤Frozen Pkg meal

➤Taco's

➤Manwich

➤Meatloaf patties

➤Spag

➤Chicken Sausage w/Cabbage

➤Grilled Chicken Breast

➤Broccoli Cheese Soup

➤Veggie Egg Rolls

➤Only Side dish night

➤Tilapia

➤Nite out with SIL

** Goal/To Do List **

Thanks to social media for my reminders, as I mentioned I have a busy November coming up.

** Around The House **

Stay afloat with daily basics...

** Project this Week **

Start packing plan for trip with G'Kid,

Laundry,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

My friend that is selling her Fused Glass at the CVB gift shop has been going WELL!! I pick up another order this afternoon.

** Looking forward to this week **

SIL visit! I've been getting my upstairs ready for her...she's finished with her chemo treatments so looking forward to her coming more often AND it will give me the motivation to keep the 'Cline Crib Quarters' more organized and available for her to come often.

** From the camera **

From last weekends Renfro Rock'N'Run half/5K 

[and one of the posts I'm behind on😒]

** On my prayer list **

Lewiston, ME

** Bible verse, Devotional **

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday [on Tuesday again!]

 

October will be over soon and Good Lord....November is just as packed [sigh]!

I keep posting with the heading of Blog 365 though I'm missing several posts I do have intentions of catching them up...🤔 I think...😉 I hope....

For now, I hope to again join in on the Happy Homemaker Monday with Sandra...yes I know it's Tuesday, it is what it is!! Let's get started.....

** The Weather **

Disregard Monday as it's come and gone....[today is almost gone too]

** As I look outside my window **

The sun is shining bright, and it's currently 74*

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, heading to a Relay for Life meeting in a bit.

** OOTD **

Leggings, oversize t-shirt, barefoot...

** Thinking and pondering **

Going through day to day on remote, with alarms set for reminders....

** What I'm reading **

In Plain Sight by Fern Michaels [pleasure reading]

Devotional [spiritual reading]

--> haven't looked for anything for self-improvement/business reading<--

** TV Shows this week **

DVR to the rescue! I do however sit and watch 'the Closer' with the hub's at night, we finish catching up with our day and plan out upcoming schedules...

** Menu Plan **

[in no particular order]

Frozen pkg meal,

Grilled Chicken Sausage w/cabbage

Pizza

Broccoli Cheese Soup

*taking the hub's out for Birthday dinner*

Leftovers from Hub's B'day dinner

Taco's

Spaghetti

Veggie Egg Rolls 

[we'll get to them eventually they're frozen]

** Goal/To Do List **

Races,

Meetings,

Photo Shoots,

Budgets,

Bill Pay,

Laundry,

etc, etc, etc!

** Around The House **

Daily household chores might be it....

** Project this Week **

Work at getting the upstairs ready for SIL visit...

** Today's Motivation **

I'm beyond excited for 2024!!!

And I alreadydecided what my 'Word' for the year is.

** Something fun to share **

The 'kid' & g'kid were released from doctor care & no more PT !!

** Looking forward to this week **

Celebrating the hubby's birthday....69 years!

** From the camera **

Our 'Roadie'....he's concentrating so hard on our Campaign postcards we've been doing, 

1500 addressed ready for the mail

** On my prayer list **

our friend Tim...he's coming to terms with his cancer. His 'wife' though has me infuriated ! She has left!! As in gone to live in Chicago with her son...I don't understand why?? Tim's siblings will be taking turns coming to stay and help him get to treatments and anything else in general. My heart breaks for him.

Blog 365 ~ Manic Monday ...again!

 

Early Morning appointment with our Medicare guru....

It's the yearly check-up to make sure we have the best coverage for our needs....

Mainly it's for the hub's since he's one medications, and have had all the various surgeries. My plan will be staying as is - so Good to Go until next enrollment time.

The hub's treated us to breakfast at Cracker Barrel before going on our next task on the list...which was stopping for tickets to the upcoming Hospice Tea & Treasure....were 'sponsoring' 2 tables and invited a few of our closest friends. 

This will be our first time being involved with it. The hub's is on the BOD for Hospice so I get to witness him in his element. 

Home for a bit to get this post, going for Mah-jongg [I need the distraction] but not enough time for a HHM....oops! I'll get one tmrw, 🤔 I hope.

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 10-16-23

 

Halleluiah, it's Monday AND I'm getting a Happy Homemaker Monday post up [yes, still behind] ....even if it's early evening. Linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom 

** The Weather **

It was rainy this morning when I first got up...and my sinuses are trying to get me.

** As I look outside my window **

It is early evening, overcast, cool but no rain.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, and talking on the phone...

** OOTD **

Right now I'm in a sweatshirt, and lounge pants...is it bedtime yet?

** Thinking and pondering **

October is kicking my...You. Know. What!!

** What I'm reading **

Point Blank by Fern Michaels [sisterhood series & pleasure read]-I'm struggling with this book...but forcing myself to read it.

Devotional [spiritual read]

[Nothing at this point in time for self-improvement read]

** TV Shows this week **

You Kid right?? The DVR is getting a work out....

** Menu Plan **

⮆Veggie Eggrolls & salad 

⮆Taco's

⮆Frozen Pkg meal

⮆Spaghetti

⮆Tomato Soup & Cheese Quesadilla-tonight's dinner

⮆Grilled Chicken Sausage w/cabbage & fried potatoes

⮆Salmon

⮆Prok Loin

⮆Grilled Chicken Breast

⮆GOP voter Rally night out

⮆Sides Night

⮆Pizza

⮆Broccoli Cheese Soup

⮆Dinner out w/Runner Gal Pal

** Goal/To Do List **

Get 2 blog update posts done

 

** Around The House **

the Basic's daily

 

** Project this Week **

Wet mop floors-DONE this morning

Chamber ribbon cutting at new Drakes restaurant, DONE this morning

** Today's Motivation **

Getting Shout out's from my team after a Tremendously busy few days...

[3-races & 2 photo shoots]

** Something fun to share **

1 photo shoot was for my youngest Grand....16 going on 30!!

** Looking forward to this week **

Seeing my Gal Pal friend Maureen who's visiting from California...

Noon Day Bible Study--I've missed it.

** From the camera **

* 2nd photo shoot *

My Foster Daughter [blue shirt] and her friends from school all had Birthdays a few weeks apart and wanted to have picture done....it would have been easier to herd Cats! But the fun we all had doing the photo shoot

** On my prayer list **

my friend Tim battling Prostate cancer...sadly his wife has left him [as in divorce in process] to his own devises, but at least he has family coming from Chicago to help.

My SIL finishes up her chemo this week,

My runner Tommy's cancer has returned and started treatments last week.

** Bible verse, Devotional **

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That's All I have for now.....

Blog 365 ~ Oh What a B.U.S.Y Life ! ~ I Got This...

 

Last Night I had the pleasure of doing the Race Photography for this Inaugural race event....Talk about Fun! OMG...And there was Trunk or Treat after the race for the Kiddo's.

 

I'm Loving the Shirt!!

Enjoy a few of my favorite pic's from the race...

The race will support direct services for Recovery Cafe in Lexington. Here's a little about them...

-->Recovery Cafe Lexington is a peer-led, peer-run community space for individuals to build recovery relationships and find supportive resources. They aren’t the type of café that sells sandwiches or lattés; But a gathering space for folks on a recovery journey and allies. They celebrate every type and pathway of recovery (substance use, mental health, housing insecurity, and more). No matter the need, they have resources to help; whether you or someone you know is in long-term recovery or contemplating making a change. They've invited anyone to attend a support group, a sober social event, or see a Recovery Coach who can help be a guide through unique challenges. A new life is waiting for you!

Recovery Cafe Vision is To empower people in their own recovery with a welcoming community driven sanctuary to connect with one another, heal, feel accepted, loved, and worthy of success in their life.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
--->1.Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others,

--->2. Show Respect

--->3. Cultivate Compassion,

--->4. Practice Forgiveness,

--->5. Encourage Growth,

--->6. Give Back

View more Monster Dash photos HERE--> 10-13-23 Monster Mash & Dash 5K

View results Here--> Monster Mash & Dash 5K Glow Run 

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Now for this morning, which started at ZeroDarkThirty😒. Still wired from Friday night's activity and Monster Mash & Dash fun I didn't think I'd ever settle down and get some sleep...But here we are doing what we do best. 

Off to Lexington again for the 2nd Annual Flower Power 5K...The morning was a lot cooler so I tried to dress as warm as I could without getting too hot...I got there way earlier than I expected and it was to dark out still to get any kind of 'work' done.

Though it Poured the rain, I always have gear ready

Finally it stopped and we were able to start the race...

Only one Kiddo braved doing the Kid's race...

Decent attendance with Urban Bourbon Race, and several 'regulars' traveled to Cincy for Queen Bee, then of course UK Wildcat game going on...

Cheer Squad Always Winning!

Lexington Elevating Abilities Foundation provided caps to top 3 overall men & women, [PS - they gave me one too as long as I promised to wear and help advertise for them...Heck Yeah!!]

Benefitting the Lexington Elevating Abilities Foundation, Their mission is to relieve the financial burden of therapeutic and private educational services for families and children in the state of Kentucky.

The Lexington Elevating Abilities Foundation team knows firsthand how challenging it can be for families to receive coverage for therapeutic services, therapeutic devices, educational interventions, and tutoring. The teams of passionate therapists, educators, and parents want to assist families in Kentucky by eliminating the financial burden that these important services can carry. They believe that every child should receive the care that they deserve, regardless of healthcare restrictions, so they can continue to learn and grow within their extraordinary abilities.

Here are a few of my favorite pic's...

Other photos can be viewed Here --> 10-14-23 Flower Power 5K

Race Results Here -->  Flower Power 5K Results 

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On to my 3rd and final race event for today, Then I'm doing Homecoming pictures for my youngest Grand-daughter....I'll share a race re-cap & HoCo tmrw.....All I know is #igotthis