Happy Homemaker Monday 11-11-24 + Veterans Day

 

Heavenly Thank you to my Dad-Army WWII,

FIL Gene Cline-ARMY WWII

and my stepDad aka Papaw-Vietnam

I missed last week's HHM so glad to get todays' done and linking with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

Bring on the cooler Temps...I'm Ready

** As I look outside my window **

A cool 50° and Sunny

 ** Right now I am **

Enjoying a quick lunch, and finishing up this post.

** OOTD **

Flannel shirt & leggings

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

Nothing New !!

BUT..at least we are not doing weekly doctor appointments for the Mr

His local Doc we'll be seeing monthly for a bit, and the Lexington specialist

we'll be seeing every 3 months for a while...

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] **adding a disclaimer here...I've read more from this book, in a few short weeks I need to up my training so trying to look for ideas & inspiration though I also need to figure out just HOW I'm going to add more mileage per week...UGH!! 

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read

** TV Shows this week **

The DVR Reba sitcoms are all finished and though the Mr wanted to ''start'' over with season one again I made the executive decision to squelch that idea! We have lots of regular programing TV shows set to record and watch later. The new season of Yellowstone started last night WooHoo! I started selecting various movies to record IF there's any downtime for me during the day [sometimes just for the background noise] and of course Action type movies for the Mr.

** Menu Plan **

 Chili *in crockpot now*

[chili leftovers]

 Tilapia fish

 Cabbage, Hash Brown Potatoes & Chicken Sausage

 Sides Night

 Not sure, whatever leftovers we have or

whatever is on top/front of freezer pantry.

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

November Challenge Goal--> 22/30 days as of today 9/30

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Adding this 'new category' more so for accountability, posting on the first Monday of every month. I've been a bit out of Control with the ol'Credit Card. It's time to reel--it--back--in!

Sinking Funds Categories for 2025 have changed some:

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 1800$/945$/855$

Pet Care Fund 500$/345$/155$

*NEW* Pantry Freezer Restock 1000$/20$/980$

Trips &/or Race'cations 4000$/1800$/2200$

Indoor Outdoor Projects 900$/250$/650$

Car Maintenance 350$/300$/50$

*NEW* Phone Upgrade 800$/50$/750$

*NEW* Club Dues 200$/00$/200$

2024 Christmas $$ is complete

2025 Christmas 1500$/00$/1500$ 

PNC loan for Teeth Bal = $1547.89

Credit Card = O..M..Gee! Yep Reeling that bad boy in for sure!

Giving myself 5 months to pay it off. 

** Goal/To Do List **

My main goal is to continue with my mile [minimum] a day streak, today marks day #164!

Daily basic's - sweep, make bed, kitchen, bathroom.

** Around The House **

Basic routine will be a plus and now that the Mr is feeling better he's able to assist with a couple of things like sweeping.

 

** Project this Week **

I did manage to get the shelving out of the cellar and added 1 storage closet for long term clothes storage. Ordered additional storage bags for extra protection and added a fan for better circulation. I still need to work on other basement de-cluttering.

I'll be refreshing my upstairs and move plants inside for the fall/winter.

** Today's Motivation **

Health, Fitness, Goals, Money, Friendships, Family

** Something fun to share **

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg with the Gal Pal's,

Visiting ''The ARK'' with the G'Kid - this is our fall trip Biltmore has reopened but we decided to stay closer to home and save $$,

The Mr and & are going to see the play Hamlet,

Heading to Covington Ky with the Mr - we're helping represent CVB/Danville/Boyle County as Ambassadors,

Hospice Tea & Treasure fundraiser, 

😉 Did I mention I'm BUSY !?! 😏 

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

While talking and listening are definitely important, the next step is the most important thing: changing. Actually, doing the thing you talked about. Actions speak louder than words. Show Love in a noticeable way.

Pumpkin Smash 5K

 

Mobile Office work = Me Time waiting for the race to start...

11-10-24 Pumpkin Smash 5K 

Dirty Dog Trail

Today's ''Office" complements of Verteran's Park.

 11-9-24 Dirty Dog Trail 4miler 

Happy Homemaker Monday 10-28-24

 

First let me start today by saying Happy 70th Birthday to my Mr !! There was a time just a few short months ago that we didn't think he would be here to celebrate. And though he [we] still isn't out of the woods completely, improvements are happening ...Thank You Jesus!!

Linking up with Sandra for this last Monday  [ 😵 OMG ] in October Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

Great Fall temps around my parts...

** As I look outside my window **

It's late morning, Sunny 58°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post while eating lunch.

** OOTD **

Still in walk/run gear, need to freshen up and change soon.

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

I'm feeling really good! I had a bit of a reaction last week from my Covid shot, but finally doing better. Apparently, I was more run-down than I thought, as I've never had a reaction before. And the only reason I even took it again was due to the Mr and his health since he's considered high risk.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] 

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read

** TV Shows this week **

DVR got a work out last week...we both had busy days so not a lot of time spent watching TV programs, thinking we watched a couple of the DVR Reba sitcom's, and Mr watched his sports. I have been selecting a few movies to save for when the weather REALLY starts changing around here.

** Menu Plan **

 Something I need to work on later today

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 26/31

Already met my Goal with a few more days to go!!

** Goal/To Do List **

I haven't made a list as of yet...UGH...let's just say there's a lot m'kay!

** Around The House **

If I can get the basic routine down daily, I'll be a happy Housewife!

 

** Project this Week **

Work in the cellar removing old shelving and adding 2 closets for long term clothes storage, this will also include adding ventilation to the door for winter.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Still STREAKING!!! Go Me.

** Looking forward to this week **

Not everyone thinks the way I do...BUT, I'm looking forward to sitting down and getting my new training plan[s] worked out..

 HUGE Goals with $money$,

And I have Lofty Ideas for 'A Runners Mom and More' future!

** From the camera **

Every time the furnace does happen to come on...and as you can see PunkN is a good size boy!

** Reflection(s) **

Today's reflection is about how Proud I am to have raised this daughter of mine, she is my own 'personal' runner kid...and has completed 5 Half-Marathons this month! 

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Happy Homemaker Monday 10-21-24

 

One more Monday left in October...!

Linking up with Sandra for HHM 

** The Weather **

Really decent temps this week...

** As I look outside my window **

It's already noon, so Sunny and 70°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post-finally- I've had a busy morning

** OOTD **

Still in walk/run gear 2.25 miles done...heading outside when the MR gets home...

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

IF I had time, I might feel overwhelmed...but I don't 🤣

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read--also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] 

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read

** TV Shows this week **

New Tracker, FBI's, Equalizer, Ghosts, and more on the CBS lineup Most get DVR'd then we spin through the commercials, of course I DVR my Bravo & TLC guilty pleasure nonsense, I watch while the Mr is at his volunteer stuff or when he's at work.  

** Menu Plan **

Mr has actually asked for a couple of meals...

 Salmon

 Spaghetti

 Pork Chops

 Then back to whatever is on top of freezer 

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 19/31

** Goal/To Do List **

This was my notifications first thing this morning...

Things to do = I have a list +

Places to be = Mr has doctor appointments & yearly Medicare mtg +

People to see = GOP meet up +

** Around The House **

Getting the Hardwood floors re-fresh happened before breakfast [sigh--cats]

 

** Project this Week **

Get hoops for raised garden bed made and plant fall spinach/lettuce

Basement cellar - remove shelving [adding closets for long term clothes storage]

Cut cellar door to add shutter ventilation,

Clean-up paperwork,

Start fall/winter clean plan,

** Today's Motivation **

Boy Have I....bring on 2025!!

** Something fun to share **

I'll be doing race photography for Renfro Rock'N'Run and it's my 12 yr Anniversary as their 'official' photographer!! 

** Looking forward to this week **

The Mr and I have tickets for Dracula this week,

Continuing my walk streak [143 days],

Water Aerobotics, and maybe some Strength training...

** From the camera **

Last Saturday' Central Ky Wildlife Refuge Fall Color Walk...

As a board member I was so proud to show off everything happening with the trails.

  

** Reflection(s) **

Smile.

Life is Busy but full.

It's exhausting, but rewarding.

Make Memories.

Each day is full of possibilities, like laughter and Love.

Take a Moment ...Give yourself a time out...Reflect on Life.

Thankful Thursday

 

A Thankful Thursday for Sure !!!

I posted on my social this picture and the following:

**UPDATE**
Good report for leg scans! The best they've been since 2020 all due to Quadruple Bypass...now to get heart rhythms and BP regulated. Thank you to everyone for thoughts & prayers, we still have a long road ahead but We Got This! #teamCline

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A couple of ''Top Fan'' badges I've recently earned....

Biltmore! As a pass holder I've been concerned about the safety of the employees and of course the house it's self with all the recent hurricanes and bad weather the south has been having. And just received an email stating how Biltmore will be adjusting my renewal status. I for one am not concerned about that.

The other Top Fan badge I earned was this 🠋

I'm not a FooFoo, little dog person. I stumbled across this breed [Cane Corso] scrolling IG and am obsessed. 

I would love to have one, but of course I would need to adjust my lifestyle and I'm not doing that yet.