Happy Homemaker Monday 8-3-26

 

New Week, New Month, New Monday, New Motivation, New link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday 

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A Lot of changes happened this past weekend regarding family [in-laws] and rental property, 2 race events, friend's wedding, & church so a couple of days behind with blog posts. I'll get those caught up later tonight. For now, let's try and get this post done...

** The Weather **

More rain & storms this week [sigh]

** As I look outside my window **

71° and cloudy...

 ** Right now I am **

Trying hard to get this post done, the morning has been a bit chaotic...

** OOTD **

Work shorts & t-shirt...as I said it's been chaotic & busy this morning.

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

Feeling dis-organized! The rental property stuff is a lot, which means I need to re-evaluate my daily/weekly/monthly schedule. 

 

** 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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Stolen in Death by JD Robb -->pleasure read 

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Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown --> Self Improvement read [this is not a high priority]

** TV Shows this week **

LIONESS [my favorite] new season started last night on Paramount+ so this may become our TV viewing ritual on Sunday night... then we'll watch some of the Criminal Minds Evolution series until regular programing starts back up.

** Menu Plan **

 🤞 I can figure out a good plan with some of my added duties so were not eating out/ordering in...

** Meals at Home **

2/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 August Challenge 24/31 so far 3/31

I have 2 CC paid off as of last Friday and they've been cut!

** Action Items**

What has been accomplished is noted in Orange...

➢Get the yards mowed as in PLURAL!! This is also part of the 'revised' Rental Property stuff -- The rain showers may hinder me some to get some mowing done.  

➢Work on Flowers--2 to go...#GoMe

➢Walk/Run Daily-- My ''Anchor Goal'' date of August 1st came and went. I feel like I'll be fine with just my 5K distances, 10K could be a bit more of a challenge but that'll be ok, once I can get past this  month with rental house stuff I'll have a better train schedule. 

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized. 😃 I still have clean area on the desk, but things need some reorganizing 😃

➢Laundry-- Never ending these days !!

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs YES! 😉 I have 2026 plans/planning completed and working on more for 2027 race planning !

➢Banking personal & rental house Weekly.

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Auto Pay for the WIN [2 CC paid off] !

➢Meals at home plan Yes

➢Garage--Garage cleanout & reorganized is on the list.

➢Garden--weed and add supports The JUNGLE will be coming to an end soon, things are starting to die out with the lower temps at night.

➢Social Media Promotions ✔ Daily

➢Work on Bible Study material ✔ Always...

** Today's Motivation **

Not sure about the ''shine'' part, but I WILL make it happen...

** Something fun to share **

I worked really hard this past weekend getting final Ambassadorships for a multitude of race for the rest of the year and a couple for 2027...

** Next Up **

Coming up this weekend is Summer Sizzler Saturday Morning then headed for A Midsummer Night Run Saturday evening...

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

Along with the above schedule I have rental house stuff to take care of/manage...

** From the camera **

My ''LoveyBoy'' is a bed hog!

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-27-26

 

It's also the last Monday of the month Annnd time for another link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday. My little corner of the world has been a busy flurry of All...The..Things, so a couple of posts in draft mode to get finished later today...For now let's get to it.

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** The Weather **

More rain in the forecast this week, is this a sign for a wet snowy Winter??😏

** As I look outside my window **

Though it's late morning the sky is a bit overcast and currently 79°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post after a busy morning, eating a early lunch.

** OOTD **

Outdoor work clothes of old frayed shorts & tank top.

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

Feeling so Good, and incredibly Blessed!

 

** 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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Stayed up way past my usual bedtime to finish Book 3 final in the series by Colleen Coble Break of Day & EXCITED to finally start  -->pleasure read 

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Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown --> Self Improvement read [this is not a high priority]

** TV Shows this week **

Paramount + Criminal Minds series -- loading the DVR with various movies and of course Bravo channel of RHO 

** Menu Plan **

 Freezer/Pantry inventory happening soon for restock items...today will be Manwich from freezer & Tilapia fish is tomorrow. After that anyone's guess..

** Meals at Home **

25/31 Yep we digressed! Only because Mr and I have worked on the porch project over the weekend and was tired! Plus I worked a late night race Friday with a Early:Thirty wake-up to work a race Saturday morning.

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 Challenge 26/31 so far 7/31

** Action Items**

What has been accomplished is noted in Purple...

➢Get the yard mowed [more like baled]--Between rain showers I have managed to get some mowing done.  

➢Work on Flowers--3 down 2 to go...#GoMe

➢Walk/Run Daily--I have charged my Noxgear Safety Vest, and my ''Anchor Goal'' date is August 1st [maybe before].

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized. 😃 Happy to report I still have clean areas on the desk 😃

➢Laundry-- Never ending these days !!

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs YES! No is an answer and has become a frequent answer with races rescheduling because of weather 😉 I've also started 2027 race planning !

➢Banking personal & rental house Weekly thing always.

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Auto Pay for the WIN !

➢Meals at home plan Yes

➢Porch clean up & plan--The porch furniture is done and ready for mornings & evenings.

➢Garage--Garage cleanout & reorganized is on the list to get done a little at a time.

➢Garden--weed and add supports It's still a JUNGLE Mr started culling out some stuff but so much more to do.

➢Social Media Promotions ✔ including Radio Segment... WEEKLY

➢Work on Bible Study material ✔ Always...

** Today's Motivation **

Movin' & Grovin'

My 'Partner' that has had to actually pay for race photography finally appreciate my services. Plus the fact the RD's at races I covered last weekend made announcement's regarding my willingness to be there. 

** Something fun to share **

I received my completion notice this morning..100 miles in 100 days was the minimum for this challenge. Did I also mention I start a new training cycle this week...LOT's of upcoming races for me so I need to get my behind in gear!

I'm more ''official'' with working. Got my 1st ''paycheck''-->monies earned going into various sinking funds.

** Next Up **

Signed up for the 5K..and signed up Mr!

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

Another Busy week...something I thrive on!!

** From the camera **

The ''other'' additional stray that showed up is doing a great job of fitting in...I think Mr named it wrong, instead of Leon I think it's Leona.

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-20-26

Monday Morning's are so pleasant sitting outside...

The day is getting away from me so let's link up with Sandra, and Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

Sent this to Mr the other dayI'm hoping for some cooler weather...but NO STORMS!!

It got muggy and humid earlier today, I worked outside repotting a houseplant and moved it to the porch for now, picked Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, worked on cleaning up pulled weeds and started moving the saved rocks [much later project]  

** As I look outside my window **

Seems overcast to me - possible smoke from Fires?? Currently 85°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting this post finished waiting to get G'kid from work

** OOTD **

Still in outdoor work clothes...I may move more rock this evening

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

 Grateful! I have an absolute amazing Hubby and family, plus amazing run family.

** 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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Book 3 final in the series by Colleen Coble Break of Day -->pleasure read [I'm on a quest to get this finished as the New JD Robb is out in paperback]

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Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown --> Self Improvement read [this is not a high priority]

** TV Shows this week **

Paramount + for the time being--I'm still loading the DVR with various movies and of course my guilty pleasure Bravo channel of RHO [😉 thought I forgot didn't ya]

** Menu Plan **

 Working through garden items and whatever gets pulled from Freezer & Pantry. I'll be doing inventory soon and only replaced select items...the only meat I'll be getting is whatever Kroger coupon I happen to have. 

** Meals at Home **

20/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 July Challenge 26/31 so far 19/31

** Action Items**

In my attempt of this to do list by the end of the month, what has been accomplished is noted in Blue...

➢Get the yard mowed [more like baled]--The rain continues off and on and hard to set a schedule to Mow. 

➢Work on Flowers--I've started...#GoMe

➢Walk/Run Daily--Haven't done a blessed thing yet.... I have charged my Noxgear Safety Vest, and picked my ''Anchor Goal'' date.

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized. 😃 Happy to report I still have clean areas on the desk 😃

➢Laundry-- No piles sitting on Office Floor!!

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs YES! No is an answer and has become a frequent answer with races rescheduling because of weather 😉 

➢Banking personal & rental house Weekly thing always.

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Auto Pay for the WIN !

➢Meals at home plan Yes

➢Porch clean up & plan--The porch screening is COMPLETE! And it's so awesome to sit out there in the evenings with Mr, and morning time with a cuppa ☕ coffee. Pressure washing [house] is supposed to take place by August 7th.

➢Garage--Garage cleanout & reorganized is on the list to get done a little at a time.

➢Garden--weed and add supports It's still a JUNGLE Mr not happy with idea of culling out most of the volunteer tomato plants...but it's going to happen.

➢Social Media Promotions ✔ including Radio Segment... new promo codes reported and posted on Social Media.

➢Work on Bible Study material ✔ Always...

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

From Survive the Night Marathon relay

** Next Up **

I picked my Anchor Goal day for Sunday July 26th...That will give me 2 full weeks to get mu behind in gear for these 2 race events in the same day!!

Last year Summer Sizzler was a 10K & I was Wore out by the time I made it to AMSNR--this year I'm only doing the 5K 

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

Thanks to Mr' friend at Ky Souvenir's my water stayed cold for the entire afternoon and night for the relay marathon... Thank you Blake!

 

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday

 

Here we are, the first Monday in July! 🎄Christmas🎄will be here before we know it ! For now let's get linked up with Sandra and Hapy Homemaker Monday.  

** The Weather **

Rain, Rain, & more Rain Again!

** As I look outside my window **

Mostly Cloudy and 80°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting this post up...Finally!

** OOTD **

Run attire earlier this morning, changed into yard work clothes, currently in cobbler smock & shorts.

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

Accomplished! I had a busy last week & weekend; there are a few things to get done this week but will depend mostly on the rain situation.

 

** What I'm reading **

I finished as Beta Reader for my friend Erica along with sending her my synopsis/opinion of her book. I can't wait to get my hands on a first edition! Personally Autographed of course. In the meantime I'm back to regular reading of -->Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..

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Book 3 final in the series by Colleen Coble Break of Day -->pleasure read

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Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown --> Self Improvement read [this is not a high priority]

** TV Shows this week **

Finished ''Dutton Ranch'' on Paramount and loading up DVR with a few movies for late evening watching. By the time Mr and I finish outdoors for the day and eat dinner we normally have time for 1 movie, advancing/speeding through the commercials helps.

** Menu Plan **

 Finishing up a batch of Manwich, Mr was gifted squash & zucchini so will gill them as well. I do want to have Salmon 1 day this week but other than that whatever gets pulled from freezer & pantry.

** Meals at Home **

6/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 July Challenge 27/31 so far 5/31

** Action Items**

In my attempt of this to do list by the end of the month, what has been accomplished is noted in Red...

➢Get the yard mowed [more like baled] Heat Dome not as bad, but still hot with humidity  

➢Work on Flowers Barely started...

➢Walk/Run Daily YEP, the STREAK is alive [and probably why nothing else is getting done/finished]

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized. 😒 STILL 😒

➢Laundry Does it ever really end ?? And Now I have piles sitting on Office Floor!!

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs YES! BTW---No is a answer 😉 

➢Banking personal & rental house This is a weekly thing always.

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Yep,, Auto Pay for the WIN !

➢Meals at home plan Yes, luckily Mr doesn't mind leftovers..

➢Porch clean up & plan--shop for new furniture New furniture came, you can read about that HERE. Finding reliable people for work quotes is ridiculous, Mr and I may very well clean the siding on the porch area so we can get it set up...

➢Garage--needs swept from roof repair 🤣House swept ✔,Garage Nope!🤣

➢Garden--weed and add supports Mr isn't going to like it but I'll be culling out most of the volunteer tomato plants.

➢Social Media Promotions ✔ including Radio Segment...a bunch of new promo codes reported this morning for this years races events and 2027!

➢Work on Bible Study material ✔ 

** Today's Motivation **

Look at me getting a 14+ minute pace...😜

** Something fun to share **

I was able to get all of the yard mowed...now I just need a baler LOL

** Next Up **

Saturday coming up, 10K for me Half-Marathon for the Kid.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Happy Homemaker Monday 6-29-26

The end of June is tomorrow!! I've had so much going on the past few days and Yes, I'm working on posts to get done...for now though let's link with Sandra for this last Monday of June HHM. 

** The Weather **

This Heat dome may deter some of my outside activities... 

Temps for tomorrow had the G'Kid and I concerned to actually be able to start the Ky Gardens Tour.

** As I look outside my window **

Mostly sunny and already 79° at 8am

 ** Right now I am **

Finishing up this post...I've had a hard time getting motivated this morning... 

** OOTD **

Walked my mile earlier this morning and changed into loungey shorts & cobbler apron..headed to Salt room appointment for therapy

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

Happy I was able to complete the last year ShePower 10K in Indianapolis...hopefully they'll pick another city close by.

Doing it with the Kid was my weekend reward...

** What I'm reading **

2 chapters to go as Beta Reader for my friend Erica, but of course daily Devotionals always.

** TV Shows this week **

Absolutely no clue...with the evening temps being high we'll be staying inside more so possibly watch a couple of the DVR'd movies.

** Menu Plan **

 I have Pork Loin chops going in the crockpot for tonight plus enough for leftovers another night.

 After that not entirely sure, but I have a freezer full [still] along with pantry items.

** Meals at Home **

Mr has had 28/30

Me 26/30 [race'cation meals]

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

June Challenge 26/31 so far 27/31

⮟Sinking Fund update will show we're starting over in multiple areas⮟

⮝ And I'm NOT mad about it ⮝

** Action Items**

In my attempt of this to do list by the end of the month, what has been accomplished is noted in Red...

➢Get the yard mowed [more like baled] Torrential storms happened and currently waiting for yard to dry out...mowing might well be in stages with the Heat Dome we'll be in this week 

➢Work on Flowers Not yet, 

➢Walk/Run Daily YEP, the STREAK is alive [and probably why nothing else is getting done/finished]

➢OFFICE ! it needs a good cleaning & organized. 😒 STILL 😒

➢Laundry Does it ever really end??

➢Update Race List--photography & my runs YES! 

➢Banking personal & rental house This is a weekly thing always.

➢Bill pay--set up Auto pays Yep,,Made a couple extra purchases and have them set-up for Auto Pay

➢Meals at home plan Doing well with this

➢Porch clean up & plan--shop for new furniture New furniture came, you can read about that HERE.

➢Garage--needs swept from roof repair 🤣Maybe if I get the house swept🤣

➢Garden--weed and add supports More supports going up for tomatoes.

➢Social Media Promotions ✔ including Radio Segment

➢Work on Bible Study material ✔ I took devotional to read before my race yesterday as well.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Date Night with Mr tomorrow evening at local outdoor theater Pioneer Playhouse...the play is Iron Baby Angel...

The Iron Baby Angel is a 1954 novel by Charles R. McDowell, a Centre College alumnus, set in Danville, Kentucky in 1909 . The story follows Harold Hines Jr., a nine-year-old boy from Chicago visiting his grandmother in the small town. Through his eyes, readers encounter the colorful, working-class characters and daily life of a Kentucky community, offering a vivid historical snapshot of the era

** Next Up **

I'm doing the 5K this Saturday....

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

I also need to add work on Thursdays at Waffle Stop.

** From the camera **

Right when I needed a little extra boost during yesterday's 10K these Canadian Geese were there...I take this as a sign from my Canadian born Dad...

** Reflection(s) **