Happy Homemaker Monday 1-19-26 + MLK Day { **disclaimer at bottom sigh **}

 

Oh so True...gone but not forgotten.

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The month is flying by...this is the 3rd Monday of the month so time for Sandra's Happy Homemaker Monday. And of course I'm still behind with blog post updates [sigh], it is what it is. We've been a bit busy around here working on not 1 but 2 areas with remodel/construction stuff. 🤞 fingers crossed we can get the final sanding done and get the chaos under control-->at least until it's time to start painting.

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** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

it's realll Early;Thirty so dark

 ** Right now I am **

Waiting on coffee to brew, working on this post

** OOTD **

Still in night clothes but of course my winter standby leggings & sweatshirt.

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

Right now a bit tired, LOL...got up way to early - tossing & turning till I finally gave up

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

[currently on hold-->The Couple Next Door]..the new JD Robb ''Framed in Death'' released in paperback-->pleasure read

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement trying to plug along but not very successful, switched to ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **

No Clue yet...

** Menu Plan **

 same 'ol same 'ol 

** Meals at Home **

18/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 January Challenge 27/31 so far 17/31

** Action Items**

It's to early to think, so let's just say everything...

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

1st place age group happens when you are THE ONLY one who is CrAzY enough to show up!

** Next Up **

With more possible ice/snow mix...

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

**Disclaimer** So, I thought I had hit the ''publish'' button but alas I did not...Sorry!

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-20-25 + MLK Day + Inaugural Day

 

Blessings to all of us with Dreams...

 

We Officially have a new President & Vice-President...

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Only one more Monday in January...WHERE 'O' Where has the month gone?? GeeZ!! For now let's get to todays Happy Homemaker Monday post linking with Sandra, Diary of a Stay a Home Mom

** The Weather **

The temp when I got up this morning 

Current temp And it hasn't warmed up much...

** As I look outside my window **

Sunny, BUT Brisk-Cold

 ** Right now I am **

Finally working on this post,

** OOTD **

I went from 'Morning' Lounge sweats - to 'Day-time' Sweats LOL

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

I feel relieved...My race yesterday went better than expected. [I need to do a post] Cold, So much Snow, A Lot of Ice, and the Wind was Brutal. 

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

 the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod ** Self-Improvement read

 Off with my Head by Stassi Schroeder ** Personal read 

** TV Shows this week **

Mayfair Witch series & Sanctuary: A Witches Tale on AMC channel 

Getting the Reba shows knock out for light no-nonsense entertainment,

Chicago Med & Fire,

High Potential [kinda quirky]

Waiting patiently on new seasons of FBI's

Watched Hunter Killer and WOW! Another show right up my alley...of course when I take the time my guilty pleasure Bravo RHO-about anything & TLC - Sister Wives 

** Menu Plan **

Stroganoff

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Hot Dogs-Mr request, still need buns

Spinach Quiche

Tortellini

Open-faced Burgers

Chili

Loaded Baked potato

Roast Beef

Corn Chowder

Canned Pot Pie w/Biscuit topping

Frozen pkg meal

 I have lots of sides to go with everything

 Oldest G'Kid 31st birthday is this week so out to dinner to celebrate..THIRTY-ONE!! 

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

January Challenge Goal--> 26/31 days so far 18/31

** Goal/To Do List **

Make it through the week...LOL. I've mentioned to friends who say I'm way too busy lately, that January is my ''setup'' month for the year. The month where I work on committee schedules, meeting dates, race ambassadorships, race'cation plans, budgets and of course daily life duties in general. 

** Around The House **

Laundry,

weather permitting-refresh hardwood floors,

** Project this Week **

Organize Office,

Work on updating February calendar,

Email Frosty Feet Team,

Email meeting reminder to HRC,

Work on tax more prep,

** Today's Motivation **

[yesterday's] Time Travel Run Wild 5K first place in my age group.

** Something fun to share **

I'm working with Louisville Sports Commission again, Ambassadorship for Urban Bourbon 5K & Spooktacular 4 miler for 2025!!

** Looking forward to this week **

The G'Kids Birthday...

Hospice Blue Jean Ball kick-off meeting,

** From the camera **

My Lily girls are trying to make a show...

** Reflection(s) **

Remind me to be still and know that you are God, Help me to remember who you are.

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It's been a busy morning, and I am ready to relax and just do NOUTHING, even if it's half an hour. Until later hope everyone is Safe and Warm.

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-15-24 + MLK Day + Blog 365

Happy MLK Day!

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Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

WooHoo I'm on a roll !

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

We Got SNOW !!! [pic at 7am this morning]

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post & waiting to go to Mahjongg this afternoon.

** OOTD **

Fleece lined Leggings, Indy Piston race shirt.

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

Feeling Great! My Oregon friend delayed her flight so now going home Wednesday morning which means I'll get to see her a couple more days...

Dentist appointment tomorrow, I HATE going! [traumatized as a kid]

But I'm checking into doing🦷 implants top & btm.  

** What I'm reading **

Vanishing Act by Fern Michaels [pleasure reading]

Devotional [spiritual]

 'The subtle Art of not giving AF' [self-improvement??I've slowed down on this book since working more on a couple of projects..}

IF your offended by the 'F-word' DO NOT READ this book, JusSay'in

Carry On Warrior - by Glennon Doyle **Saving for later**

** TV Shows this week **

DVR'd movies to watch with the Mr while these outside temps are so Brisk & Cold

** Menu Plan **

 Below are meal & menus options leftover from the last couple of weeks, we had a couple of day's worth of leftovers which took up several nite's.

🍽Baked Ravioli

🍽Stroganoff

🍽Chicken Alfredo

🍽Broccoli Cheese Soup

🍽Stir Fry

🍽Loaded Baked Potato

🍽Veggie Burger

🍽Egg Rolls w/Veggie fried Rice

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** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

Jan goal is 25 days so far 14/31

We went to Walmart for water, sliced cheese & apples.

** Goal/To Do List **

Mail Frosty Feet team = check in to see how there are doing,

Finish Tax prep,

Cook at Home for the rest of the week, we've been eating out too much lately,

** Around The House **

Keep the basics done morning & night done.

** Project this Week **

Start the Bathroom wallpaper project,

Finish the cellar portion of the basement,

Get started sorting out file cabinet paperwork,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

My timing group team posted this on social media the other day...

See Clint Ison comment?? 'Smile when you see Ruby Cline Eaton [aka Me]' 🤣

** Looking forward to this week **

Gal Pal get together for Wine & Charcuterie tasting.

** From the camera **

** On my prayer list **

My friend Margaret as she helps her kids deal with the loss of their Father [her Ex,]

** Reflection` **

We can't rush life. Or God. Look for Him every day, he's here and everywhere.

 

Blog 365~MLK DAY in pictures

 My day....