I am finally in a slowdown (or sort of), and decided to start today with joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. I will attempt to link up when she posts. Update: The link worked! Thanks for the comment to let me know!
The sugar pie pumpkins have all been processed. I am thankful for that, but wish I had gone to the produce stand and purchased a few more spaghetti squash. I missed my window on apple seconds, but will be more mindful next year.
The weather in my neck of the woods . . .
We had a rainy, fall weekend, which is delaying any outdoor work. I have started filling another box of items to donate (we just don't need or use anymore). Our highs will be in the 50's all week.
Things that make me happy . . .
-waking up to a clean kitchen
-finding new patterns to use my yarn stash for
-no bills in the mail (ha ha!)
-hot coffee and porch time
-completing a home repair job (some can linger and linger)
Book I'm reading . . .
(photo from thriftbooks)
I just picked up a copy from our local library. I will be starting this book today.
What's on my TV . . .
Everwood (series), and we are enjoying it, other than the recent episodes have a lot of family fighting, which we do not like. Otherwise, it's been a nice series.
On the breakfast plate . . .
A breakfast casserole with vegetables and layered in the bottom are diced locally grown potatoes baked with beef tallow. There is spinach in this one. We will also be trying locally sourced homemade sausage breakfast patties.
On the lunch plate . . .
Chicken salad with leftover shredded chicken, grapes.
On the dinner plate . . .
Blackened chicken tenders (with locally sourced chicken), BBQ green beans with our garden green beans and local bacon, and our own homegrown roasted mashed potato squash.
On the menu . . .
I have been focusing meals, by what's in the freezer from last garden season, and in the pantry, so the rotation continues.
- Steaks (locally raised, and rare treat), asparagus and any leftover BBQ green beans and mashed potato squash.
The rest has not been decided on, until we see how long the leftovers last.
On the to-do list . . .
-dust
-make homemade hair detangler
New recipe tried or want to try . . .
I tried a new breakfast casserole with spinach (no meat this time). We are trying it this morning.
What I am creating . . .
I have a few things on the crochet hook. I will be sharing pictures tomorrow. I'm still looking for a hat pattern (suitable to donate), that has a ribbed bottom, and does not fold up, and for kids and adults.
It feels so strange not to be preparing for a craft show, or making homemade gifts. I was talking to a friend about her opinion on an idea of mine for the kids. I thought of buying the ingredients for their favorite recipe (any of mine), and gifting them that, along with the recipe (aside from any fresh ingredients). She poo poo'd my idea and said it "wasn't enough" for them.
It got me thinking. Why do people put so much money into some gifts that are dust collectors or items that are "just to give" without thought? Oh, I'm still looking for the soup starter in a jar recipe. I know I have one for a bean soup too I think.
Favorite photo . . .
Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses . . .
No current prayer requests. My husband is feeling better (thnk you for your kind thoughts) but he was tired over the weekend. He sipped hot sage tea, and said he enjoyed the taste.
Happy Homemaker Monday © November 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
8 comments:
You have such great plans and I always enjoy reading about your meals and recipes. I agree with you about gifts. We've decided we're going to be much more deliberate with gifts.
I like your list of things that make you happy. Other than the coffee since I don't drink it. I would switch that to chai tea or hot chocolate.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Betsy, thank you! I do drink tea and hot chocolate too. Yum.
I have a group of women friends and we do exchange gifts, but now we only give consumable gifts. It has been lovely over the years to receive kringles, macaroons, fudge, etc. One of the best gifts was a bag of assorted unbaked frozen cookies. Goodies for later was truly appreciated.
Anne in the kitchen, that is a great idea! Thank you. I have tried to only do consumable gifts over the last few years too. Thank you!
I love your gift idea of a recipe and the ingredients to make it. I would love that sort of a gift and so would my kids... I just may steal that idea!
Debi, you are welcome. I was making homemade granola one day, and I typically share with the kids. I then thought, why not buy the ingredients, and gift that and the recipe, to help guide them into making it on their own. Glad you like the idea.
1st I'd like to say your link did make it on Sandra's post :) 2nd I would love to receive and give gifts like that. Today it all about consumerism and I know I am trying to declutter not get more stuff in. Food is a love language. Have a great week
Luludou, thank you so much for letting me know. It was giving me a circle of going back and forth and never saw it link up. Yes, I think consumable gifts are great and in need right now.
Post a Comment