Happy Homemaker Monday

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I took today off work and I am very happy about it! I am writing this post from my bed, listening to the birds singing outside of my window. I'm still getting into the groove of 2025, even though we are nearly to spring!  I guess when you start the year with a huge job change and COVID - it's bound to take some time. 

In other good news, I am down a total of 64 pounds from my highest weight! I've just mainly cut out most meat.  Low fat, salt, sugar. Lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, lots of beans.  I've been focusing more on making my body healthy, putting foods inside that will give me all of the things i need to live longer (God willing!). 

         *** The weather in my neck of the woods*** 

Monday - Mainly sunny,  46

Tuesday - Partly sunny, 62

Wednesday - Thunderstorms, 65

Thursday - Rain, 43

Friday - Partly sunny, 45

Saturday - Rain, 51

Sunday - Partly sunny, 52

 

 

 *** Things that make me happy ***

Planners and planning. Stickers, highlighters, washi tape. My messy, falling apart Bible.

 

 

*** Book I'm reading *** 

 About half-way through A Voice on the Wind by Francine Rivers. It is really, really good. She is such an amazing writer. 

 

*** What's on my tv today *** 

• I finally watched Jesus Revolution. I didn't love all of it - but I loved a lot of it. I cried several times and it made my heart yearn for a revival!! 
• Days of Our Lives
• YouTube Videos
• The Chosen
• 1883
• Starting When Calls the Heart at season 8
• I want to watch "The Americas" on Peacock

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

Oatmeal with blueberries, peanut butter, and flax/chia seeds

 

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

 Plant-based meatballs, spanish rice, pico, corn and black beans, avocado  

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

 Homemade pizza with plant-based cheese, Trader Joe's lavash, peppers and onions, green olives

 

*** On the menu *** 

Sunday: Corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, green beans, pumpernickel bread (I only ate the veggies and bread - I'm working toward a whole food plant based diet. Right now I still eat meat on occasion and still rely on meatless stuff! It's a work in progress) 

MondayPlant-based beef bulgogi with rice and stir-fried veggies

Tuesday "hot dogs" and sweet potato fries

 

Wednesday Chili - three bean

Thursday Cabbage and rice - maybe crispy tofu 

FridayCreamy Cajun Pasta 

Saturday Enchilada bake (have corn tortillas that need using up, I'll do black beans, corn, onions, peppers, salsa, dairy free cheese and whatever else needs using up!) 

SundayLeftovers (chili over baked potato maybe?) 

*** On my to do list *** 

Today:

I took today off as I knew I'd need it after running around and cooking a huge meal yesterday! I'm so glad that I did. 

• Bible study (day 76 I think? In Deuteronomy) 
• AM and PM Routines
• Working on my new WVW website 
• Getting some story prep done for Rough Draft Challenge
• Dishes
• Sweeping
• Reading
• Hanging up my art prints of the Fruit of the Spirit in my office 
• Wipe down fridge, stove, counters in kitchen
• Put my new lemon tablecloth on my dining room table! (thinking spring!) 

 

This week:

Dr. appointment

Zoom meeting Tues for new project

HB90 videos (planning classes with Sarra Cannon) 

Work

 

*** New Recipe I tried or want to try *** 

    Creamy Cajun Pasta 

 

*** What I am writing***

My current book is a Christian Historical Fiction novel that takes place in 1831 Montana

 

 

*** No words needed (favorite photo or picture) *** 

 

My very mess but well-loved Bible

I love being up in time to see the sunrise. If you look in the background, you will see the Ambassador Bridge to Canada

My sweet baby gave himself a black eye ramming into my bedroom door with his head! He's doing much better now and my bedroom door will stay open! 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses ***