Happy Homemaker Monday!

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The weather in my neck of the woods:
The bluest skies I've seen in a while but the temperatures have dropped so it's a little on the chilly side this morning.


One of my simple pleasures:
The whole family crowded on my bed watching a movie....and when I say the whole family I mean us and the kids AND the dogs LOL


On my bedside table:
Vicks, Kleenex, books and more books


On my TV:
Stargate SG1 Season 1


On the menu for tonight:
Chicken Rissoles - Rissois de Galinha (recipe will be up later)


On my To Do List:
Mop and sweep
Laundry
Change bed linens


New Recipe I tried last week:
The Firehouse Special - it was pretty good my kids loved it.


In the craft basket:
Wrist warmers and crochet birds


Looking forward to:
Jasmine's first Band Concert in December, she is so excited to be playing the Clarinet.


Homemaking Tip for this week:
Don't be afraid to use paper plates. No seriously, I know a lot of you out there probably feel like I used to, that paper plates were ok for a picnic or a cook out but not for dinner, but along the years I've learned that there is nothing wrong with using them once in a while, especially if you're sick or busy. Cuts down on a lot of time spent in the kitchen doing dishes.


Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
I caught up on all my reading last week so there were tons of great posts. If I have to pick one though I would say "A Walk Around the Cottage/Living Simply" by an Aspiring Homemaker. Love this blog.


Favorite photo from last week:

Arizona sunset....so beautiful.




Lesson learned the past few days:
You have to make an effort to keep the relationship with God alive, you can't just sit back and take for granted that He's always there. For me, it's when things tend to go downhill, it's sort of a wake up call to let me know that I've been neglectful.


On my Prayer List:
My children, so they will get over this cold/flu
Soldiers and families at Ft. Hood


Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8