Monday, April 27, 2015

HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

Been another long week for us here.  Hubby had surgery last week for a massive shoulder tear that included 3 tendons last week so I've been busy playing nursemaid making sure he does what he is supposed to, but really making sure he doesn't do what he isn't supposed to.  He's supposed to stay "immobile" for 6 weeks before beginning physical therapy and we're coming up on 2 weeks complete.  I can't wait for May 26th!!!!!!!!!!!

Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.
WEATHER OUTSIDE
Finally feeling like spring around here (AGAIN), but just for the day and then we dip 20 degrees again.

TO DO FOR THE WEEK
  • laundry
  • cleaning
  • paperwork
CURRENTLY READING
  • Barbara Freethy Callaways #4
TELEVISION/DVR
  • American Odyssey
  • Night Shift
  • Dig
  • Secret & Lies
  • Daniel Boone - I've been watching the reruns since it was before my time.
CRAFTS & PROJECTS
Nothing much this week

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

BREAKFAST
DINNER
DESSERT
MONDAY
Cereal & Fruit
Y.O.Y.O. / C.O.R.N.

TUESDAY
Bagel & cream cheese
EXPERIMENT NIGHT

WEDNESDAY
Yogurt with Blueberries & Granola
Blackened Salmon & Salad

THURSDAY
Scrambled Eggs with cheese & Toast
Pork with Apple Cream Sauce

FRIDAY
Yogurt with Blueberries & Granola
Orange Cardamom Roast Chicken

SATURDAY
Toasted French Toast
Asian BBQ Pork
SUNDAY
Buttermilk Pancakes
OUT


SUCCESSFUL RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
RECIPE FINDS TO TRY LATER
  • Grandma's Sour Cream Pound Cake
  • Danish Puff
  • Shish Kabob Marinade
  • Dulce de Leche Cookie Bars (for Christmas plates)
  • Good Neighbor Cocoa (for Christmas Bags)
  • Pork Chops with Apple Cream Sauce
  • Dulce de Leche Pineapple ice cream sundaes
  • Orange Cardamom Roast Chicken
  • Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits
  • Cauliflower Fried "Rice" with Chicken
  • Pink Champagne Cake
  • Meat Loaf with Herb Gravy
HOMEMAKING TIP
Add your lemon, orange, lime and grapefruit rinds to the garbage disposal to help freshen it.

HEALTH & BEAUTY TIP
  • Use a small demitasse spoon to curl your lashes.  Run the spoon under hot water so that it is warm to the touch. Place the edge on the spoon at the base of the lashes and gently push upward.  Apply a coat of mascara. Repeat the warm spoon action. Apply second coat of mascara.
ON MY MIND
Why is it that no one walks straight across in the main rows of parking lots? Have we become so lazy that we find it necessary to walk at an angle to get from point A to point B all the while keeping traffic from flowing as they wait for the pedestrian to get across?  And why is everyone NOT looking as they enter the aisle when leaving stores?

Just because pedestrians have the right of way does not mean they don't also have the responsibility to look before walking out in front of cars!  And don't even get me started on the idiots looking at their phones instead of watching where they are walking - especially the ones with children!

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA
INSPIRATION

6 comments:

  1. Prayers that your hubby heals up extra quick! ;)

    Love your menu plan - and several intriguing ones on there again. I love your tip - I do that too with my disposal.

    I also love your photo - yay pretty iris! And your inspiration if very cool. Happy week to you! xo

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    1. Thanks Carrie, your prayers are VERY welcome and needed especially if he gets any crankier!.

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  2. The devil's food cake with coconut frosting? Oh my! What a combination! :) Best of luck with your husband!

    And WHY do people block the whole aisle with their cart instead of pulling off to the side so people can pass by? :/

    Have a great week!

    Sherry

    http://bygloryalone.blogspot.com/2015/04/happy-homemaker-monday.html

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    1. Thank you. The cake was so yummy there is none left. And that is another excellent question Sherry!

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  3. Hope your husband has a speedy recovery! I was chuckling a bit reading the on my mind bit up there. My husband's pet peeve is people who walk down the middle of the parking lot rows. Beautiful Iris in your photo, ours have not quite bloomed.

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    1. You're husband's pet peeve is well shared! Hope you have a great week.

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