Happy Homemaker ~2/22/2025

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It is a quiet evening here at my house so I thought I would get my Happy Homemaker post up and running while I listen to my audiobook.  The hubby is snoring away and Laken is spending time with Nate's family this evening.  My parents are busy watching the news channel downstairs.  (We live in a multi-generational house, in case you weren't aware.)

It has been a busy week and a cold virus made it through the household as well.  I ended up going to my PCP on Wednesday and was diagnosed with double ear/sinus infections.  I'm taking an antibiotic and steroid pack which has me feeling a bit better although I'm having a hard time sleeping at night.

I've been drinking lots of hot tea also.  I actually could use a cuppa right now!

I hope you are doing well and are surviving this winter!  Only 2 more weeks until Daylight Savings Time starts!  Whoohooo!  I can't wait :)

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BTW, I'm starting a new feature on the blog called "Colletta Is Losing It!" about my journey to health and wellness.  If you'd like to check out my "A Fresh Start" post click HERE :)

Let's get on with it, shall we?

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The weather outside is:

I am SO looking forward to the warmer temperatures in the forecast this week!

On the to-do list:

Today I spent the morning resting after a sleepless night.  I went to a birthday party for a little boy from Church this afternoon.  When I got home, I spent some time cleaning and doing laundry.  After supper, the hubby and I relaxed and talked about life before he dozed off.  And that brings me to now, writing this post.

Happening this week:

Sunday (2/23) ~ It is the LORD's day, so we'll be going to Church.  I attend a Ladies Bible Study Class at 8am before Sunday School and Church Services.  We also attend evening Services at 6pm where we're studying the Book of Luke verse by verse.  In between services, I hope to get the laundry folded and take a Sunday Afternoon Nap.

Monday (2/24) ~ I usually work 10am-5pm on Monday's but the hubby has an oral surgeon appointment for a consultation to extract a bad tooth.  He's nervous about it so he asked if I would go along.  I requested to be off work and it was approved.  It took a while to get the appointment for the consultation so I have no idea how long it will take to get scheduled for the extraction itself.

Tuesday (2/25) ~ I'm off work and will be working on market prep items.

Wednesday (2/26) ~ I work 10am-5pm.  I usually attend Prayer Meeting/Bible Study on Wednesday at 6:30pm but missed last week due to not feeling well.  I'm hoping to feel much better by then.  I know that after work this past Friday I was really worn out from the infections/virus.

Thursday (2/27) ~ I'm off work on Thursday's so I'll be trying to get some things done around the house such as making a menu, grocery shopping, bills, errands etc.

Friday (2/28) ~ Work 10am-5pm.  At 8pm EST is the Zoom Meeting for the Good for the Soul Women's Book Club.

Saturday (3/1) ~ Yay for March!!!!  I'm so excited to be turning the calendar on February soon.  We'll just be spending time around the house and possible going out for dinner at Tillie's at Bedford Springs Resort.  Laken has been wanting to go, but the weather has just been uncooperative.

Currently reading:

{February's book club selection/read-along is "you're not enough (and that's okay)" by Allie Beth Stuckey.  We're reading a few chapters of the book each week and then discussing it in a FB chat on Saturdays.  We'll also be having our monthly zoom meeting.}

This week we're reading Myth #5 and finishing up the book.  Be looking for my review.

I finished listening to "A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure" by Angela Bell and started listening to "Alaska Twilight" by Colleen Coble.  I only have 2 hours left to listen to.

Listening to:

Watching:

I haven't watched any TV this week...again...

In the Kitchen:

I haven't made anything special this past week.  I was going to use up some over-ripe bananas to make banana bread but didn't and they got past the point of using.

In the Craft Basket:

I've been crocheting every spare moment to make items for the Spring Fling Vendor Show.  I've made dinos and turtles this week.

Picture(s) from the Camera

Prayer Requests

~Prayer of thanks as my brother, Dan, made it home safely from his work trip to Italy.

~My Dad has to have a heart valve replacement.  I would appreciate your prayers that they can replace the valve using the minimally invasive procedure and that they won't have to do open heart surgery.

~Winter traveling safety.

~As always, prayers for the safety and well-being of all school/college kids.  (continued)

~Our Country, our Leaders.  (continued)

Bible Verse

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love."

I John 4:18

Have a great week!

Colletta