Monday, May 20, 2019

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 5/20/19

 
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May has been such a busy month!  I'm looking forward to the holiday weekend and a slower month of June!
 
The weather outside is::::

GLORIOUS!

I actually had to ask the hubby to put the AC on :)
 


On my breakfast plate:

Cereal

As I look around the house::::

I had a nice Saturday at home to get the housework done but the Family Room is still a bit trashed as Kaylee has been camped out on the couch after having her wisdom teeth out.

On today's to do list::::

Devotions
Menu/Grocery List
Supper
Cheer Practice
Chorus Concert

Happening this week::::
 
Monday.... Devotions, exercise, menu/grocery list, Cheer Practice, Chorus Concert.
Tuesday...  Devotions, Groceries, exercise, Schedule, Softball Game.
Wednesday... Devotions, exercise, Laundry, Floors, Cheer Practice, Prayer Meeting.
Thursday... Devotions, Exercise, Budget, Laken's Field Trip.
Friday...  Devotions, Exercise,
Saturday...  Devotions, Exercise, Laundry, Family Night
Sunday...  Church, Devotions, Exercise

Currently reading::::
 
I picked out a book to try to get back into a reading routine.  It is a book I had on my shelf and is a non-fiction called "Beauty Begins".
 
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 On the TV::::

Zootopia
Chrisley Knows Best (Hilarious!)

Pirates Baseball

Listening to:

Sirius XM The Message
Sirius XM The Highway

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Fish, French Fries
Tuesday - Ladies Meeting Potluck
Wednesday - Toasted Cheese, Tomato Soup
Thursday - Bacon, mac-n-cheese
Friday -  Porkchops, Mashed Potatoes
Saturday - Leftovers
Sunday - Dinner at Church


What I am creating at the moment::::

I'm working on another baby blanket in the Beautiful Shells pattern with colors inspired by "Cat in the Hat".  I'll add a picture next week (hopefully done!)




Picture From the Camera
 
 
None this week.


Devotion/Inspiration

 
Colletta

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Friday's (again on Saturday) Fave 5 ~ 5/17/19


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~Saturday at home.  It has been a crazy few weeks!  It feels good to have a Saturday with nothing much going on.  I have one load of laundry in the dryer and other than that I'm just hanging out with the family today :)

~Mother's Day.  It poured down the rain on Mother's Day but we still had a nice day.  I got a new umbrella for my patio table in my favorite teal color to match my painted chairs and swing.  We had a Mother's Day Banquet Tuesday night at Church and the cake was beautiful and oh so delicious.  We're hoping that Laken will get enough practice decorating cakes that she'll be able to make our cake next year :)

~Hummingbirds.  We always get a little gift at the Mother's Day Banquet.  This year we all got a little hummingbird feeder!  We already have some hummingbirds coming around.  It is either a few different hummingbirds or the same one flittering back and forth.  I'm not quite sure.  Either way, I love sitting on the porch watching him (them?)

~3 Softball Games.  Laken had 3 softball games this week.  Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  The team has improved so much but have only managed to win 1 game so far.  Last night we stopped for ice-cream after the game at a new ice-cream place as the game was away.  I got a peanut butter sundae and it was delicious and huge.  I should have gotten the small...

~Kaylee's Wisdom Teeth.  Kaylee got all four wisdom teeth out on Thursday morning.  She has been in pain but taking it like a trooper.  We're making sure to keep the meds going and she has spent the majority of the time on the couch per doctor's orders.  This is the third day which the dr said would probably be the worst so prayers would be appreciated!

Colletta

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Wednesday Medley ~ Nylons and Chocolate Chips ~ 5/15/19

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 NATIONAL NYLON STOCKING DAY – May 15

National Nylon Stocking Day May 15

NATIONAL NYLON STOCKING DAY

National Nylon Stocking Day is observed across the country each year on May 15.
Many may not remember ever hearing the term “nylon stockings.” Varying in color, design, and transparency, a nylon stocking (also known as hose) is a close-fitting, variously elastic garment worn the same as socks or tights.
Stockings worn before the 1890s were made of woven cloth such as cotton, linen, wool or silk.   Before the 1920s, women’s stockings were worn for warmth.  As hemlines of women’s dresses rose in the 1920s, women began to wear stockings over their exposed legs.  These 1920s stockings were sheer, made first of silk or rayon, followed by nylon after 1940.
Chemical company DuPont’s introduction of nylon in 1939 began a high demand for stockings in the United States.  As nylon stockings were inexpensive, durable and shear, up to 4 million pairs would be purchased each day.
On February 11, 1942, as America entered World War II, DuPont ceased production of nylon stockings and switching their focus to the manufacture of parachutes, airplane cords and rope.  This created a mass shortage followed by a black market for stockings.  At the end of World War II, DuPont resumed production of the stockings but could not meet the demand leading to nylon riots in American stores. In time, DuPont was able to increase its output.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the first pantyhose made its appearance.  Film and theater productions had stockings sewn to the briefs of actresses and dancers, as seen in popular films such as Daddy Long Legs. Unlike stockings, pantyhose did not require a garter belt to hold the stockings up.
Pantyhose were introduced in 1959, providing a convenient alternative to stockings which led to a decline in their sales.  In 1970, for the first time, United States sales of pantyhose exceeded stocking sales and has remained the same ever since.   In 1987, there was a slight decline in sales in pantyhose due to the newly invented hold-ups. However, they remain the most purchased kind of hosiery.
Everything above this line is from the National Day Calendar site.
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1.  Do you (men don't have to answer) ever wear stockings today?
 I very rarely wear dresses or skirts so no I never wear stockings.
2.  Terri can remember her mom wearing hose with the seam in the back.  Do you have any memories of those?  During the war, when stockings were scarce, women would draw a line on their legs to simulate wearing stockings!  How far would you go to superficially fake something today?

I guess wearing make-up and dying my hair would have to count!
3.  Women actually rioted after WWII because Dupont couldn't keep up with the demand for nylon stockings!  Is there anything today you would riot for if the supply dried up (other than basic food and water needs)?
I can't imagine myself rioting for anything but that might be because I've never had to do without.
 
4.  Pantyhose were first called Panty Legs.  I'm sure we all have worn pantyhose at one time or another (again, men don't have to answer). Do you still have a pair or three in a drawer?  Do you wear them?
I don't think I even own a pair!
5.  This is also National Chocolate Chip Day.  Perhaps chocolate is something to riot for if we ran out?  Joe's favorite cookie is chocolate chip.  What is yours?
Now this is a day I could talk about!  My favorite cookie is Chocolate Chunk with the big chunks of chocolate :)
6.  Please share something with us about your week.
Kaylee get her wisdom teeth taken out tomorrow.  She is all kinds of nervous!  I keep telling her it will be alright but she's only 17 years old and has never had any kind of procedure done before.  Prayers would be greatly appreciated!
---Also, I've re-opened my Etsy shop, Colletta's Kitchen Sink .  I'd love if you'd stop by :)---
Colletta





Monday, May 13, 2019

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 5/13/19

 
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I've taken a bit of a blogging break, again.  This time I've been busy working on items to put into my re-opened Etsy shop :  Colletta's Kitchen Sink .  I hope you'll come stop by and see some of my new items!
 
 
The weather outside is::::

This weekend was a bit rainy but we did manage to get a Softball game in on Saturday afternoon.  Laken's team lost by 1 run :(  Bummer...
 


On my breakfast plate:

Cereal

As I look around the house::::

It is in pretty good shape inside and the outside is coming together nicely this Spring.  The lilacs are blooming and the azaleas are budding.  It smells glorious outside :)

On today's to do list::::

Devotions
Menu/Grocery List
Supper
Softball Game

Happening this week::::
 
Monday.... Devotions, exercise, menu/grocery list, Cheer Practice, Softball Game.
Tuesday...  Devotions, Groceries, exercise, Schedule, Ladies Meeting
Wednesday... Devotions, exercise, Laundry, Floors, Cheer Practice, Softball Game
Thursday... Devotions, Exercise, Budget, Kaylee's Wisdom Teeth out.
Friday...  Devotions, Exercise, Softball Game
Saturday...  Devotions, Exercise, Laundry,
Sunday...  Church, Devotions, Exercise

Currently reading::::
 
I haven't been reading much of anything lately.  I've been so busy crocheting and watching ball games!


 On the TV::::

The Kid Who Would Be King
Mary Queen of Scots

Pirates Baseball

Listening to:


Sirius XM The Message
Sirius XM The Highway

On the menu this week::::

Monday - Pork chops, Mashed Potates
Tuesday - Ladies Meeting Potluck
Wednesday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday -  Chicken, Stuffing
Saturday - Pizza
Sunday - Dinner at Church


What I am creating at the moment::::

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This is the latest addition to my etsy shop.  It is a "Beautiful Shells" pattern in white, purple and dusty gray.  This pattern works up quickly and beautifully.  Click HERE or the picture to check out my listing.

 


Picture From the Camera
 
 
 
Laken had her Spring Band Concert Thursday evening.  She looked gorgeous!


Devotion/Inspiration
 
Colletta

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Friday's (or Saturday's) Fave 5 ~ 5/11/19


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~Monday, Kona our chocolate lab went into the vet's to get spayed.  Everything went well and she was home by 5pm.  She's still healing but doing great.  We only put the "cone of shame" on her when we leave the house.  Other than that someone is usually close by to make sure she isn't bothering her incision.  Check one off the list!

~Cheer!  Monday also kicked off the start of cheer practice for the Fall.  I know, THE FALL!  Laken is very excited about moving on to 7th grade and being able to play Jr. High Sports. ~ (Yes, we consider cheer a sport :)  They are practicing Monday and Wednesday during the month of May and then one day a week for a few hours during the Summer break.  I love seeing the kids do the things they love :)

~Driving Miss Kaylee.  Kaylee has been driving pretty much everywhere lately.  She's learning small town driving and also driving in more congested areas.  I'm very proud at how well she's doing even though it does make her a bit nervous.  She drove during a rain storm a few days ago and almost pulled over to let her dad drive.  However, she prevailed as the rain lightened up and she drove all the way to the destination!

~Spring Concerts!  Both Kaylee and Laken had their Spring Band Concerts this week.  On the same night!  Ugh.  What to do????  As a family, we decided that my parents would go to Kaylee's concert and the Hubby and I went to Laken's concert.  I enjoyed Laken's concert very much but missed seeing Kaylee play as well.

~Etsy!  I posted a while ago that I was re-opening my Etsy shop, Colletta's Kitchen Sink . I've been crocheting as I sit on the deck, watch Pirates games and sit in the parking lot during Softball Practices.  I've gotten some kitchen items listed as well as some aprons and baby blankets.  I'd love for you to stop by and check out what I've done so far!
 
Colletta