Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Happy Homemaker on Christmas! ~ 12/25/2024


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Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

I know it is Wednesday and not Monday (the regular day for posting Happy Homemaker) but I'm just now getting some quiet time to sit down and focus.  It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks!  I didn't want Christmas to go by without wishing you all the merriest :)

Let's get this show on the road :)

The weather outside is:

Not the most Christmassy :(  I was hoping for at least a flurry yesterday or today but it just misted a bit.



On today's to-do list:

We got up a bit later than we used to wake up on Christmas Day.  Things have changed so much since the girls were little and chomping at the bit to see if Santa came.  Around 9am Kaylee and Shawn came over and we opened presents.  Everyone was pleased with their gifts.  I had one package that didn't arrive in time but I'll still wrap it up and give it to Laken as a late Christmas gift.

After Kaylee and Shawn left, I took a little nap.  It was glorious!  Christmas Dinner was at 4pm and then the hubby, Laken and I went for a ride to get hot chocolate and look at Christmas lights.  We just got back a bit ago and now it is time to look at the rest of the week ahead.

Happening this week:

I'm usually off on Thursday but I had the option to work in order to make up for being off Christmas Day.  So I'll be working Thursday and Friday.

Someone tried to hack my debit card yesterday but the bank flagged it and let me know.  Now I have to find time to go to the bank and get a new debit card.  Maybe Thursday before work, I'll swing by.  Hopefully, I'll have enough time.

The hubby and Laken are both off school/work the rest of the week.  In fact, Laken doesn't go back to school until January 2nd and the hubby doesn't go back to work until January 6th.  I have to get that to-do list ready for them :)

Currently reading:

"Better Watch Out" by Natalie Walters is the book I'd like to read if I actually get motivated to read.  I'd like to finish it before New Year's Day which is very doable if I set the time aside to actually pick up my Kindle.


Listening to:

I heard this song on the radio a few days ago and it really hit me.  Let me know what you think.


Watching:

We've been watching Christmas movies like White Christmas, The Santa Clause, National Lampoons, Frost and Rudolph.  Some very classic Christmas movies.

Today I watched a bit of the Steelers VS Chiefs game on Netflix.  I don't remember ever watching football on Christmas Day before.

In the Kitchen:

For Christmas Dinner we had ham, roast, mashed potatoes, homemade noodles, green beans, corn, baked apples, and rolls.  My mom and I were going to make apple dumplings for dessert but decided to just make the baked apples since we have so many goodies in the house right now.

We might go ahead and make the apple dumplings for New Year's.  I'll let you know.

In the Craft Basket:

I've started working on my Stashghan 2025 even though it is still 2024.  I have 5 Granny squares made.  I'd share a picture but my crochet bag is downstairs and I don't feel like going down to take a picture.  I decided to nix the purple and just go with the turquoise, apricot and yellow.  Unless I change my mind again.  Who knows...



Picture(s) from the Camera


Christmas Light show in a little town not far from us.  They put on a huge display every year.  They were even in a national Christmas light competition one year!

Prayer Requests

~Laken.

~I need to get into a good routine of work, home and self-care.  I've been a bit scattered lately and need to find my self-discipline again.  (continued)

~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

"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6 NASB


Have a great week!

Colletta

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 12/16/2024


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Hello and HAPPY Monday.

I've missed posting a HHM for a few weeks and didn't want to miss another so I'm getting this post ready while I have the time.

Let's get this show on the road :)

The weather outside is:

Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow. Snow!

I'm typing this on Sunday evening and it is NASTY outside here in Southern PA.  I'm really worried about the hubby driving to work tonight.  Hopefully the snow/ice stop and the roads have been cleared by the time I have to leave for work in the morning around 9am.





On today's to-do list:

Again, I'm writing this on Sunday, so not much on the to-do list.  I try not to plan too much for Sunday other than Church.

Happening this week:

I work Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-5pm.  

On Tuesday I want to try to get my Christmas shopping done.  Laken still has a few gifts to purchase so we'll probably head to our little mall.  There aren't a lot of stores left in our mall, but there is a store called "Touch of Home' that has a ton of decorative items.  So many pretty things!

Thursday is fudge day!  The hubby wants to take fudge in for his co-workers for all three shifts.  We have THE best fudge recipe and I hate to say it but I'm getting pretty good at making it.  It probably won't turn out now that I've written that!

Saturday is cookie day and present wrapping day.  I'd really like to get all Christmas prepping done before next week so that I can just relax and enjoy :)

Currently reading:

I've once again been reading the book of Luke in December.  I know I read it last year during the Christmas season but I can't remember about 2022.  I feel like I did but can't remember for sure.

I haven't been reading much the last month or two as I've been busy market prepping.  Now that the Christmas vendor show is over, I plan on finally getting around to reading the Good for the Soul Book Club selection from November.  "Better Watch Out" by Natalie Walters takes place at Christmas-time so it isn't too late to read it as far as I'm concerned.


Listening to:

Have you Decked the Halls at your house yet?  Enjoy :)


Watching:

Right now I'm watching the Steelers VS the Eagles football game.  Quite a day for Pennsylvania.

In the Kitchen:

Nothing much lately.  I made a batch of the above-mentioned fudge for my Christmas work party.  We had SO much food and it was delicious.  I could have just parked myself at the dessert table and been happy :)

In the Craft Basket:

Other than market prepping, which I'll get to in a minute, I made a White Elephant for a White Elephant/Dirty Santa game that we played at our party.  It turned out so cute but I could kick myself for forgetting to take a picture before I took it to the party!  Argh!

As for the Christmas vendor show...it was pretty much a flop :(  It was fun to prep for and we had a good time while there but I only sold 3 items the whole time!  So disappointing.  I sold a kitten, a sea turtle and an octopus.  It is a good thing they had a DJ playing Christmas music or I would've been really sad.

As it is, I don't know if I'm going to try to make any more shows.  I'm thinking I might just work on the Stashghan 2025 and leave it at that.  These are the colors I pulled from my stash.  What do you think of them together?



Picture(s) from the Camera


Silly Kona!  She sleeps in the craziest ways :)

Prayer Requests

~I need to get into a good routine of work, home and self-care.  I've been a bit scattered lately and need to find my self-discipline again.

~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

Luke 1: 30-33

30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”


Have a great week!

Colletta