Happy Homemaker Monday/ Blue Monday

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I can hardly believe it is almost mid February... Valentine's Day just three days away.... I know if I looked hard enough I'd find some left over Christmas around the house.... so let's not look, shall we? 

The Weather:::

40 degrees, foggy, and a threat of rain in the 

atmosphere...a good day to stay home

Right now I am: 

Im in my thickest terry robe, enjoying catching up on new blog posts and patiently awaiting my dearest to bring me my coffee 

Thinking:

Tomorrow is Community Bible Study and we are starting the book of Philippians... I havent done my homework yet.... it is also bring a man day.. they 

a re started a men's group.... Im wonder what can I say to entice Lynn to want to go with me

On my reading pile:::

The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin

You Shall Receive Power and Rules of Engagement, Preparing for your Role in the Spiritual Battle~ both by Derek Prince

On my tv:::

Downton Abbey Episode 6

Chopped

here's my vote for Grand Champion chef 

Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other):::

Cuisine Kathleen

Valentine Wreath Makeover

Something fun to share:::

I am doing another virtual regatta.. this time the Austral Pursuit!

a virtual sail from Cape Good Hope to Cape Horn.. it's not too late to set sail with us.... 

On the menu for this week:::

this week I am trying some new recipes 

Black Beans and Rice Casserole 

Venetian Chicken

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Wednesday this year 

and it will be yummy left overs the rest of the week!

On my to do list:::

Laundry 

Marketing 

Housework 

Celebrating Valentine's Day 

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: 

I purchased the most darling fabric that will go fabulously with my apple dishes. I intend to make a table runner and napkins ... ahem.... pray I can get that done this year. 

Homemaking Tips:::

I am feeling in my spirit and reading the signs of the times and am thinking it's time to do something about becoming a bit more self sufficient by the power of God... Im certainly not omitting God but I actually bought a book on the B&N sale table about planting your own food in small spaces.... that would also require getting into the mode of storing of food.... I am very interested lately in living better on less ideas.

Looking around the house:::

I see remnant of this and that from various activities... so it's time to organize and create a loving more romantic space for the upcoming week!

From the camera:::

a bit of inspiration from last year.....

On my prayer list:::

Friends and Family

Church

Nation

Israel

Bible verse, Devotional::: 

Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 

Psalm 85:10

I am also posting on Sally's Blue Monday.