Happy Homemaker Monday

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The weather outside is::::

Today is sunny, blustery, and cool.  

On the breakfast plate this morning::::

We enjoyed a lovely   breakfast, eggs over medium,  a small slice of country ham,  and  left over  waffles  placed in the toaster to crisp them up,   nicely buttered and   delish!!! No lunch today!!!

As I look outside my window:::

Autumn is s-l-o-w-l-y making itself known round  our neck of the woods!!

Right now I am::::

Right now I am trying not to become upset about the editorializing on talk radio...  I would much prefer to be listening to Pandora....  but we all must take our turn!!

As I look around the house::::

there are things to be done  before I have a group in on Wednesday morning to pray for the election and other national  situations....

On today's to do list::::

Bible Study homework,  vacuum and dust,  redo the dining table  for  Wednesday's  refreshments, and  Christmas program choir

Currently reading::::

Bible~Hebrews and Isaiah  for various Bible studies I am doing
I have started a  book by Raeanne Thayne.. I read her last summer and really liked it,  This one is The Cottages on Silver Beach.  This will be great  to take with  me on my  wee trip out of town to the Dr.

On the TV ::::

Poldark,  on network tv,  and  still watching Robin Hood, BBC,  series  on DVD from the library....    really  great series....



 Looking forward to this week:

Having some special friends in on Wednesday for prayer and   lively discussion... I do not usually do refreshments but this week I will.. more on that  below...

On the menu this week::::

Monday -deli stop
Tuesday - corn bread and beans
Wednesday - taco bar
Thursday -bbq brisket
Friday - surprise

What I am creating at the moment::::

plans for a lovely Thanksgiving

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::

 a friend told me about these easy cupcakes   that  are  a great  idea for my  refreshment on Wednesday mid morning so  here is the recipe

recipe

easy pumpkin spice cupcakes

• Yield: 24 cupcakes and 2 cups frosting

DESCRIPTION

EASY Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – Adding canned pumpkin puree to a boxed spice cake mix yields the easiest, flavorful fall cupcakes!

FOR THE CUPCAKES:

• 1 (16.25-ounce) spice cake mix
• 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• Prepared cream cheese frosting or use the frosting recipe below
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans for topping (optional)

FOR THE FROSTING:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered confectioner’s sugar

FOR THE CUPCAKES:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place cupcake liners in 24 muffin cups (or grease muffin cups).
2. Blend cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, water and oil in a large bowl at low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Pour batter into muffin cups evenly (about 3/4 full).
4. Bake for 19-22 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted is removed clean.
5. Cool on wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING:

1. In a large bowl using electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
2. Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until incorporated well. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
3. Frost cupcakes and top with toasted pecans, if desired.
4. 
   

Favorite photo from the camera::::

I have  had this decor in the dining room during October, but  I will  be  doing a  redo tomorrow  to  prepare for my  prayer group on Wednesday and then it will be time to think November!!!

Prayers:::

The President and his family, and the administration

Protection for the Kavanaugh family and all  Conservatives as  there is more and more animosity toward  the right than ever before.  Praying against any curse or hex spoken against him.  "No weapon that is formed against one shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against one in judgment You shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."

Pray that all the scandals and investigations will finally be resolved and justice meted out on both sides of the aisle.

Pray for all those affected by the heinous shooting in Pittsburgh..  the  synagogue and   all the families  who are grieving.  Praying against the hatred so rampant in our nation.

Pray that the opposing party members with their hate filled motives and their "end justifies the means" tactics will become so conscience ridden they will turn to the light and make a personal stand for what their believe in their heart and not be led by their wicked party leadership

For the God's will to work its way through our Congress to promote a healing and a functioning environment

Pray that the scales that delude  the electorate will fall off   and that they will find peace, truth, and salvation

Pray against ignorance, self indulgence, and gratification of our youth and young adults who do not think on their own, do not know the history of our nation and many cannot even name a book, but are so easily led into a mob rule mentality by wicked people. Also, the  many  who are  turning to cults  like witchcraft  in   order to  wreak havoc over our nation.

Pray against division and the hatred that is spewed forth by the media, academia, including I understand now every law school in the country..

Please God take back our institutions of higher learning

Pray for the sick that they might be healed

Pray for the many Americans in their loss and devastation from the storms... Help them to be thankful for what they do have..their lives... for those who lost loved ones, we pray for the Lord to comfort and supply all their needs

We pray for compassion and mercy to reign among God's people to serve, help, and provide for those who need so much,, showing the love of Christ to the world

Pray for the lost who are bewildered and lost... they are hopeless in need of a loving savior!

And I pray that the hordes of illegal aliens  marching across Mexico to  create a  melee   at our borders during our election process  will be turned back...  May  they not be allowed to  cross into our nation,  for their purposes are not righteous  and   we pray a hedge of protection around our borders.

 Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::