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| Happy Homemaker button courtesy of Sandra @ Diary of a Stay at Home Mom |
The Weather...45 degrees (F) today with blue skies and bright sunshine:)
Right now I am...Sitting in my chair, sipping Yerba Mate tea, blogging, listening to my hubby talk to his brother and sister-in-law about our coast trip tomorrow:)
Thinking...About about our fun trip to the coast this week.
On my reading pile...I am on the second book in the Happiness Key series, Fortunate Harbor by Emilie Richards. The first book in the series finally got my interest about chapter 18. The fact that I hung in that long is amazing but I am looking forward to this next book in the series.
On my TV...Downton Abbey was wonderful last night but was not expecting two hours! Guess that was a bonus! Next Sunday is the season finale! How long are we going to have to wait till Season Four?!!!
Favorite Blog post this week (mine or other)...
A Really Big Morning by Cindy at Just North of Wiarton and South of the Checkerboard! I really related to this post.
Something fun to share...I'm coming up with a blank for today!
On the menu for this week...
Monday--Spaghetti, salad, garlic french bread
Tuesday--Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in Clackamas, OR on our way to the coast:)
Wednesday--Restaurant in Lincoln City, OR
Thursday--Valentine's Day dinner at a restaurant in Seaside, OR
Friday--most likely Sweet Tomatoes on our way home
Saturday
Sunday
On my "to do" list...
- Pack for our trip to the Oregon Coast
- Visit a yarn/craft store in Seaside
- Shop at the Outlet Mall in Lincoln City
- Peruse at least one used bookstore
- Peruse at least one Thrift store
- Take pictures while at the coast to share with YOU!
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting, or crafting...
I purchased this book from Annie's Attic as a digital download (on my iPad) to take with me to the coast. Crochet thread projects are easy to transport:) Looking forward to making some pretty doilies! Pineapples are my favorite!
Homemaking Tips: Since I am packing and getting ready for our trip, I will share an old packing tip. Fold your clothes and then roll them to get more in your suitcase. I pack a wool sock to put my curling iron or hair straightener in just in case it's hot when I'm packing to come home.
Looking around the house...The dogs are sprawled out across the living room floor, in front of the wood stove, with their toys (as usual). Things look pretty good around here today:)
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| A box of Happy Mail! I will share more in a post later today! |
Friends with health issues; friends trying to sell their business to be able to spend more time with their children; friend preparing for move this summer to Japan (military family);
Bible verse; Devotional...
To everything there is a season,
And a time for every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to week, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time of war, and a time of peace."
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV)
Have a wonderful day! I will be back a little later with my Happy Mail post:)
Kat
I roll my clothes up constantly when going on a trip. You really can fit almost double! My dad is an ex army guy and taught me that trick at a young age, and it's just something I've always done. It is a really good tip to share.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful week! :)
My mom told me about rolling the clothes up when packing, I always forget to do it. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI always roll my clothes up when I pack them for a trip too lol
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny reading about you all watching Downton Abbey and seeing your reactions, I felt like I was watching alone when I watched this season live in the UK, I couldn't talk about it at all so I wouldn't give away spoilers. It was tough lol
Enjoy your time at the coast :)