Monday, January 6, 2025

Master To Do List and Menu Plan Monday - January 6, 2025

We didn't get the copious amounts of ice and snow that those to our north and east did, but we did get some some...first rain, then freezing rain, then snow. 

Sunshine and Shadow on Snow and Ice

After that temperatures took a tumble and now we're in the deep-freeze...12 degrees right now with a windchill of 0; the high is expected to get up to around 20. 

Sun Shining Through Ice in Backyard Treetops

Three birthdays were celebrated in the family last week. In a unique, first-of-it's-kind decision, grandson, Silas, opted for donuts instead of birthday cake this year. His mom had a great time hitting all the donut shops in an effort to come up with a great variety of donuts. It was a fun change and definitely something different!

Birthday Donuts

I spent yesterday afternoon and evening sorting through and organizing dresser drawers in the bedroom. In doing so I removed an entire trash bag full of stuff to take to the thrift store. It always feels good to get little jobs like that done!

Winter Wildflowers - River Oats

It's time to take a look at the week ahead. Let's get started...shall we?

Bison At Work

This week's master to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Deep clean bedroom
- Deep clean bathroom and hallway
- Take an inventory of household cleaners and supplies
- Grocery shop
- Celebrate family birthdays
- Watch President Carter's funeral service
- Work

Tallgrass Prairie Sunset

This week's menu plan...

Monday - Taco salad
Tuesday - Turkey Italian sausage with potatoes, onions, and peppers
Wednesday - Broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole
Thursday - Fish sandwich and oven fries
Friday - Oven-roasted chicken, baked potato, and corn-on-the-cob
Saturday - Homemade pizza
Sunday - Out



That's it for today! I hope your Monday is going well and that your week is off to a great start and, being as it's the first Monday of 2025 I want to wish you and yours an absolutely blessed and wonderful New Year! 

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Books Read in 2024



Books Read in 2024

You will see an odd variety of books in this list...some I read for work, some for personal interests, some are just kids books, and you will see a lot of titles by Amy LeFeuvre. 

Amy LeFeuvre was a prolific writer of books and stories during the late 1800's and on into the early 20th Century. 

As far as I can tell at this point, Amy wrote 119 books, all of which, are filled with Biblical wisdom and principle. Thus far, whether written for young or old, I've not read a single thing from the pen of Amy LeFeuvre that I have not liked. My goal is to read all of her writings...if I can find them.

I am a great fan of Lamplighter Publishing and, as you will see, many of the books that I read are aquired through them.

Books Read in 2024

1. Sarah, Plain, and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
2. Prisoners of the Sea by Florence Kingsley (Lamplighter)
3. Trapped Beneath The Surface by Catharine Shaw (Lamplighter)
4. The Wonderful Door by Mrs. O.F. Walton (Lamplighter)
5. The Locked Cupboard by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
6. The Trail of Tears Across Missouri by Joan Gilbert
7. The Secret Bridge by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
8. Pride and His Prisoners by A.L.O.E. (Lamplighter)
9. Dwell Deep by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
10. Dragons - Legands & Lore of Dinosaurs - Edited and compiled by Brodie Hodge and Laura Welch
11. The Gold of Cape Girardeau by Morley Swingle
12. A Puzzling Pair by Amy LeFeuvre
13. Bulbs and Blossoms by Amy LeFeuvre
14. Probable Sons by Amy LeFeuvre
15. Life of Black Hawk by Black Hawk (Edited by Milo Milton Quafes)
16. Teddy's Button by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
17. The Village Hero by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
18. The Captain's Sword by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
19. Indian Paintbrush by Edna Walker Chandler
20. On the Edge of the Moor by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
21. Key to the Treasure by Peggy Parish (with some of the grands)
22. Dear Olive by Amy LeFeuvre (Lamplighter)
23. Buffalo Music by Tracey E Fern (recommended by a young friend that regularly attends my library programs)
24. The Buffalo Storm by Katherine Applegate (also recommended by my young library friend, Amber T.)
25. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
26. The Fireflies Book by Brett Ortler
27. Trim Healthy Life by Pearl Barrett & Serene Allison
28. Sir Knight of the Splendid Way by W. E. Cule (Lamplighter)
29. Prairie Man - My Little House Life & Beyond by Dean Butler
30. Red Tail Feathers by Wendi Lee Lou
31. The War For Missouri 1861 - 1862 by Joseph W. McCaskrie
32. The Haunted Room by A.L.O.E. (Lamplighter)
33. Rosa of Linden Castle by Christoph Von Schmid (Lamplighter)
34. The Shiny Coin by Mrs. C.E. Bowen (Lamplighter)
35. The Golden Thread by Norman MacLeod

That's what was on my reading list in 2024. What was on yours? Feel free to share some of your favorite titles in the comments section below.

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Happy New Year 2025


No resolutions...just better decisions in 2025!

Happy New Year!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - December 30, 2024




 

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Monday, December 30, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - December 30, 2024

It's the last Monday of 2024 and, in case you haven't noticed, I've not posted a single post since the week of Thanksgiving. For that I am truly sorry, but it couldn't be helped.



There's been a lot going on and, to be honest, my eyesight is making it more and more difficult to concentrate on anything for too long at a time. Even now, as I type this, the, usually sharp, black letters against the white screen are dull and difficult to see. I am scheduled to have eye surgery on both eyes come February. 



As a result of being missing-in-action for the past month, I have, inadvertenly, missed out in sharing the entire Christmas season with you. I will share a few pics taken throughout the season in this post.

Grandgirls Galore (All But Four)
and Handsome Grandsons, Too!



The season was beautiful and was one filled with blessing and wonder! Throughout the holidays I got to spend time with each of my six children and their families, including all of the grands and the two great-grands. It was a very enjoyable Christmas season and I have much to be thankful for!

Christmas Play @ Bethal

Now, as the old year comes to close, my thoughts turn towards the fast-approaching new one and I look forward to it with great anticipation!

My Cousin, Nita (pronounced Night-uh),
Passed Away on December 20, 2024 😢


For now, though, let's just take a quick look at the week ahead...shall we?



This week's to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Take down Christmas decorations 
- Place online orders for health and beauty products that I am running low on (vitamins, THM, Mary Kay)
- Place a Zazzle order
- Figure January budget
- Go to the bank
- Pay bills
- Celebrate New Year's Day
- Celebrate family birthdays
- Work



This week's menu plan...

As we move into the final days of 2024, I realize that everything is in disarray after the holidays...including my refrigerator, freezer, deep freeze, and cabinets. In light of that, I think it's time to take a food inventory to see what I've got on-hand and organize the list into meals. I will share more about that later. In the meantime, here's a tentative plan for the week ahead...

Christmas Cannoli


Monday - Taco salad
Tuesday - Black-eyed peas with ham, cornbread, and fried potatoes
Wednesday - Chili with crackers
Thursday - Chicken and rice with vegtables
Friday - Fish sandwich and oven fries
Saturday - Homemade pizza
Sunday - Leftovers

The Cake That Amanda Made in Remembrance
of John's Birthday. It would have been his 71st.
So beautiful and such a good job! Lemon was
his favorite! 💛


That's all for today! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you a bright and blessed New Year!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 25, 2024/THANKSGIVING 2024



As we move into this week of Thanksgiving my heart is full of a myriad of emotions. I miss my husband desperately right now, yet, at the same time, my heart is full to the brim with gratitude and thankfulness for so many things...



  - for the Love of the Father and His everpresent goodness and blessing in my life
  - for the fifty-five years of friendship and the thirty-three years of marriage that John and I shared (I love and miss you, Babe!)
  - for our children, grands, and, now, great-grands
  - for dear friends, extended family (on both sides), church family, and co-workers
  - for God's provision 
  - for His magnificent creation
  - for His Word (the Holy Bible)
  - for His Son (my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ), and the work that He did on the cross for me
  - for my job
  - for America and all that she stands for
  - and for so much more!



Even in times of sorrow, grief, and distress (once I can get myself to look beyond the darkening clouds!) I realize what a blessed and fortunate woman I truly am and I am soooooo thankful! 

How about you? What are you truly thankful for this Thanksgiving season?



Let's take a look at the week ahead...shall we?

This week's master to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Spend time with family and friends
- Decorate for Christmas
- Listen to Christmas music
- Pet sit for a friend
- Work
- Flip the calendar page to December
- Set up 2025 planner (starts with December 2024)

A Little Italian Humor
(My husband would have loved this one!)


This week's menu plan...

With all the activity surrounding the holiday I don't think I'd have much luck in sticking to a menu plan this week, so I'm not even going to attempt making one.

I did bake a turkey yesterday and have divided it up into meal size portions to be frozen and divvied up throughout the season as needed. 



Other than that, I'm not too sure about anything concerning food at this point. Ha!



I do hope that your week is off to a great start and I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 18, 2024

 




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Monday, November 18, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 18, 2024

It's a rainy Monday and here comes that overwhelming feeling again. Were my husband here (and we were back home) I have no doubt that we'd be taking a walk in the rain at Burr Oak Woods. I truly love and miss that man so much! 💔

Bethany Falls Trail
Burr Oak Woods
Blue Springs, Missouri

I went to the eye doctor last week and no new glasses. Instead, I will be having cataracts removed from both eyes after the first of the year. Prayers on my behalf during this process would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.

White-crown Beard
As Soon As The Weather Gets A Little Bit Cooler, I
Will Have Frost Flowers "Blooming" In My Yard


I won't be making a menu plan this week, but here is this week's master to-do list...

    - Clean house
    - Do laundry
    - Get an appointment set with the eye
      surgeon
    - Present library program
    - Pay property taxes
    - Pick up a few things at the store
    - Work

'Fox in the Forest'
Library Program Prep


That's it for today! I hope your Monday is going well and that your week is off to a great start!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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