Earlier in the week Hubby and I went to our new Hobby Lobby. It was only the second time that we have been in there and this time we took more time looking around.
We were looking for just a few little things but Hubby got me a great big gift.
Circut Electronic Cutter - for those who do not know what it is, you use it to make cards and other gifts.
Press one little button and it opens to show you all its beauty.
The Circut comes with one cartridge but Hubby bought me another one as well. Guess what I'll be doing this weekend? Since I'm learning this new toy, I've warned my friends, "Learner cards" are on the way. I've had one friend already offered to help me learn and play with it. Good friend!!!
Thank you Hubby for my gift!
Have a great weekend and Lord Willing, I'll see you Monday.
Joyce Does-That's Who makes up these questions. But we all get to answer them. Thank you Joyce.
1. What's your favorite meal to serve on a chilly autumn evening?
Soup/Stew/Chili meals. There is something about a warm mug in my cold hands to warm me up both body and spirit.
Cabbage Vegetable Soup I've made in the past.
2. Are you a creature of habit? Explain.
YES, I do the same routine in the bathroom in the same order every morning. I pack the same snack for Becke every day, I wash my hair, rinse and repeat (just like the instructions say to do) :-)
3. What food product (no longer readily available) do you remember and miss from days gone by?
Boy that is a hard one, everything is so preserved that food from days gone by are still here. Hubby remembers something called "Half-Moon Pies". Tang was good, do they still make that anyplace?
4. What's something you've lost that you've never been able to find? Any theories as to what happened?
My mind some days, and our kids stole it so I know what happened to it! It was a good mind, some days I miss it. If you find it please return it to me.
5. Zoo~circus~ carnival...your favorite?
Up here the Zoo's are very small, circus comes once a year and it's been a long time since I've gone because I really don't like to hear how the animals have been treated so I guess I'll take the carnival - and the rides - and the onion rings - and the cotton candy.
6. What song makes you feel instantly happy?
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" It just makes me smile.
7. To what extent are you an argumentative person?
Not very argumentative at all. I really don't like conflict and do my best to avoid it.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Just when I though I was getting so strong and near the end of the personal challenge, going strong and working so hard that I was hit with an Asthma attack at work and had to leave to come home and rest enough to breath. I am reminded that allergy induced asthma is no fun. That no matter how strong I feel, something as simple as breathing (or better yet the inability to breath) can drop me on my butt. I had both inhalers at work and used them them but still, I was trying to work, walk, talk and be an employee when breathing was getting harder and harder. Needless to say, I didn't do much towards the goal so far this week. In my weakness I am reminded that in all things God is in charge. Hubby took care of me once I got home and I was able to breath without having to go to the hospital. Thank you God.
Thank you Joyce and for all of you questions, what are your answers?
I want to join Monica today on Making your Home a Haven. I find that I feel at peace, and have a sense of living in a Haven when things are simple. I long to have my life simplified.
Simple things are beautiful things.
Get the clutter off the table and set out simple place mats over a table cloth. To me it looks inviting and even if it is just Hubby and I, the table looks ready to invite more.
Lit candles in a dark nook add a soft glow to that nook.
Candles add to any seasonal decorations, and the smell of them can add to the meal. Pumpkin candles really add to the meal when dessert is pumpkin pie, don't you think?
And how many of you reminder the Fly Lady tip to "Shine your sink" before you go to bed? There is just something about walking into the kitchen and the sink is shinning back at you, welcoming you into the "Hub of the Home"
All simple ideas to make your home a haven. How do you make your home special for the special people living there?
Well it's time to turn on the lights early in the evening again and make hot cocoa. Man it feels like fall just showed up at our door! This past weekend was pretty typical and pretty quiet. I slept wrong or something and ended up with one terrible and painful stiff neck that made it impossible (just about) to turn my head to my right. So glad we didn't have any thing special to do and could just take it easy. I took it easy with my personal challenge. Only did 51 miles this week. Still I'm 94 miles from my goal. I'll take that!
By Sunday, I was feeling a lot better and good thing to as we got to play with the Grand Girls for a bit and they will sure wear us out! I wouldn't have it any other way!
Speaking of making hot cocoa, I really like pumpkin hot cocoa as well. It's pretty simple too. I take my hot cocoa recipe from here; add pumpkin syrup from the recipe here. Mix and enjoy, don't forget to top it with whipped cream for a special treat.
