Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:
It was supposed to be 1 oC last night which is around 30 oF.

Things that make me happy:
I asked my youngest daughter how the dog behaved on the wood collecting expedition. It is a big deal because our second son is at uni now, so the two youngest went. We were worried they wouldn't. They both helped, and by all accounts the dog was a very good boy for a nearly two year old, maybe he is growing up. Anyone who has a German Shorthaired Pointer, a very large one may know what I mean. He chewed on a cow bone. How come cow dogs don't seem to do that?

Book I am reading:
I may read Beverly Lewis The Preacher's Daughter

What I am enjoying on TV:
River Cottage - Winter's On The Way
Economy Gastronomy



On the menu for dinner:
Chilli Bean Casserole with Herby Dumplings

On my To Do list:
To go to the hairdressers with my daughter about styling her hair for the deb ball, a consultation

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Black eyed Beans/Peas & Vegetable Soup

In the craft basket:
The same pair of trousers as last time

Looking forward to this week:
I don't know but when I checked the calendar I found I had double booked two important things, will have to move one

Tips and tricks:
Still haven't remembered the last one

My favourite blog post this week:
The first one about being a stay at home Mom/Mum
Life on the fringe
You Preserve My Life
How Important Parenting Really Is: The Daily Parenting of Thousands
Could You Use Some Encouragement Today?
Thoughts out of Sunday's discussion
School Holiday Strategy #2
Managing Clothes for the Large Family
Tamales

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):
though I have 5 children I can relate to this large family blog, the photos are gorgeous too, it makes me smile
Little Earthling Photography

No words needed: View last night



Lesson learned the past few days:
That Glee have redone the song Sweet Caroline



To see original Neil Diamond (when he was really young) see below. There is also one by Elvis.



On my mind:
I changed my mind about the two videos above, thought they don't fit the post, but still want them for me to watch

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Things I have seen blog hopping and watching the music videos

This meme is from Sandra's blog.