Clearing out the cluttter!

Whew! I can tell already this week is going to go fast. However, it seems, every week goes fast for me anymore. Today was a summer like day and I am loving it! There is much yard work to be done but instead I am busy getting more of my yard sale stuff around. There is still so much sorting and pricing to be done. Since I haven't been able to get in our shed yet because of bookcases and a roll top desk in the way, I worked on my storage room. I cannot believe how much I have accumulated this past year. It is no wonder I were having some difficulty finding stuff. I am not a hoarder by any means, but it sorta looks like it at the moment. It is only going to get worse if I don't do some serious liquidation! Stuff like toothpaste ect. will expire and I don't want that to happen. I almost got that room done and will work on my bedroom next. By then DH will have the furniture out of the shed so I can work on those tubs. My neighbor and best friend will be helping me. I am so thankful for all her help because this is one sale that is way too much for one person to handle. Because of all the work yet, I have decided to move my sale on the 22, 23, and 24. I hope and pray the weather will be kind to us.

Menu Plan Monday

Hope you all had a great Easter! We had my sister over for dinner. This is the first time we haven't had all the kids and that is because this year with our tiny place and all the yard sale stuff everywhere crammed in every possible space in the house, I didn't have the room for everyone. I also did a twist this year from my norm by grilling ham steaks instead of my usual spiral ham. Everything turned out perfect and it was a beautiful day. My dad stopped in for coffee in the afternoon and my brother in law and his wife surprised us by stopping by. The next 2 weeks I am going to be busy as ever getting the rest of my yard sale stuff around as I hope to have my sale the 15th, 16th, and 17th weather permitting. I know it will get here quick. This weeks menu is also quick as well as easy. Some of it isn't very diet friendly and therefor will have to watch my portions. It is just the 2 of us so I don't spend alot time in the kitchen. this weeks menu looks like this:

MONDAY

chicken corden blu

potato salad ( leftover from Easter)

steamed asparagus (leftover from Easter)

TUESDAY

(It's breakfast for dinner)

ham steak (leftover from Easter)

eggs

fried potatoes( make extra for Wednesdays dinner)

WEDNESDAY

grilled pork chops

peas

fried potatoes

THURSDAY

Out!

FRIDAY

cheese stuffed rigatoni

tossed green salad

SATURDAY

chicken and veggie stir fry with brown rice

SUNDAY

On our own today!

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It's just one of those days

Today was a very busy day as the weather has been so warm and nice and I was in the spring cleaning mode. The laundry was piling up and what I thought was going to be this productive day was definitely not. My first load of laundry was a nightmare as the washer decided to take a dump. Here I was with a full load of jeans and t-shirts that was soaking wet and I couldn't get the water out of the washer. I took them out wringing them out the best I could and hauled them to my best friend and neighbor who graciously let me use her washing machine and dryer. She also had me do all my laundry there so it would be done. She is such a kind woman. I tryed to work cleaning my house in between going back and forth to her house doing my laundry. Then my father showed up for coffee, thats okay because I love seeing my dad. Then my son showed up and that just about halted anymore cleaning. My DH said our washing machine was shot and if were a belt that broke he would've fixed it. So I guess we were going to have to get a new one. Ugh! I hate the thought spending the money right now but, hey, I will not go to the laundry mat! Our washing machine was a good little machine I bought it at a yard sale for $50 back in 2003, I would say we got our moneys worth out of it. So.... off we go to get a new washer and dryer and as I thought the salesman tries to sell us the more expensive high efficiency model. I don't need anything fancy i just need something that will wash our clothes. We found a nice set and it will be delivered Friday. Yep, It's just one of those days!

Offer Valid until.....

I have a big binder I keep that is filled with all my clipped coupons. Every month at the end of the month I try to weed out the coupons for products I know I will never use and look for the fine print that reads "valid until" because I don't want to be embarrassed at the store or restaurant when I try to use an expired coupon. It's a reminder that there is a good reason to respond to an offer when it is first presented. In the future, the offer may no longer be valid, because time will have run out. That is why I urge those who do not have faith in Jesus to come to him and accept him as their savior and Lord. Jesus came to earth that we might have a rich and satisfying life. He died for our sins to bring us safely home to God and give us eternal life(John 3:16) When you accept Jesus as your Saviour and Lord, you will receive forgiveness for your sins-no matter how small or large; freedom from guilt; love for those around you; and hope has no limit. However you must respond quickly"for you don't know what day your Lord is coming" (Matthew 24:42). When Jesus returns and gathers his followers from all over the earth, it will be too late to decide to join him.

Menu Plan Monday

What a tiring busy week I have had this past week! My neighbor and best friend helped me sort and price stuff all week long for my upcoming yard sale. Yes, It took all week from morning until evening. There is soooooooooo much stuff!! Now you are probably wondering why I have so much stuff. Well, my DH back in January did some bartering with his boss for ahem..this stuff. His boss bought an estate and the lady who died, her family didn't want to deal with all her stuff so, it all came with the house. Hubby took interest in the stuff and well that's the story. We didn't get any of the dishes priced yet or the boxes of cookbooks. I still have 2 sheds full to go through yet. It will wait until after Easter! Anyways, this weeks menu looks like this..



MONDAY

ridiculously easy crock pot roast

with potatoes and carrots ( this is my all time favorite meal)

applesauce



TUESDAY

beef and noodles ( made from Monday's leftover pot roast)

green beans



WEDNESDAY

sloppy joes on whole wheat buns

fresh cut up veggies

mixed fruit



THURSDAY

lemon pepper chicken

pea salad

brown and wild rice



FRIDAY

Easy! leftovers? (we will be attending the Easter cantata at church)



SATURDAY

Big chef Salads



EASTER SUNDAY

grilled ham steaks

potato salad

fresh steamed asparagus

pineapple upside down cake



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Have a Blessed Easter!

Thankful Thursday

It's Thankful Thursday and hosting this month is Laurie @ women taking a stand. It's a glorious day! Here in Northern Indiana we have had some beautiful spring days and I have been taking advantage of them, which is why I am a little behind on my posting today. I have been walking some most every day trying to build strength and endurance after being laid up for 2 months. It is great exercise. I have noticed the flowers are poking there little heads up out of the ground and it is so nice to be able to open a few windows during the day and smell the spring air as it fills the house after a long winter. Indeed, I have so much to be thankful for this year. I am enjoying the car that was given to DH and I from DH's bosses. We have 2 dependable vehicles now and one less worry. God is so good and I am filled with love and gratitude for my life and all the blessings that fill it. Can I say more?

Menu Plan Monday

It's Monday again and time to get my menu planned. Yes, I am a little late on getting it posted as I have been trying to schedule to do my posting the night before but, this spring forward the clock had me lagging behind all day yesterday. Waking up in the dark will take some getting used to once again. However, I love the fact of the extra daylight in the evening as it gives DH and I extra time to actually do something after he gets off work like go fishing before it gets dark. My menu this week is easy and that's the way I like it!

MONDAY

goulash

applesauce

TUESDAY

DH says we are going out!

WEDNESDAY

cheese rigatoni

garlic toast

green tossed salad

THURSDAY

stir fry with chicken , lots of veggies and brown rice

FRIDAY

lemon pepper chicken breasts

green beans

mashed potatoes

SATURDAY

veggie omelets

whole wheat toast

fresh fruit

SUNDAY

leftovers

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