Happy Homemaker Monday

{weather outside:}

The sun has not made its appearance just yet but the forecast is predicting sunshine and mid-70's which sounds like a perfect late September day to me. After quite a bit of heat and humidity the past few weeks, yesterday was the first day with that little bit of crispness in the air and, even this summer loving girl must admit, that I enjoyed the cozy feeling enough that I think I'm ready for fall to begin on Wednesday.

{around my home:}

It's still pretty early so all my boys are still asleep. The window over the kitchen sink is open a crack so I can hear the crickets chirping outside and my kitty keeps rubbing against my legs as I sit at the kitchen table writing this.

{making me happy:}

My new apple scented candle. Perfect aroma as we transition into Autumn.

{on the menu this week:}

monday: Roasted Chicken topped with Arugula, Tomato & Feta over Penne
tuesday: Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini, Salad & Crusty Bread
wednesday: Beef Stew & Crusty Bread
thursday: Chicken Burritos
friday: Chili & Cornbread

{new recipe:}

Banana Breakfast Bars

{homemaking tip:}

Add leftover corn, cut straight off the cob, to bulk up a salad, especially a chef salad or steak salad as pictured above. Delicious!

{today's to-do list:}

~ upload photos
~ vacuum
~ mop
~ 3 loads of laundry
~ unpack fall/winter clothes
~ change sheets
~ fold laundry

{in my craft basket:}

Baby Blanket

{on my nightstand:}

Forever With You by Robin Jones Gunn
By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder (with four-year-old)

{looking forward to:}

Apple Picking

{on my mind:}

My littlest is approaching one of my favorite ages in babyhood: six months. Even though I didn't think it was possible, he just gets cuter and cuter every single day. His little smile brings so much joy into our home and his happy disposition reminds me live in joy throughout my busy day. Amazing how much you can learn from even the youngest of children.

{verse:}

"Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say rejoice!"
-Philippians 4:4

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