Happy Easter!

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Saturday, March 30, 2013

Outside my window... White & gray fluffy clouds are moving in covering the blue sky.  Possible rain showers are on the way.

I am thinking... That it is only a few weeks until my daughter is home for summer break.

I am thankful for... The Easter season.

From the kitchen...
~Sunday: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Buns, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Asparagus w/Lemon Sauce, Tossed Salad, Lemon Meringue Pie, White Chocolate Brownie Pie
~Monday: Parmesean Fish, Basil & Garlic Butter Pasta, Garlic-Pepper Green Beans, Buttered Carrots, Salad, Chocolate Eclair Squares
~Tuesday: Oven Baked Pork Chops, Parmesean Potatoes, Broccoli & Cauliflower in cheese sauce, Tossed Salad, Rocky Road Cake
~Wednesday: Chicken & Sweet Pepper Stir-Fry, Steamed Rice, Spaghetti Squash, Tossed Salad, Leftover pie from Sunday
~Thursday: Crockpot Chili, Buns, Buttered Carrots, Tossed Salad, Chocolate Eclair Squares
~Friday: Maple Balsamic Salmon, Steamed Rice, Pea Pods & Peppers, Pecan Squash, Salad, Rocky Road Cake
~Saturday: Leftover Smorg

~Chocolate Eclair Square~

I am wearing... Jeans, Pink & Grey Floral Top with ruffles, Black and White Cardiagn

I am creating... A x-stitch sampler

I am reading... The Beloved Land by T. Davis Bunn & Jeanette Oke

I am praying for... Health as we are not yet at 100%

Pondering these words... The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.  ~Robert Flatt~

I am still hoping... For spring to finally arrive.

I am hearing... The TV playing as the guys are watching a show and the air purifier running.

Around the house... Last minute Easter prep.

One of my favorite things... Holiday celebrations.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Recuperating from the weekend, shopping and puttering around the house.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

 



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Good Friday

 

This is a simple post for Good Friday.

 

 

I thought I would share with you a x-stitch piece I did a few years ago

of the Names of God.

 

 

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The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

Oreo Pudding Poke Cake

 

I first saw this on Pinterest

and found the recipe at The Country Cook

It is easy to make and delicious!

The original recipe is made in a 9x13 pan

but that is too large for us right now

so I made it smaller and got a second cake for the freezer.

 

 

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix

Ingredients to make cake mix (water, oil, eggs)

1 pkg (4-servings) Oreo Instant Pudding

2 cups milk

1 tub Cool Whip

Oreo Cookies (to crumble - I used 3 cookies)

 

 

Make cake mix according to the directions on the box.

Pour into two greased 8- or 9-inch square or round pans.

Bake according to the directions on the box.

 

 

When the cake comes out of the oven

quickly mix up the pudding.

In a medium bowl whisk together the pudding mix and milk

for approximately 2 minutes.

Poke holes about 1-inch apart into the warm cake

using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Pour the pudding over top of the cake,

using a spoon to smooth and gently push pudding down into the holes.

Refrigerate.

 

 

When the cake is cooled top with the Cool Whip

and the crushed Oreos.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

With the other chocolate cake

I iced with chocolate icing, added some sprinkles

and it is ready for the freezer for a rainy day.

 

 

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Tulip Brights

 

I usually enjoy winter

but this year it seems to be

extra long and dreary.

 

 

With snow every few days it feels like spring will never come.

 

 

But even if there aren't any signs of spring outside,

that doesn't mean I can't make it spring inside!

 

 

This spring I seem drawn to the bright, bold colors

of red, orange and yellow.

 

 

They are such a nice contrast against the grey skies outside.

 

 

I used orange chargers and my red plates with white accents.

I just love how the inside of the bowl is red while the outside is white.

Yellow and orange napkins overflow from the spring glass.

 

 

It's a perfect table to brighten my day!

 

 

 

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Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
Savvy Southern Style for Wow us Wednesdays

This Is Our Spring

 

According to the calendar it is spring

although it has been hard to find any signs of spring when I look in the yard.

 

 

But I keep hoping and keep looking.

I know spring will arrive eventually,

even if it is slow this year.

 

 

I was planning on taking a short blogging break over Christmas

while my daughter was home.

That blogging break extended a lot longer than I had anticipated.

Life got busy as we decided to tackle a redo of our living room

(sneak peak pictures to come)

 

 

But I have missed it and it is time to begin again.

It may take me a bit of time to get back into the swing of things

but I am glad to be back :)

 

 

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today... Sunday, March 17, 2013

Outside my window... The sky is grey and there is a slight breeze and gentle snow falling and it is cold.

I am thinking... Of how it feels like spring will never arrive.

I am thankful for... Hubbies who give an extra hand when you are feeling sick.

From the kitchen...
~Today: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Buns, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Corn, Salad,  Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
~Monday: Sausage and Veggie Bake, Tossed Salad, Banana Cream Pie
~Tuesday: Lemon Pepper Basa, Herbed Noodles, Asparagus, Salad, Chocolate Cake
~Wednesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Ceasar Salad, Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
~Thursday: Crockpot Chicken Stew, Biscuits, Carrots,, Salad, Banana Cream Pie
~Friday: Homemade Pizza, Wings, Ceasar Salad, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake
~Saturday: Leftover Smorg

I am wearing... Jeans, Purple Tank, Deep Blue Sweater

I am creating... A x-stitch sampler

I am reading... The Beloved Land by T. Davis Bunn & Jeanette Oke

I am praying for... Health as most of us are under the weather

Pondering these words... 
Ability is what you are capable of doing,
Motivation determines what you do,
Attitude determines how well you do it.
~Lou Holtz
I am still hoping... For spring to finally arrive.

I am hearing... Soft music playing in the background.

Around the house... Living room renovations.

One of my favorite things... Redecorating.

A few plans for the rest of the week...
~Monday:  Baking & packing a parcel to send to my daughter
~Tuesday:  Housework
~Wednesday:  Bible Study
~Thursday: Volunteer at MCC, shopping & errands
~Friday:  Housework
~Saturday:  Spend day with hubby
~Sunday: Rest

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

 

A backyard visitor.



~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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