The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Looking out my window...

The sun is shining and the fall colors are beautiful

against the clear blue sky.

I am thinking...

Of how we have not had many nice fall days

and snow is once again in the forecast for this next week.

I am thankful for...

Family time.

One of my favorite things...

Playing Uno with the family.

I am creating...

A Christmas gift list.

I am wearing...

Red jeans, Blue & burgundy floral peasant shirt.

I am hearing...

Thumping from the basement.

I am reading...

Only Time Will Tell (Clifton Chronicles Book 1) by Jeffrey Archer

I am learning...

That I need to allow myself time for me.

Around the house...

Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner.

In my kitchen...

Monday: Pork Stir-Fry

Tuesday: Chicken Hurry

Wednesday: Leftover Night

Thursday: Orange Ginger Sole

Friday: Out

Saturday: Lasagna

Sunday: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

In my garden...

Just some clean up left to do.

Pondering these words... 

"Let us remember that, as much as has been given us,

much will be expected from us,

and that true homage comes from the heart

as well as from the lips, 

and shows itself in deeds."

~Theodore Roosevelt~

A few plans for the rest of the week...

Take daughter to the bus station for her return trip,

a walk in the river bottom,

enjoying my birthday,

hopefully a day date with hubby!

A moment from my day...

~Celebrating Thanksgiving~

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~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

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Spring Sidetable Vignette

With our backyard still buried in snow

and snow in the forecast

for almost every day

I needed to put some touches

of spring around the house.

We have a little table that sits between

our chairs and I decided to cover it

with a spring cloth.

I just love the flowers on it.

We use this table to charge our devices

and the cords can be messy looking.

But we pull them through the base of our vintage lamp

and can tuck them away

when we don't need them.

I added a vase

with some pussy willows

and greenery.

And a little white bird.

On the other side of the lamp

I added a porcelain lily

and filled it with some

colored glass painted eggs.

Every spring we have an owl

that comes to our neighborhood

so I included my white porcelain owl

in my spring décor.

Our little Storm Glass

is fun to watch

and surprising in how accurate it is.

All put together our little side table

is ready for spring

even if it doesn't seem like it outdoors quite yet.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Alana

Simple Spring Tablescape

Sometimes it is nice to have a simple little tablescape.

For this tablescape I started off with one of my favorite

pale green tablecloths

and a crocheted linen

given to me as a gift.

A simple white jug

with pale green and white tulips.

As much as I adore fresh flowers

there are too many people in our house

with allergies so I try to get

good quality fake flowers.

Add my everyday dishes.

And some floral napkins

that were gifted to me

and a pale green napkin ring.

A vintage glass with a hint of pink around the bottom is added.

And it is a quick and simple everyday table

with a touch of spring.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Alana

On The Menu This Week

It's hard to believe it is April already

and we have another heavy snowfall warning for tonight.

There is something about cold days

and warm home-cooked meals

that goes together so well.

Here's what I have planned for this week.

Monday

Pulled Chicken

(from the freezer)

Kaiser Buns

Coleslaw

Peanut Butter Bars

Tuesday

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken

(double batch - one for the freezer)

Steamed Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce

Tossed Salad

Chocolate Cupcakes w/Strawberry Frosting

Wednesday

Gingered Beef & Noodles

Spinach Salad

Chocolate Marble Cake w/Toffee Bit Icing

Thursday

Lemon Pepper Basa

Rice Pilaf

Parslied Carrots

Tossed Salad

Peanut Butter Bars

Friday

Pizza & Movie Night

Cesar Salad

Fruit Platter & Strawberry Dip

Saturday

Lasagna

Garlic Bread

Oven Baked Zucchini

Cesar Salad

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Sunday

Pork Roast

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Gravy

Broccoli w/Cheese Sauce

Corn

Tossed Salad

Chocolate Cupcakes w/Strawberry Icing

What's on your menu this week?

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~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

Turkey Chili Bake

I'm always on the lookout for quick recipes

that easily make a double batch

and that freeze and reheat well.

 This Turkey Chili Bake

hits all of those

and is one of my family's favorite meals.

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground turkey

2 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1 can (19 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

2 cans (11 oz) peaches & cream corn

2 jars (16 oz) mild salsa

4 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Heat oven to 350F.

Spray two 8x10 pans with cooking spray.

In a non-stick skillet, cook turkey

until no longer pink.

Add taco seasoning & blend well.

Add beans, corn & salsa; mix well.

Divide between both pans.

Top with cheese.

Cover pans with tinfoil sprayed with baking spray.

At this point you can either bake or freeze.

Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes.

To bake from frozen cook at 350F for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.

There are so many variations that you can do with this recipe.

You can switch up the salsa to add more kick.

I've also used Italian cheese or marble cheese

and both are super delicious.

I also like to make a double batch of cornbread muffins,

one for the meal and one for the freezer.

My hubby prefers to eat his in a wrap,

which is also a good way to eat leftovers.

Whichever way you decided,

this is quick, easy & delicious.

Click here to get a printable copy of the recipe.

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~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

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