The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Looking out my window...

I am thinking...

Of plans for Easter weekend

and outdoor spring cleaning we need to do.

I am thankful for...

Warmer weather.

One of my favorite things...

Sunshine.

I am creating...

Working on Easter cards.

I am wearing... 

Blue jeans, navy blue tank with crochet top & 

navy blue & white striped cardigan.

I am hearing...

The radio playing & the air purifier.

I am reading...

The Champagne Queen by Petra Durst-Benning

and

The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan

I am learning...

That it is important to keep growing & learning,

no matter what age.

Around the house...

It has been quiet this week.

In my kitchen...

Lemon Cake with Cool Whip Topping

In my garden...

Pondering these words... 

"Drivenness erodes purposefulness..

~From "The Rest of God" by Mark Buchanan

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Finishing my Easter Cards~

~Outside work - weather permitting~

A moment from my day...

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

I am joining...

Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks

In The Kitchen This Week

What a great but busy weekend I had.

I travelled up with my mom

to visit my daughter in the big city

and we had such a wonderful time.

But now I am back home

and time to plan my weekly menu.

Monday

Chicken Fajitas

(using up some leftover chicken)

Tuesday

Garden Chicken Saute

Tossed Salad

Wednesday

Schewan Pork

over Noodles

Asian Salad

Thursday

Roast Chicken

Oven Baked Veggies

Tossed Salad

Friday

Breaded Fish

Homemade Oven Fries

Peas & Carrots

Saturday

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Garlic Bread

Cesar Salad

Sunday

Chicken Noodle Soup

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What's on your menu this week?

~*~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Cheesy Chicken Pasta in the Crockpot

This is one of my daughter's favorite recipes

and I like it because I can make

extra to put in the freezer

for a future meal.

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced

1 green pepper, chopped

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

Sprinkle of Seasoning salt & pepper

3 chicken breasts, cubed

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 box (340 g) rotini pasta

3 cups grated cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions

Place onion, green pepper and cubed chicken breast

in the crockpot.

Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning

& salt & pepper.

Mix together mushroom soup and

1 cup of grated cheese.

Cook on high 3-4 hours.

Stir.

Cook pasta in boiling water in pot on stove.

Add to crockpot with remaining grated cheese and stir.

Pour into a casserole dish.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese & bread crumbs.

Note: If I am making this for the freezer,
I mix together the crockpot chicken & pasta,
put it into the container for the freezer,
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs
and then top with the remaining cheese.

~*~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Odd Time Between Winter & Spring

I find the time between winter and spring

an odd time for outdoor décor.

Once it is warm enough to take down the Christmas decor

I am left with just empty space that I think needs filling.

But it's too early for flowers.

And anything I do put out

has to be able to handle the unpredictable weather -

snow, freezing rain, wind and sleet.

So, I put together this little back door vignette

to fill the empty space

and it should be able to handle the weather.

What do you do with this time 

between winter & spring?

~*~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Celebrating Spring Family BBQ

Sometimes it's fun to have a party

just for the sake of having a party. 

I wanted something for the table that everyone could take home.

And just as I walked into the grocery store

these lovely flowers capture my eye -

for only $1.00 a piece.

They were perfect!

I love it when I can make the table large for a family get together.

I just love the spring print on this tablecloth.

I added a runner & the flowers

down the centre of the table.

With my bunny salt & pepper shakers

in the middle.

Since this was a BBQ I kept the tableware simple

We had such a great time,

good food, conversation & laughter.

And everyone got to pick a flower

to take home with them.

How do you celebrate spring?

~*~

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For today...

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Looking out my window...

I am thinking...

Of what a great weekend we had with family.

I am thankful for...

Family

One of my favorite things...
BBQ's

I am creating...

I am wearing... 

Blue jeans & a light pink sweater

I am hearing...

My water fountain and music in the background.

I am reading...

While the World is Still Asleep by Petra Durst-Benning

and

The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan

I am learning...

That I need to rest when my body is telling me it's time to rest.

Around the house...

It is quiet after a busy weekend.

In my kitchen...

In my garden...

Pondering these words... 

"Leisure is what Sabbath becomes
when we no longer know how to sanctify time.
Leisure is Sabbath bereft of the sacred.

~From "The Rest of God" by Mark Buchanan

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Keep up with my walking program this week~

~X-stitching~
~Time in the Craft Room!

~Trip to the big city to visit DD &
go mother of the bride dress shopping~

A moment from my day...

~~~*~~~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

I am joining...

Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybooks