Week In Review

It has been another great week.

Saturday we got together with family and celebrated

my mom's 72nd birthday.

It's so good to be able to get back together again.

Sunday we got a break from the heat and it rained!

It was so cool we turned on the fireplace

and enjoyed some time watching The Tomorrow War.

Monday & Tuesday were uneventful with long hours at work.

Wednesday when looking out my windows

I noticed a kitty enjoying a nap

on our outdoor furniture.

I do miss having a pet.

The rest of the week was spent getting ready to travel.

Do you think we have enough masks?

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

  

For today...

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Looking out my window...

I am thinking...

Of everything I need to get done before we leave.

I am thankful for...

Extra time in the mornings to get things done this week.

One of my favorite things...

Early morning quiet.

I am creating...

 More packing lists.

I am wearing... 

Black capris and a pink tank top.

I am hearing...

The fan and birds.

I am reading... 

Nino's Heart by J.D. Keene

and

Deeply Rooted by Stacey Beebe

Around the house... 

Piles.

In my kitchen...

In my garden...

Pondering these words... 

"Effort only fully releases its rewards

after a person refuses to quit."

~Napolean Hill~

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Packing~

~Visit with parents~

~Covid Tests~

A moment from my day...

~I think I liked it better on Pinterest~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

I am joining...

Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook

Menu Planning Monday

 

It looks like we are going to be having a bit cooler week ahead

while will be a bit of a nice reprieve.

I haven't made a lot of pasta dishes over the summer,

just because cooking the pasta heats up the kitchen quickly.

So, we will be having some pasta this week!

Monday

Chicken & Peppers

Vermicelli Noodles

Oven Baked Zucchini

Asian Salad

Tuesday

Parmesan Fish Fillets

Home style Fries

Ranch Coleslaw

Wednesday

Sloppy Joes

Kaiser Buns

Coleslaw

Thursday

Leftover Smorgasbord

Friday

Pizza & Movie Night

Saturday

Tomato & Pasta Chicken Bake

(Double Batch)

Oven Baked Zucchini

Cesar Salad

Garlic Bread

Sunday

Travelling Day

What's on your menu this week?

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Weekend Deals

To be honest, I am not a big shopper.

But while talking to my daughter about our upcoming trip

she emphasized that I would suffer terribly

from the heat and humidity

and she highly recommended shorts, tank tops and dresses.

These are not staples in my wardrobe as I usually wear

longer capris and I the dresses I have are for at home wear

and are not something I would wear out and about.

So I decided I had better do a shopping trip and see what I could find.

I did find two dresses I am quite happy with an a couple of outfits

that will be cool and comfortable.

Even better, everything was 50% off or more

as I hit the season end clearance sales.

Now that's the kind of shopping I like!

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

My Week In Review

 

After being away from our campsite for two weeks

and with the extreme heat we have been having,

I was pleasantly surprised to find my flowers had survived.

On one of our evening strolls we were able to get pretty

close to this deer who didn't seem to mind us being there at all.

It's hard to believe that the end of our camping season

is getting so close.

We loaded up our bikes to take back home

as we will be using them more there

for the remaining weeks than we would at our campsite.

A nice little surprise came in the mail - 2 pretty bags.

I also packaged up a little surprise of my own

to send to my daughter and son-in-law.

I finished off the week by portioning out some chicken breasts

we had bought in bulk and put them in the freezer.

I hope you had a wonderful week.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Forever Coleslaw

While it is fun to experiment with new recipes

and to try new flavors,

sometimes there is nothing quite as yummy

as an good old-fashioned recipe.

Ingredients

1 bag of coleslaw mix

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1/3 cup vinegar

1/4 cup oil

3/4 cups sugar

1/2 Tbsp. celery salt

Combine coleslaw mix and chopped onion in a bowl.

Put remaining ingredients into a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Pour hot over coleslaw mix.

Stir to mix, pressing down until vegetables wilt

and are covered with the brine.

Cool. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

The flavors get better as it ages.

What is  your favorite coleslaw recipe?

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

 

For today...

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Looking out my window...

Hot and smoky.

I am thinking...

How it wasn't as busy as it could have been at work

after a long weekend.

I am thankful for...

Extra days of work.

One of my favorite things...

Relaxing spa music.

I am creating...

 Not too much.

I am wearing... 

Black sweats and a blue camo t-shirt.

I am hearing...

The fan and soft music playing

I am reading... 

Nino's Heart by J.D. Keene

and

Deeply Rooted by Stacey Beebe

Around the house... 

Just basic housecleaning.

In my kitchen...

Leftovers tonight.

In my garden...

Things are hanging on despite the smoke & heat.

Pondering these words... 

"The wise does at once what the fool does at last."

~Baltasar Gracian~

A few plans for the upcoming week...

~Working~

~Packing~

~Manicure~

~Haircut~

A moment from my day...

~The resident Richardson Ground Squirrel is getting pretty friendly.~

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

I am joining...

Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook

Menu Planning Monday

 

I have some of my hubby's favorites on the menu this week.

Monday

Chicken Hurry

Wild Rice Blend

Dilled Carrots

Brussel Sprouts

Tuesday

Leftover Mongolian Beef

Steamed Rice

Tossed Salad

Wednesday

Beefy Itchiban

Oven baked Zucchini

Tossed Salad

Thursday

Beef Provolone Sandwiches

Fresh Veggies & Dip

Friday

Pizza & Movie Night

Saturday

Birthday Family Gathering

Sunday

Ham

Scalloped Potatoes

Broccoli

Corn

Tossed Salad

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana

Weekend Adventures - Crowsnest Lake

The carrier racks to carry our kayaks on our car

finally came in after being on backorder.

We were very excited to get the kayaks loaded up

and head out for our first kayaking trip of the season.

The wind was very calm so we headed to Crowsnest Lake.

It is usually quite windy at this lake

so you grab the chance to go when you can.

From Crowsnest Lake you can kayak under the bridge

which connects onto Emerald Lake.

This is the first time we have done this.

The water was a little low so we had to carry

the kayaks to the other side.

Once on Emerald Lake we had a beautiful

but hazy view of Crow Mountain.

And very calm, clear waters.

The breeze did start to pick up

so we decided it was time to head back.

On the way back we saw a family of Mountain Goats.

We just stopped and watched them for awhile.

We were close enough that we could hear them bleating.

And finally back to our site where we pulled out the gravity chairs

and it was time to

"Sip back and relax".

Hope you had a weekend of fun & adventure.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alana