Simple Womans Daybook 3/30

Outside my window... It is dark and cold. Chicago still has not realized it is spring yet. 

I am thinking... about a book and hot cup of tea. 

I am thankful for... Taste Tests. I have been participating in a few lately and it surely helps our family while DH is unemployed. 

I am wearing... Leggings and a t-shirt. Almost time for bed though. 

I am remembering... nothing much. My "memory" has shut down for the day. LOL

I am creating...  nothing. I don't have an creative juices right now. 

I am going... to relax in my Reading Chair and Ottoman! Time for a good book!

I am reading.... lots of great library books(see right sidebar). I am right now reading Tending Roses Lisa Wingate and it is a good book so far!(almost done and then onto Book 2 in the series)

I am hoping... that our tax refund will be deposited this week as we could really use it for some bills. We did get word that it should be deposited this Friday the 1st.

On my mind... Nothing much! 

From the learning rooms... Doing our regular studies this week!

Noticing that...  March is almost over, but it doesn't feel like it. 

Pondering these words... 

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

I know that my plans are not always God's plan. By committing "my plans" to the Lord he will work out every detail much better then I can. 

From the kitchen...  Our Menu Plan for 3/27-4/2

Around the house... We are working our Spring Cleaning.

One of my favorite things~  My Android Phone. I love that I have so many apps and especially the radio via my phone!

A few plans for the rest of the week:  

Finish up Spring Cleaning. Hopefully going shopping this weekend for a few things that we need, if we get our tax refund. Saturday is our homeschool support group Family Game Night and PotLuck! 

A picture to share:

My Bath and Body Works .41¢ deal from a couple weekends ago! 

Simple Womans Daybook 3/30

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My Brush with "Road Rage"

I hear stories of Road Rage and how much damage, hurt or deadly is can be. I always feel so sad for victims of road rage. Well, I almost became a victim myself today.

Today was my weekly grocery shopping trip. I started out at Aldi's, which is across the street from my house. Joshua, almost 9, and myself went and did our shopping there and was back in the car in about 20 minutes. We begin driving southbound in the parking lot to get to the other end to get out onto Harlem Ave. A vehicle was coming 60mph out of one of the aisles. He was only an arm's length away from hitting our car, but I stopped in time. I beeped my horn at him to let him know "Slow Down". I let him come out and turn to go north and I continue south. All of a sudden he makes a U-turn and comes racing after me. I got frightened, held onto the wheel tight and instead of turning out onto Harlem, I turned to go to the back part of the parking lot. I got to back, turned and went north. He was still following me at high rates of speed. I am still holding tight, driving and by this time I am also giving out "frightened screams".  He swerved around pedestrians. My son is in the back calling 911 and trying to get the plate number. I turned down one of the aisles that was a little busy. He lost sight of me and turned down the next aisle.  He almost caught up to me at the end of the aisle, but I drove past him going west  while he was heading east. He finally gave up and zoomed out onto Harlem going SouthBound at high rate of speed.

I pulled over in the parking lot near a vehicle that had a male putting groceries in the car. By this time 911 was on the phone, so I got on the phone and told the dispatcher what had happened, but that I was able to elude him. She made sure that we were OK and made sure I didn't want a cop out there. I told her we were good and THANK YOU!!

I took a couple of minutes to compose myself and then went onto finish the shopping and running a couple of errands.

I know God was watching over and protecting us today! Road Rage is serious and I found out today how angry people can get. I am so glad God was protecting my son, myself and our vehicle from such anger and didn't allow the crazy man to catch up to us!!

My Brush with "Road Rage"

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Menu Plan Monday

Ever have a week where you don't plan your meals and just "wing it" daily? I did that last week and it was crazy. I have found that I need to plan our weekly menus or it just creates chaos and confusion. I usually do my planning on Saturday and shopping on Sunday. I just completed our menu plan and grocery list for this week, but at least I got it done. I will be doing grocery shopping in about an hour today! YEAH!

Here is our menu plan for this week:
(The words on the document in blue are clickable recipe links)

Weekly Menu Plan 3/27-4/2


For more great recipes and menu plans visit: Organizing Junkie. 

Menu Plan Monday

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Spring Cleaning Time

I am going to have a busy week ahead, as I have declared it Spring Cleaning week in our household. The weather outside doesn't feel like Spring yet, snow and cold are expected this week, so I think it is a great week to Spring Clean. Also, we don't have anything planned for this week, therefore it is really a beneficial week. Even though, one of my favorite blogs/forums is hosting a Spring Cleaning Week April 4-8, I am going to jump ahead a week and then finish up the week of the event.

We will do our school plans in the mornings and Spring Cleaning after lunch. I plan on tackling one room a day and getting it decluttered and cleaned up.I will tackle every inch and corner of each room as I clean and make sure it gets a good "deep clean".

 My goal and schedule for the week:
Sunday: Kitchen and Front Room (both don't need a lot of work, so we can tackle 2 in one day)
Monday: Toy Room/School Room
Tuesday: Boys Bedroom
Wednesday: Our Bedroom
Thursday: Bathroom
Friday: Kitchen Cabinets (especially "TupperWare" and Pots and Pans cabinets)
Saturday: Hoping to be done, but if not, finish up any loose stuff

Well that is all good and will take care of the "outward appearance", the "inward appearance" is also a good place to "Spring Clean". I was searching for an image to include above and came across an awesome blog post about "Spring Cleaning the Heart, Part 1".  Spring Cleaning the Heart, Part 2, and Spring Cleaning the Heart, Part 3.  I am going to print those posts out and utilize them during my Spring Cleaning week and have a "heart cleaning" also. I am also going to dig up a great devotional that I had printed a while back and "pushed to the wayside" after using it for a few weeks. Create in Me A Clean Heart is a great Devotional for helping those who might be "Disorganized". I am actually a "organized" person, on the outward side, by nature, but having 3 young boys and a husband, it doesn't seem like it. Although, on the inside any disorganization is not anyone's fault but my own. So as I go about my apartment this coming week, I will also be "spring cleaning" my heart!


My Scripture Verse for this week:
Psalm 51:10-11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.


I will post updates each day of my progress in both areas of "spring cleaning" tasks, outward and inward. I know that with God on my side I can and will accomplish these tasks! 

Spring Cleaning Time

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Coming Soon: Soul Surfer coming to Theaters April 8th

I am normally not a "movie person", but I am very excited about a movie that is coming to theaters on April 8th.

Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton.  Bethany was born into a family of surfers and began surfing at a young age near her home on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. October 31, 2003 was a day that changed Bethany on the outside, but allowed her to grow stronger on the inside. She was attacked by a shark while surfing and she suffered a severed Left Arm. Bethany endured the loss of 60% of her blood and many surgeries after the attack, but just one month later was back on the her board and surfing again and just 3 months later she was back to competition.

Bethany's Faith in God and her positive attitude have been amazing! When many would take a "tragedy" such as Bethany's and not press forward, Bethany wanted to reach her goal of becoming a Professional Surfer. In 2007 she achieved that dream and turned Pro! To learn more about Bethany and her amazing journey: Bethany's Bio.

See the official movie trailer:

Save the date: Friday April 8th and get your tickets early to see this awesome, fun, inspiring movie about Bethany Hamilton. 

Coming Soon: Soul Surfer coming to Theaters April 8th

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Simple Womans Daybook

Outside my window... It is cold and rainy. I think Spring doesn't realize it should be here in Chicago. LOL! We are expecting snow on Friday and it will be cold weekend. 

I am thinking... about nicer and warmer weather. I really enjoy spring and summer. We love getting out to parks and doing outdoor stuff! 

I am thankful for... a hubby who likes to cook dinner. I had a Taste Test today and I left him with 2 rolls of Ground Turkey. I said "figure something to do with these" I came home at 5pm and he had made up a batch of Chili. Perfect thing for a cold and rainy day!

I am wearing... Leggings and a hooded shirt. Almost time for bed though. 

I am remembering... 2yrs ago today was the day I broke my right wrist. I still have some issues with that hand, but I am 95% good with it!

I am creating...  Curriculum Needs and Wants list. I will be purchasing some stuff when we get our Tax Refund.

I am going... to relax in my Reading Chair and Ottoman! Time for a good book!

I am reading.... lots of great library books(see right sidebar). I am right now reading Tending Roses Lisa Wingate and it is a good book so far!

I am hoping... that our tax refund will be deposited this week as we could really use it for some bills.

On my mind... Nothing much! 

From the learning rooms... Doing our regular studies this week!

Noticing that...  Winter doesn't want to leave. It seems like 1/3 of the country is being hit with blizzards and winter weather. 

Pondering these words... 

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

I know that my plans are not always God's plan. By committing "my plans" to the Lord he will work out every detail much better then I can. 

From the kitchen...  Nothing much! I didn't even do a menu plan this week. Been a crazy busy week.

Around the house... Hoping to get some things organized and decluttered over the next week. 

One of my favorite things~  My Library Card!! It really allows me to enjoy my favorite hobby of all time, READING, for FREE. I can also borrow DVD's, music and more! Our family visited 5 libraries over a 3 day period this weekend because it was cold and rainy and libraries are a great place to "hang out". 

A few plans for the rest of the week:  

Day 3 of a 3 Day taste test tomorrow. Mid-week activities at church after the Taste Test. Thursday and Friday, no where special. Saturday is AWANA games and Nathan is participating for the Sparks level! 

A picture to share:

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Yoplait is celebrating National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and sponsored by the American Dietetic Association. The month long campaign focuses on making informed and wise food choices and the importance of Physical Activity!


Our family loves Yogurt and Yoplait is our favorite! My boys especially like Yoplait because "it is already mixed together" and the flavors are plentiful! I like Yoplait because of the Light variety and they flavors in the Light variety are so wonderful. It doesn't take like "light" yogurt at all!

Do you enjoy the variety and taste of Yoplait like our family does? Are you a FAN of Yoplait yogurt? 
Join  Yoplait on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/YPONFBOOK   and keep up to date with events, news and money saving opportunities from Yoplait.

Explore the many nourishing options that Yoplait has to offer - with varieties like Yoplait Light, Yoplait Original, Yoplait Fiber One, Yoplait Kids and Yoplait Delight Parfaits. Each product offers different benefits, and loads of variety, to make eating well a no-brainer. Here are five great ways to ‘get your snack on’ with Yoplait this March!

1. Start spring off right with Yoplait Light’s Two Week Tune Up Plan – Replace breakfast and lunch with a cup of your favorite flavor of Yoplait Light, a whole grain and a piece of fruit and you could lose 5 pounds in two weeks. Go to Yoplait for full diet details.
2. Get more calcium with Yoplait Original style yogurt - Now with two times the calcium of the leading yogurt (50 percent of the Recommended Daily Value) in one convenient 6-ounce cup*, Yoplait Original style yogurt is committed to women’s health, offering a product that has even more of the calcium women need for strong, healthy bodies. Grab a free cup while supplies last during the Million Cup Giveaway on Yoplait on Facebook!
3. Try the newest flavor from Yoplait Fiber One – Yoplait Fiber One’s new Blueberry flavor yogurt is packed with filling fiber, calcium, vitamins A and D, real fruit and the great taste of blueberries. With only 50 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat, this deliciously creamy yogurt won’t break your calorie bank.
4. Stress less over snack time with Yoplait Kids yogurt – With a wholesome and fun snack like Yoplait Kids yogurt in the fridge, you can feel good about what your children are eating at snack time. Yoplait Kids provides an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, and has 25% less sugar than the leading kids’ yogurt**. With yummy flavors, and favorite friends like Dora and Lightning McQueen on the packages, Yoplait Kids is a hit with moms and children alike.
5. End the day with a Delight Parfait from Yoplait – Even with two luscious layers providing a double shot of rich and creamy yogurt, these 100 calorie indulgences from Yoplait contain only 1.5 grams of fat per serving. Now available in two new flavors, Chocolate Éclair and Cherry Cheesecake, you can enjoy a dessert that’s 100 percent guilt-free.

*Leading yogurt has less than 25% Daily Value calcium per 6 oz.
**Yoplait kids has 9 grams of sugar per 3oz. the leading kids' yogurt has 13 grams of sugar per 3oz. 


Don't forget to Join Yoplait on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/YPONFBOOK   and keep up to date with events, news and money saving opportunities from Yoplait.


Disclosure: I have an oppurtunity to win a prize pack provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark. I received no compensation for this post. 


                                                

Yoplait is celebrating National Nutrition Month

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