Happy Homemaker Monday ~ August 4, 2025

I'm joining with Sandra at Happy Homemaker Monday.

Hello everyone!

It's been quite awhile since I've written a Happy Homemaker Monday or My Daybook post. It's Monday night as I write this, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. 

The weather:::

We have had some cooler weather. It was just in time for Marion Days last week. It's a Vietnamese religious festival that is held in Carthage every August. It's always sweltering; but, this year it was almost pleasant. I still kept to my a.c. at home. ~smile~ This week the temperature is supposed to climb again.

As I look outside my window:::
It's Monday night after 10 p.m. Everything's dark except for some street lights. 

Right now I am:::
Today, I've been writing Amazon Vine reviews and writing blog posts. I had a steroid shot in my foot this morning; so, I'm staying off my feet as much as I can. Oh, yes, there was knitting!

Something fun to share:::

I bought a rug loom for twining. I found this video tutorial.

Thinking and pondering:::

I really want to work on one project at a time until it's done with the motivational goal of warping my loom when I finish. If I don't finish by the end of the month, I may cave!

 
On my bedside table:::
A stack of books that I'm not reading. They're holding up my mini fan. ~smile~ You'll also find my phone for the alarm and listening to my Bible App morning and night. Lastly, I always have ice water in case I'm thirsty at night.

What I'm currently reading:::

Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer ~ Loving it!

The Story of Science by Joy Hakim

     

On my tv:::

YouTube videos about history, diy, or homemaking

  

Listening to:::

Please keep in mind... I've been Kringling. This video has great music, so far no mid-roll ads, and beautiful pictures. 

On the menu for this week:::

To be determined... I'm short on groceries and don't know when I'll be going to the store. I'm falling back on things I find in the freezer, garden tomatoes and squash, and making do.

 

On my to do list:::

Cleaning

Errands

Reviews

Writing

Knitting fingerless mitts for a gift aka Kringling

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

I'm focusing exclusively the fingerless mitts. The first one is off the needles and ready for the thumb. After I finish the second mitt's wrist and hand portion, I'll knit both thumbs so that they come out even. 

My simple pleasure::: 

Iced Chai Lattes at home using Oregon Chai Latte concentrate or, when I have it, Mocaf Chai Vanilla mix. 

Looking around the house:::
I have a lot of cleaning to do to prepare for my grandbaby's birthday party. My daughter asked to host it at our house since it's bigger than her apartment. I want to have it all done by Saturday so that I can prepare my dishes for the potluck.

 
From the camera:::

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. 

   

Bible verse, prayer, devotional::: 

May Jesus be real in your heart and in your life.

He came to save you. You can be rid of the guilt and shame in your life once and for all.

You can be forgiven. God wants to reach out to you in love and mercy. 

Find a Bible or Google 

John 3:16. 

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son so that all who believe in him shall be saved."

Right now, close your eyes, confess your sins to God, and ask for forgiveness. Ask for Jesus to come into your life and be your savior. He died to pay the debt for your sins, and then rose again from the grave alive. He is alive now with Father God, and HE LOVES YOU! He is reaching out to you right now.

He is as close as a prayer.

God bless you!

Laura Lane

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