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A Homemaker’s Life | August 2021

August 31, 2021 by Debbie Leave a Comment

A monthly update on what’s happening in my life in August 2021.

Canyon with trees and blue sky with clouds

Life in August

What I’m Reading

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

What I’m Loving

Anticipating the season change. I’m excited for autumn.

What I’m Watching

The Cotswold Explorer on YouTube.

What I’m Listening To

Disney Goes Classic CD – performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

On Today’s To-Do List

  • Grocery shopping
  • Organize girls’ clothes/school supplies for back to school
  • Empty paper shredder
  • Clean / organize under kitchen sink

Today’s Simple Pleasure

Spending time with my girls before they return to school

On The Menu This Week

  • Monday – Vietnamese from a local restaurant
  • Tuesday – Foil baked chicken with mushrooms and stuffing
  • Wednesday – Ham steak, scalloped potatoes and green beans
  • Thursday – Cheesy pasta bake
  • Friday – Leftovers / buffet night
  • Saturday – Barbecued steak, baked potatoes and salad
  • Sunday – Slow cooker onion pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and peas

My Favorite Blog Post This Month

Country Apple Crisp Pie Recipe at Back Road Bloom

I Am Grateful For

Access to the internet.

Favorite Quote of the Month

Contentment is the greatest form of wealth.

Acharya Nagarjuna

Favorite Photo of the Month

Lake framed by pine trees
Bow Lake, Alberta

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About Debbie

I’m Debbie, the blogger behind Simple Joys of Home. I love tea (oh, how I love my morning cup!), baking, lavender, romantic comedies, reading and homemaking. Join me as I create a life full of the simple joys.

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