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Happy Homemaker Monday – July 4, 2016

July 4, 2016 by Debbie 9 Comments

Good morning everyone!  How is your holiday weekend going?  We have taken a few walks, visited our local splash park, watched some Wimbledon matches, discovered waterfalls on a hike and explored the stores in Cochrane. It has been a lovely weekend.

Breakfast time … what is on the plate this morning:

Oatmeal and a cup of tea.

On today’s to do list:

  • Laundry
  • Inventory pantry / freezer
  • Write grocery list
  • Clean kitchen
  • Make vanilla and cranberry protein balls
  • Clean living room
  • Vacuum stairs

Currently reading:

Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg

The weather outside is:

It is going to be cool and rainy over the next couple of days. We will have some sunshine by the end of the week, but the weekend is looking wet as well.

On the menu this week:

  • Monday: Barbecue ribs with potato wedges and coleslaw
  • Tuesday: Chicken caesar salad
  • Wednesday: Maple salmon with basmati rice and peas
  • Thursday: Chicken and vegetable kebabs with green salad
  • Friday: Fish and chips
  • Saturday: Dinner out
  • Sunday: Parmesan and herb chicken with baby potatoes and broccoli

Looking forward to this week:

Crossing off more items on the girls’ summer bucket lists.

My favorite blog post this week:

Celebrating One Year at Homesong

Favorite photo from the camera:

Beautiful coasters

If you would like to join in, please link up to Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom here.

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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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Comments

  1. debbie says

    July 13, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Oh no now Debbie I am a bit intimidated. I have never in my life been successful at meal planning. I love reading this. It will help me I am sure. In a couple of weeks I am moving in with my daughter and son-in-law to help care for them and my soon to come new grand baby. My daughter is organized like you so I hope to learn some of her skills!

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  2. Paige Marie says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Definitely pinned the recipe for the protein balls and can’t wait to try them. I love quick healthy snacks! Now if only I can get half as organized as you . . .

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  3. JES says

    July 15, 2016 at 4:26 am

    I love your photo too! Thank you for sharing your week with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays! 🙂

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  4. Melony says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Debbie, you are so organized! Good for you!! I largely fly by the seat of my pants, which isn’t the best…

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