Simple Woman's Daybook 1.18.10

FOR TODAY... from Lisa' Daybook

Outside my window... cold and gray...higher temps than last week!

I am thinking... how nice it is to be off of school today.

I am thankful for... for all the hardwork dh is putting into getting this house ready to sell and in preparing for the building of our new house.

I am wearing... t-shirt, yoga pants and socks. I just finished working out.

I am remembering... how nice it is to not have to pick up every little thing in the house ALL the time.

I am going... to Michael's for a new cricut mat and some cardstock for a few projects.

I am currently reading... Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber. Also, a devotional.

I am hoping... that my prayers will be answered.

On my mind... still that new house...lol...all the designing and decorating

Noticing that... I'm getting toned! All this time on the wii is paying off!

Pondering these words...God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. ~Mother Teresa

From the kitchen... tacos tonight for dinner. I have to make room for some cereal containers that are on top of the fridge in the cabinets. We have to get that cleared off.

Around the house... cleaning woodwork and walls in the last two bedrooms today.


One of my favorite things~ my cricut!



From my picture journal...

My brother and I on Christmas Eve

Peace and blessings,

Lisa

Menu Plan Monday, January 18, 2010

Welcome to another Menu Plan Monday, hosted by Laura at http://orgjunkie.com. I won't be cooking much this week because we will have something going on every evening this week.

Sunday~BBQ Jack Chicken, Rice Pilaf, French Cut Green Beans

Monday~Tacos, Seasoned Fries, Corn

Tuesday~Dinner Out

Wednesday~Chicken Fingers and Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans

Thursday~ Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes, Steamed Carrots

Friday~Pizza and Wing Night

Saturday~Pot Roast with Potatoes and Vegetables

Check out the other menus at http://orgjunkie.com or join in the fun!

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Small Successes~January 14, 2010

Thank you for stopping by to read this week's small successes. Each week I join the ladies at Faith and Family Live in sharing my small successes for the week. I hope to continue to join in each Thursday because it is important to celebrate the little things in life.

Here's this week's successes:

1. I exercised every day the last week. I'm down 5 lbs now. I feel so good about that!

2. We're making progress in the house building process. Things are slowly, but coming together.

3. I will have a movie night with the kids tonight. I like to do it weekly, but lately events have been getting in the way.

What are your small successes this week? Share them with other moms at Faith and Family.

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Menu Plan Monday, January 11, 2010

Welcome to another Menu Plan Monday, hosted by Laura at http://orgjunkie.com. This week should be more settled than the last few...we have hockey only one evening this week. Woo Hoo! I also found some great deals on groceries this week and spent less than 50 dollars for this week's food. Here's our plan:

Sunday~Penne with Meat Sauce, Breaded Veal Cutlets and Crescent Rolls

Monday~ Steak Salads and Pears

Tuesday~Cheeseburgers, Curly Fries and Baked Beans

Wednesday~BBQ Jack Chicken Breasts, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans

Thursday~Kielbassi, Macaroni and Cheese, Corn

Friday~Pizza and Wing Night

Saturday~Date Night with DH

Be sure to check out the 100's of other menu plans at

I'm An Organizing Junkie!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Valentine's Day Tin~Teacher Gift

This is my first tin for Valentine's Day. I made it using Recollections Basics Scrapbook Paper, Bazzil Cardstock in red and my Cricut. I used the George and Basic Shapes Cartridge and the Jasmine cartridge for the font.

This is the top of the tin, which we'll fill with Hershey's Kisses for the kids' teachers. I am probably going to add some red ribbon to the tin above the heart....just don't have any red ribbon at home.

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Lisa

The Easiest Dinner Roll

I made these rolls for dinner yesterday. The recipe is from Southern Living's December 2009 issue.

Hurry Up Homemade Crescent Rolls


Yield: Makes 1 dozen


Ingredients
1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix (Bisquick)
2 tablespoons sugar
All-purpose flour


1. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1-cup measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 3 cups baking mix and sugar in a large bowl; gradually stir in yeast mixture.

2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead, adding additional baking mix (up to 1/2 cup) as needed, until dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).

3. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle; cut circle into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges, starting at wide end, to form a crescent shape; place, point sides down, on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

4. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Note: To make rolls in a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, prepare as directed in Step 1. Beat dough at medium speed, using dough hook attachment, about 5 minutes, beating in 1/2 cup additional baking mix, if needed, until dough leaves the sides of the bowl and pulls together, becoming soft and smooth. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step 3. I used Bisquick All-Purpose Baking Mix.

To Make Ahead: Rolls may be frozen up to 2 months. Bake at 425º for 5 minutes; cool completely (about 30 minutes). Wrap in aluminum foil, and freeze in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature on a lightly greased baking sheet; bake at 425° for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden.

They were really good!

Blessings,
Lisa

Small Successes~January 8, 2010

I'm a bit late in posting my small successes for the week, but I thought I would share today. Yesterday was just filled with activity and I had little time to spend on the computer between school and hockey my time was filled.

1. I have continued to work out on the Wii Fit for 30-40 minutes each day.

2. I finished my scrapbook calendar that I made for myself.

3. I have been following The Love Dare on K-LOVE each day and have followed through with each day's activity for dh (and our kids). It's only been three days, but I am feeling good about what I'm doing. It runs through Valentine's Day.

Thanks for stopping by today! Read other mom's small successes at Faith and Family Live!

Blessings,

Lisa