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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Post from the Past: Things to do for Thanksgiving

For those of you looking for some things to do for Thanksgiving (whether homeschooling or not)... check out some of the following ideas from a post from the past:

FREE Thanksgiving Unit Studies and More!

Please feel free to share any of the ideas or traditions you do in your home for Thanksgiving!

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - ~25 Days of Gratitude~

Today I am grateful for....

~^~^My early AM quiet time, my morning bread that sustains me throughout the day.

~^~^A husband who isn't afraid to run the vacuum or help out with anything.

~^~^A daughter who has turned into a good writer, yeah!

~^~^Sisters who not only enjoy playing together, but know when to give each other a break.

~^~^The safety that  the Lord provides each day.

~^~^The joy of entertaining friends and family this week.

I am blessed...

Starting on Friday, I will begin 30 days of Celebrating the gift of Christmas!
Sprinkled throughout my posts will be gifts that I give away to my readers.

Wishing you and your family a marvelous Thanksgiving.

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Monday, November 23, 2009 - ~25 Days of Gratitude~

Today I am grateful....

~^~^for words spoken and not spoken, especially the ones heard only in my heart.

~^~^for my days slowing down, it is nice to have a moment to relax and be still.

~^~^for an afternoon of grocery shopping with my beloved.

~^~^for grace and strength to do what the Lord wants, even though I don't want to do it.

~^~^for my beautiful daughters, who bring joy to our home.

I am blessed beyond measure!

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Nov. 23, 2009 - Menu Plan Monday

A little late, but here is the plan for the week:

Breakfasts (all served with fruit and egg if desired) -

Oatmeal muffins
Banana bread
Pancakes
Leftover pancakes
Baked oatmeal
Cereal
Cereal

Dinners -

Pork roast (crockpot) with gravy, brown rice, salad, green beans
Tilapia, wild rice, coleslaw, birthday cake
Fried rice (using leftover pork and rice)
Turkey, stuffing, salad, glazed carrots, cranberries, green beans, corn casserole, pumkin pie
Leftovers
Turkey potpie
Chili (crockpot), cornbread

That's the plan for this week.  Check out the other great menus at I'm an Organizing Junkie.  I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

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Nov. 23, 2009 - Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window... Sun is shining.  Flowers are all in bloom.  There is a little hummingbird flying amongst the flowering bush right at my window.  I love to watch his little wings beating so fast.

I am thinking... about trying to incorporate a stricter schedule.  My daughter seems to need her time more scheduled.  She tends to have behavorial issues if she doesn't know what is coming next.  I think before talking to the docter, I might try tweaking some things at home.

I am thankful for... my husband's job.  It isn't perfect, but he hasn't been laid off yet.

I am wearing... jeans, long black shirt, and cute little black tennis with no socks.

I am reading... Windy City by Scott Simon.  A novel about politics in the fair city of Chicago.  Very funny.
On my mind... learning more about learning disabilities and behavorial issues

From the learning rooms... We are taking the week off!!!  Yeah!!!  Then, we hit the books hard and steady for the next couple of weeks before Christmas break!  We will be doing some turkey crafts and working on some art.

From the kitchen... leftovers for lunch, pork roast in the crockpot for dinner, and a big turkey defrosting in the fridge. 

Around the house... hearing the kids laughing and playing outside on their swingset. 

From my picture journal... My youngest son with his pet dinosaur

To see more daybooks or to create your own, visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009 - ~25 Days of Gratitude~

Today I am grateful for....

~^~ His unfailing LOVE...always Faithful in His Grace and He never forgets me!

~^~Sweet memories of family Thanksgivings throughout my childhood and adulthood.  

~^~A husband that is our home's spiritual leader.

~^~My sister's in Christ that faithfully attend church every Sunday without their husband's.

~^~God's healing touch, please continue Lord to do your great work.

~^~Accomplishments that I could never do in my own strength, only His!

~^~Worship, with our precious church family and at home.

I am blessed beyond measure!

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Saturday, November 21, 2009 - ~25 Days of Gratitude~

Today I am grateful for....

~Free Gifts~

*God's grace, mercy and love

*the freedom of living within the United States of America

*good morning hugs and kisses from my precious daughters

*a friend that listens without trying to fix the problem, thank you Lord for my husband!

*spiritual gifts and talents that the Lord has given me to use in the places He has selected

*the promise of a future home, with no more pain, tears or worries.

Blessed beyond measure!

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