There were many important women in my life who had a hand in making me the woman I am today, and many behind the scenes that I did not even know about. 

Whose quiet love helped stitch your story to His and helped thread your faith toward ETERNITY?

 Everyone needs a few BSB! 📖 🐕 🐕 🐕

 Sourdough bread rising, dishes washed, strawberries soaking for jam, and a second batch of cookies baked.  Not a bad morning!

It's the girls first time at my favorite coffee stop.  I love that their drinks were caffeine and sugar free.
It's 7Brew for the WIN!!! 

 No matter where you are, you can always spend time in The Word! 

 Sourdough picture framed eggs, at Scooter's request.  I used to make these for her Mom for breakfast growing up!

 Roasting hot dawgs on the fire with our youngest grandblessing tonight!

A beautiful sunflower from two beautiful young ladies.  Thank you so much, E & E.  It is sitting on my kitchen windowsill!

 My Skippy Man and I went to see PETRA with some dear friends.  What a WONDERFUL time we had at the concert, and then all enjoying each other's company.  

GOD IS GOOD!! 

GRATULERER MED 96-ÅRS DAGEN I HIMMELEN, PAPA!

Dad, today we celebrate you with love, laughter, and a few tears.

Though you’re not here with us, your presence still fills the room—

in the stories we tell, the lessons you taught, and the quiet ways you shaped who we are. We miss you deeply, but we carry you with us always in our heart. Your legacy lives on in every act of kindness, every moment of faith, and every burst of joy.

Until the day we see you again in heaven—we love you, we honor you, and we thank God for you!

𝐉𝐞𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞!

 Dishes done, dryer emptied, Cinnamon roll and sourdough starters rising. Now to sweep & mop the kitchen floor, then coffee and Jesus! 📖 ✝️

Thankful for some special time with some of our favorite people!! 

 GOOD MORNING!!

The SON is shining!! 

Knife Sharpening

 We have some kind of knife sharpening contraption that I can never seem to find and when I do, I never seem to use it properly. One day I broke the handle off my coffee mug and realized the bottom was unglazed pottery. 💡 

I have been using the bottom of this mug to sharpen my knives ever since! 😊

#NecessityIsTheMotherOfInvention

Labeling Budget Envelopes

 Tonight I labeled some of my Budget Binder envelopes. Got a few done but still have a few more to go!

Here We Go Again

 It's time to go back to using budget envelopes/budget binder so I ordered one on-line. I really thought these days were behind us. 😥

Philippians 4:19

 

Depression Meal

Tonight we had a recipe from the Great Depression called the Poor Man’s Meal. The goal of this meal was to have a meal that was cheap and hearty – two big goals of any meal during the Great Depression. With people out of work, they needed a meal that could feed their family but do so cheaply. Enter the hot dog.  Right around 1929 the humble and inexpensive Hot Dog could be bought for about $0.08 per pound.

With a few ingredients that most people already have on hand, this meal can be prepared rather quickly.  Below is a recipe I found with measurements, I usually just throw it together.  

Ingredients (makes about 6 servings):

*6 regular sized Russet potatoes, washed peeled and cubed bite-size

*1 large yellow or white onion, sliced or chopped

*some vegetable oil for cooking (about 3 Tbsp. or as needed)

*optional: about 1/4 C. water

*4 hot dogs, cut into bite-sized pieces

*about 2 Tbsp. salsa (I like using Pace Chunky Mild Salsa)

       We didn't use salsa in ours

*salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Put the cubed potatoes and the chopped onion in a large frying pan (I used a large cast iron skillet).   Drizzle the cooking oil on top and turn the heat to medium. Let potatoes slowly brown, and mix them around every few minutes so they cook more evenly. If you want to add about 1/4 cup of water to help the potatoes soften, you can.

Once the potatoes are tender to your liking and the onions are cooked, add the bite-sized hot dogs and salsa. Gently mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ENJOY!

“Before, during and after the Depression, hot dogs were the food of everyday people, because they were good, they were tasty, and they could stretch a dollar!”

Now Why Didn't I Think Of That?

What a great idea.  Dollar Tree.....here I come!!

Saturday Vibes

Little League Opening Day, cleaning out flower beds, Skippy building shelves and foraging the yard for wild onions and purple dead nettle.   Finally able to enjoy a beautiful day!💕

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