"The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands". Prov.14:1 (NASB)

Wednesday, August 26

Wordless Wednesday~ 8/26/20


Unboxing my August Butcher Box

After removing the Dry Ice
this is what's inside the insulated box

What did we get? Our box included:

Two 10 oz. Ribeye Steaks
Two racks of Baby Back Ribs
2 lbs. Alaskan Cod
3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
3 lbs. Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Note: I also had the (2) 1 lb. packs of Ground Sirloin leftover from our last order. I added them to the picture above so you can see them.


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Monday, August 3

My August 2020 Simple Woman Daybook

For Today: 8/3/20
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Looking out my window
It started out sunny with clouds and then a little rain shower hit us.
Our high for today is 87 degrees.

I am thinking
I can remember back in the day a trip to Walmart didn’t feel like you just shopped at the Mall. Now we have all these Super Walmarts. If you’re not careful you can spend up a whole paycheck in there.

I am thankful
There was toilet paper and paper towels at the store because we were running low.

One of my favorite things
      Discovering new things to do to enhance my homemaking skills.

I am creating
A list of items we need to stock up on before Fall gets here.

I am wearing
A navy blue T-shirt, grey capris, and brown flip flops.

I am reading
Nothing at the moment.

I’m watching
The answer to the question “Should we (the church) defy government” on Youtube.

I’m listening to
The sound of the fan blowing in the background.

I am hoping
Things don’t get worst with the protesting and other stuff going on in our world. It’s heartbreaking to see and hear how some people have chosen to behave.

I am learning
That it doesn’t take much to get me full at mealtimes these days. Now that I eat my meals portion size, I get full very quickly if I try to overeat.

In my kitchen

I finally got around to using my Instant ACE Blender to make some oat milk. This is the 2nd time I’ve made a batch.

Something of Value
I was glad to be able to watch the Open Hearts in a Closed World Online Women’s Conference when it was convenient for me. I encourage you to check out the videos because I know they will bless you.

Post Script
I love visiting Just a Little Southern Hospitality. She shares pics of her tablescapes and tea sets. While there you may find some yummy looking recipes.

Shared Quote
"Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face." 
-Ronald Reagan

A moment from my day

We have been trying out another type of milk. It’s a bit pricey, but we can taste the difference. I have peace of mind knowing we’re drinking to our health.

Closing Notes
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you get a chance to read other ladies Simple Woman Journal posts. Just head on over to our host site to see more.
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Sunday, August 2

Weekly Meal Plans for August 2020


Last month I shared that my family and I are taking better care of our health. Each weekend I have been meal prepping for the week. This is where I cook up all of our meals and prepare the snacks that we will consume during the week. We eat 6 small meals a day. That includes a portioned sized breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also have 3 little snacks each day and drink plenty of water. I love using the color-coded portion cups for my meal boxes. We start each morning by drinking an 8 oz.  glass of warm water that has apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a few drops of Stevia. We don’t eat anything for 30 minutes. I usually get my exercise in during that time. I’m so thankful my family is joining me in this during the past few months. It makes things much easier and we have all shed some pounds.


Let me share what I have planned for the month of August. Here is what’s planned on the menu:

Breakfast-
1. Smoothie Packs- I use gallon size Ziploc bags to hold each mixture (these will be consumed 3 times each week using Kefir, protein powder, flax and/or chia seeds, Dates, fresh Kale/Spinach, and fruits like bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and peaches (or whatever is on sale).

2. Grits BF Bowls (we will eat these twice during the week using fried eggs, cooked bacon, sautéed spinach, green onions, and cheddar cheese.)

3. Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal (we will eat these twice during the week with a piece of fresh fruit)

4. Gluten-Free Breakfast Casserole (to be eating twice a week using eggs, milk, cooked sausage/bacon, onion, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese. It will be served with Mandarin oranges.)

5. Canadian Bacon Egg cups (These will be baked in the oven. We will eat these twice during the week served with roasted cherry tomatoes, and protein pancakes with Maple syrup)

Lunch-
1. BLT Salad with  Lori’s homemade salad dressing (will be eaten 4 times during the week)

2. 7 Layer Salad (Sub mayo-based dressing with Lori's dressing. This will be eaten 5 times during the week)

3. Club “Sandwich” Salad with Lori’s homemade salad dressing (will be eaten 4 times during the week)

4. Chicken Cobb Salad Lori’s homemade salad dressing (will be eaten 2 times during the week then replace chicken with Salmon the other 2 days)

Dinner-
1. Kielbasa or Brat Kabobs (With pineapples, red onions, and bell peppers served with brown rice. This will be eaten 4-5 times during the week.)

2. Hibachi Chicken with rice and veggies (will be eaten 2 times during the week then replace chicken with Steak on the other 2 days)

3. Egg Roll Bowls served over Quinoa or brown rice (will be eaten 4-5 times during the week)

4. Ginger Garlic boneless Pork Chops (Grilled and served with sweet potato rounds, and sautéed veggies. Will be eaten 2 times during the week)
Lemon and Dill Sockeye Salmon (Baked and served with wild rice and sautéed veggies. Will be eaten 2 times during the week.)

Snacks-
1. Classic Snack Box: grapes, pretzel thins, deli meat, and cheese cubes (to be eaten 2 times during a week)

2. Homemade Trail Mix (to be eaten 2 times a week each week)

3. Sweet Classic Snack Box: apple slices, peanut butter yogurt dip, pretzels, and deli meat (to be eaten 2 times during a week)

4. Homemade Protein Bars (to be eaten 2 times a week every other week)

5. Veggie Snack Box: Baby carrots, Bell Pepper strips, grape tomatoes, boiled egg, and Ranch Dressing (to be eaten 2 times during a week)

6. Homemade Energy (Bites) Balls (I'll only have 2 at a time. These are to be eaten 2 times during a week)

7. Fresh popped Popcorn (eat once each week)

8. Crispy oven-baked Chickpeas (try a different savory flavor each week)

9. Hot Black Bean Dip with tortilla chips (to be eaten 2 times during a week)

10. Chia Pudding (small bowl) or Fresh Fruit (to be eaten 2-3 times during a week)


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