I am thankful that I found a way to incorporate leftovers into dinner so that food didn’t go to waste.
What are you thankful for today?
I am thankful that I found a way to incorporate leftovers into dinner so that food didn’t go to waste.
What are you thankful for today?
My brother was married in California in July. This meant that we needed to make a trip to California and stay one night. The drive is about 5 1/2 hours each way. We decided to make the most of our time by leaving early the day of the wedding (the wedding was set for 4…
I spent a lot of time last week holding sick little ones. Most of my goals for the week didn’t happen. Last Week’s Goals: 1. Finish sewing pajamas for Liberty. 2. Finish sewing headband and barrettes for Liberty. 3. Make 3 (or more, depending on time) other gifts for Liberty this week. Any gifts from my…
I had at at-home date with my husband on Saturday night. We watched a movie and popped popcorn after the children were in bed. I needed to replace a lemon tree in the white garden that was mostly killed by our long frost in December. There was a sale this week on lemon trees at…
Apple blossoms from the garden I’ve been out in the garden pulling weeds today in preparation for tomorrow’s garden tour. I still have room if you want to attend. Send me an email and I’ll email directions to you. The garden is so lovely right now. The citrus blossoms are so fragrant, even before they’ve…
I received a bag of fabric this week from my mom’s friend. There is some fabric in there that looks to be enough to make a Christmas dress, a skirt for a child, and possibly another dress. From the same person, I also received 4 doll shirts that I will use for Christmas gifts for my…
I sent the children on a walk to gather some pinecones from an empty lot near our house. They brought back plenty for our Christmas decorating. I cut boxleaf euyonomous from the garden to decorate in the house. We watched the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. We used an HDMI cable to connect the laptop to…
I am thankful I can go vote in the U.S. today, without taking a special test or paying a fee, and that I can trust that my vote will be counted properly.
And I am thankful for the people who choose to run for and serve in public offices.
I am thankful for books. What a solace and entertainment they are.
I am thankful for rain that is falling today in our valley and for the snow that is falling in the mountains. It feels great to put on a cozy sweater.
I wrote in last year that I had been in a car accident (no one hurt) and that my car had been totaled. I thought, that if I was diligent, I should be able to pay off the new to me car by December of this year. It looks like I am on track and will be debt free by January 1st. I’m so very, very Grateful!
I remember that post.
I am so happy for you that you an pay off your car.
I am thankful for a husband who always looks out for my best interests.
I am thankful I serve a God that isn’t bound by limitations. That I can rest that He is working for my good.
I am thankful for our military, past and present, who make it possible for me to vote and be heard.
I am grateful for the two new books I bought as a treat. There is nothing like a good book to exercise the imagination and the mind.
I am grateful for emergency responders who came to the rescue of those in the floods in Italy, of those who suffered from the devastation of the earthquake in Nepal, and of those in the desperate of the warzones in the world.
I am so thankful for my Newfies! They love with all their hearts and want nothing more than a pat on the head and a hug! Precious beings!
I am thankful for my body. I wrenched my back yesterday and can’t do much today. How many days of no pain do I take for granted.
I am thankful to be safe after driving through a torrential rain shower today. It was rather scary, but everyone was driving slowly and carefully on the freeway, and that made it easier.
I am thankful for flannel sheets, which are warm and comforting on cold nights.
I am grateful for my electric slow cooker (“Crock-Pot”). Coming home at the end of a long day to a warm meal ready to go is such a treat!
Lea
I’m thankful for the ability to go to the grocery store and purchase what we need without worry. This has not always been the case. I used to wish for the time when I wouldn’t have to count pennies when I went to the store. Now, I don’t, but I cannot give up my frugal ways. I’m thankful frugalness served me well.
I am thankful for my right to vote.
I am grateful for being alive. Having been puzzled by health concerns for the past couple of weeks there is a direction to go now. I choose not to dwell in the ”what-ifs”, but to greet every day with gratitude.
Thankful that my eyes have not changed so I did not have to buy new glasses after going to the optometrist.
I am thankful that time marches on and seasons change — I am so, so happy to be done with summer, and our windy, chilly day here was very much appreciated!
I’m thankful my appointment canceled so I could rest. Got two vaccinations yesterday (thankfully) and felt tired today.
Very thankful for libraries. Every time I think these free sources of knowledge exist I’m amazed and grateful.
I am grateful for my life of relative safety when so many in the world are not safe.
I too am grateful for creative ways to use leftovers, I can’t abide by waste so I am always happy to use it up!
I am thankful for a warm house and a cup of hot coffee on a cold day.
I am grateful for feeling content.