A Joyful Heart

 

A joyful heart is what I have at the moment.  I went through the first night of cooler weather and I am comfortable without a lot of clothes.  Maybe I got used to it?  Tonight will be the coldest, but I will still be feeling joyful and blessed.

Even though it is Kiki's birthday week and I'm feeling sad, I've been thinking of great memories of her, The Captain and us as a family.  This new phase of grief is allowing me to have joy again.  It feels great!

I've found many great recipes as usual.  Happy to have found many more chicken recipes and some awesome potato recipes.  Check them out!

Happy new week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Easy Chocolate Desserts That Start With A Box Mix

Brunswick Stew

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Loaded Blondies

Jiffy Mix Recipes

Coconut Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Turtle Cookies

Best Way to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Savory Chicken Cobbler

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Crunchy French Onion Chicken

Chicken Milanese

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Potato Galette

Subtropical Gardening

Perfect Time To Start Your Tomato Seeds Indoors

Tips for Repotting African Violets to Boost Their Blooms

Container Gardening Ideas

Why Are My Plant Leaves Yellow?

LaBelladiva

DIY Bath Bombs

How to Refinish a Coffee Table

DIY Pocket Potholder Sewing Pattern

DIY Fabric Rectangle Basket

Fabulous Frugalista

Castile Soap Cleaning Recipes for Every Room

How to Save Money on Groceries Like a 1950s Housewife

How to Break Bad Money Habits for Good

He needed to make a reappearance!

 

He's been here recently, but I felt the need to have him make a reappearance!

For the past month, I have had fried fish many times.  Last week alone, I had fried fish twice.  And here I am on the computer, looking for fish recipes and I have listed lots of them!  I have always loved seafood and prefer it over meat.  Actually I could just eat seafood and be happy.  Seafood and potatoes!

Have a good evening!  Check out my blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Onion Rings Recipes - UPDATED

Tartar Sauce

Air Fryer Cod

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

Crispy Beer Battered Fish

Beer Battered Fish

Fried Fish

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Subtropical Gardening

How to Grow and Care for a Spider Plant

Easy Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings

Happy Birthday Miss Kiki

 

The sweet thing in the photo is my Kiki who went to be with her sister and brother in Rainbow Bridge.  It has been a little over a year since she's been gone and I still miss her like it happened yesterday.  My little beauty with frosted hair.  She is heavy on my mind because this week is her birthday and she would have been 17 years old and still acted like an energetic puppy.  My heart will be broken forever, but I am blessed for the beautiful memories of sharing her life with me.  I love you Miss Kiki.

Just when I thought Spring was already here in my part of the world, a strong cold front will hit us tomorrow, bringing temps into the 30's and 40's.  Here we go again, no heater, it is almost like being outside.  We usually don't get this kind of winter, so I don't bother with a heater.    The good news is that it will only be three or four really cold nights, then we will be back to permanent Springtime weather.  So I will be cranky for several days.  

I've continued to post to my blogs like crazy with all this energy to dig into several subjects and suggest articles that I think are relevant.  I love doing this.  That means I have made a job for my retired self who is a bored workaholic.  Not that I don't have anything to do, but this is what I love to do.  I have always been a computer geek and love the internet.

I hope that everyone in cold climates are finding comfort in this horrible winter.  It is that groundhog's fault!  In the meantime, I will be on the computer wearing so many clothes that it is difficult to move and gloves that make it difficult to use the keyboard.  

Have a wonderful week anyway everybody . . . I'm gonna try!  Check out my new blog posts . . .

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Authentic Italian Meatballs

Crock Pot Pork Roast and White Beans

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Bars

Blend of the Bayou

Easy Leftover Potato Pancakes

Hashbrown Casserole

Frosting and Icing Recipes UPDATED

Honey Garlic Chicken - 2 versions

Subtropical Gardening

Growing Marigolds With Tomato Plants

Seed Starting Calendar

Hummingbird Migration Takes an Incredible Journey

Simple Seed-Soaking Trick Helps Garden Seeds Sprout Faster

LaBelladiva

Giving a Vintage Kitchen Canister New Life

Scissor Pouch Sewing Pattern

DIY Square Basket

Ruffle Zipper Pouch

Sew Pajama Shorts

Still Catching Up

 

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Florida Gulf Shrimp and Sweet Pepper Stir Fry

Lemon Shortbread Cookies - 2 versions

Banana Cream Pie

Banana Coconut Cream Dessert

Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

One Pan Parmesan Steak and Potatoes

Tiramisu Macarons

Subtropical Gardening

Spider Plant Watering - 2 Articles

The Perfect DIY Compost Bin

How To Water Succulents Without Causing Root Rot

Best Companion Plants For Peppers

Make the Best Seed Starting Mix for Dirt Cheap

Catching up

 

Catching up!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Creamsicle Orange Cookies

Peanut Butter Fudge

Air Fryer Mushrooms

Ham Puffs

Puff Pastry Garlic Knots

Cream Cheese Danish

Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Hash Brown Chicken Casserole

A Guide to the Most Common Mushroom Varieties

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

Corn Dog Casserole

Subtropical Gardening

Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn In Winter

Grow Your Own Plants From A Sweet Potato

Tips for Pruning Crape Myrtles 

LaBelladiva

Fleece Pocket Scarf Sewing Tutorial

The Perfect Cross Body Bag Pattern

A Burst Of Sunshine

 

The sunshiny day has left me with that burst of sunshine and energy.  It is hard to describe that feeling, but when I read the graphic I realized that is how I am feeling.  This is one of the reasons why I love living in Florida.  The sunshiny days are phenomenal and the happiness felt results in kindness.  At least it does for me.

I've been very productive in getting my blog posts done.  A beautiful day can have a huge impact on a person's mood and energy.  I never thought about that until today.  It is especially amazing with the extended grief I have felt.  Feeling happy now is like extra happy.

My focus has been on slow cooker recipes.  Even though I am retired and could cook all day, I have other things to do and using the crock pot to cook is perfect for me.  I did appreciate it in my working days.  Coming home to a delicious smelling meal after a hard days' work would make a bad day good. 

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Check out my new blog posts!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Collection UPDATED

Hot Fudge Cake

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Nachos

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Gravy

Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas

Subtropical Gardening

Vegetables That Thrive in Containers

When to Start Your Herb Seeds Indoors for the Quickest Spring Harvest

Mandevilla Care in Pots

Raised Garden Bed Ideas 

Spider Plant Watering Tip

DIY Terrarium: A Woodland Version

Leafy Greens to Start from Seed Now for an Earlier Spring Harvest

Growing Onions from Seed Successfully

Fabulous Frugalista

Homemade Lemon Soft Scrub

DIY Dawn Powerwash

LaBelladiva

Tote With Many Pockets

DIY Milk Carton Coin Purse

Homemade Candles In Granny's Candy Dish

Woven Hearts Table Runner

Cravings and Obsessions

 

Well I don't eat or cook with jalapenos.  But I will take a box of chocolates.

I'm still obsessed with the coverage of the missing lady.  Poor lady.  As I research the articles online, the television is right there, always turned on.  I watch the independent journalists on You Tube who are on the scene day and night.  They are very obsessed.

The chocolate cravings are still with me since I have not yet gotten it out of my system.  Actually preparing posts for my food blog keeps me hungry for all types of food.  Today it is roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy.  

There are lots of new food blog posts . . . check them out! 

Have a wonderful week everybody!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Gina's Italian Kitchen

Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake - 2 Versions - From Scratch and Semi-Homemade

Turtle Cake

Mole Poblano Chicken

Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce

Chicken Cheesesteak

Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Fudge Lover's Cream Cheese Cake

Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes

Lobster - Cook It Perfectly Every Time

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta - 2 Versions

Ribs - Informative Info and Recipes UPDATED

Grilling/Smoking . . . A Collection of Recipes UPDATED

Gulf Coast Style Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil