tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35216557466623742212024-03-18T19:16:38.936-05:00Rebecca's Hearth and HomeRebecca's Hearth and Home...a place where one woman shares all that is nearest and dearest to her heart...her home, her family, life on the tallgrass prairie, and her love for her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.comBlogger1819125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-34283117372105050652024-03-11T14:07:00.005-05:002024-03-11T14:07:49.659-05:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - March 11, 2024It's Monday! The the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and spring is fairly bursting to make it's soon-to-arrive official appearance outside my back door! Dandelions dot the lawn like drops of golden sunlight and the tiniest of spring flowers bloom in a vast array of color. I saw the first butterflies of 2024 yesterday and today honey bees!At the moment it's 62 degrees with a high of 68Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-6861334388299529312024-03-08T08:58:00.000-06:002024-03-08T08:58:39.446-06:00Daylight Savings Time Begins This WeekendDon't forget to set your clocks forward by one hour tomorrow night! Have a great weekend!Until next time...~RebeccaRecent and related posts that you might enjoy reading...Thursday Things - March 7, 2024Tackling The BathroomMaster To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - March 4, 2024Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-77664201029334034942024-03-07T12:30:00.000-06:002024-03-07T12:30:10.592-06:00Thursday Things - March 7, 2024It's a rainy Thursday here in southwest Missouri and I'm so thankful! We're in much better shape that we had been there for a while, but we still need much rain to get us back where we should be, after the extreme drought conditions of the past few years.The bridal's wreath bush surprised me this morning. It is covered in flowers, but the rain is already knocking the tiny, white petals to the Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-11715984248849606382024-03-06T16:24:00.000-06:002024-03-06T16:24:19.601-06:00Tackling The BathroomI straighten daily and do a general cleaning weekly, but it's been a long time since I really tackled the bathroom like I did today.Before starting I took down the shower curtain and curtain-liner and gathered them together with towels, washrags, and rugs to be laundered.Next, I made a thick paste out of baking soda and water and coated the shower walls and tub with it and let it set for a while Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-19428432913724609842024-03-04T11:50:00.001-06:002024-03-04T11:50:15.748-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - March 4, 2024It's a warm and wildly windy morning here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri. We're sitting at 70 degrees right now with a high of 80 expected. I like it!!!This past week was a week of great blessing! The weather was nice, spring flowers are bursting forth after their long winter's sleep, there were little unexpected surprises at every turn, and much was accomplished on several frontsRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-72012066518445559592024-03-01T09:44:00.004-06:002024-03-01T09:47:01.071-06:00Welcome March!Photo CreditMarch has arrived like a lamb here! How about where you are?What's your favorite thing about the month of March? Until next time...~RebeccaRecent and related posts that you might enjoy reading...And The Winner Is... ANNIE!Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - February 26, 2024Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - February 19, 2024Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-83809474176203137552024-02-28T10:51:00.002-06:002024-02-28T10:52:46.563-06:00And The Winner Is... ANNIE!Good morning, Ladies! Today's the day! In just a few minutes someone is going to win a copy of SERVING IN THE KITCHEN by Mrs. Sharon White! To choose a winner I will be using wheelofnames.com. Let's give the wheel a spin and see who today's winner is!Congratulations, Annie! You have 48 hours to contact me with an address. If you do not contact me within 48 hours a new winner will be selectedRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-57810865392796927402024-02-26T16:03:00.003-06:002024-02-26T16:03:55.318-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - February 26, 2024This morning...It's the last Tuesday in February and the weather is GORGEOUS! The sun is shining and a high of 78 is expected today; 82 tomorrow!CrocusesNot only do I have crocuses blooming in my yard, but bluets and spring beauties, as well...in FEBRUARY! I've never had bluets and spring beauties blooming in February! That's crazy! Makes me wonder what kind of summer we're in for? 🤔Tiny Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-9220456332306416672024-02-19T13:18:00.000-06:002024-02-19T13:18:17.954-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - February 19, 2024After a cold weekend, it's turning out to be a beautiful Monday here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri...sunny and in the mid-50's. The rest of the week promises to be even nicer...60's and 70's every day with most days being sunny. I'm so looking forward to spring and it cannot get here soon enough to suit me! 🌷I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day! I did here, but only because IRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-79726654744370774752024-02-13T19:49:00.003-06:002024-02-19T11:27:28.630-06:00Master To Do List and Menu Plan Monday (The Tuesday Edition) -- February 13, 2024It's late Tuesday evening and I'm just now getting around to posting this week's master to-do list and menu plan. Photo Found on FacebookDid you have a nice weekend? My week and weekend here were filled with work, play, fun, and celebration.I presented a program at work on Friday where participants learned about the importance of snow to plants, animals, and people and the story of Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-77124558461167249572024-02-07T09:57:00.001-06:002024-02-07T09:57:38.511-06:00Books Read in 2023At long last I am, finally, getting around to posting the list of books I read in 2023 and what a mixed-up conglomeration of books it was! Some books read were work-related; others were read for personal pleasure and interests. Either way, such as it is, here is my reading list for 2023...1. Mobsters in our Midst - The Kansas City Crime Family by William Ouseley2. Biblical Minimalism byRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-26322028835819842182024-02-06T21:39:00.000-06:002024-02-06T21:39:27.246-06:00Book Review and Giveaway: SERVING IN THE KITCHEN by Mrs. Sharon WhiteI have enjoyed many of Mrs. Sharon White's books over the years and have recently added 'Serving in the Kitchen' to my collection.The 152-page book features recipes, advice, and encouragement for Christian homemakers based on Mrs. White's own experience and is divided into three parts.'Part One' contains a selection of tips and ideas for help in the kitchen...stocking a pantry, setting a table, Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-41982836811433367292024-02-05T22:33:00.003-06:002024-02-05T22:33:58.576-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - February 5, 2024After a very rainy weekend, it was a beautiful Monday...fairly warm and sunny! I would love to know what the discussion is here!I didn't get a chance to post earlier today, so am taking a few minutes this evening to jot down a quick planning post. Will share a few nature shots from this past week throughout the post, as well. Norhern Harrier Hawk Over Tallgrass PrairieThis week's masterRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-38721533268187851652024-02-01T13:14:00.000-06:002024-02-01T13:14:13.361-06:00Hello, February!It's an absolutely lovely day here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri today...65 degrees and sunny! No crocuses yet, but soon, I'm sure...especially if this nice weather continues as it's supposed to.Amanda and Aaron weren't able to make it down this week, so, after Bible study last night, Amanda and I got together via Facebook Messenger and laid the initial plans for several Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-51757597881138360782024-01-30T15:55:00.003-06:002024-01-30T15:55:53.746-06:00Bucket List 2024January is nearly over and I'm just now getting around to making out my bucket list for 2024. I may add more to it later, but here's what I've come up with so far...Bucket List 2024- Purpose to sow daily towards gaining greater health in every area (spirit and soul and body - I Thessalonians 5:23; prosper and be in health - 3 John 2)- Remain faithful to daily scripture reading and Bible Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-47993312206215968172024-01-29T11:02:00.000-06:002024-01-29T11:02:03.517-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - January 29, 2024It's the last Monday of January and, after a week of continuous fog and cloudy skies, it's 46 degrees and the sun is shining (we're supposed to have a high near 60!). I'll be checking the yard in hopes of finding crocuses in bloom before week's end!Last week turned out to be more productive than usual. In addition to getting everything on last week's master to-do list done, I finally got around Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-51774345270107413322024-01-26T10:25:00.000-06:002024-01-26T10:25:13.327-06:00More Than Conquerors I've been struggling in multiple areas lately but, in the midst of it all, the Lord has made it abundantly clear that He sees my struggles and that He knows and cares. This morning's Bible study led me to Romans 8 and I felt led to share some of my study with you. I hope it ministers to someone who is reading this today.Romans 8:31-3931 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-29070420835570143962024-01-22T08:54:00.001-06:002024-01-22T08:54:38.839-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - Januarry 22, 2024 Another week has passed and here we are...back around to Monday again!Last week was absolutely frigid (temperatures below zero with windchills as low as -25); this morning...freezing rain...BUT...it's supposed to warm up considerably and not be too bad over the next week or so. I'm thankful!Due to circumstances beyond mycontrol, very little of what was on my to-do list last week was actually Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-37300073315181544862024-01-17T00:39:00.001-06:002024-01-22T08:08:44.446-06:0023 Things in 2023 Update 1. Purpose to sow daily towards gaining greater health in every area (spirit and soul and body - I Thessalonians 5:23; prosper and be in health - 3 John 2).✅ I struggled at times, of course, but, overall, I did fairly well maintaining my focus...especially during the second half of the year.2. Keep up with scripture reading and daily Bible study. ✅ Am learning to make this a top Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-91957044622730127912024-01-15T13:44:00.000-06:002024-01-15T13:44:31.434-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - January 16, 2024It's Monday morning and here in southwest Missouri we're in the deep-freeze! It's -2 with a windchill of -10, which is better than it was yesterday (-6 with a windchill of -25) and there is snow on the ground. What's the weather like where you're at?For Christmas granddaughter, Alysia, gave me a cookie mix-in-a-jar gift. I whipped the 'whole grain chippers' up last night (quick and easy!) Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-64102609216821568632024-01-08T11:43:00.001-06:002024-01-08T11:43:33.418-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - January 8, 2024It's a rainy Monday here in southwest Missouri. According to the forecast it's supposed to rain all day and all night, then transition over to snow by morning. How much we'll get depends on where the storm system tracks.(Um...I think they missed it! I finished writing this post, looked out, and the rain had already transitioned! It's snowing to beat the band...great, big, fluffy, white flakes! MyRebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-37258575878587509042024-01-07T22:18:00.003-06:002024-01-07T22:18:50.187-06:00Getting Back in the GrooveI've been out the loop so long that there's no point in even trying to catch up. I will say that I had an absolutely lovely holiday season. It seemed like one long continuous Christmas extravaganza starting with Family Christmas on December 9th and carrying right on through and into the New Year. So many good times were shared with family and friends and, in the midst of it, I Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-15118394233156051742023-12-17T20:58:00.000-06:002023-12-17T20:58:25.688-06:00Heart-shaped Cash Gift Idea Using instructions that I found online I turned paper bills into cute, little, heart-shaped cash gifts to be given as Christmas gifts.I used ten dollar bills, but any denomination of paper currency can be used. Just fold each according to instructions.After I completed each bill I wrapped it with a section of half-inch, wire-edged ribbon to give it a festive look.I placed each ribbon-wrapped Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-22154411728473180932023-12-09T13:23:00.000-06:002023-12-09T13:23:19.569-06:00One of Those Rare Saturdays and Family Christmas TraditionsThis is one of those rare Saturdays that I'm not at work. Today is Family Christmas!(And I cannot wait to see the latest issue of The Family Christmas Chronicle that Patrick and Amber's family publishes each year as a gift for the whole family! YEAH!)The tradition of having Family Christmas the second Saturday in December developed years ago when Amanda, was working for a state park Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-56368733279479369232023-12-04T10:11:00.004-06:002023-12-04T17:47:25.913-06:00Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - December 4, 2023It's the first Monday of December and the push is on! Family Christmas is THIS WEEKEND! Photos scattered throughout this post are from last year's gathering.I've been working on a little gift idea for the grands, but ran out of supplies. I'm hoping that Sam's Club comes through for me and the supplies arrive in time to finish up the project before Saturday's event. I'll share about the finished Rebecca Knoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.com2