Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, November 16, 2009

Outside my window...grey, dreary and cold.

I really wish....it was Friday so I could be headed to Chicago!!!

From the learning room...working on school stuff, hoping to start working soon with Dalton on writing his name and recognizing the letters of the alphabet instead of just memorizing the song!

I am thankful for my friends, family, home and life!

I am wearing...black pants and dress shirt.

I am reading....Tempted by P.C. Cast, need to start reading The Fury & Dark Reunion of the Vampire Diaries Series....I just can't help myself.

I'm hoping....that New Moon will be really good as they are saying it will be on Thursday night.

I am creating....trying to finish Dalton 1st year scrapbook and the perfect holiday look for the house.

I am praying....for many things dear to my heart.

On my Ipod....same old stuff, need to update it majorly.

Around the house...painting the family room before the holidays get here!

One of my favorite things...peppermint mocha coffee creamer!

A few plans for the rest of the week...work on Dalton's scrapbook, finish painting, bring in the rest of the outdoor furniture, winterize the garage and get groceries for Turkey Day next week.

Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, September 28, 2009

Outside my window...the sun is shining, but the wind is blowing really hard and it's only about 60 degrees out if that.
I really wish....I was at home today working on things around the house...perfect day to still be in your pj's.
From the learning room...working on Chapter 6 of Intro to Business and learning how to make crocheted wire earrings.
I am thankful for my friends, family, home and life!
I am wearing...black pants, pink top and black jacket with multi colors on it. At work!
I am reading....Wicked
I'm hoping....that everyone is able to show up for Biblestudy tonight...I miss seeing everyone.
I am creating....trying to finish Dalton 1st year scrapbook...since he's going to be 4 next week! LOL
I am praying....for many things dear to my heart.
On my Ipod....same old stuff, need to update it majorly.
Around the house...still working on tearing wall paper down...it takes forever.
One of my favorite things...hot chocolate or coffee, pj's, blankets and a good book on a cold day!
A few plans for the rest of the week...work on Dalton's scrapbook, finish painting garden fairies, put mums in the ground, bring in outdoor stuff for winter, etc, etc, etc.

Menu Planning Monday - September 28, 2009

Well I'm winging it this week as I just thought about planning my menu just minutes ago, so here we go!!

Monday-Leftover Hamburger Soup for DH and Son (I'm at Biblestudy Potluck)
Tuesday-Stuffed Green Peppers and corrn on the cob
Wednesday-Hamsteak, triple cheese stuffed potatoes, broccoli-cheese rice
Thursday-Tacos and nachos
Friday-Dining out
Saturday-Grilled steak, fried potatoes, carrots
Sunday-We are on the Scenic Drive-yum I love porkchop sandwiches, onion rings, funnel cakes, etc!!!!

New House

Well Jeff and I are still in ahhh and waiting for our supposed "vacation" to be over as we just can't believe the new Galva residence is really ours. Dalton is enjoying the new house as well. He told us on Sunday as we sat at the buffet in the kitchen eating supper...."its like we are a family"...as we never really sat together for supper at the old place because he would eat and watch cartoons, but I have taken that away with the new place. He also noticed that he doesn't have a "spinner" (ceiling fan) in his room and that "is just not cool mom"! We also went to Nana Hertz's house this week to cut corn for the freezer for the winter (which Dalton states we don't need to do because "we aren't chipmunks mom") and Dalton flipped out and wanted to go home because he thinks we are going to move back to the old place without telling him!! LOL He's so darn cute. I still don't have pictures up yet of the new place but that's because I still can't find the camera box....so hopefully soon!

New House

We are officially moved into the new house but I believe it's going to take us 4 years to officially be unpacked! I didn't realized how much stuff we accumulated in the 8 years we live in the Altona house.....it was amazing! LOL Well hopefully I'll get new house pictures on here soon....but I have to find the camera first!!!!

Simple Women's Daybook 7/29/09

Outside my window...it's 79 and beautiful out!!
I really wish....it was 4:30 p.m. so I could start vacation and moving!
From the learning room...school starts August 24th for me....aahhhh!!
I am thankful that we have a beautiful new house to move into.
From the kitchen...it is completely boxed up.
I am wearing...work clothes....can't wait to change into something more comfy.
I am reading....Untamed by P.C. Cast.
I'm hoping....we get a lot of moving done tomorrow and Friday so the rest of the weekend is calm and smooth.
I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them. Still haven't gottent his project done.
I am praying....for my mother, who is still not feeling well and for good weather the rest of the week, so moving goes smoothly.
On my Ipod....same old stuff, need to update it.
Around the house...nothing but boxes!!!
One of my favorite things... being amazed by what my 3 year old says and does!
A few plans for the rest of the week...move, unpack, get groceries and spend some quality time with Dalton (try to say "yes" to one of his crazy adventures, such as making bubbles).

I'll be posting pics of the new house soon!

The Simple Women's Daybook - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Outside my window...it's 69 and looks like it could rain again...I actually enjoy this weather.

I really wish....the doctors would figure out whats wrong with my mom. This is just crazy.

From the learning room...nothing new at this point.

I am thankful my foot is no longer broken and I can start running soon!!!!

From the kitchen...I'm making chicken and noodles for supper and it smells wonderful!

I am wearing...my relay for life tshirt and grey shorts

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I am reading....runner's magazine!!!

I'm hoping....to start running this week and get back on track with my exercising.

I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them.

I am praying....for Christi Main's mother, Jena's trip to get Hanna, an for my mother.

On my Ipod....same old stuff, haven't listend to it much lately.

Around the house...Jeff is watching UFC Fights overview, Dalton's already asleep because he didn't take a nap today, and Lexie and the baby pup, Chevy, are sound asleep!!! I on the otherhand am packing!!

One of my favorite things... banana splits...doesn't that sound good right now???

A few plans for the rest of the week...do a craft with Dalton, pack some more, work on Relay for Life stuff, work on running training.

Have a good rest of the week!

Wisconsin Dells Summer Vacation

Dalton enjoying his first night at the Wisconsin Dells Time Share, he was amazed at how big our timeshar was!!

Dalton trying out hottub at 10 pm the night we showed up at the timeshare!

The family at one of the waterparks!!!!
Dalton and his dad.

This was an awesome waterpark!

Dalton and Jeff at Moose Jaw for dinner.

This was a wonderful quick summer vacation!

The Simple Women's Daybooik - Sunday, June 28, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Sunday, June 28, 2009

Outside my window...it's 82 and I'm hopng it doesn't get any hotter....

I really wish my moms status migraine goes away and she can get out of the hospital today.

From the learning room...still need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this summer.

I am thankful for....my family!

From the kitchen...thinking I need to get strawberries and get the jam done. I have tons of fruit to cut up for the 4th of July party we are attending later today.

I am wearing...my pjs.

I am reading...."Untamed" by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

I'm hoping....that we get a bunch of packing done this week.

I am creating....a Go To Bag for the car so we will have things when we need them.

I am praying....and thanking god for giving us such a wonderful new house to move into.

On my Ipod....hoping to add a bunch of Michael Jackson songs to my collection! May he rest in peace.

Around the house...Jeff doing laundry and coking tacos! He is such a good guy. Dalton playing with his toys.

One of my favorite things... rootbeer floats...they are great this time of year!

A few plans for the rest of the week...get my car fixed from the fender bender, finish packing my room and daltons, relax outside and make salt dough figures with Dalton (yep didn't get this done last week).

Have a good week.

The Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, June 22, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Monday, June 22, 2009
Outside my window...it's hot and humid
I am thinking.... I really wish this migraine would go away, enough already!!!
From the learning room...still need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this summer
I am thankful for....for a wonderful Fathers Day with my family!
From the kitchen...thinking I need to get strawberries and get the jam done.
I am wearing...a dress shirt and slacks...at work.
I am reading....Nothing currently, but need to start the last book of the House of Night Series.
I'm hoping....that our appraisal goes well today and that I need to get packing this week.
I am creating....nothing at the moment. LOL
I am praying....that everything goes well with our new house in Galva and that the closing dates and move in go smoothly.
On my Ipod...nothing new as I just found my charging cord!!!LOL
Around the house....boxes everywhere...Jeff getting the house ready for the appraisal.
One of my favorite things... beautiful flower gardens in full bloom, just like now.
A few plans for the rest of the week...get my car fixed from the fender bender, get a room or two packed, relax outside and make salt dough figures with Dalton.

Have a great week!

Menu Planning Monday

Menu Planning Monday

I feel like I've fallen off the bandwagon lately and need to get back on!!!

Monday - eating leftovers or eating at Mama Hertz's house
Tuesday - eating leftovers or Country Fried Steak, mash potatoes and corn.
Wednesday - Steaks and hashbrowns on the grill!
Thursday - Grilled porkchops, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw.
Friday - Pizza
Saturday - Hertz Family Reunion...need to figure out a dish to pass?

Hope everyone enjoys this site for new recipes!!!

The Simple Women's Daybook June 7, 2009

The Simple Women's Daybook - Sunday, June 7, 2009

Outside my window...it's a cold rainy day...where is summer?

I am thinking.... I really need to pack up more of the house and clean, but I just want to lay around and relax too.

From the learning room...I really need to work with dalton on his colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet this ?

I am thankful for....my family. I had a great time at my sister's house yesterday for my nephew's 5th birthday. Man does the time fly!

From the kitchen...thinking about going and getting groceries to stock up the pantry. Also thinking about doing meatball kobobs for dinner and whats for dessert???

I am wearing...jeans and my hearts at home tshirt.

I am reading....Chosen by P.C. Cast and The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make by Bill and Pam Farrell.

I'm hoping....to finish packing the kitchen stuff that is not needed for the next two months and to pack clothes in the bedroom that are not needed by the end of the week.

I am creating....nothing at the moment. LOL

I am praying....that everything goes well with our new house in Galva and that the closing dates and move in go smoothly.

On my Ipod...Jason Mraz...I love his songs. They are so relaxing.

Around the house....boxes everywhere...dalton watching Ben 10 and Jeff taking it easy on the couch.

One of my favorite things...days like this when its rainy outside and you can just be lazy!

A few plans for the rest of the week...like I said before finish some packing in the kitchen and bedroom, take Dalton to the library for summer reading fun, make salt dough and decorate, hopefully get to use the sprinkler, and take the car in for an oil change and to fix the damage from my latest fender bender!

Have a wonderful week.

It's going to be a crazy week at the Hertz household, but I'm hoping to still be able to cook at home this week too!!!

Monday - Easter leftovers
Tuesday - Tacos
Wednesday - eating on the go!!!
Thursday - Spaghetti
Friday - Chicken Pot Pie
Saturday - ??? still up for debate.

On Monday, March 16th, Dalton and I stayed home and hung out with Jeff, since he was leaving for Kansas City on Tuesday. We worked outside in the backyard and cleaned up the garage. Dalton took a nap and during that time Jeff finished cleaning the garage. When Dalton woke up and then went outside to the garage he looked at Jeff and said "daddy how did you do that....the garage was a mess...where did it all go???" Jeff and I just laughed at him! He also thought he should wear my sunglasses!!!

A Woman's Heart

I thought this was really cute and true, so I wanted to share! Enjoy your day!

Hearts at Home Conference

Well the weekend of March 13th was just wonderful!!! We spent all day (5:30 a.m. - midnight....we are troopers!!) Friday in Bloomington, Illinois at the Hearts at Home Conference. There were over 4,000 moms there and over 12,000 children represented!! That's just amazing!! My sister, Jillian and Christi attended and had a wonderful time. There were a few times I thought I was going to fall out of my chair laughing at Dr. Kevin Lehman. If you have never heard of him, you need to look up his website and check out his books....they are well worth it. The music was by Go Fish and they have wonderful cd's for children. I also got to attend a class titled "Red Hot Monogamy" by Jim and Pam Farrell and I know I fell off my chair a couple of times listening to their phenomenal seminar!!!

Winter was Fun, but we are ready for Spring!!!

Dalton had a blast this winter going down Nana and Papa Hertz's hills! One Friday night, Nana picked him up from the sitters unexpectantly, so he had no snow pants or boots because he wore his tennis shoes that day. But that evening after dinner he begged Papa to take him down the sledding hills. So Papa and Nana rolled him up in a blanket, coat and mittens and then loaded the sled with towels to keep him warm! Papa pushed him down the hill about 3 times and Dalton was excited about the trips!!!! He then begged for hot chocolate coffee!!! He has very dedicated grandparents. The above photo is one of the many times he decided to stand up as he was going down the hill...he is such a daredevil and I am standing at the bottom of this hill screaming "sit down or your going to break another leg"!!!

We are ready for it to get nice and warm so we can start walking, blowing bubbles and playing out in the yard!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday-Breakfast Night=Buscuits and Gravy
Tuesday-Country Fried Steak
Wednesday-Leftovers
Thursday-Chicken Alfredo
Friday-ording out
Saturday-Cheeseburger Salad

Menu Planning Monday

I just joined Menu Planning Monday through I'm an Organizing Junkie at http://orgjunkie.com/menu-plan-monday. If you are interested in getting some really good recipes for your family...this is the place to be.

Hertz Family's Menu Plan this week:

Monday-boys are on there own with leftovers
Tuesday-Chicken Quesadillas
Wednesday-Roast, carrots and potatoes in the crockpot
Thursday-Homemade pizza
Friday-Homemade Stroganoff in the crockpot
Saturday-Cheeseburger Salad

First blog article!!!

The below article I wrote and it was posted on 24/7 moms blog site!!! I'm so excited as it is my first article. It was posted on 1/27/09....thought I would share it!

Creative Ideas & Projects to Organize Kids School Papers, Artwork & Small Bedroom HasslesBy: Stacy L. Hertz

I am a mother of a three year old and I can’t believe how much paperwork he brings home between daycare, swim lessons and music class and he’s not even in school yet. Afraid of losing important dates, as I knew it would only get worse as he becomes older, I decided to make a binder to keep track of all his paperwork. I bought a three ring binder from Wal-Mart and a package of 3 ring punched one sided folders. I labeled each folder with the person’s name that lives in our household. When I’m handed a reminder note that my son has pictures for class, I record the date on the calendar and then it goes into his folder for reference. The folders hold dentist and doctor appointments, birthday invites, library reading dates and more. My folder for instance has my appointments and my husband’s are in his. I keep the binder with my calendar on our desk where everyone can view it. I purge as needed and don’t have paper stacks anymore on the counters.

Artwork

Now what about that artwork? My little guy is coloring and painting new pictures all the time and at daycare they make something for most holidays. I love everything he brings home, but sometimes the refrigerator looks a little overwhelmed!!Here are a couple of ways I like to keep his artwork on display but not feel weighed down with paperwork:

● Hang a piece of yarn, rope or fishing line across your child’s wall, up towards the ceiling, with tacks. Then use clothespins to hang up their artwork. When they want to put up new projects go through and purge what is not needed and keep your favorites.

● Now where to keep those favorites? Use an expandable filed folder with dividers, from any office supply store, and store by years. Another great way to keep artwork in one place is by purchasing a frame from dynamicframes.com, that can hold up to 50 to 100 pieces of artwork at one time.

Bedroom Hassles

Even though my son is not in school yet, he already dons a backpack for daycare. Between the backpack, shoes, coats, etc. I have a hard time finding my entryway or my son’s room. Therefore the following tips might help you out in the same situation.

● Use a hanging shoe organizer in your entryway closet for all gloves, scarves and hats.

● Use a hanging sweater organizer and give each child a cubby hole. This is where school work, backpacks, gym shoes & even small instruments can go.

● Buy tubs in various sizes, one for Legos, one for cars, and so on. Take a picture of each toy and tape it to the outside of the tub and label each tub with a permanent marker. This way your kids will know where their toys go when done playing.