FRIGID FAVES

 

Wow...A frigid week for sure here in eastern New York State. But it's Winter and I'm thankful we have normal winter temperatures and some snow because if it's gonna be Winter, it should feel like it! 

I'm thankful for a warm house, warm clothing and a warm car that still works.  Along with those items, I'm thankful for other blessings God brought to my week.  I'm sharing FIVE of the ones that top the list and linking up at Susanne's site who hosts this weekly gratitude space. 

image courtesy of Am*zon

• MOVIE NIGHT:  Dave and I decided to stay in most of the weekend. We ordered a veggie pizza last Friday  evening and followed it up with this movie we somehow missed when it first came out. What a good movie by one of our fave actresses. It's probably one of the best ones she's ever made. At least in my opinion. Action packed; a bit of a mystery.  My computer nerd hubby did explain to me that what happened isn't super far-fetched yet not likely now, in the 21st century, with all the safeguards in place. I'm thankful we enjoy some movies together on a cold winter's night. 

image  courtesy of The B*dy Shop website

•  BODY BUTTER! I discovered this body butter and matching shower gel and body spray about 15 years ago when the shop was in our local mall. Sadly, they only exist in Europe now. And if you try to order through their website, a box pops up that  they don't deliver to the States. When I learned last year that they were leaving the states, I took advantage of their BOG2 offer.  So I ended up with three Satsuma (my fave scent) body butters and a shower gel. Then our oldest daughter's friend Nathaniel went to Scotland to visit his sister this past autumn and bought me a shower gel and body spray.  And unknown to me, my youngest daughter bought me yet another (smaller) body butter. This lotion is the BEST for dry skin. It's not greasy of course and is super thick so lasts all day on your skin. It's so nourishing for dry skin. And the orange scent is amazing. I'm thankful I am well stocked with this.  It's the best lotion I've ever used and I try many. It also comes in other scents: Shea, Almond Milk, Mango, British Rose, Strawberry, Pink Grapefruit, Olive, Wild Jasmine, Hemp, Cherry Blossom,  Bergamot, Goldenberry, Coconut. Highly recommend if you're ever in Europe!

monday morning about 6:30 AM

Monday morning snow

• SNOW!  We finally got some snow Sunday evening through Monday morning. We didn't get a lot of accumulation like in western NYS.  Dave measured 4 inches on the deck. In fact, on the side of the house there was still grass along the edge of the house. But it was pretty, we need the moisture and it's Winter. I was so happy it was light and fluffy and Dave didn't need the snow blower to clear the driveway.  I'm thankful for the snow and a cozy day inside. 

• ANNUAL PHYSICAL DONE:  I'm thankful I had a good physical and report with my primary doc. She's amazing. She's a nurse practitioner with her own practice and is totally into keeping you off prescription meds. We talked for a half hour after my exam. She was most pleased with my blood work results and said not to worry about the borderline high of glucose since sweets/processed foods going back 3-4 months before the fast can affect your score! She wants me to repeat the A1C test next Spring (2026) well after the holidays to see if it comes down. I really like that she tries to keep patients off prescription meds. 

homemade creamy chicken soup

• HOMEMADE SOUP!  This past week, I made a big pot of homemade creamy chicken soup with fresh potatoes, carrots, peas, garlic and onions. It's So very good. I make it with a quarter cup of low sodium veggie broth and 2 cans of low-fat cream of chicken soup. I add in herbs de provence.  The chicken was a cut up cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast that had basil, oregano and a dash of olive oil on it.  I'm thankful for easy, warm meals that can simmer in the slow cooker all day. 

That wraps up my favorite blessings from the past week.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!