tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35216557466623742212026-03-09T20:19:41.513-05:00Rebecca'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.comBlogger1892125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521655746662374221.post-45814765418719739722026-01-27T21:31:00.004-06:002026-01-30T01:52:02.826-06:00

I made this for lunch today and it was absolutely delicious! I chose to omit the three optional ingredients, but I'm sure it would be just as good (maybe better) if added. Photo CreditCHICKEN FAJITA SOUP - (FP) This simple, flavorful soup lends itself perfectly to the crockpot or electric pressure cooker. This is level 1 cooking—you can’t mess this up, so go ahead and wow your family! You have

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We had our first good snow of the winter over the weekend. I haven't braved getting out and about yet, but here are few pics taken around the place Sunday morning...The View From My Front DoorWhite Pine in Front YardLooking Down The North AlleyVan Tire in Drifted SnowWho else got snow over the weekend and how much? We got around 7" or so here. Until next time...~RebeccaRecent and related

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 Books Read in 2025Well...it's been even longer now than it was before and, as you can see, I've still not mangaged to get started, keep up, or stay engaged. It is my hope that that will change in the coming days and that I will get back to blogging, even if only just a little. I will start here: I did manage to keep a list of books read throughtout 2025! 😀As usual, you will see

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Despite my best intentions to stay focused, follow-through, and keep on-target, here I am...the entire spring season has passed with only a single post and, suddenly, I feel like I've just awakened in the hot days of summer!So much has happened since my last post (dated 4/1/25) that I won't even attempt to catch up. For today it is enough to just drop in, say 'hello', and see if anyone is even

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The last half of March passed in a whirlwind and...no joke...here we are...it's April 1st! I'm still trying to figure out how time passes so quickly! 😲Here in the Northern Hemisphere, winter slipped quietly away as, on the 20th, we celebrated the First Day of Spring! 🌷The crocus and daffodils have come and gone and, at present, my yard is purple with "bunny ears" (a term of endearment coined by

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 It's Monday and a brand new week! Happy St. Patrick's Day! How was your weekend?“May the saddest day of your future be no worse thanthe happiest day of your past.” - An Irish BlessingMy weekend here was FULL! I worked Saturday. That evening Amanda and Aaron and the girls came down from Kansas City and Tony and Nicole held a belated birthday party for two of their young children. On Sunday

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After torrential rain, strong wind, and even some snow yesterday, and into the night, it's a chilly, but sunshiney morning here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri.Carnations From My DaughterI had my one-week-out follow-up appointment following the second eye surgery yesterday morning and was released to resume normal activity (except for rubbing my eyes...can't do that for a month!).

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You've probably noticed that I've not posted much on here lately. There's been a lot going on on my end the past month or so, including having two eye surgeries and starting my own business.What I have shared in recent months hasn't amounted to much. I've not felt that I've really had too much TO share since my husband's death. The first couple of years found me lost in a blur of long days

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Hey, Y'all! I am excited to announce that I'm starting my very own Mary Kay business! In fact, my online "kick-off" party is being held right now and I would love for you to come be a part of it! To join in the fun just click the link below! I can't wait to see you there! Rebecca's Mary Kay Kick-off Party - Click HEREUntil next time...~RebeccaRecent and related posts that you might enjoy reading.

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It's a frigid cold afternoon here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri, but all is warm and cozy inside as I enjoy watching all the festivities surrounding the inauguration of America's 45th and 47th president, President Donald J. Trump!What an great day for America and, praise God! We have much to be thankful for! 💓🤍💙I'm happy to say that, even though it took me all week to do it, I

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It's Monday afternoon and I am finally finding time to sit down and chat a spell. I hope your day is going well and that your week is off to a great start! White Spruce in the Front YardThere is much on my heart and mind as of late, one of which is this blog. I do hope to make some changes in 2025, including getting back to posting more often and sharing things of greater substance and of

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We didn't get the copious amounts of ice and snow that those to our north and east did, but we did get some some...first rain, then freezing rain, then snow. Sunshine and Shadow on Snow and IceAfter that temperatures took a tumble and now we're in the deep-freeze...12 degrees right now with a windchill of 0; the high is expected to get up to around 20. Sun Shining Through Ice in

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Books Read in 2024You will see an odd variety of books in this list...some I read for work, some for personal interests, some are just kids books, and you will see a lot of titles by Amy LeFeuvre. Amy LeFeuvre was a prolific writer of books and stories during the late 1800's and on into the early 20th Century. As far as I can tell at this point, Amy wrote 119 books, all of which,

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No resolutions...just better decisions in 2025!Happy New Year!Until next time...~RebeccaMaster To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - December 30, 2024Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 25, 2024/THANKSGIVING 2024Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 18, 2024 

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It's the last Monday of 2024 and, in case you haven't noticed, I've not posted a single post since the week of Thanksgiving. For that I am truly sorry, but it couldn't be helped.There's been a lot going on and, to be honest, my eyesight is making it more and more difficult to concentrate on anything for too long at a time. Even now, as I type this, the, usually sharp, black letters against the

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As we move into this week of Thanksgiving my heart is full of a myriad of emotions. I miss my husband desperately right now, yet, at the same time, my heart is full to the brim with gratitude and thankfulness for so many things...  - for the Love of the Father and His everpresent goodness and blessing in my life  - for the fifty-five years of friendship and the thirty-three years

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It's a rainy Monday and here comes that overwhelming feeling again. Were my husband here (and we were back home) I have no doubt that we'd be taking a walk in the rain at Burr Oak Woods. I truly love and miss that man so much! 💔Bethany Falls TrailBurr Oak WoodsBlue Springs, MissouriI went to the eye doctor last week and no new glasses. Instead, I will be having cataracts removed from both eyes

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I don't normally like to share two posts in one day, but, since it's Veteran's Day AND 'Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday', both on the same day, I figured why not?I spent all morning looking for an article of clothing that I just couldn't find. In a last ditch effort I checked the washer and, sure enough, there it was...along with all the other clothes that I had washed on Saturday and,

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I am so very thankful for our veterans...those that, down through the ages, have, unashamedly and without apology, served our nation throughout its history and in times of trouble...giving their all...and, in some cases, their very lives...that we may be free. To all those veterans out there I shout out a great big..."Thank you!"And even though all of them have passed away and are no longer

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It's Thursday morning and, after a very eventful few days, I'm ready to settle down for a day or two and collect my thoughts.Monday afternoon lightening struck a friend's house and split the tree in front of their house. The strike left the tree blackened and smoldering, blew out their wiring, and took out several of their electronic devices. Praise God, though, their house didn't catch on fire,

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After weeks/months of drought, it's been a very rainy couple of days here in southwest Missouri. Storms Rolling in From the WestThe thunder rolls across the prairie as severe storms brew to our west. We are under a tornado watch here at the moment, but tornado warnings have already been issued in counties just to our west. Update: Right after I typed the above, I ran out to get a photo

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Autumn is well under way and, even though I started it long ago, I forgot all about posting my autumn bucket list. I just now discovered it in my draft folder so, even though it's very late, I'm going to go ahead and post it now. To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purpose under the heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)- Make my autumn bucket list- Post consistently (at least

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Another month has flown by and...here it is...the last Monday of October! We're under a wind advisory and a red flag warning today. We are officially listed as under 'extreme drought conditions' on the Missouri Drought Map and are under a burn ban county wide. We are praying for rain.Lake Taneycomo - Branson, MOThis past week was great! I presented 'Going Batty' at the local library on

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It's a beautiful morning here on the tallgrass prairie of southwest Missouri! At present, it is 64 degrees and the sun is shining under a cloudless, blue sky. The doors and windows are wide open enabling the cool, autumn breezes to waft through the house, airing it as it goes. What a glorious morning the Lord has blessed us with!"This is the day which the LORD hath made;We will rejoice and be

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 The winner of the Homemaker's Friend 2025 Daily Planner is...Kristina!!!Congratulations, Kristina!!!! I hope that you enjoy this beautiful daily planner designed by Sue Hooley of Homemaker's Depot. I've used them for years and have given many away as gifts. They have become my mainstay. Kristina, please contact me at proverbs31heart@yahoo.com within 48 hours with

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