The Homekeeper's Journal: Nesting 9/15/10

I just came across this weekly meme from the Christian HomeKeeper Network the other day at Susan(By Grace's blog http://bygrace3.blogspot.com). I like it because it is helpful, not simply fun questions, and because it asks thoughtful questions. I hope to participate regularly. I don't want my blog to be all meme's but this one I really like so I am going to try it.
This week’s Homekeeper’s Journal is all about Nesting …. 
Let’s define our terms... 
Nest - a snug retreat or refuge; resting place; home 
Nesting - to build or have a nest 
Its time to start nesting and get my home cozy and comfortable for the cooler days ahead.  I want to create a retreat from the world, a resting place, home.Get your thinking caps on and lets talk about how we can arrange, order, decorate and change our homes so that they are a warm wonderful retreat for our families this Autumn and Winter.

My kitchen would be more inviting if …………. I could remodel and have a place for them to sit and sip a cup of tea and fellowship

My best tip for making a home seem more welcoming …..candles, quilts and soft music

To give the feeling of warmth in my home I often ….. light candles.I love the smell of fall candles and I love to decorate with pumpkins and leaves
In the cooler months, it is essential for me to ….have hot apple cider and hot chocolate and hot tea-my family loves hot drinks when they come in from the cold

Some favorite Autumn/Winter recipes are …..Turkey chili with a big pan of cornbread and shredded cheese---We use turkey because my grandson has PKU and cannot have the beef.  He cannot have the cheese either but we make the cornbread with his milk so he can have some-he calls it "cake".
My chili is so easy---
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Tomato juice

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet. Cook ground turkey over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Stir in chili seasoning mix and water. Then I add remaining ingredients, using just enough to make the chili the thick or thinness I want. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with cornbread and shredded cheese.
PS-You can add beans but my family likes it without beans

 

 A Quick Tip for making your house more inviting ……Feel comfortable and your guests will too-take the time to pay attention and make them feel welcome and they will feel it too.
Now it's your turn!
1. Make your own entry at your blog using the prompts that are in bold type above.
2. Finish out the prompts with your own words.
3. Grab the Homekeeper’s Journal picture and use it on your blog with a link to CHK.
4. Go back to CHK and put your blog entry in the linky on this week's Homekeeper's Journal post.
 I hope you will join in and I look forward to seeing your answers too.....