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Browsing Archive: July, 2010

Pasta Salad

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
1 box pasta~ bow tie or elbow
2 bell peppers, diced(I use red, green, and yellow for color)
1 onion, purple or regular, diced small
1 C mayo
1/4 C EVOO(extra virgin olive oil)
a few dashes of pepper
a few dashes of salt

1. Boil noodles, drain, rinse with cold water to cool.
2. Mix mayo, oil, salt, & pepper in a bowl.
3. Mix pasta and mayo mix together.(It may look creamy, but that's okay)
4. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Cover.
5. Let it sit in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors blend.
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Entrance/Living Room-Family Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, July 12, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it take to Bless your Family!

Entrance/Living Room-Family Room:
M~ sweep porch, walkway,/sweep, vacuum, or mop entry way
T~ Throw away and trim dead flowers & plants/ fertilize flowers and plants
W~ clean under couches(move!), and clean under the cushions
T~ detail dust 
F~ de-clutter and add fresh flowers and a candle

*If you have children have them help you with these chores- it's all about learning!
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Weekly Menu July 11-17

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfast :
~ cereal 
~ eggs
~ pancakes

Lunches:
~ pizzas
~ tortilla pizzas
~ egg salad
~ turkey
~ tuna
~ PB
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ jello
~ pudding

Dinners:
S(11)~ Breakfast for Dinner- choc chip pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast
M(12)~ round steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans
T(13)~ northwoods chicken, corn, oven fries
W(14)~ tuna mac
T(15)~ roast, potatoes, carrots
F(16)~ english muffin pizzas
S(17)~ leftovers/out

Snacks/Desserts:
~ ice cream
~ jello
~ cinnamon toast
~ PB toast
~ PB sandwiches
~ Cheese a...
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Grocery Cart~ $138.92

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
I did not take pictures. It is so hot here, that by the time I get home I really need to put cold stuff up quickly. Thanks to my boys and a their friends, they help me get everything in the house.

Walmart:
bread $1.28
bread $1.28
bread $1.58
diapers* $7.47 (after coupon)
cereal $5.26
turkey $5.98
creamer $1.67
brownie mix $.75
water balloons $1.00
cinnamon $2.05
cereal $2.28
candle $5.00
formula $14.88
TOTAL: $54.72

ALDI:
potatoes $2.89
oranges $2.99
carrots $.99
grapes $2.98
bananas $1.02
eggs (3/$.89) $2.67
banan...
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Parenting~ FAITH!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
I have added:

   FAITH 

 to the Parenting Page. Please read it and tell me what you think!
Blessings~
Continue reading ...
 

Fried Okra & Sweet Fried Okra/Green Tomatoes

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
The sweet fried okra recipe was made on accident. A few years ago we took all the ingredients to my mother-in-laws to make fried okra....cut okra, flour, and cornmeal...or what I THOUGHT was cornmeal. As soon as we started trying it, we realized it tasted "sweet".

You see, I am going blind in my left eye, and my vision in my other eye isn't so great either. I thought I grabbed the cornmeal but instead, I grabbed the POWDERED SUGAR!!! That's right! It tasted almost like funnel cake! 

You HAVE to...
Continue reading ...
 

Kitchen and Dining Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, July 5, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!

Kitchen and Dining Room:
M~ de-clutter tupperware/plastics
T~ reorganize under sink
W~ clean top cabinets with hot, soapy water
T~ clean bottom cabinets with hot, soapy water
F~ de-clutter both rooms/Add fresh cut flowers or summer scented candles

* If you have children have them help you do these chores. It teaches them how to do things when they have a place of their own, and it helps save time!

Continue reading ...
 

Menu July 4 - July 10

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 2, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ pancakes

Lunches:
~ ham and cheese
~ PB
~ Ramen
~ fruits
~ veggies
~ chips
~ pudding

Dinners:
S(4)~ cook out/ brats and hot dogs, chips & dip
M(5)~ fried chicken drumsticks, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese
T(6)~ Beef Tacos, Mexi-Chicken Ring with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream
W(7)~ BLT's/ Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwiches, fruits 
T(8)~ hot dogs, chips, fruits
F(9)~ pizza
S(10)~ leftovers/out/eggs

Desserts and Snacks:
~ Flag Cake
~ cantaloupe
~ watermelon
~ blueberrie...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart ~ about $84.19

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 2, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
I'm not sure abut the total because I lost the Walmart receipt. Shopping with 7 boys (Ryan's best friends Mathew was with us, too), I'm surprised that's ALL I lost! But I do remember the approximate total.

Walmart:

approx. TOTAL~ $37.00


 ALDI:

potatoes $2.89
beef $2.29
chips $.99
strawberries $.99
strawberries $.99
strawberries $.99
blueberries $.99
blueberries $.99
eggs $.79
eggs $.79
milk $2.09
bratwurst $2.29
crescents $1.49
whipped topping $.85
chicken drumsticks $2.39
hot dogs $.75
bacon $2.69
crescents $1.4...
Continue reading ...
 
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Browsing Archive: July, 2010

Pasta Salad

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
1 box pasta~ bow tie or elbow
2 bell peppers, diced(I use red, green, and yellow for color)
1 onion, purple or regular, diced small
1 C mayo
1/4 C EVOO(extra virgin olive oil)
a few dashes of pepper
a few dashes of salt

1. Boil noodles, drain, rinse with cold water to cool.
2. Mix mayo, oil, salt, & pepper in a bowl.
3. Mix pasta and mayo mix together.(It may look creamy, but that's okay)
4. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Cover.
5. Let it sit in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors blend.
Continue reading ...
 

Entrance/Living Room-Family Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, July 12, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it take to Bless your Family!

Entrance/Living Room-Family Room:
M~ sweep porch, walkway,/sweep, vacuum, or mop entry way
T~ Throw away and trim dead flowers & plants/ fertilize flowers and plants
W~ clean under couches(move!), and clean under the cushions
T~ detail dust 
F~ de-clutter and add fresh flowers and a candle

*If you have children have them help you with these chores- it's all about learning!
Continue reading ...
 

Weekly Menu July 11-17

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfast :
~ cereal 
~ eggs
~ pancakes

Lunches:
~ pizzas
~ tortilla pizzas
~ egg salad
~ turkey
~ tuna
~ PB
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ jello
~ pudding

Dinners:
S(11)~ Breakfast for Dinner- choc chip pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast
M(12)~ round steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans
T(13)~ northwoods chicken, corn, oven fries
W(14)~ tuna mac
T(15)~ roast, potatoes, carrots
F(16)~ english muffin pizzas
S(17)~ leftovers/out

Snacks/Desserts:
~ ice cream
~ jello
~ cinnamon toast
~ PB toast
~ PB sandwiches
~ Cheese a...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart~ $138.92

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
I did not take pictures. It is so hot here, that by the time I get home I really need to put cold stuff up quickly. Thanks to my boys and a their friends, they help me get everything in the house.

Walmart:
bread $1.28
bread $1.28
bread $1.58
diapers* $7.47 (after coupon)
cereal $5.26
turkey $5.98
creamer $1.67
brownie mix $.75
water balloons $1.00
cinnamon $2.05
cereal $2.28
candle $5.00
formula $14.88
TOTAL: $54.72

ALDI:
potatoes $2.89
oranges $2.99
carrots $.99
grapes $2.98
bananas $1.02
eggs (3/$.89) $2.67
banan...
Continue reading ...
 

Parenting~ FAITH!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
I have added:

   FAITH 

 to the Parenting Page. Please read it and tell me what you think!
Blessings~
Continue reading ...
 

Fried Okra & Sweet Fried Okra/Green Tomatoes

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
The sweet fried okra recipe was made on accident. A few years ago we took all the ingredients to my mother-in-laws to make fried okra....cut okra, flour, and cornmeal...or what I THOUGHT was cornmeal. As soon as we started trying it, we realized it tasted "sweet".

You see, I am going blind in my left eye, and my vision in my other eye isn't so great either. I thought I grabbed the cornmeal but instead, I grabbed the POWDERED SUGAR!!! That's right! It tasted almost like funnel cake! 

You HAVE to...
Continue reading ...
 

Kitchen and Dining Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, July 5, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!

Kitchen and Dining Room:
M~ de-clutter tupperware/plastics
T~ reorganize under sink
W~ clean top cabinets with hot, soapy water
T~ clean bottom cabinets with hot, soapy water
F~ de-clutter both rooms/Add fresh cut flowers or summer scented candles

* If you have children have them help you do these chores. It teaches them how to do things when they have a place of their own, and it helps save time!

Continue reading ...
 

Menu July 4 - July 10

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 2, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ pancakes

Lunches:
~ ham and cheese
~ PB
~ Ramen
~ fruits
~ veggies
~ chips
~ pudding

Dinners:
S(4)~ cook out/ brats and hot dogs, chips & dip
M(5)~ fried chicken drumsticks, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese
T(6)~ Beef Tacos, Mexi-Chicken Ring with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream
W(7)~ BLT's/ Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwiches, fruits 
T(8)~ hot dogs, chips, fruits
F(9)~ pizza
S(10)~ leftovers/out/eggs

Desserts and Snacks:
~ Flag Cake
~ cantaloupe
~ watermelon
~ blueberrie...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart ~ about $84.19

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, July 2, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
I'm not sure abut the total because I lost the Walmart receipt. Shopping with 7 boys (Ryan's best friends Mathew was with us, too), I'm surprised that's ALL I lost! But I do remember the approximate total.

Walmart:

approx. TOTAL~ $37.00


 ALDI:

potatoes $2.89
beef $2.29
chips $.99
strawberries $.99
strawberries $.99
strawberries $.99
blueberries $.99
blueberries $.99
eggs $.79
eggs $.79
milk $2.09
bratwurst $2.29
crescents $1.49
whipped topping $.85
chicken drumsticks $2.39
hot dogs $.75
bacon $2.69
crescents $1.4...
Continue reading ...
 
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