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Weekly Menu Sept 26-Oct. 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ pb toast
~ fruits
~ carnation instant breakfast drink(packed with vitamins!)

Lunches:
~ ham
~ turkey
~ applesauce
~ chips
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(26)~ tacos, chip & dip
M(27)~ meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, salad 
T(28)~ hot dogs, sausages, chips, fruit-soccer night
W(29)~ spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
T(30)~ baked potatoes, salad- soccer night
F(1)~ stromboli, salad
S(2)~ left overs, egg sandwich, etc...

Desserts & Snacks:
~ cookies
~ oranges
~ apples
~ bananas
~ banana bread
~ ...
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Grocery Cart~ $111.23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

Cereal $5.42
cereal $3.78
ranch $3.48
granola bars $3.38
formula $ 14.88
baby cereal $2.32
ring pop $.56
spaghetti $1.67
turkey $4.98
TOTAL$43.61

Aldi:

potatoes $2.99
grapes $2.98
apples $2.99
apples $2.99
oranges $2.99
hot gods $.75
oranges $2.99 (* I was charged for another one, but I only got one!!! ugh!)
salad $.49
salad $.49
trach bags $6.49
milk $2.19
bananas $.96
baggies $1.95
spag sauce $1.19
spag sauce $1.19
paper plates $1.99
buns $.79
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
cookies $.99
cookies $.99
buns $.79
de...
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Mushroom Burgers

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Mushroom Burgers(large batch):
1-2 lbs ground beef
dales seasoning
garlic powder
2 can mushroom soup( healthy kind, reduced sodium and fat )
milk

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, grease 13x9 pan.
2. Mix beef, dales seasoning, and garlic powder. Form into patties and put in 13x9 pan.
3. In a medium bowl- pour mushroom soup. Add 1/2 - 1 can of milk. Mix.
4. Pour over  beef patties.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until patties are no longer pink. 
* I serve mashed potatoes and a veggie like green beans and a salad

W...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 20, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!!

Laundry/Office:
M~ Fold and put up laundry
T~ clean washer and dryer/sort socks
W~ de-clutter office desk
T~ dust computer and shelves
F~ file papers/sweep, vacuum, mop

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Menu for Sept 19-25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
This week I thought I'd do something different. Not everyone out there is going to like this menu. But, we eat a lot of eggs. We love eggs!

Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ oatmeal
~ PB toast

Lunches:
~ roast beef,turkey,ham, pb, chips
~ goldfish
~ applesauce
~ go-gurt
~ polish sausages

Dinner:
S(19)~ scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
M(20)~ egg, veggies, and sausage burritos, fresh fruit
T(21)~ Bacon, egg, & cheese crescents, fresh fruits* qiuck meal for soccer night*
W(22)~ egg,cheese, sausage frittata
T(23...
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Perfectly Perfect Peas~ Baby Food

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 


 This is an original recipe by Norah O'Donnell. She has a recipe book for babies and toddlers called Baby Love. 
*Click on the book name to go to Amazon to see the book.


Perfectly Perfect Peas:( Pictures Below)
1 bag of frozen peas
medium pot filled with water
8 oz water
Large Bowl filled ice water, lots of ice!

1. Start to boil a medium size pot of water.
2. Put frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water until the ice crystal are all off.
3. Once the water starts to boil add peas and stir. 
4...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 13, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is All it Takes to Bless your Family

Laundry/Office:
M~ clean dryer vent hose
T~ de-clutter office desk
W~ sort socks
T~ clean baseboards
F~ detail seep, vacuum, mop

* If you have children they can help you do these chores! 
~hold the dryer hose, throw trash away for you, sort socks, etc...

Continue reading ...
 

Menu for Sept 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs-scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches, etc..
~ PB Toast
~ Cinnamon rolls

Lunches:
~ Ham, turkey, roast beef, PB, sausages
~ leftovers
~ chips
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ cheez its
~ gogurt
~ applesauce

Dinners:
S(12)~ Mushroom burgers,mashed potatoes, corn, salad, honey crescents
M(13)~ meatballs, egg noodles, peas, salad
T(14)~ hotdogs*, chips (wrapped up for soccer night)* under Sports Night Meals
W(15)~ maple pork chops, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, salad
T(16)~ tuna cass...
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Grocery Cart for our family of 8 ~ $109.18!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school! I took these pictures when I got home)
baby cereal $2.32
formula $14.88
fruit bowls $1.68
ben 10 figure $6.88( I know, not a food, but a good treat)
cereal $1.88
cheez its $4.28(* I was OVERCHARGED!!)
cereal $4.12
tea $2.58
applesauce $1.38
bread $1.98
bread $1.48
ham $3.00
gogurt $2.25
TOTAL $52.59

ALDI:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school)
milk $2.19
milk $2.1...
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Bedrooms/Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 6, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!

Bedrooms/Baths:
M~ clean under bed
T~ detail scrub toilet and tub/shower
W~ detail dust
T~ detail scrub vanity/counter top in bathroom; de-clutter side tables in bedroom
F~ sweep, vacuum, mop
* Don't forget to add a new candle or fresh flowers at the end of the week!

Continue reading ...
 

My Mom's Goulash

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
*Big batch*
1 lb ground beef
1 bag of large elbow noodles
2 cans tomato soup (or 1 large)
water

1. Boil noodles and drain.
2. Brown beef and drain.
3. Add tomato soup. Rinse can with a little water to get the rest of soup out.
4. Add all ingredients together. (You can add salt and pepper or any seasoning you would like. I just add pepper)
5. Simmer until warm.
* Serve with garlic bread and salad
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Menu Plan Sept.5 - Sept.11

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts:
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs(scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches,etc)

Lunches:
~ chicken
~ ham
~ roast beef
~ Pb
~ chips
~ veggies and dip
~ fruits
~ leftovers

Dinners:
S(5)~ Roast, carrots, potatoes, salad
M(6- holiday)~ (pot luck) salad and beans
T( 7)~(soccer game night!) hotdogs, veggies and dip, fruits, pretzels
W(8)~ BBQ chicken, au gratin potatoes, lima beans, salad
T(9)~(soccer game night) Chicken Fried Rice
F(10) goulash, salad, bread
S(11)~ buttered rice, eggs, sausage, toast

Desserts/Snacks:
~ c...
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Grocery Cart $126.57 (includes baby formula!)

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Confession: This is summer I did not stay within my Goal of $75-$100. I barely stayed within our budget of $150.00 sometimes. We usually had about 2 extra teenage boys with us everyday. If you have a teenage boy or have heard stories, then you will know why I wasn't able to stay with in my goals!

Kroger:

*Not pictured: water and two more Switch drinks
$7.53

Walmart:

*2 cans of formula...and No, I'm not on a slim fast diet. I don't "diet". I eat healthy, well, most days. I had a great coupon with a...
Continue reading ...
 

School Paper Organization

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
Well, we have been "Back to School" for almost a month now.
 
  I don't like school! (SHHH! Don't tell the kids!) 

I don't like school because it takes my kids away! I miss them when they are gone. Okay, I know they have to go to learn. And that's what makes me feel better. This year all my kids have the best teachers and it has brought me comfort knowing they are well loved and taken care of.

For the past few years I have put all the important school papers in my "School Binder". Each year I tak...
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Browsing Archive: September, 2010

Weekly Menu Sept 26-Oct. 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ pb toast
~ fruits
~ carnation instant breakfast drink(packed with vitamins!)

Lunches:
~ ham
~ turkey
~ applesauce
~ chips
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(26)~ tacos, chip & dip
M(27)~ meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, salad 
T(28)~ hot dogs, sausages, chips, fruit-soccer night
W(29)~ spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
T(30)~ baked potatoes, salad- soccer night
F(1)~ stromboli, salad
S(2)~ left overs, egg sandwich, etc...

Desserts & Snacks:
~ cookies
~ oranges
~ apples
~ bananas
~ banana bread
~ ...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart~ $111.23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

Cereal $5.42
cereal $3.78
ranch $3.48
granola bars $3.38
formula $ 14.88
baby cereal $2.32
ring pop $.56
spaghetti $1.67
turkey $4.98
TOTAL$43.61

Aldi:

potatoes $2.99
grapes $2.98
apples $2.99
apples $2.99
oranges $2.99
hot gods $.75
oranges $2.99 (* I was charged for another one, but I only got one!!! ugh!)
salad $.49
salad $.49
trach bags $6.49
milk $2.19
bananas $.96
baggies $1.95
spag sauce $1.19
spag sauce $1.19
paper plates $1.99
buns $.79
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
cookies $.99
cookies $.99
buns $.79
de...
Continue reading ...
 

Mushroom Burgers

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Mushroom Burgers(large batch):
1-2 lbs ground beef
dales seasoning
garlic powder
2 can mushroom soup( healthy kind, reduced sodium and fat )
milk

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, grease 13x9 pan.
2. Mix beef, dales seasoning, and garlic powder. Form into patties and put in 13x9 pan.
3. In a medium bowl- pour mushroom soup. Add 1/2 - 1 can of milk. Mix.
4. Pour over  beef patties.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until patties are no longer pink. 
* I serve mashed potatoes and a veggie like green beans and a salad

W...
Continue reading ...
 

Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 20, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!!

Laundry/Office:
M~ Fold and put up laundry
T~ clean washer and dryer/sort socks
W~ de-clutter office desk
T~ dust computer and shelves
F~ file papers/sweep, vacuum, mop

Continue reading ...
 

Menu for Sept 19-25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
This week I thought I'd do something different. Not everyone out there is going to like this menu. But, we eat a lot of eggs. We love eggs!

Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ oatmeal
~ PB toast

Lunches:
~ roast beef,turkey,ham, pb, chips
~ goldfish
~ applesauce
~ go-gurt
~ polish sausages

Dinner:
S(19)~ scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
M(20)~ egg, veggies, and sausage burritos, fresh fruit
T(21)~ Bacon, egg, & cheese crescents, fresh fruits* qiuck meal for soccer night*
W(22)~ egg,cheese, sausage frittata
T(23...
Continue reading ...
 

Perfectly Perfect Peas~ Baby Food

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 


 This is an original recipe by Norah O'Donnell. She has a recipe book for babies and toddlers called Baby Love. 
*Click on the book name to go to Amazon to see the book.


Perfectly Perfect Peas:( Pictures Below)
1 bag of frozen peas
medium pot filled with water
8 oz water
Large Bowl filled ice water, lots of ice!

1. Start to boil a medium size pot of water.
2. Put frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water until the ice crystal are all off.
3. Once the water starts to boil add peas and stir. 
4...
Continue reading ...
 

Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 13, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is All it Takes to Bless your Family

Laundry/Office:
M~ clean dryer vent hose
T~ de-clutter office desk
W~ sort socks
T~ clean baseboards
F~ detail seep, vacuum, mop

* If you have children they can help you do these chores! 
~hold the dryer hose, throw trash away for you, sort socks, etc...

Continue reading ...
 

Menu for Sept 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs-scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches, etc..
~ PB Toast
~ Cinnamon rolls

Lunches:
~ Ham, turkey, roast beef, PB, sausages
~ leftovers
~ chips
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ cheez its
~ gogurt
~ applesauce

Dinners:
S(12)~ Mushroom burgers,mashed potatoes, corn, salad, honey crescents
M(13)~ meatballs, egg noodles, peas, salad
T(14)~ hotdogs*, chips (wrapped up for soccer night)* under Sports Night Meals
W(15)~ maple pork chops, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, salad
T(16)~ tuna cass...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart for our family of 8 ~ $109.18!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school! I took these pictures when I got home)
baby cereal $2.32
formula $14.88
fruit bowls $1.68
ben 10 figure $6.88( I know, not a food, but a good treat)
cereal $1.88
cheez its $4.28(* I was OVERCHARGED!!)
cereal $4.12
tea $2.58
applesauce $1.38
bread $1.98
bread $1.48
ham $3.00
gogurt $2.25
TOTAL $52.59

ALDI:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school)
milk $2.19
milk $2.1...
Continue reading ...
 

Bedrooms/Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 6, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!

Bedrooms/Baths:
M~ clean under bed
T~ detail scrub toilet and tub/shower
W~ detail dust
T~ detail scrub vanity/counter top in bathroom; de-clutter side tables in bedroom
F~ sweep, vacuum, mop
* Don't forget to add a new candle or fresh flowers at the end of the week!

Continue reading ...
 

My Mom's Goulash

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
*Big batch*
1 lb ground beef
1 bag of large elbow noodles
2 cans tomato soup (or 1 large)
water

1. Boil noodles and drain.
2. Brown beef and drain.
3. Add tomato soup. Rinse can with a little water to get the rest of soup out.
4. Add all ingredients together. (You can add salt and pepper or any seasoning you would like. I just add pepper)
5. Simmer until warm.
* Serve with garlic bread and salad
Continue reading ...
 

Menu Plan Sept.5 - Sept.11

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts:
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs(scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches,etc)

Lunches:
~ chicken
~ ham
~ roast beef
~ Pb
~ chips
~ veggies and dip
~ fruits
~ leftovers

Dinners:
S(5)~ Roast, carrots, potatoes, salad
M(6- holiday)~ (pot luck) salad and beans
T( 7)~(soccer game night!) hotdogs, veggies and dip, fruits, pretzels
W(8)~ BBQ chicken, au gratin potatoes, lima beans, salad
T(9)~(soccer game night) Chicken Fried Rice
F(10) goulash, salad, bread
S(11)~ buttered rice, eggs, sausage, toast

Desserts/Snacks:
~ c...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart $126.57 (includes baby formula!)

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Confession: This is summer I did not stay within my Goal of $75-$100. I barely stayed within our budget of $150.00 sometimes. We usually had about 2 extra teenage boys with us everyday. If you have a teenage boy or have heard stories, then you will know why I wasn't able to stay with in my goals!

Kroger:

*Not pictured: water and two more Switch drinks
$7.53

Walmart:

*2 cans of formula...and No, I'm not on a slim fast diet. I don't "diet". I eat healthy, well, most days. I had a great coupon with a...
Continue reading ...
 

School Paper Organization

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
Well, we have been "Back to School" for almost a month now.
 
  I don't like school! (SHHH! Don't tell the kids!) 

I don't like school because it takes my kids away! I miss them when they are gone. Okay, I know they have to go to learn. And that's what makes me feel better. This year all my kids have the best teachers and it has brought me comfort knowing they are well loved and taken care of.

For the past few years I have put all the important school papers in my "School Binder". Each year I tak...
Continue reading ...
 
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