Browsing Archive: November, 2009

Grocery Cart for Nov29- Dec7 (*and the next week)

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 30, 2009, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Because I am a few days behind in grocery shopping I figured I would go ahead and shop for the next weeks meals. I will probably have to go back for milk and bread and maybe others if I find good deals.

And the Aldi list is soooo looooong that I am not posting the detail list, but I will post the picture and Total price.

TOTAL for the Week: $136.70
($13.30 under budget of $150.00 week.)
Next weeks total should be much less because I bought the main meals this week.
TOTAL amount saved this month...
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Menu Plan Nov30- Dec 7

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 30, 2009, In : Weekly Menu Plan

I was out of town so I will post my grocery cart later today. And I'm going to try to get groceries for the next week, also.
Breakfasts:
M~ eggs, toast
T~ cereal
W~ oatmeal/malt-o-meal
T~ bagels and cream cheese
F~ pancakes
S~ cereal

Lunches:
~egg salad, tuna salad, turkey, PB, soup,, pasta salad
~ yogurt
~ carrots, celery
~ cookies

Dinners:
M~ spaghetti, salad, bread
T~ salmon, rice, corn, honey crescents, salad
W~ round steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, cornbread, salad
T~ beef and veggie soup, c...
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, In : Tip of the Week

Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His mercy endures forewver.
Psalm 136:1

I have a letter from the Bellevue Baptist Church preschool ministry that I keep in my prayer binder/organizer. I want to share this with you because it has so many great things to say about being thankful and nurturing thankfulness.

Nurturing a Thankful Heart

A person with a contented , grateful heart is pleasing to the Lord and enjoyable to be around. Listed below are ways to nurture a grateful spirit in your ch...
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Oreo Truffles

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Oh, how I wish that I had pictures for this one. This is a holiday recipe I make every year. So, hopefully when I make this I will post the pictures on the desserts recipe page. But for now, you can check out what else I have there.

These are so easy, even your smallest of children can help!

Oreo Truffles
1 bag of Oreo cookies(I like the Chocolate cream in the middle)
1 8 oz block of cream cheese- ROOM TEMP!!
1 block parrafin wax (canning aisle, near the jell-o also)
1 package chocolate chips

1. Cr...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 23, 2009, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

Today we are tackling the laundry room and office. If you do not have a "room", you can just tackle that "area". Remember to take 15 minutes everyday to clean in this area. The list is on this page. Also, have your kids help you with some of the chores.

M~ fold all laundry and put away/ check supplies in office

T~ clean washer and dryer/ clean or polish desk and computer
W~ take out the trash
T~ start laundry early and finish before Thanksgiving festivities!
F~ sweep/vacuum/mop(both)
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Menu for Nov. 22-28 THANKSGIVING!!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 20, 2009, In : Weekly Menu Plan

My mom will be making the main dishes for Thanksgiving. I will be making the sides and appetizers. I will put down everything that I am making and what we having at the end.

Breakfasts
S~ Banana Bread
M~ eggs and toast
T~ cereal
W~ oatmeal with fruit
T~ eggs, sausage and biscuits/cereal
F~ pancakes
S~ cereal

Lunches
S~ egg salad, fruit, chips
M~ turkey club, apple, cookie, chips
T~ turkey club, apple, cookie, chips
W~ PB and J, chips
T~ SEE THANKSGIVING MENU BELOW
F~ sandwiches, chips
S~ soup

Dinners:
S~ s...
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Grocery Cart $93.95

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 20, 2009, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I did not take pictures of the food because I had a really busy day. I will be taking pictures of the receipts to show you what I saved in coupons, etc... I came across some great deals at Schnucks for their flour. ONLY $.88!!!!! I got a few bags to last me through the holidays .

Dominos sugar was only $1.77. Then I had $.50 coupons for 2 that doubled. And At Kroger batteries are only $1.99!!! And I had coupons!! You should stoke up now for Christmas toys!!

At Kroger and Schnucks, everyt...
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25 Things!!~ Trash pick-up!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 20, 2009, In : Just Because I said....

Go through your house and pick up 25 things to throw away. I did this this morning and I couldn't believe everything I found. And I found much more than 25 things! Sad, I know.
For some of you 25 will be a challenge.
Hint: look under your kids beds!

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Home, Home on the range....

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, November 19, 2009, In : Family Fun

Where the Chickens....

And the children....

...Run free...

(Except for the bird dog while the chickens are out, because there would be no more chickens roaming free!!)

..Where seldom is heard....(except for the 24/7 cock-a-doodle-dooing!)...

...An Encouraging (yes, that's right!) word...

...Because the chickens are MEAN and FIESTY!

When my hubby bought me chickens for Easter, there was supposed to be 6 hens and 2 roosters.
Well, it's turns out it was the opposite. Now, we are stuck with the meanes...
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Saving Money on Groceries

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, In : Tip of the Week

If you have a large family like me, you could easily spend hundreds of dollars on car insurance. But we aren't talking about that today. Today I'm talking about the hundreds of dollars you could spend on groceries a week! I have all boys and that means HUGE appetites. I could go on and on about ways to save. I will try to break it down and not ramble on.

Coupons:
I know most people hate to take the time to clip coupons. I was once that way,too! Until I didn't have food in the house and the bo...
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Deer or Elk Steak, the Montana way

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

I was really hoping to have my oven working by now. Maybe tomorrow. My plan was to take pictures of the recipe process; ingredients, step by step instructions,etc... I make no promises, but maybe next week. Today is Homemade Bread Making Day. I wanted to show you how I make a very simple banana bread. It's an old fashioned recipe with nothing fancy. Since I can't do it maybe you can! Send in your favorite bread recipe and I will post it here and on my recipe page with your name!!
Now, to the r...
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Bedrooms/Baths Nov 16-20

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 16, 2009, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

Remember, it only takes 15 minutes!!
Also, have your kids do these as their chores!!

M~ wash sheets, mattress pad, dust ruffle/scrub toilet
T~ empty trash (both)
W~ clean under bed/wash rugs
T~ polish furniture/clean bath countertop
F~ vacuum, sweep,mop(both)

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America's Recycle Day!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 13, 2009, In : Just Because I said....

This Sunday , the 15th, is America's Recycle Day. If you do not recycle already make recycle bins with your kids this weekend. The dollar store has all sizes of containers. You can really fancy and print out labels and laminate, tie with a ribbon for an extra special touch. Teach the kids to throw throw the items in the bins instead of the trash. Most cities have a recycle center that will leave a large bin for you to leave at the street to pick up. If you do not, like me that lives out in th...
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Weekly menu Plan

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 13, 2009, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Again this week I will not post the list and pictures of my groceries. There is nothing extra special this week about my savings or the price. I bought basics and I also had to get dog and cat food. So, I was still under budget but very close!
$ 145.42, but my the end of the month I will still be under budget!
Please check out my previous postings under "Grocery Cart Challenge" to see better deals. And "Weekly Menu Plan" to see what I was able to provide for the week with meals.
* Remember~ I ...
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Entrance/ Living Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 9, 2009, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 minutes is all it takes! Remember, if you do these all year you won't have to "spring clean"!!

M~ sweep porch/ organize coat closet
T~ throw away dead plants-plant flowers in pots/ put inside plants in shower and rinse
W~ refill bird feeders/straighten bookshelves
T~clean cobwebs and porch light/ detail dust
F~add welcoming touches(Thanksgivng decor)/ shampoo carpet or sweep & mop

Try to only take 15 minutes at each chore. If the chore is too big, take a 15 minute break. Drink water and walk in ...
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Grocery Cart/Menu Plan Nov 8-14

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, November 6, 2009, In : Weekly Menu Plan

This week I did not use coupons, so I won't bore you with the list and pictures. There really wasn't anything spectacular. I just got the basics at Wal-mart. The bill was $89.54!! That's $60.46 under budget! YEA! Remember, we have 7 people in our family~ pregnant mom, dad, and five always-hungry boys!

Menu Plan for Nov 8-14
Breakfast:
S~ egg and cheese crescents
M~ egg, sausage and gravy
T~ cereal
W~ oatmeal and bananas
T~ eggs, toast and jelly
F~ french toast, fruit
S~ cereal/ french toast

Lunch:
~san...
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It's a BOYS life!- No Diapers & No Training Wheels!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, November 5, 2009, In : Just Because I said....

My "baby" turned three last June. Shortly after he finally gave up diapers. I had been trying to train him for a year. I thought it was hopeless! Then suddenly, out of the blue, he decided to be a big boy. Most of my boys have been right at the age of three. With the baby before, Noah, I thought I had actually gotten the potty training thing down! He was trained at barely two and a half. Then Luke comes along to bring me back to reality. Then I know for sure, It is the child not the parent. ...
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I had to post this one again

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, In : Just Because I said....

*I am posting an entry from August. I'm not sure why but I can't pull up "It's a BOYS life" by the category. This is one of my favorites. You will notice a lot will be of my baby.
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY!

Originally Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, August 20, 2009 Under: It's a BOYS Life!

"But they who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40 31

This verse often comes to mi...

Baking Day Planning

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, In : Tip of the Week

A few posts ago I talked about having a baking/cooking day. I have been planning breakfasts, dinners, and desserts to prepare and freeze. The wintertime is getting near. Holidays, cold weathers, and for me- a new baby after February. I actually have never done a BIG baking day in one day, so you can come right along side me. I have so many that I want to do, so I am breaking them up in two days. Because I have a large family with all boys that eat A LOT, one batch of cookies is not going to b...
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Kitchen/Dining Rooms

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, November 2, 2009, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

"15 Minutes is all it takes!"

M~ Clean windows and window sills(both
T~ Scrub countertops/ clean tables
W~clean microwave//dust bottom of chairs
T~ clean under sink/ decorate the table for the season
F~ mop/vacuum

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