Browsing Archive: October, 2010

Weekly Menu~ Oct.31- Nov.6

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ oatmeal
~ eggs
~ pancakes
~ waffles
~ muffins

Lunches :
~ ham
~ turkey
~ egg salad
~ leftovers
~ fruits
~ carrots and dip
~ salad

Dinners:
S(31)~ Chili
M(1)~ tacos , chips and dip
T(2)~ bacon wrapped chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad
W(3)~ taco salad
T(4)~ poppyseed chicken, green beans, salad, crescents
F(5)~ Bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits and gravy (Jeff's birthday meal wish!)
S(6)~ loaded baked potato soup

Snacks/Desserts:
~ cupcakes
~ carrots
~ PB sandwiches
~ cheese and crackers
~ apples
~ banana...
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Grocery cart ~ $123.39

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Walmart:

tea bags $2.58
mustard $1.50
formula $14.88
mayo $2.82
baby food $.58
baby food $.58
dish detergent $.97
pizza crusts $1.66
cheese dip $4.34
pizza crusts $1.66
turkey $3.00
ham $3.00
bread $1.00
TP $5.97
gum $.96
bread $1.00
TOTAL $50.22

ALDI :

ramen soup $1.79
moz cheese $3.19
moz cheese $3.19
pizza $2.29
pizza $2.29
tomatoes $1.99
chicken $2.99
apples $1.49
mont jack cheese $2.49
apples $1.49
baggies $1.95
bacon 43.49
lettuce $.99
salad $.99
taco shells $.99
taco shells $.99
bacon $3.49
bacon $3.49
diced tomatoes $.49...
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Halloween Themed Weekly Menu ~ Oct.24-30

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 22, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

The week before Halloween I always make Halloween meals. I'm really not into Halloween. I don't decorate the house at all for it. But, I do like to have a little fun with meal time.

Breakfasts:
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ pancakes
~ waffles
~ buttered rice

Lunches:
~ turkey
~ egg salad
~ PB
~ pasta salad
~ leftovers
~ carrots
~ celery
~ grapes
~ apples
~ bananas
~ cheese and crackers

Dinners:(Halloween Themed)
S(24)~ meatballs(monster eyes), baked potato(coffin), green beans (witches fingers), salad, bread
M(25)~ chicken ...
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Grocery Cart ~ $73.25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 22, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Walmart:

formula $14.88
turkey $4.98
salsa $3.48
cheese dip $4.34
TOTAL $29.83

Aldi:

chicken $5.99
garlic toast $1.64
meatballs $1.99
salad $.99
meatballs $1.99
milk $2.19
eggs $.69
eggs $.69
eggs $.69
bananas $.90
bananas $.87
crescents $1.39
beef hot dogs $1.99
bacon $3.49
potatoes $2.99
green beans $.49
dish detergent $2.49
green beans $.49
corn $.89
rice $1.39
chips $1.69
chips $1.69
chips $1.69
croutons $.95
TOTAL $43.42

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Menu Oct 17-23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 15, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ banana bread
~ pancakes

Lunches :
~ turkey
~ pb
~ fruits
~ pasta salad
~ veggies
~ leftovers

Dinners:* We will be In Missouri these days*
S(17)~ Roast, potatoes, veggie, salad*
M(18)~ Tacos*
T(19)~ Spaghetti, salad, bread*
W(20)~ beans and cornbread, ham
T(21)~ elk backstraps, baked potato, salad
F(22)~ breakfast-eggs, toast, buttered rice
S(23)~ soup and grilled cheese

Snacks/Desserts:
~ banana bread
~ brownies
~ choc chip cookies
~ PB on grahams
~ carrots and dip
~ fruit
~ apples and P...
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Grocery Cart $87.84

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 15, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

To get my grocery bill lower I concentrated on the basics. I will write about how to buy the essentials and what meals I can make from it in a later post.

Wal-mart:

formula $14.88
crackers $2.98
turkey $4.98
cheese $2.50
yogurt $1.96
creamer $1.67
baby cereal $1.44
TOTAL $32.77

Aldi:

gum $.79
grapes $1.98
mac and cheese $.35
mac and cheese $.35
mac and cheese $.35
salad $.40
cream of mush soup $.69
milk $2.19
bananas $.79
mush soup $.69
peppers $2.19
juice bars $.75
cornmeal $2.29
eggs $.69
elbow mac $1.49
coffee $2.7...
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It's a BOYS Life!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, In : It's a Boy's Life!

My motto for boys~ "If they aren't dirty, they aren't having fun!".....But this time they were having "fun" in my flower bed!

Another Motto of mine for boys~ "WEAR them out!" before they wear you out!

Pack as many as you can in the pool, then sit back and enjoy the joy they experience.

And if you try to get in to enjoy some time for yourself, they will all come at you like piranhas!

Take them bowling..a.k.a. "wear them out!" I love how Noah is teaching Luke how to do it and it's both of their fir...
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Fall Decorating on a Budget

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

I know it is already October and I should have done this early last month. Life has been a little busy...
Soccer...soccer...soccer...I had three in soccer and most of my time was dealing with school, cleaning, cooking, and soccer!

We have really no budgeted amount for decorating. It's not my husbands top priority. And it really should be with a large family. But, for me, I love a decorated home. It seems cozy to me to have a warm,nice and tidy, family, inviting feel when you walk into it. I lo...
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Steamed Carrots~ Baby Food

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Steamed Carrots~ Baby Food
1 bag fresh baby or petite carrots
1 1/2 cup water
electric steamer/microwave steamer/stovetop steamer

1. Steam carrots until tender
2. Put into blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add water if needed
3. Pour into ice cube trays or tiny plastic ziploc bowls.
4. Wrap trays and freeze until use.

I steamed my carrots in my microwave steamer because my electric steamer broke. I feel like the microwave takes nutrients out of the food, so I try not to do that often...
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Entrance/Family-Living Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, October 11, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!

Entrance/Family-Living Room:
M~ remove cobwebs
T~ sweep porch, steps, walkway
W~ clean front door
T~ de-clutter
F~ clean under couch, sofa, chair cushions

* When you are finished add a new candle or fresh flowers

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Menu Oct 10-16

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 8, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ cereal
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ PB toast

Lunches:
~ turkey
~ roast beef
~ pasta salad
~ hard boiled eggs
~ veggies
~ fruits
~ crackers

Dinners:
S(10)~ Beef and Veggie Soup, cornbread
M(11)~ shepherds pie
T(12)~ biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs
W(13)~ loaded baked potatoes, salad
T(14)~ tuna casserole, salad
F(15)~ stromboli
S(16)~ FALL BREAK IN Missouri ~ bonfire cookout~ hotdogs, chili

Desserts/Snacks:
~ brownies
~ cookies
~ cheese and crackers
~ banana bread
~ veggie
~ fruits
~ popcorn
~ pb toast

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Grocery cart $120.86

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 8, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Walmart:

bread $1.48
bread $1.48
bread $.98
hoagies $2.78
donuts $1.64
candy $.56
cereal $2.28
cereal $5.42
cereal $5.42
rotini $1.00
veg-all $1.74
veg all $1.74
veg all $1.74
hot cocoa $2.16
baby cereal $2.32
formula $14.88
seasoning $.53
candy $.56
hummus $2.98
turkey $4.98
TP $5.97
TOTAL $70.84

ALDI:

bananas $1.16
bananas $.92
oatmeal $1.49
milk $2.19
milk $2.19
potatoes $1.99
whole chicken $4.39
grapes $2.98
ground turkey 41.39
bacon $3.49
salad $.99
cake mix $.95
tuna $.52
cheese $1.79
eggs $.89
eggs $.89
green beans $.49
green...
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Apple Pear Buckle in Pictures

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Apple Pear Buckle

1-2 can apple pie filling*

1-2 can pears in light syrup*

1 box yellow cake mix

1 stick of unsalted butter

1 packet Maple and Brown Sugar instant oats

Cinnamon

cooking spray

8 paper towels

Spray inside of crock pot. Fill with apple pie filling and pears. (cut up the pears into bite size pieces) Add 1 tsp almond extract. Stir together. Pour the entire box of dry cake mix over the top of the fruity mixture. Do Not stir. The cake mix will absorb the juices from the fruit mixture. Cut s...

Pear & Cherry Buckle/Apple Pear Buckle

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Pear and Cherry Buckle (for the slow cooker)(reader recipe!)

1 can cherry pie filling

1 can pears in light syrup

1 box yellow cake mix

1 stick of unsalted butter

1/4 cup Almond slices

1 packet Maple and Brown Sugar instant oats

1 tsp Almond extract

cooking spray

8 paper towels

Spray inside of crock pot. Fill with cherry pie filling and pears. (cut up the pears into bite size pieces) Add 1 tsp almond extract. Stir together. Pour the entire box of dry cake mix over the top of the fruity mixture. Do N...

Kitchen/Dining Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is All it Takes to Bless your Family!

Kitchen/Dining Room:
M~ clean top of fridge*
T~ detail clean tables and chairs
W~ clean vent-a-hood (use degreaser)
T~ detail clean out fridge
F~ detail sweep and mop

* Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the cleaned top of the fridge. The next time you need to clean the top, just replace plastic wrap!

When you are finished for the week, add fresh flowers or a new candle!

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Menu for Oct 3-9

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 1, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ cereal
~ oatmeal
~ pb toast
~ eggs

Lunches:
~ egg salad, turkey, pb, hot dogs
~ apples, bananas, grapes, cantaloupe
~ pretzels, yogurt, pudding, applesauce

Dinner:
S(3)~ Roast, potatoes, carrots, salad
M(4)~ mushroom chicken over rice (crockpot meal)
T(5)~ Penne pasta, salad, bread
W(6)~ Maple Salmon, green beans, baked potato, salad
T(7)~ Beef & Veggie Soup, cornbread (crockpot meal)
F(8)~ Shepherds Pie, cornbread (left over meal)
S(9)~ Pizza

Desserts/ Snacks:
~ Cherry Pear Buckle(recipe Tuesday...
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Grocery Cart ~ $145.49

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 1, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I haven't been watching my spending lately. We have been dirt biking on the weekend which requires picnic foods. And I have just bought junk. really, no excuses....
I have no pictures this week, either. I have just been so busy. I am a stay at home mom that never gets to stay at home. And I am running out the door in a minute!

I was still under our budgeted amount of $150.00, which is great for our family of 8. But, I am still disappointed because my goal is still $75- $100. It's just too hard...
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Browsing Archive: October, 2010

Weekly Menu~ Oct.31- Nov.6

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Grocery cart ~ $123.39

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Walmart:

Halloween Themed Weekly Menu ~ Oct.24-30

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 22, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Grocery Cart ~ $73.25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 22, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Walmart:

formula $14.88
turkey $4.98
salsa $3.48
cheese dip $4.34
TOTAL $29.83

Aldi:

Menu Oct 17-23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 15, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Grocery Cart $87.84

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, October 15, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

To get my grocery bill lower I concentrated on the basics. I will write about how to buy the essentials and what meals I can make from it in a later post.

Wal-mart: