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Browsing Archive: June, 2011

Weekly Menu~ June 26- July 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 24, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
I can tell you I could easily spend $100.00 a day in groceries. Boys eat A LOT! Of course, you know that is not even an option to spend that much money. I've had to go back to my very frugal ways to be able to fill their tummies but not break the bank. It's really amazing to see what healthy foods you can feed your kids, when you just put some time and effort in planning.

I am all about healthy foods, but I was never a tyrant about never eating snacks. I guess I have to be now, though. We just...
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Summer Shorts and Tank tops

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, June 23, 2011, In : Frugal Fashionista 
I love summertime. But, Summertime means HOT!


I promise I do not look this pale in person! I do have a summer tan. 
 
outfit:
Shorts~ $2.99- goodwill
red tank top~ $2.99- goodwill
orange tank top ~ free- hand-me-down
earrings~ $2.00- Bass Pro Clearance
TOTAL$7.98!

(Oh, and my watch is a Nike+ watch for running. It was a gift from my hubby for Christmas. And I wasn't wearing my tennis shoes. Just some flip flops) 



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Re-Post~ It's my favorite

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, June 23, 2011, In : It's a Boy's 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 mind when raising boys. I often say my life is never boring and I love it that way. Boys really do know how to keep you on your toes! They are always going from one thing to the next. I was blessed with very active boys. Fearless and will try just about anything. Yes, even my youngest little...

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Wacky Holidays for July

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, In : Tip of the Week 

June~ 4th Saturday~ Great American Camppout!


 
July:

1-Canada Day                                                            

4-Independence Day                                                  

7-Chocolate Day                                                        

9-Hot Dog Day                                                            

15-Gummi Worm Day                                                    

19-Nat'l Ice Cream Day                                                              

20-Hug you...


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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 

 Ice cream cone cupcakes
 ~ ice cream cones
~ cake mix

1. Make cake mix as directed
2. Pour 1/4 cup into each cone. Make sure it does not cover the inside rim of the cones.
3. Put cones into a muffin pan.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until middle of cake is done.
5. Ice with any icing/frosting you desire!
 
 In Pictures:

Pour cake batter into cones. Set in a muffin pan. bake 15 minutes.


This is how cute it looks when it's done!


I cheated and used this to make icing the cupcakes quick, easy and still cute.


YUM! B...
Continue reading ...
 

Area Cleaning~ Bedrooms!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 20, 2011, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes is all it takes to bless your family!
 
Bedrooms:*Have your children do the same in their bedrooms*
Monday~ Clean under bed
Tuesday~ Dust everything!
Wednesday~ Detail clean windows, inside and out**
Thursday~ Detail vacuum
Friday~ Clean bedding, remake bed

  Add fresh cut flowers in a vase to your room!

 * Children may not like doing chores now, but they will thank you when they are on their own and realize the importance to a keep a home clean!
** For your outside windows you can use a lad...

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Weekly menu~ June19-

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 20, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
* I will add recipes this week for these clean-eating dishes*

 Breakfasts:

~ cereal, eggs, oatmeal, pancakes

Lunches:
~ egg salad, tuna salad, chicken over salad, PB
~ fruits
~ veggies
~ applesauce

Dinners with Dessert:
S(19)~ BBQ Nachos
M(20)~ Salmon, Baked Potatoes, Salad, cupcakes
T(21)~ Jerk Chicken, roasted zucchini and onions, salad, choco-berry shake*
W(22)~ Steak kebobs, corn on cob, salad, jell-o and cool whip
T(23)~ Fire-Bang shrimp*, fried okra, salad, pudding or smoothies
F(24)~ turkey burgers,...
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Coconut Shrimp

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Coconut Shrimp~ Clean Version:
~ Jumbo Shrimp
~ flaked coconut
~ 1 egg white
~ few tablespoons toasted sesame oil
~ bamboo skewers

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees/ Take tails off of shrimp.
2. Thread shrimp on skewers. Make sure you thread the fat part and skinny tail so it won't spin when you turn it.
3. Mix egg white and sesame oil. Brush on each side of skewered shrimp.
4. Spread coconut in a 13x9 pan. Lay skewer on coconut and press to make sure it stays on each side.
5. Place skewers on foiled cook...
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Menu~ June 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 13, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Anniversary and Birthday Week!
Breakfasts:
cereal, oatmeal, waffles, eggs

Lunches:
~ sandwiches, leftovers, fruits veggies, 

Dinners with Desserts:
Sunday(12)~ chicken and mac & cheese, salad (at grammas)
Monday(13)~ Coconut shrimp, pasta, salad, sweet potato, chocolate- banana freezer pie~ Anniversary dinner
Tuesday(14)~ chicken and veggie kebobs, pasta salad, baked potatoes, popsicles
Wednesday(15)~ Grilled Pizza, fruits, veggie platter, ice cream cone cupcakes, ice cream (Luke's 5th Birthday)
Thursd...
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Area Cleaning~ Outside

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 13, 2011, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes a day is all it takes to bless your family!!

Outside:
M~ Sweep front porch, steps, walkway
T~ Sweep back porch, steps, patio, walkway, outside rug
W~ Straighten chairs, cushions, outside rug
T~ Put all toys in designated areas
F~ plant, fertilize, water flowers. 

   
 


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Browsing Archive: June, 2011

Weekly Menu~ June 26- July 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 24, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
I can tell you I could easily spend $100.00 a day in groceries. Boys eat A LOT! Of course, you know that is not even an option to spend that much money. I've had to go back to my very frugal ways to be able to fill their tummies but not break the bank. It's really amazing to see what healthy foods you can feed your kids, when you just put some time and effort in planning.

I am all about healthy foods, but I was never a tyrant about never eating snacks. I guess I have to be now, though. We just...
Continue reading ...
 

Summer Shorts and Tank tops

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, June 23, 2011, In : Frugal Fashionista 
I love summertime. But, Summertime means HOT!


I promise I do not look this pale in person! I do have a summer tan. 
 
outfit:
Shorts~ $2.99- goodwill
red tank top~ $2.99- goodwill
orange tank top ~ free- hand-me-down
earrings~ $2.00- Bass Pro Clearance
TOTAL$7.98!

(Oh, and my watch is a Nike+ watch for running. It was a gift from my hubby for Christmas. And I wasn't wearing my tennis shoes. Just some flip flops) 



Continue reading ...
 

Re-Post~ It's my favorite

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, June 23, 2011, In : It's a Boy's 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 mind when raising boys. I often say my life is never boring and I love it that way. Boys really do know how to keep you on your toes! They are always going from one thing to the next. I was blessed with very active boys. Fearless and will try just about anything. Yes, even my youngest little...

Continue reading ...
 

Wacky Holidays for July

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, In : Tip of the Week 

June~ 4th Saturday~ Great American Camppout!


 
July:

1-Canada Day                                                            

4-Independence Day                                                  

7-Chocolate Day                                                        

9-Hot Dog Day                                                            

15-Gummi Worm Day                                                    

19-Nat'l Ice Cream Day                                                              

20-Hug you...


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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 

 Ice cream cone cupcakes
 ~ ice cream cones
~ cake mix

1. Make cake mix as directed
2. Pour 1/4 cup into each cone. Make sure it does not cover the inside rim of the cones.
3. Put cones into a muffin pan.
4. Bake 15 minutes or until middle of cake is done.
5. Ice with any icing/frosting you desire!
 
 In Pictures:

Pour cake batter into cones. Set in a muffin pan. bake 15 minutes.


This is how cute it looks when it's done!


I cheated and used this to make icing the cupcakes quick, easy and still cute.


YUM! B...
Continue reading ...
 

Area Cleaning~ Bedrooms!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 20, 2011, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes is all it takes to bless your family!
 
Bedrooms:*Have your children do the same in their bedrooms*
Monday~ Clean under bed
Tuesday~ Dust everything!
Wednesday~ Detail clean windows, inside and out**
Thursday~ Detail vacuum
Friday~ Clean bedding, remake bed

  Add fresh cut flowers in a vase to your room!

 * Children may not like doing chores now, but they will thank you when they are on their own and realize the importance to a keep a home clean!
** For your outside windows you can use a lad...

Continue reading ...
 

Weekly menu~ June19-

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 20, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
* I will add recipes this week for these clean-eating dishes*

 Breakfasts:

~ cereal, eggs, oatmeal, pancakes

Lunches:
~ egg salad, tuna salad, chicken over salad, PB
~ fruits
~ veggies
~ applesauce

Dinners with Dessert:
S(19)~ BBQ Nachos
M(20)~ Salmon, Baked Potatoes, Salad, cupcakes
T(21)~ Jerk Chicken, roasted zucchini and onions, salad, choco-berry shake*
W(22)~ Steak kebobs, corn on cob, salad, jell-o and cool whip
T(23)~ Fire-Bang shrimp*, fried okra, salad, pudding or smoothies
F(24)~ turkey burgers,...
Continue reading ...
 

Coconut Shrimp

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Coconut Shrimp~ Clean Version:
~ Jumbo Shrimp
~ flaked coconut
~ 1 egg white
~ few tablespoons toasted sesame oil
~ bamboo skewers

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees/ Take tails off of shrimp.
2. Thread shrimp on skewers. Make sure you thread the fat part and skinny tail so it won't spin when you turn it.
3. Mix egg white and sesame oil. Brush on each side of skewered shrimp.
4. Spread coconut in a 13x9 pan. Lay skewer on coconut and press to make sure it stays on each side.
5. Place skewers on foiled cook...
Continue reading ...
 

Menu~ June 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 13, 2011, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Anniversary and Birthday Week!
Breakfasts:
cereal, oatmeal, waffles, eggs

Lunches:
~ sandwiches, leftovers, fruits veggies, 

Dinners with Desserts:
Sunday(12)~ chicken and mac & cheese, salad (at grammas)
Monday(13)~ Coconut shrimp, pasta, salad, sweet potato, chocolate- banana freezer pie~ Anniversary dinner
Tuesday(14)~ chicken and veggie kebobs, pasta salad, baked potatoes, popsicles
Wednesday(15)~ Grilled Pizza, fruits, veggie platter, ice cream cone cupcakes, ice cream (Luke's 5th Birthday)
Thursd...
Continue reading ...
 

Area Cleaning~ Outside

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 13, 2011, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 minutes a day is all it takes to bless your family!!

Outside:
M~ Sweep front porch, steps, walkway
T~ Sweep back porch, steps, patio, walkway, outside rug
W~ Straighten chairs, cushions, outside rug
T~ Put all toys in designated areas
F~ plant, fertilize, water flowers. 

   
 


Continue reading ...
 
 

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