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Bedrooms/Baths

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:14:33 +0100

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!

My Mom's Goulash

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:59:50 +0100

*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

Menu Plan Sept.5 - Sept.11

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:39:15 +0100

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:
~ cookies, fruits, veggies and dip, pb toast, cinnamon toast, banana bread, coffee cake

Grocery Cart $126.57 (includes baby formula!)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:24:11 +0100

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 great price, so I couldn't pass it up because of the nutrition value!
$78.03

Aldi:

*Not pictured: bread and eggs...Oops, I forgot!
$41.01

TOTAL $126.57

School Paper Organization

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:41 +0100

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 take the old out, file what I want to keep and start over for the next year. I would put their school papers like their weekly "Newsletter", spelling words, etc... in an envelope I had made for the side of the fridge. This year I think I 'm going to do something different. It may not work and I'll go back to my old way.

I'm going to put all of the weekly school papers, permission slips, book orders, etc.. on a clip board. I will hang it up in the office where it is easy to reach for all of us... except the baby, of course! The fridge was starting to look a little cluttered. I like things nice and neat, so we'll see how this goes!

Check out my Back to School section located on the Children's page

If you have any "Back to School" tips, please send them to me. I will add them to the readers tip page and Back to School section. Since I haven't had internet in awhile, the the site's server was hacked I haven't been able to add tips. Hopefully soon I can do that for you!

vow-hollynelson@att.net

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:43:16 +0100

3 Chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
3 cans cream of chicken soup, healthy/reduced fat
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 C milk
*optional: sprinkle of taco seasoning
flour tortillas
shredded lettuce
sour cream
guacamole

1. Mix cooked chicken and soups and milk * A sprinkle of taco seasoning..
2. Spoon mixture in middle of tortilla. Roll up with sides open. Lay in greased 13 x9 pan.
3. Repeat untill all tortillas are gone. * Leave at least a cup of chicken soup mixture.
4. Pour the rest of the chicken soup mixture on top of tortillas. Top with shredded cheese
5. Bake 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes
* Serve with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, etc....

Pasta Salad

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:16:50 +0100

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.

Entrance/Living Room-Family Room

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:55:59 +0100

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!

Weekly Menu July 11-17

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:01:06 +0100

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 and crackers
~ PB crackers
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ popcorn

Grocery Cart~ $138.92

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:51:21 +0100

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
bananas $ .84
sausage $2.29
pizza $.99
pizza $.99
pizza $.99
pizza $.99
pizza $.99
skim milk $2.09
reg milk $2.09
ice cream $4.99
mac and cheese (7/$.35) $2.45
milk $2.09( I just realized they charged me again for this! I only bought 2 milks, not 3!)
corn $.49
tuna $.49
tuna $.49
mushroom soup $.59
corn $.49
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
tuna $.49
tuna $.49
tuna $.49
tuna $.49
tuna $.49
sugar $2.09
hot dogs $.75
hot dogs $.75
brown sugar $1.29
PB $1.35
crackers $.85
crackers $1.49
chips $1.29
chips $1.29
choc chips $1.69
popcorn $1.49
popsicles $2.39
TOTAL~ $63.66

Kroger:
grape nuts $1.99
breadcrumbs $1.39
Special K $1.99
cream cheese $1.49
Tomato sauce $.34
hot dog buns $1.00
hot dog buns $1.00
nursery water $1.59
crescents $1.59
crescents $1.59
starbucks ice cream $2.47
starbucks frapps $4.99
COUPONS $2.50
TOTAL $20.54

GRAND TOTAL $138.92