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Browsing Archive: June, 2010

Parenting~ Responsibility

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

I have added a new page to the Parenting Section:

Responsibility

Please let me know what you think!
Blessings~

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Parenting~ Love of Learning

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 30, 2010,

Laundry & Office June 27- July 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 28, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

Laundry/Office:
M~ Make homemade soap/ clear clutter from desk
T~ clean washer and dryer surface/ detail dust
W~ put all clothes away/ file all papers
T~ sort socks
F~ detail sweep, vacuum, mop
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Weekly Menu~ June 27- July 3

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 25, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ cereal
~ oatmeal
~ eggs

Lunches:
~ ham and cheese
~ turkey
~ PB
~ tuna
~ chips
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip

Dinners:
S(27)~ sandwiches, fruits, chips, veggies and dip (picnic at church)
M(28)~ egg frittata , ham breakfast skillet dish
T(29)~ BBQ chicken, baked potatoes, mac and cheese
W(30)~ leftover chicken with salad with mexican tortilla strips and ranch dressing
T(1)~ tuna patties with biscuits, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese
F(2)~ pizza/eggs/leftovers
S(3)~ (potluck at friends house)- taking:...
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Grocery Cart: $163.15

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 25, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I have to come to terms with the fact that my bill will be higher in the summer time. Or it could just be because I am stocking up on junk. Okay, no more excuses! I spent way too much! I bought a lot of snacks for camping and picnics. And just to make it plain easy on me.

Sorry!

I'm not being a very good example! I'm sure you'll forgive me!

I also did not take pictures again. It is HOT here! By the time I make it home everything is just about completely melted! And I forgot to take a big enoug...
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Parenting~ Understanding Your Child's Temperament

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

I have added a new page to the Parenting page. If you have not read any of the pages, please take the time to read them.

As I've said In an earlier blog post~ I will be adding a new page every Wednesday, and post the announcement Wednesday mornings under the TIP OF THE WEEK section.

This week:

Understanding Your Child's Temperament

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Bedrooms & Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 21, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minute Is All It Takes To Bless Your Family!

Beds and Baths:
M~ wash all sheets and bedding
T~ reorganize linen closet/linens
W~ do inventory and restock bathrooms
T~ detail clean showers and tubs
F~ declutter floor, sweep, vacuum, mop
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Weekly menu Plan for June 20-26

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 18, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

It will only be me, my hubby, Luke and Baby Jack at home this week.

Breakfasts:
~ cereal
~ eggs

Lunches :
~ sandwiches

Dinners:
~ BLT's
~ bacon egg and cheese sandwiches
~ steak, baked potatoes
~ pizza
~ out to eat

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Grocery Cart $141.87.. OH MY!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 18, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I did not do great at my goal of $75-$100 a week. I have been doing great lately, though! I hate excuses, but here are my excuses:
1. Luke's birthday party
2. Snacks for boys. They are going to spend a week in MO with my parents.
3. I only went to one store.
4. I didn't go to Aldi

Walmart:

watermelon $3.50
bread $1.96
bread $1.96
bread $1.48
apples $3.77
donuts $2.50
oranges $3.88
bacon $3.48
bacon $3.48
donuts $2.32
grapes $3.04
batteries $4.08
ice cream $5.50
chicken $6.48
goldfish $6.94
cereal $5.26
cereal...
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Love of Learning

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

I have added a new page to the Parenting page this week.
It's:
Love of Learning

Tell me what you think!
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Easiest Shepherds Pie

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

My son Seth LOVES shepherds pie. He would eat it everyday. Seriously! There are many ways that I make it.
1. leftover roast, leftover veggies, leftover mashed potatoes, & brown gravy
2. ground beef with veggies from the garden.
3. ground turkey with frozen mixed veggies

Here is my simpliest way to make it:

Shepherds Pie:
~ 1 lb ground turkey
~ 2 large cans Veg-All, original style
~ 1 jar beef gravy
~ 6 large or 10 small potatoes

1. Brown the turkey, drain
2. Peel, rinse, cut, and boil potatoes. Drain th...
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Grieving in the Lord's Arms

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 14, 2010, In : Just Because I said....

On May 20, 2010 my cousin Brandon Paudert was shot and killed during a traffic stop. He was only doing is job as a West Memphis police officer running drug interdiction. This was a tragic event in our lives. We have never had anyone get killed in our family before. I wasn't sure how to handle it. Only the Lord held us and helped us through it. Exactly two weeks later, as I was still grieving and crying everyday, all day over the loss of Brandon, our grandfather was killed in a car accident...
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Entrance/Living Room/Family Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, June 14, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your family!

M~ clean fingerprints from walls and light switches. Lysol doorknobs.
T~ sweep walkway, steps, porch
W~ clean outside windows and sills(of the entrance/family rooms only!)
T~ clean inside windows and sills
F~ detail sweep, vacuum, mop

* If you have children, have them help you with these chores

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Menu June 13-19

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 11, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ oatmeal
~ eggs
~ cereal
~ waffles
~ pancakes

Lunches:
~ ham
~ turkey
~ PB
~ chicken nuggets
~ ramen noodles
~ fruits and veggies
~ chips

Dinners:
S(13)~ breakfast for dinner
M(14)~ shepherds pie
T(15)~ pizza* Luke's 4th birthday!!
W(15)~ tacos, taco salad
T(16)~ egg & sausage frittata
F(17)~ BLT, veggie and dip
S(18)~ BBQ chicken, beans, slaw, chips

Snacks:
~ veggie and dip
~ fruits
~ applesauce
~ pudding
~ jello
~ popcorn
~ PB and celery
~ PB and apples
~ goldfish
~ brownies
~ chocolate chip cookies

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Grocery Cart~ $118.14

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 11, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I only went to walmart this week. I have been teaching VBS and was too tired to make an extra trip to Aldi this week. I spent a little more extra than I would have, but maybe I saved that in gas! I also have no picture, because again, I was too tired and in a hurry.

Walmart:
bread $1.48
bread $1.96
bread $1.58
chips $2.50
cereal $3.66
cereal $4.42
cereal $3.52
candy $.50
candy $.50
grapes $3.35
apples $3.32
honeu buns $1.00
tea $1.98
dish sticks $3.76
fish fillets $3.98
cake $.88
brownie mix $.75
frosting $1.26...
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Menu for June 6-12

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 4, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ eggs
~ cereal
~ oatmeal

Lunches :
~ Pizzas
~ chicken nuggets
~ turkey
~ PB
~ veggies and dip
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(6)~ (breakfast for dinner) sausage, eggs, biscuits &gravy
M(7)~ penne with meatballs, bread, salad
T(8)~ BBQ chicken, corn on cob, salad
W(9)~ baked potatoes, leftover chicken, salad
T(10)~ Honey Lime Chicken*, baked potato, carrots, salad
F(11)~ pizza
S(12)~ Family reunion pot luck~ crunchy slaw, brownies
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Grocery Cart ~ $98.79

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, June 4, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Aldi:

strawberries(4) $3.96
apples $2.99
squash $.99
mushrooms $1.49
baking potatoes $1.99
watermelon $3.99
pizza $.99
pizza $.99
breakfast skillet $2.99
meatballs $1.99
raisin bran $1.59
cereal $1.89
sausage $1.99
sausage $1.99
ice cream $1.99
bacon (3) $5.97
oatmeal $1.49
cereal $1.49
cheese $1.79
chicken tenders $4.99
cheese $1.79
croutons $.95
skittles $2.25
gum $.79
salad $.99
pasta $1.09
pasta $1.09
bread $1.29
rice $1.49
deodorant $1.89
eggs (3) $2.67
paper plates $2.29
biscuits $.38
diced tomatoes $.55
butter $1..89
dic...
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Parenting~ Sibling Love

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

I noticed that the last parenting page was not edited. I'm sorry about that! I have now edited that one and should make better sense!

Here are quick click links to the parenting pages so far.

Parenting

How to Behave So your Children will too

Positive Family Relationships

The next page I have added is:

Sibling Love

I hope you enjoy! Please tell me what you think.

Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp
1 lb shrimp, peel and devein
fresh pineapple , cut into chunks
6 TBSP orange marmalade
1 TBSP soy sauce
Rice
1/2 c cilantro, chopped

1. Thread shrimp and pineapple on skewers
2. In small saucepan, combine 4 TBSP orange marmalade, 1/2 water, and soy sauce
3. Simmer for a few minutes, then brush on top of shrimp and pineapple
4. Grill 8-10 minutes, turning once
5. Bring sauce to a full boil.
6. Make rice according to directions
7. Combine rice, 2 TBSP sauce, and cilantro
8. Serv...
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About Me

Holly Nelson

Arlington

"Let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a quiet and gentle sprirt, which is precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:4 - "An excellent wife,who can find? Her worth is far above jewels." Proverbs 31:10 ~~ I am a stay-at-home-mom(SAHM) married to the love of my life, Jeff Nelson. We have six wonderful boys. Ryan(13), Seth(11), Ian(8), Noah(5), Luke(4), and Jack (born April 2010). We live in Tennessee on 4 acres. I grew up the first few years of my life on a dairy farm in Missouri and loved country living. I was saved at a young age by the grace of God and shed blood of Jesus during that time of simple country living. That part of my life is very dear to me. God taught me many things as a baby Christian that I can still think about today. Then we moved to Memphis when I was in the 5th grade. I learned to love the city life, too. It was a completely different way of life. My whole family still lives in Missouri, still does a little farming and simple country living. When Jeff, the kids, and I moved from the city to the country, I incorporated my city life with my country background. My mom laughs at me when I cut my grass on my John Deere tractor while drinking my Starbucks Mocha and wearing my fancy sunglasses. And when I am shampooing my carpet in my high-heeled black boots. I just love those boots! But I would love to share about how I got to be the way I am today, The Victoriously Organized Woman! I used to work as a supervisor at bank for years. I had to dress up everyday. After the birth of our second child we decide I should be a SAHM. One of the best decision I've ever made. But I made a bad decision, too. I hardly ever dressed up anymore. I hardly ever wore make-up. After about a year I looked in the mirror and said, "OH MY! Jeff has to come home to this!?!" He is so wonderful he said he liked me that way, "natural". Well , I realized that I didn't. It made me feel bad about myself. I felt disorganized, tired and stressed and a little "rough" looking. I felt I just couldn't get it all done. At this time I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. I wasn't able to do certains things. Like mop the floor of my completely hardwood floor home that I was obsessed about keeping clean. The doctor told me I couldn't have salt, caffeine, or stress! "What?! Are you kidding!?" So , then I decided to change my routine,thought pattern, and cooking. I began to get up early, shower and dress, put on make up. Always being ready to leave whenever I needed to. I established routines that helped me eliminate extra cleaning and stresses. I was able to make more time for myself and make more time for my family. And the family had more time for each other. I made more time for God and others. This made me feel better about myself. I am so happy about how this changed my life I want to share it with everyone.