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Easter Games and Ideas

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

Yesterday I told you I was going Easter Basket shopping. I wanted to share with you what I found. I went to the Dollar Tree to kill time before the Christian bookstore opened. And much to my surprise, they had some great Christian baskets stuffers!

Easter Basket Goodies:

Bible stories on DVD~ $1.00

Thick coloring books ~ $1.00

Activity pads, from Lifeway Christian Store ~ under $.99

I use these to put in their church bags, when they sit in service with us during the summer.

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Easter Basket Ideas

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

I don't have a recipe to share today. I have been very sick and not really "with it". And I should be writing the Easter page, but I just haven't felt well.
But today I have to go shopping for a few more Easter basket items. When I had my first baby and started thinking about filling a basket, I didn't want to put the "junk" in there that I've seen other baskets filled with. There are so many holidays and so many ways we can just spoil our kids with "things". I wanted the basket to be abo...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, March 29, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is all it take to bless your family!

Laundry/Office:
M~ fold & put away all clothes
T~ take out trash-both areas
W~ restock supplies-both areas
T~ sort socks or mend clothes
F~ detail sweep, vacuum, mop

* Add a special touch when you are done~ fresh cut flowers or a nice candle

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Menu for March 28- April 3

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 26, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
~ scrambled eggs and toast
~ cereal
~ oatmeal
~ malt-o-meal
~ muffins

Lunches :
~ PB
~ Turkey
~ Tuna
~ chips
~ goldfish
~ yogurt
~ pudding
~ cookies
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(28)~ out for Ryans b'day
M(29)~ PaPa John's Pizza for Ian's b'day
T(30)~ BBQ chicken, corn, potatoes
W(31)~ sandwiches or hot dogs before church
T(1)~ Salmon, rice, lima beans
F(2) BBQ chicken pizzas
S(3)~ leftover buffet or eggs

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Grocery Cart~ for two weeks~ $172.56

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 26, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

Because I was out of town last week , I didn't get groceries. So a few days after we returned I went grocery shopping for this last week and the next. The total is over my goal of $100, but under if you consider it for tow weeks worth. Oh, and two of my sons are having a birthday party tonight, so I got birthday food,too. My oldest son, Ryan, turns 13 Sunday. And Ian, my third, turns 8 Monday.

Walmart:

bread $1.08
bread $1.88
bread $1.77
sherbert $2.38
sherbert $2.38
tea bags $1.98
penne pasta $1.00...
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Spring Break at Silver Dollar City

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, March 25, 2010, In : Family Fun

While visiting friends and family in Missouri last week, we spent last Thursday at Silver Dollar City. Our kids love that place! So much that we got season passes for the older ones and we don't even live in that state anymore. But, they can go with family, and we will find a way to get them there to make it worth it. I tried to take more pictures of the attractions. But, it was really hard keeping up with 5 boys and being 9 months pregnant, hoping I don't go into labor! And I did see another...
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In Stitches by Steph

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, In : Just Because I said....

When I went on my mini vacation to Missouri last week, I met a childhood friend for lunch. She made our soon-to-be baby Jack a baby blanket. It was more adorable and cuddly than I thought! I love it, and I can't wait to wrap him in it. We are doing a cowboy/western theme in the nursery. Doesn't Jack Tyler sound like a cowboy's name? Please visit her Etsy shop and get one today! You will not be disappointed! These make great gifts, also.

The blanket! So adorable!

A closer view

I love the back...

Resurrection Cookies

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

This is the perfect recipe to teach children about Jesus' resurrection. Take the time to do this with your children!

Resurrection Cookies:

To be made the evening before Easter.
1c. whole pecans
1 tsp. vinegar
3 egg whites,
pinch salt
1c. sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon
tape
Bible

Preheat oven to 300 BEFORE BEGINNING.

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Re...
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Bedroom/Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, March 22, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is all it takes to bless your family!

Bedrooms/Baths:
M~ clean under bed
T~ clean window sills/windows
W~ clean shower/tub
T~ dust or wash curtains(or hang spring curtains)
F~ wash sheets/remake bed neatly

This is not about perfection, just getting the job done to bless your family!
If you have children, have them do these chores in their bedrooms and baths, also!

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Menu Plan March 14-20

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 12, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

I will be out of town spending spring break with my parents in Missouri. So , I will be making Jeff, my hubby, food and he can pick what he'd like to eat for the night. I have also made a list of what we are eating while in Missouri.

Breakfasts:
~ cereal
~ banana bread
~ yogurt and granola
~ egg sandwiches

Lunches :
For Jeff~ leftovers or out
Us~ turkey, tuna, egg salad, chips, fruit
~ out to eat

Dinners:
Jeff~ meatloaf, tacos, spaghetti, beans and ham(from freezer), BLT's, hamburgers, hotdogs, &...
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Grocery Cart $ 94.18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 12, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

I almost went a little over this week. I had a ladies brunch and I bought food to take to my parents house. The boys and I are going to spend Spring Break with my family in Missouri!! I will be making food for Jeff will he is home alone. And I will be making meals for all of us when we are at my parents. Check out the next post~ Menu Pan~ for more details.
* I did buy a few extra things at Walmart that I am not including in the groceries because they were odds and ends things for Easter, party...
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Silver Dollar City~ Branson, Mo

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, March 11, 2010, In : Family Fun

Next week I am taking the week off. The kids are on spring break. I always love it when they are out of school! We have so much fun! We are going to Missouri to spend time with family. I am also taking them to Silver Dollar City. If you have never been there, you HAVE to take your kids!! Or even yourself at least once! Pictures cannot even describe how fun it is. And don't forget to go through the cave!
Here are a few pictures of our times there!

Family Fun at Sliver Dollar City:

Me and my boy...
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St. Patrick's Day

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

St. Patrick's Day is next Wednesday. It another fun holiday to celebrate with wearing green and decorating with shamrocks, etc... But do you know the whole story about St. Patrick? Go to the link below to read about him. Talk about him to your children all week until next Wednesday. There is so much more to him than just what the world has commercialized. For example, he used shamrocks to describe the Trinity~Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Story of St Patrick

Kids love to have fun.( and s...

Coconut Lime Salmon with Coconut Rice~ 2 for 1

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week

Coconut Lime Salmon
Salmon filets
brown sugar
lime juice
shredded coconut
1. Grease baking pan with cooking spray and heat oven to 375 degrees
2. Spread salmon filets on sheet.
3. Pour lime juice on salmon
4. Top with brown sugar
5. Top with coconut
6. Bake 15-20 minutes
(alternative: Mix juice, brown sugar and coconut in a large baggie. Add salmon filets to marinate.
Put salmon filets on baking sheet, then pour marinade on top.)

Coconut Rice
shredded coconut
white rice, desired amount for your family
1...
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Entrance/ Living Room/ Family Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, March 8, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

15 Minutes is all it takes to bless your family!

Entrance/ Living Room/ Dining Room
M~ sweep porch/steps/walkway
T~ detail dust
W~ clear away clutter
T~ throw/give away old magazines
F~ detail sweep, vacuum, mop

Add a new candle or fresh flowers when you are finished!

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Menu Plan- March 7-13

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 5, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts:
S~ banana bread
M~ eggs and toast
T~ cereal
W~ oatmeal
T~ yogurt and berry parfaits
F~ french toast
S~ cereal

Lunches:
~ egg salad, tuna salad,
~ goldfish, chips
~ pudding
~ jell-o
~ carrots, celery
~ brownies

Dinners:
S~ whole roast chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, honey crescents
M~ penne pasta, garlic bread, salad
T~ BUNKO!!- roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, emily's salad, strawberry cupcakes and chocolate covered strawberries
W~ out/chkn nuggets/sandwiches(church night)
T~ poppyseed ...
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Grocery Cart- $110.33

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, March 5, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday

There are no pictures this week, sorry! I was very busy with doctors appointments and errands then day I went grocery shopping.

Aldi:
potatoes $2.49
apple $1.99
trash bags $6.49
salmon $3.99
romaine lettuce $1.99
corn on cob $1.49
corn on cob $1.49
milk(2) $4.58
oranges $1.99
cheddar cheese $1.79
eggs $1.09
baby carrots $.99
coffee filters $.99
gravy mix $.35
penne pasta $.99
green beans $.55
green beans $.55
green beans $.55
green beans $.55
green beans $.55
oatmeal $1.49
OJ $1.79
spag sauce $1.19
saltines $.89
pot c...
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Does this outfit make me look fat?

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, March 4, 2010, In : Just Because I said....

Okay, Christian ladies should be honest~ Does this outfit make me look fat?

This is a 32 week belly. Jack Tyler should be here in 6-8 weeks! We cant wait!

Excuse the double chin, I honestly don't have one. I must have been laughing!

Stain Cleaning Caddy

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, In : Tip of the Week

15 Minutes is all it takes to bless your Family!

You could spend a lot of money on stain fighters. But did you know you already have them in your home? No need to spend extra money of fancy name brands. Just make a cleaning caddy. Most of this stuff can be found at the dollar store.

Caddy materials:
1. One basket with handles or cleaning caddy
2. a few spray bottles
3. Large address labels
4. hydrogen peroxide
5. shaving cream
6. alcohol
7. vinegar
8. baking soda
9. Alka- Seltzer tablets
10. cotton bal...
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March Menu Plan

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, In : Monthly Meal Plan

Today I should be posting Tummy Yummy Tuesday's recipe. But I didn't have one prepared so I will share my monthly menu plan with you today! Nothing very exciting. I have Bunco at my house next week. Then we are going to see my family in Missouri during the kids spring break. Hubby will be at home alone. Poor guy! He won't know what to do without us! So, I will be making food for him, freezing it, then he can choose whatever he wants.

March
S~7- whole roast chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, hon...
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Monthly Grocery Total $387.91!

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

I forgot to post how much my monthly grocery total was for the month of February. It was only $387.91!! That's great!!
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Kitchen/Dining Room

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, March 1, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week

This week the focus is more on the kitchen. But, throughout the week try to spend 15 minutes on de-cluttering or cleaning something in the dining room- windows, window sills, wash curtains, etc...

15 Minutes Is All It Takes To Bless Your Family!!

Kitchen and Dining
M~ Organize and clean under the sink
T~ Clean cabinet doors(above the counters)
W~ Clean cabinets (below the counters)
T~ Scrub clean vent-a-hood
F~ Detail sweep and mop

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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.