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Weekly Menu Sept 26-Oct. 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ pb toast
~ fruits
~ carnation instant breakfast drink(packed with vitamins!)

Lunches:
~ ham
~ turkey
~ applesauce
~ chips
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(26)~ tacos, chip & dip
M(27)~ meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, salad 
T(28)~ hot dogs, sausages, chips, fruit-soccer night
W(29)~ spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
T(30)~ baked potatoes, salad- soccer night
F(1)~ stromboli, salad
S(2)~ left overs, egg sandwich, etc...

Desserts & Snacks:
~ cookies
~ oranges
~ apples
~ bananas
~ banana bread
~ ...
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Grocery Cart~ $111.23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

Cereal $5.42
cereal $3.78
ranch $3.48
granola bars $3.38
formula $ 14.88
baby cereal $2.32
ring pop $.56
spaghetti $1.67
turkey $4.98
TOTAL$43.61

Aldi:

potatoes $2.99
grapes $2.98
apples $2.99
apples $2.99
oranges $2.99
hot gods $.75
oranges $2.99 (* I was charged for another one, but I only got one!!! ugh!)
salad $.49
salad $.49
trach bags $6.49
milk $2.19
bananas $.96
baggies $1.95
spag sauce $1.19
spag sauce $1.19
paper plates $1.99
buns $.79
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
cookies $.99
cookies $.99
buns $.79
de...
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Mushroom Burgers

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Mushroom Burgers(large batch):
1-2 lbs ground beef
dales seasoning
garlic powder
2 can mushroom soup( healthy kind, reduced sodium and fat )
milk

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, grease 13x9 pan.
2. Mix beef, dales seasoning, and garlic powder. Form into patties and put in 13x9 pan.
3. In a medium bowl- pour mushroom soup. Add 1/2 - 1 can of milk. Mix.
4. Pour over  beef patties.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until patties are no longer pink. 
* I serve mashed potatoes and a veggie like green beans and a salad

W...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 20, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!!

Laundry/Office:
M~ Fold and put up laundry
T~ clean washer and dryer/sort socks
W~ de-clutter office desk
T~ dust computer and shelves
F~ file papers/sweep, vacuum, mop

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Menu for Sept 19-25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
This week I thought I'd do something different. Not everyone out there is going to like this menu. But, we eat a lot of eggs. We love eggs!

Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ oatmeal
~ PB toast

Lunches:
~ roast beef,turkey,ham, pb, chips
~ goldfish
~ applesauce
~ go-gurt
~ polish sausages

Dinner:
S(19)~ scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
M(20)~ egg, veggies, and sausage burritos, fresh fruit
T(21)~ Bacon, egg, & cheese crescents, fresh fruits* qiuck meal for soccer night*
W(22)~ egg,cheese, sausage frittata
T(23...
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Perfectly Perfect Peas~ Baby Food

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 


 This is an original recipe by Norah O'Donnell. She has a recipe book for babies and toddlers called Baby Love. 
*Click on the book name to go to Amazon to see the book.


Perfectly Perfect Peas:( Pictures Below)
1 bag of frozen peas
medium pot filled with water
8 oz water
Large Bowl filled ice water, lots of ice!

1. Start to boil a medium size pot of water.
2. Put frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water until the ice crystal are all off.
3. Once the water starts to boil add peas and stir. 
4...
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Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 13, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is All it Takes to Bless your Family

Laundry/Office:
M~ clean dryer vent hose
T~ de-clutter office desk
W~ sort socks
T~ clean baseboards
F~ detail seep, vacuum, mop

* If you have children they can help you do these chores! 
~hold the dryer hose, throw trash away for you, sort socks, etc...

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Menu for Sept 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs-scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches, etc..
~ PB Toast
~ Cinnamon rolls

Lunches:
~ Ham, turkey, roast beef, PB, sausages
~ leftovers
~ chips
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ cheez its
~ gogurt
~ applesauce

Dinners:
S(12)~ Mushroom burgers,mashed potatoes, corn, salad, honey crescents
M(13)~ meatballs, egg noodles, peas, salad
T(14)~ hotdogs*, chips (wrapped up for soccer night)* under Sports Night Meals
W(15)~ maple pork chops, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, salad
T(16)~ tuna cass...
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Grocery Cart for our family of 8 ~ $109.18!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school! I took these pictures when I got home)
baby cereal $2.32
formula $14.88
fruit bowls $1.68
ben 10 figure $6.88( I know, not a food, but a good treat)
cereal $1.88
cheez its $4.28(* I was OVERCHARGED!!)
cereal $4.12
tea $2.58
applesauce $1.38
bread $1.98
bread $1.48
ham $3.00
gogurt $2.25
TOTAL $52.59

ALDI:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school)
milk $2.19
milk $2.1...
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Bedrooms/Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 6, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
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!

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My Mom's Goulash

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
*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
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Menu Plan Sept.5 - Sept.11

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
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:
~ c...
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Grocery Cart $126.57 (includes baby formula!)

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
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...
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School Paper Organization

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
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 tak...
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About Me


Holly Nelson "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.

Browsing Archive: September, 2010

Weekly Menu Sept 26-Oct. 2

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ eggs
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ pb toast
~ fruits
~ carnation instant breakfast drink(packed with vitamins!)

Lunches:
~ ham
~ turkey
~ applesauce
~ chips
~ fruits

Dinners:
S(26)~ tacos, chip & dip
M(27)~ meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, salad 
T(28)~ hot dogs, sausages, chips, fruit-soccer night
W(29)~ spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
T(30)~ baked potatoes, salad- soccer night
F(1)~ stromboli, salad
S(2)~ left overs, egg sandwich, etc...

Desserts & Snacks:
~ cookies
~ oranges
~ apples
~ bananas
~ banana bread
~ ...
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Grocery Cart~ $111.23

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

Cereal $5.42
cereal $3.78
ranch $3.48
granola bars $3.38
formula $ 14.88
baby cereal $2.32
ring pop $.56
spaghetti $1.67
turkey $4.98
TOTAL$43.61

Aldi:

potatoes $2.99
grapes $2.98
apples $2.99
apples $2.99
oranges $2.99
hot gods $.75
oranges $2.99 (* I was charged for another one, but I only got one!!! ugh!)
salad $.49
salad $.49
trach bags $6.49
milk $2.19
bananas $.96
baggies $1.95
spag sauce $1.19
spag sauce $1.19
paper plates $1.99
buns $.79
green beans $.49
green beans $.49
cookies $.99
cookies $.99
buns $.79
de...
Continue reading ...
 

Mushroom Burgers

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
Mushroom Burgers(large batch):
1-2 lbs ground beef
dales seasoning
garlic powder
2 can mushroom soup( healthy kind, reduced sodium and fat )
milk

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, grease 13x9 pan.
2. Mix beef, dales seasoning, and garlic powder. Form into patties and put in 13x9 pan.
3. In a medium bowl- pour mushroom soup. Add 1/2 - 1 can of milk. Mix.
4. Pour over  beef patties.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until patties are no longer pink. 
* I serve mashed potatoes and a veggie like green beans and a salad

W...
Continue reading ...
 

Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 20, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is all it takes to Bless your Family!!

Laundry/Office:
M~ Fold and put up laundry
T~ clean washer and dryer/sort socks
W~ de-clutter office desk
T~ dust computer and shelves
F~ file papers/sweep, vacuum, mop

Continue reading ...
 

Menu for Sept 19-25

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
This week I thought I'd do something different. Not everyone out there is going to like this menu. But, we eat a lot of eggs. We love eggs!

Breakfasts:
~ cereal 
~ oatmeal
~ PB toast

Lunches:
~ roast beef,turkey,ham, pb, chips
~ goldfish
~ applesauce
~ go-gurt
~ polish sausages

Dinner:
S(19)~ scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
M(20)~ egg, veggies, and sausage burritos, fresh fruit
T(21)~ Bacon, egg, & cheese crescents, fresh fruits* qiuck meal for soccer night*
W(22)~ egg,cheese, sausage frittata
T(23...
Continue reading ...
 

Perfectly Perfect Peas~ Baby Food

Posted by Holly Nelson on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 


 This is an original recipe by Norah O'Donnell. She has a recipe book for babies and toddlers called Baby Love. 
*Click on the book name to go to Amazon to see the book.


Perfectly Perfect Peas:( Pictures Below)
1 bag of frozen peas
medium pot filled with water
8 oz water
Large Bowl filled ice water, lots of ice!

1. Start to boil a medium size pot of water.
2. Put frozen peas in a colander and rinse with cold water until the ice crystal are all off.
3. Once the water starts to boil add peas and stir. 
4...
Continue reading ...
 

Laundry/Office

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 13, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
15 Minutes is All it Takes to Bless your Family

Laundry/Office:
M~ clean dryer vent hose
T~ de-clutter office desk
W~ sort socks
T~ clean baseboards
F~ detail seep, vacuum, mop

* If you have children they can help you do these chores! 
~hold the dryer hose, throw trash away for you, sort socks, etc...

Continue reading ...
 

Menu for Sept 12-18

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
Breakfasts :
~ oatmeal
~ cereal
~ eggs-scrambled, hard boiled, sandwiches, etc..
~ PB Toast
~ Cinnamon rolls

Lunches:
~ Ham, turkey, roast beef, PB, sausages
~ leftovers
~ chips
~ fruits
~ veggies and dip
~ cheez its
~ gogurt
~ applesauce

Dinners:
S(12)~ Mushroom burgers,mashed potatoes, corn, salad, honey crescents
M(13)~ meatballs, egg noodles, peas, salad
T(14)~ hotdogs*, chips (wrapped up for soccer night)* under Sports Night Meals
W(15)~ maple pork chops, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, salad
T(16)~ tuna cass...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart for our family of 8 ~ $109.18!

Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
Walmart:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school! I took these pictures when I got home)
baby cereal $2.32
formula $14.88
fruit bowls $1.68
ben 10 figure $6.88( I know, not a food, but a good treat)
cereal $1.88
cheez its $4.28(* I was OVERCHARGED!!)
cereal $4.12
tea $2.58
applesauce $1.38
bread $1.98
bread $1.48
ham $3.00
gogurt $2.25
TOTAL $52.59

ALDI:

(Picture does not include cold stuff~ I had to hurry to eat lunch with my boys at school)
milk $2.19
milk $2.1...
Continue reading ...
 

Bedrooms/Baths

Posted by Holly Nelson on Monday, September 6, 2010, In : Area Cleaning for the Week 
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!

Continue reading ...
 

My Mom's Goulash

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Tummy Yummy Recipe of the Week 
*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
Continue reading ...
 

Menu Plan Sept.5 - Sept.11

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Weekly Menu Plan 
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:
~ c...
Continue reading ...
 

Grocery Cart $126.57 (includes baby formula!)

Posted by Holly Nelson on Saturday, September 4, 2010, In : Grocery Cart Challenge Friday 
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...
Continue reading ...
 

School Paper Organization

Posted by Holly Nelson on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, In : Tip of the Week 
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 tak...
Continue reading ...
 
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