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posted on February 3, 2011 by Nelle
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What to do with Leftover Turkey-Turkey Pot Pie

What to do with Leftover Turkey-Turkey Pot Pie

This one is a classic, Turkey Pot Pie, it’s simple to make and delicious. Here are two ways to make this easy recipe! Okay, you have some leftover turkey, what to do… Does your family get tired of leftover turkey after the holidays like mine do?  Here is a great turkey recipe, plus,  I’ve added […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Cooking, Food, Large Family Living Tagged With: easy recipes, leftover turkey recipes, turkey pot pie, turkey recipes

posted on January 19, 2011 by Nelle
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Cooking with Kids, Monkey Bread

Cooking with Kids, Monkey Bread

Do you remember making Monkey Bread as a kid? This is a super easy recipe for kids.   I think this recipe is in every church cookbook I have ever seen. Monkey Bread makes a great breakfast or brunch treat that kids can help make (with a little help from Mom or Dad).  It bakes […]

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posted on January 7, 2011 by Nelle
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Our Herb Garden

Our Herb Garden

I love to cook, and having fresh herbs available to me makes cooking so much more fun.  We  transplanted/planted our herb garden early in the Spring.  I can’t believe how well it has done in its new location. Here is what we planted: Sweet Basil Chamomile Chives Flat Garlic Chives Dill Lavender Lemon Balm Marjoram […]

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posted on May 6, 2010 by Nelle
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Laundry Management

Laundry Management

With six children and two adults in the house, we produce a lot of laundry.  As the kids get older, we have taught them how to do their own laundry.  At about 8-10 years old (depending on their maturity) they are taught how to sort, wash, fold, and put away their own laundry, plus some […]

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posted on May 6, 2010 by Nelle
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Chores and Cleaning

Chores and Cleaning

At our house, if the family members don’t pitch in and help, the house can get messy quickly.  So, we have some rules and assignments to help keep things running smoothly. Chores are spread out among all the children, depending on their ages.  They all have to clean up after themselves (except the baby, of […]

Filed Under: Getting Organized, Large Family Living Tagged With: Cleaning, Family Chores

posted on April 7, 2010 by Nelle
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Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred Review

Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred Review

The First 10 Days! I am pretty physically active.  I walk / run on my treadmill or outside 3-5 times a week, and I lift weights using a regimen my husband made for me.  This works well for me, but I thought change would be nice.   I decided I would give my workout a […]

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