Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Dec 10, 2009, 3:42 pm
This Friday at 2pm EST there is a Twitter Party with AdoptUsKids. If you're interested in the adoption process, want to know how to get involved or to learn more about children available for adop...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Dec 8, 2009, 12:09 pm
I spent a week in Grand Rapids and I was missing my family like crazy. I leave again on Monday and I'll be gone for another week. Being away from everyone really takes its toll. I like the payc...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Dec 5, 2009, 10:01 pm
You know on the Price is Right how they have that game where you get the price in the "green" range and then you push the stop button? If they let parents stop their kids from growing once they get i...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 27, 2009, 7:52 pm
Last year I did some holiday gift guides. Did you all like those? I'm thinking about putting together some more this year. Any specific topics you'd like covered? Gifts for Foodies? Gifts...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 27, 2009, 7:22 pm
I got most of my Christmas shopping for the kids finished last year by entering giveaways. Here's some info on a neat opportunity from Stride Rite that will be happening this weekend. Stride Ri...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 25, 2009, 8:33 am
I'm down 3 more pounds. That brings my grand total to 9. Certainly not Biggest Loser worthy, but not bad. I'm not just losing weight, I'm losing my mind. I think I can do everything....
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 18, 2009, 2:45 pm
I made a tooth fairy pillow last night for Caleb.  I explained the situation and the basic story over at ChristyNelson.net. The kids loved the whole concept and it was fun to experience. ...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 17, 2009, 8:00 pm
I got back yesterday from a great trip to Chicago. If you factor out the part where I went to the ER the night before (I'm fine) and being in pain the first couple of days (I'm better), it wa...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 10, 2009, 2:42 pm
I weighed in at Weight Watchers this week and I was down .8lbs. That brings my total to just over 5 lbs. in 5 weeks. Not stellar, but it could be worse. I was hoping for at least double that. Mayb...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 10, 2009, 9:26 am
Poop story to follow. You've been warned. Caleb pooped in his pants yesterday. It has been over a year since I've had to clean up his nasty man poop. I was getting a little cocky having 2 k...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 9, 2009, 1:13 pm

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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 8, 2009, 2:56 pm
Carl got back from  his Grandpa Nelson's funeral last night and had some great stories to share with me.  I'm going to have him write some of those here on the blog so we'll have...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 7, 2009, 6:21 pm
I would be more excited for this game tonight if I wasn't alone. Boo. Hoo. It's not as fun cheering when there's nobody to cheer with. Alas, I'm hoping for a victory. Here's a p...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 4, 2009, 9:05 am
I've been chugging away on this blog for FIVE YEARS now. I can't believe it. Seems like so long ago and just the other day all at once. Kind of like a kid. My middle kid. Younger than Cal...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 3, 2009, 10:11 pm
Last month I heard about the BetterU makeover challenge campaign put on by our local American Heart Association. They were going to pick 10 local women to participate in this challenge. I knew I had...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 2, 2009, 2:28 pm
When I was in Oklahoma, my sister and I went to Sally to get some cool hair supplies. We found these Curlformers and just had to try them.  Here is my before picture.   Then you put ...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Nov 1, 2009, 9:17 pm
Our day started off in the car.  We drove from Oklahoma to Nebraska.  It was as fun as it looks. We hurried home so the kids could go to the trunk or treat at church. Eva was a fairy pr...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 27, 2009, 10:03 am
  One of the many outfits Eva put on yesterday.  She's always very proud of her creations.  I wish I would have taken a few more pictures of her throughout the day. She got a...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 26, 2009, 5:36 pm
Yesterday Caleb was asking me why we didn't have a baby, dogs, or cats.  How do you respond to that?* Look!  It snowed a couple of weeks ago and I forgot to post the pictures. ...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 22, 2009, 1:18 pm
Toolulu was featured recently in the Lincoln Business Journal.  They did a good job on the article.  I believe if you click on it, you'll be able to see the bigger version where you can ...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 19, 2009, 12:33 pm
I stepped on the scale today at Weight Watchers and I weigh the exact same as I did last week.  I'm counting this as a win considering the majority of what I ate last weekend came from Arby&#...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 14, 2009, 1:56 pm
I'm just starting week 3 of Weight Watchers.  My weigh in this week was rough.  I didn't know what was going to happen.  I was sick all weekend and pretty much ate whatever I fe...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 10, 2009, 8:10 am
There is snow on the ground, we're having a rough time with Caleb, and I had to move my website to new hosting (which took me longer than I wanted).  But, what I really want to blog about tod...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 6, 2009, 8:50 pm
  I let my daughter leave the house looking like this.  She got lots of "compliments" on her sparkly skirt and shoes.  She was so proud of this outfit.   She wanted to leave...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Oct 4, 2009, 7:59 pm
A while ago I got a phone call from someone at my church that was really offensive to me.  I told this person so.  This person hasn't apologized to me but I think this is more because th...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 29, 2009, 10:10 pm
If you are watching this season of The Amazing Race, you'll know that one of the competitors has Asperger's Syndrome, which is a form of autism.  One of the road blocks on the first ep...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 26, 2009, 9:10 pm
  You'll just have to trust me that this is Hall & Oates.  It's been a month ago since I saw them in concert and I haven't blogged about it.  Who am I?  How did I...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 23, 2009, 5:12 pm

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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 19, 2009, 5:26 pm
How many toys do kids need?  In my house, I'm pretty sure it's not a lot.  They play with a few toys over and over and the rest just make a mess.  I took matters into my own han...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 18, 2009, 5:02 pm
I am in need.  I don't know if something like this exists.  If it does, point me to it and I will want to buy it!  If it doesn't, make it!  Wanted: an iPhone app or Kind...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 18, 2009, 1:23 pm
Last night we had out book group meeting to pick out the books for the rest of the year (Oct-Sept). October:  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer November: A...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 17, 2009, 9:08 am
Want to see some pictures from the 09-09-09 party?  I thought you might.  We had a minor glitch with the location.  Seems like they forgot to let us in.  A few phone calls and 4...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 14, 2009, 1:14 pm
I went to the chiropractor for the first time on Saturday.  I've been so scared of it for years.  I always thought that chiropractors get you in their office and then "fix" you so you ha...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 11, 2009, 4:55 pm
Night Rain by Jim Brickman. Caleb playing Mystery Song.
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 10, 2009, 5:04 pm
I heard today that one of my friends from Indiana passed away.  She had been battling cancer while trying to raise a young family.  She was upbeat and cheerful.    She lea...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 9, 2009, 1:25 pm
Eva started her last year of preschool today.  Here she is with her favorite teacher, Ms. Karla.  Eva's been waiting for months for school to start and she was so excited for this mor...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 8, 2009, 11:42 am
I've had a year and month to plan this party for tonight.  It just wasn't going to work out to have it on 09-09-09 so we're doing the next best thing and we're going to "Party Lik...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 6, 2009, 3:43 pm
Last night was sad for me.  As a die hard Sooner fan, I was sad to see Sam Bradford get hurt and our team not play to the standard we've been accustomed to these past several years.  How...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 4, 2009, 7:46 pm
I had another crazy day today.  Got some great done work with Deb for Toolulu.   Then I came home and had a wild afternoon with Caleb.  Once I got everyone calmed down, I was ready...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Sep 1, 2009, 8:38 am
Did you all know that I haven't purchased a single diaper for over a month?  I can't remember the last time one of the kids had an accident at night. It's official.   NO ...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Aug 31, 2009, 9:19 am
The Nebraska Walk Now for Autism was on Saturday and it was quite the family affair!  Here are the kids and Carl on the walk portion of the day.  For me, the day started early.  I wa...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Aug 30, 2009, 5:25 pm
I live in extremes.  This morning I was hit, kicked, spat upon, peed upon, yelled at, and my clothes were ripped and stained.  This afternoon I have been told that I am beautiful, the best m...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Aug 28, 2009, 11:19 am
Or maybe 50?  This is my last minute call for donations to Team Caleb.  Please consider donating!  The walk is tomorrow and I've spent more time volunteering to make the actual even...
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Christy N. posted an article on Crafty Conservative - Aug 27, 2009, 10:37 am
Here's another review for all you lipstick afficionados.   I reapplied it after I filmed the last part of the video and it lasted really well the rest of the day.  Not bad. You...
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