New year, new you... Amy's schedule

The dynamic of my family is quite different from my sister's.  I homeschool 3 sweet children, help lead Children's Ministry at church and run a business (Arbonne) part-time. So here goes...

5:30-6:30- up, ready, laundry & dishes
6:30-7- personal bible study
7-7:45- bible study with my sis & my breakfast
7:45-8:30- wake those kiddos up, have them start their chores, make hubby's lunch & kids' breakfast
8:30-9- boys do bible study independently, while I do bible study with daughter
9-11 school
11-12- lunch, free time
12-1- silent reading
1-3:30- school
3:30-4:30- kids free time while I work on my business or couponing
4:30-5:30- chores, make dinner
6:00- dinner time
8:00- get ready for bed
9:00- bedtime for my kiddos
10:00- lights out for me

I also go to the gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

We have a seperate schedule that lays out the subjects we work on during school time and a core schedule as well :-)

newyear! new schedules

my sister Amy and I decided with the Newyear we needed new schedules. Hopefully you can get some ideas from these my sister is a home school teacher for 3 children ages 6-14. I (Lane)am a home school mom of a 2 year old. so you may get some good ideas..

Lanes schedule
Bible study: 9am-10

Workout 10-10:15

Breakfast 10:15-11

Learning mechanical skills 11-11:30

Learning basics 11:30-12:15

Freetime 12:15-12:30

Lunch 12:30-1:15pm

Arts&crafts 1:15-2:00

Active play 2-2:30

Naptime 2:30-4:15

Language skills 4:15-4:30

Now Amys schedule

birthday idea

This came about so randomly like so many of my ideas. I had to think of something special to give that didnt cost too much and passed some time on his bday in between events.I spoke with family members and gathered some pictures that he didnt have nor remember. I scanned them into the computer added some music and made a slideshow of him for all the family to watch. Its nice because you can make it as long or short as you want it. Have fun and enjoy making special memories.

lane

great decorating tip

Put up fall decorations September-November
Then the day after Thanksgiving start putting up Christmas decor.
Have fun oh and btw if you havent started nows a great time to start making gifts and Christmas decor.

I will be making these cute Snuggly Christmas Characters that I snagged from Megan @ BrassyApple.com

Aren't they adorable!

Have fun LANE

christmas foodie idea

 

ok I have to say I was bored and hungry when this came to my mind. popcorn balls or any type of balls for that fact. I started making yummy cheerio balls for my 2 yr old .
( corn syrup-peanut butter-sugar -cherrios) so yummy! with those ingredients you can substitute cheerios with what ever you wish. popcorn,rice krispys ..... have fun with it.
If you have some old popcorn use butter instead of peanut butter and make balls ...so delish.Also I will be adding a pinch a red and green food coloring and making popcorn balls for christmas gifts. They will be nice,simple and inexpensive(my fav.) So get to it and have fun. Don't forget to let your kiddos join in they love to make them but especially to eat them


LANE

children snacks

I have to admit I use this for lunch to lol.Im sure some of you have heard of this but it was a first for me and I love it.ANTS ON A LOG. All I do is toast some bread,spread honey and peanut butter on it then top with raisins in a row. I used this for learning to count you could probably also use it for adding and subtracting. I love it because its also great to use when your lil ones dont feel well they will usually still eat this. Have fun and enjoy your ANTS ON A LOG!

jump with Jesus

If you are beginning to bore your kids or just feel like they need a little extra something in their daily activities then try Jump with jesus. Its a great book that I was blessed enough to get from my sister for Christmas. Theb book  is flexible enough that you can form it to fit any grade level. I have the prek-3rd grade and I use that for both my 1 yr old son and 9yr old daughter and it great. Just when I start running out of ideas this is a great reminder of all the great and simple things you can do.I also love the fact that it ties in the Word with it if you cant tell by the title lol. Anywho I love the book and believe every household with children should grab it.

Have fun

Lane