http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net A Typical Homeschool Day Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:14:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are doing things a little different this year. The children are enrolled in the Abeka Academy. It is a correspondent school. I still administrate a lot their school work but Abeka helps with curriculum and keeps tracks of their transcripts. This is our new school schedule. 8:00-8:05 am Wake up, ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/20/new-school-schedule-for-2008-2009/ Things are around here have been a little crazy. Our menu plan last week went out the door. So this week I hope things will go a lot smoother. Today is our first day of school. I plan out the children's school schedule. I also have been stocking up on ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/17/menu-plan-11/ I just got tagged by Mom's Frugal. Great site check it out. Here is the tag. "Six Random Things About Me"  This is extremely hard for me because my life is an open book. I guess that could be one thing. My darling hubby says I talk a lot when I am ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/16/it-is-cool-to-be-tagged/ The last couple of shopping trips I have not posted but I must say I have been meeting my hubby's budget. The last week we didn't need anything major. I decided to use the groceries money to stock up. We won't have to buy cereal, chicken, or pizzas for a ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/15/the-cost-of-eating-healthy/ This is our menu for the week. Monday Breakfast - Egg Omelets Lunch - Sandwiches Dinner - Leftovers Tuesday Breakfast - Waffles Lunch - Chicken and Broccoli Stromboli Dinner - Spaghetti Wednesday Breakfast - Egg McMuffins Lunch - Mac & Cheese (Easiest homemade mac and cheese I added Worcester sauce and dry mustard. I also double the cheese.) Dinner - BBQ Chicken, ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/11/menu-plan-10/ For the last two days, I have been debating on what to blog about. So much has happen this week. Here are the highlights of the week. Monday - Kiani's doctor appointment. Tuesday - Found great bargains at the local grocery store. Shaw's had a sale on General Mills and Betty Crocker ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/08/what-to-blog/ Don't you hate when there is so much to do that you feel your brain is going explode trying to remember it all. I recently got this wonderful planner from Barnes and Noble. It didn't have everything I needed but I could add sections to it. Before I added a section ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/05/tackle-it-tuesday-9/ A sweet God loving lady ask me to review a program she has written to help children memorize scripture verses. I believe it is very important to memorize verses. It can help you in any situation. It also helps you keep God close to your heart. It is a free ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/04/a-great-way-to-help-children-learn/ I finally feel like I am getting in the groove of things. This week I have made meals for easy lunches. This should last us for a long time. Here is our menu for the week. Monday Breakfast - Fruit Salad and Cereal Lunch - BLT's Dinner - Saucy Chicken Casserole Tuesday Breakfast - Waffles Lunch - ... http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/04/menu-plan-9/ http://littlehouse.tribe.movingparts.net/2008/08/03/enjoying-the-great-outdoors-and-working-at-the-same-time/