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You can buy these or one of our many scents of wax tarts or candles at Lovingjic.com
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
New schedule
Today we started a new homeschool schedule.
8-9 get dressed and eat breakfast
9-11 book work
11-12 lunch
12 -1 recess or tv depending on weather
1-3 independent study, reading, art, science
This freed up the mommy to work on her home based business selling scented soy candles with jewelry in them. I am always working on inventory, flyers, catalogs, meeting people and such.
Now the kids Love to help me handing out flyers or pretty much anything other than writing the contact information onto labels for the catalogs.
I think they are more excited than I am when our packages of supplies or inventory comes in. I bounce off the walls waiting for that mailman every time impatient to sniff all the wonderful wax tarts and candles.
The kids are learning about the hard work involved in self employment without the pressure. Mommy gets to meet other grown ups and bring in an income so its definitely a win-win for us.
Kids absolutely Loved the new schedule and watched the clock calling out how long till the next thing was.
8-9 get dressed and eat breakfast
9-11 book work
11-12 lunch
12 -1 recess or tv depending on weather
1-3 independent study, reading, art, science
This freed up the mommy to work on her home based business selling scented soy candles with jewelry in them. I am always working on inventory, flyers, catalogs, meeting people and such.
Now the kids Love to help me handing out flyers or pretty much anything other than writing the contact information onto labels for the catalogs.
I think they are more excited than I am when our packages of supplies or inventory comes in. I bounce off the walls waiting for that mailman every time impatient to sniff all the wonderful wax tarts and candles.
The kids are learning about the hard work involved in self employment without the pressure. Mommy gets to meet other grown ups and bring in an income so its definitely a win-win for us.
Kids absolutely Loved the new schedule and watched the clock calling out how long till the next thing was.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Another Busy Day
Today was a BUSY day.
Kids voted to work on their reading and art today.
While they started this, I took Henry and Tabby to the library to get everyone some new books, and print out flyers for my Jewelry in Candles business.
Went to walmart to get an over the door shoe rack. Tabby's and Ilyana's shoes were everywhere. :D
Came home fixed Chef's salad with Olive Garden Italian dressing. They cleared their bowls.
I got my large flyers ready to put on bulletin boards in town, bought and set up a new domain name thats easier for customers than my original one for Jewelry in Candles. Then prepped the half page flyers to hand out and leave with local businesses.
We went to get our car's inspection sticker. Took Acheron with me. He loved the mechanic shop. They had a Shelby Cobra inside and a vintage pinball machine.Of course I immediately said don't touch anything. He was so in awe that the owner gave him a hot wheels car to play with. Acheron asked them if he could work there when he gets older. They said when he reaches High School age come back in and they might let him sweep up and start learning how to work on the cars.I am loving them for encouraging his interest.
Now I am resting up before I start supper. Its meatloaf night, a favorite in our house. Last time I made a 4 pound meatloaf we had No leftovers.
Kids voted to work on their reading and art today.
While they started this, I took Henry and Tabby to the library to get everyone some new books, and print out flyers for my Jewelry in Candles business.
Went to walmart to get an over the door shoe rack. Tabby's and Ilyana's shoes were everywhere. :D
Came home fixed Chef's salad with Olive Garden Italian dressing. They cleared their bowls.
I got my large flyers ready to put on bulletin boards in town, bought and set up a new domain name thats easier for customers than my original one for Jewelry in Candles. Then prepped the half page flyers to hand out and leave with local businesses.
We went to get our car's inspection sticker. Took Acheron with me. He loved the mechanic shop. They had a Shelby Cobra inside and a vintage pinball machine.Of course I immediately said don't touch anything. He was so in awe that the owner gave him a hot wheels car to play with. Acheron asked them if he could work there when he gets older. They said when he reaches High School age come back in and they might let him sweep up and start learning how to work on the cars.I am loving them for encouraging his interest.
Now I am resting up before I start supper. Its meatloaf night, a favorite in our house. Last time I made a 4 pound meatloaf we had No leftovers.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Valentines Gift Idea
GUYS its less than 2 weeks till valentines!!
Get her a great smelling candle she will love!
As a bonus it will have the jewelry inside you choose earrings, necklace or ring. (if in doubt go for necklace)
We have lots of scents, Might I recommend Midsummers romance or Love Potion?
a few clicks and your shopping is done and you are ready to surprise her!!
https://www.jewelryincandles.com/…/e…/c/106/romance-elixirs/
Get her a great smelling candle she will love!
As a bonus it will have the jewelry inside you choose earrings, necklace or ring. (if in doubt go for necklace)
We have lots of scents, Might I recommend Midsummers romance or Love Potion?
a few clicks and your shopping is done and you are ready to surprise her!!
https://www.jewelryincandles.com/…/e…/c/106/romance-elixirs/
Saturday, January 31, 2015
My Crazy Kids
Little Henry just asked me "Mom have I ever been on a plane before?"
I said "No you haven't and the last time I was on one I was 13 years old."
Ilyana looks at me and says "That was what 10 years ago?"
"Umm no, That was 17 years ago honey."
Little Henry is 12 years old...........
Ilyana says "What? I forget how old you are Mom."
Little Henry replied "Our mom looks pretty young for her age."
ahh Kids they never cease to amaze you with what they will say.
I said "No you haven't and the last time I was on one I was 13 years old."
Ilyana looks at me and says "That was what 10 years ago?"
"Umm no, That was 17 years ago honey."
Little Henry is 12 years old...........
Ilyana says "What? I forget how old you are Mom."
Little Henry replied "Our mom looks pretty young for her age."
ahh Kids they never cease to amaze you with what they will say.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Against testing the Kids?
Here is why I dislike the Academic testing of our kids.
Have you ever stopped and thought of how many times a year a child gets tested in school? Exams, pop quiz, standardized tests, spelling tests, math tests, its endless. Public schools now teach entirely to what is on the standardized tests instead of what the student needs.
What does that test really tell you? For my youngest son, Not a thing other than, he hates them. He fails every test and I do mean every test. However if you do the math test as flashcards or make it a game he Aces the test. He just hates book work of any kind.
We test kids and find out what they excel at and what they do worst at? Once the results come in, what is done about it? We give them tons more work on the subject they are worst at?
How does this inspire them to want to learn? Why don't we give them more work in what they excel at? Encourage their strong suits instead of focusing solely on their weaknesses.
We need to let the kids show us what excites them. What gets them so jazzed up they can't wait to do it, think about it all the time?
Music, art, inventing, science, reading, game design, computers. There IS something that the child enjoys. You might have to try many things to find it but it is there.
If we only focus are on what the child is bad at so will they. It destroys their self esteem and self worth. Focus on what they are good at and so will they. Increasing their self worth and self esteem.
Now I am not saying ignore math, reading, writing, and other subjects. But as long as they pass it, if its their weaker subject, don't make a big fuss.
Instead of testing our kids I go through their workbooks and if they passed more of their pages then failed then they can go on to the next harder book. We review everything before the next school year so that we keep it fresh in their minds.
I will be honest I had to reread the material in the language art class. I had forgotten a lot. Noun, verb, adverb, pronoun, adjective, preposition, prepositional phrases, homophone, synonym,antonym. I honestly do not think about these things as an adult. I also use spell checker and my computer automatically checks for the grammar that I inevitably mess up on.
If my kids can write a letter or persuasive argument concisely and meaningfully, I will be happy. I just don't want my kids ,to be one of the ones I see as adults, writing C U L8er.
Don't let test scores or grade level Define your childs worth, accomplishment, or future. Who knows how far they can go if we let them. After all it is their ability and not school grades that they will use to build their futures.
What do you think about what I have written? Agree, Disagree? Write it in the comments.
Have you ever stopped and thought of how many times a year a child gets tested in school? Exams, pop quiz, standardized tests, spelling tests, math tests, its endless. Public schools now teach entirely to what is on the standardized tests instead of what the student needs.
What does that test really tell you? For my youngest son, Not a thing other than, he hates them. He fails every test and I do mean every test. However if you do the math test as flashcards or make it a game he Aces the test. He just hates book work of any kind.
We test kids and find out what they excel at and what they do worst at? Once the results come in, what is done about it? We give them tons more work on the subject they are worst at?
How does this inspire them to want to learn? Why don't we give them more work in what they excel at? Encourage their strong suits instead of focusing solely on their weaknesses.
We need to let the kids show us what excites them. What gets them so jazzed up they can't wait to do it, think about it all the time?
Music, art, inventing, science, reading, game design, computers. There IS something that the child enjoys. You might have to try many things to find it but it is there.
If we only focus are on what the child is bad at so will they. It destroys their self esteem and self worth. Focus on what they are good at and so will they. Increasing their self worth and self esteem.
Now I am not saying ignore math, reading, writing, and other subjects. But as long as they pass it, if its their weaker subject, don't make a big fuss.
Instead of testing our kids I go through their workbooks and if they passed more of their pages then failed then they can go on to the next harder book. We review everything before the next school year so that we keep it fresh in their minds.
I will be honest I had to reread the material in the language art class. I had forgotten a lot. Noun, verb, adverb, pronoun, adjective, preposition, prepositional phrases, homophone, synonym,antonym. I honestly do not think about these things as an adult. I also use spell checker and my computer automatically checks for the grammar that I inevitably mess up on.
If my kids can write a letter or persuasive argument concisely and meaningfully, I will be happy. I just don't want my kids ,to be one of the ones I see as adults, writing C U L8er.
Don't let test scores or grade level Define your childs worth, accomplishment, or future. Who knows how far they can go if we let them. After all it is their ability and not school grades that they will use to build their futures.
What do you think about what I have written? Agree, Disagree? Write it in the comments.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Crazy things I hear from my kids
1. More spinach please, from Tabitha (2)
2. Can I cook supper tonight? Henry (12)
3. Can today be a cleaning day (clean the house) Acheron (8)
4. "I would be sad if something happened to you, Henry." right after she runs back in the yard leaving him out of it and a stray dog coming toward them. Ilyana (8)
5. "My name Tabby not buttercup!", when I made the mistake of calling her this.
6. Yells "Daddy,Bedtime!" then she gathers her blanket and bottle and stands next to him dancing while waiting.
7. Mom, you sell candles? Acheron's question a month after I started selling. I have catalogs and flyers everywhere and watch training videos daily. I also go out selling daily. He just now noticed....
8. Mom this is the best spaghetti ever!! All 3 of the older kids. It's canned sauce nothing added.
9. Can we have Asparagus tonight? Henry
I am so blessed to have these kids. Which of these do you wish your kids said? What Crazy things do your kids say?
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