themactic planning

This week I am trying another approach to school. Instead of doing a letter-a-week like I did at the beginning of the year, I'm going to try planning by themes. We are moving so quickly through our Abeka book, that I felt like it was slowing us down to only do one letter a week. Especially since it's pretty much all review for the girls at the point.

Since I don't like starting something and not finishing it, I've told myself that I will pick up a letter-a-week when Ethan is ready to start preschool. There, now I feel better knowing that it is only on hold for a little while!

nature wreath

My girl was inspired to make a wreath while I was making my new fall wreath. She found her bucket and went out side to gather acorns. When she gathered enough acorns, she came in and stated glued them around her wreath.



I love the fact that it was her idea and she took the initiative to make something from start to finish! She even picked out the ribbon, too! And now it is proudly hanging on her bedroom doorknob.

mission update

I totally failed my September mission! I don't know whats gotten into me. I'm usually very organized and follow through on my plans. Not so lately. I seem to have a mild case of ADD. Okay, maybe a major case of ADD! I start a project and then jump to another before finishing the other one. Again, so not like me!

I almost didn't write this post, but the purpose of Mama Jenn's mission challenge is all about accountability. Instead of setting another goal, I'm going to re-issue my September goal:

mission goals:
- put other cart together
- number the drawers
- load school work in each drawer each week

Dear Mama Jenn,
If you are reading this post, I'm sorry I failed my 1st mission! Please consider making a FAILED mission button! There's nothing more motivating than seeing a big red X on the Mama's Mission button!
Yours truely,
Tamela

fall wreath

I love fall! It is my favorite season of the year. I love the colors, the cool crisp mornings, doing fall crafts, and baking.

I decided I needed a new fall wreath for our door and I didn't want to have to go buy any materials. So I challenged myself to use what I already had at home. This fall planter was my inspiration for my new wreath.

materials-
several different fall colored fabrics (I used 7)
piece of cardboard
2 different size bowls (one needs to be smaller than the other)
exacto knife
jute

instuctions-


1. pick your fabrics
2. cut a section from each fabric (the length needs to be about a foot long)
3. rip your fabrics into 1 1/2 inch strips


4. trace the larger circle onto the cardboard
5. trace the smaller circle in the center of the other circe


6. toss all of your fabric strips in a pile to mix them up

7. start tying the strips all around the wreath
8. line all of the knots up in the center of the wreath
9. cut a piece of jute and loop around the wreath and tie a knot at the ends

10. hang on your door and enoy!

savory chicken

I'm no Pioneer Woman or anything, but I thought I'd share this easy and delicious recipe with y'all. It was really good and all three of my kids liked it. I will definitely be making this again!

savory chicken -
3 or 4 chicken breasts
Nature's Seasoning
swiss cheese (I used provolone because that's what I had on hand)
1 can of cream of chicken (I used Healthy Request)
3/4 can of milk
crutons
5 tablespoons of metled butter

1. place chicken in casserole dish (single layer)

2. sprinkle Nature's Seasoning on chicken

3. place one piece of cheese on top of each chicken breast

4. in a small bowl, mix cream of chicken and milk together

5. pour mixture over chicken

6. throw some crutons on the top of each chicken breast

7. pour melted butter on top of crutons

8. cover dish with foil

9. bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree pre-heated oven

10. remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes (until chicken is cooked)

11. serve with rice and another side (I used brown rice)