Homestead Haven Beginnings

My summer TO DO list:

1.  Organize the garage (I'm using the Emilie Barnes method)

2.  Camping theme for summer planned out.  Every summer I have a theme for the kids and myself.  Last year it was, "Bugs in the Garden."  We learned all about bugs and gardening.  This year I thought camping would be fun.  I grew up camping, but we have yet to take our kiddos.  So we will first learn saftey (purchase items need for med. kit), fishing, about equipment, learn to pitch a tent etc... we will "practice in the backyard, and then end the summer with a real camping trip.  Hopefully it will turn out as planned!

3.  Build a picnic table for backyard. 

4.  Purchase books need for school next year.  Now I am homeschooling 2 of my kids...I'm very excited!

5.  Help DH at the shop more, and clean up extra office so the kids have a room while we are there.

6.  Purchase wheat grinder so that I can begin grinding my own. 

7.  Begin knitting my scarves and purses for christmas gifts.  (Already have christmas on the brain)

8.  My wall washing in the house.

I can't think of anymore at the moment, but I will probably add more as the summer progresses.  I love summer!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!
Rossie 

I love lists

{ 11:12, Friday, June 9, 2006 } { Posted by Pattisea }

I am a list maker, so I am always pleased to meet others who like them.

I am curious about the Emilie Barnes method of Garage Organization. What is that? My garage is tragic! I keep meaning to do some de-cluittering but haven't gotten around to it.

I had to laugh about the Christmas thinking. I, too, make my own gifts and everyone things I'm odd for planning gifts in July! I knit, too! I tend to make socks, mittens and hats, but I am always meaning to make something else!

Good luck with the list and I pray your summer is everything you planned!

Patti

PS - Thanks for the encouraging words you left on my blog! It is good to remember to be faithful in the little things!

What Fun

{ 11:41, Friday, June 9, 2006 } { Posted by YPAmy5 }

Oh, I love lists and I just love, love, love themes! I did a special "Camp Home Sweet Home" for my youngest DD one year when her older sis went away to camp for a week . . . . what fun. We are studing (and hoping to spend some time pretending to be) Pioneers this summer. Hope you share some of what ya'll will be doing with your theme!
Amy W

I don't

{ 05:33, Friday, June 9, 2006 } { Posted by Tinakay }

want to even look at my list. I am schooling year around this year. I really want a vacation that doesn't consist of schooling (at least out ot text books) Next year will be traditional! You have a fun list!
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Tina Kay

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{ 07:50, Friday, June 9, 2006 } { Posted by Ambra }

Thanks for coming to my blog! I look forward to reading more of yours! :)

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{ 07:53, Sunday, June 11, 2006 } { Posted by Anonymous }

Summer theme...what an awesome idea!!! We should start that in our house as well.

-Malina

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