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Monday, October 1, 2007
Our School Cupboard

Posted in Homeschooling

Earlier this year I bought a china cabinet from my Mom - not for the purpose of putting china in it, I got it for using in our homeschool instead.  I got the idea from a friend of mine (thanks, Pam - I'm finally posting the pictures of it, lol) and we are pretty pleased with how it turned out:

We are using the top part of it for our school books and our reference books and the middle part is where we house our math manipulatives

the bottom of the cabinet holds all of our games

and here it is all together.

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Monday, October 1, 2007 - China cabinet

Posted by Lori D.


WOW! That's awesome, LOVE it!! Lori D.
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Thanks, Lori - I really like having a place for all of our books, makes life a whole lot easier. The kids like it too because they know exactly where to look when they need a particular book. =)

<>< Becky

Edited by Becky on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 09:09


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Monday, October 1, 2007 - Awesome

Posted by Chas


Now that is AWESOME!!!
Great job!!!!

My Cup Runneth Over...
Chas
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Thanks, Chas - I can't believe that I didn't think of doing something like this a year or so ago (this is our 4th year of homeschooling), it just works so great for us.

<>< Becky

Edited by Becky on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 06:44


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Posted by Jacqueline


What a great idea!
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Thanks, Jacqueline - we are pretty pleased with how well it works, definitely keeps items (like the kids games) under control. =)

<>< Becky

Edited by Becky on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 10:03


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Posted by Kim From Canada


I have a great appreciation for organization, Becky - love the cabinet. It should be a big help for both you and the kids for school times. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much. =)
It has been such a wonderful help in keeping all of our school books in one spot, no more searching around for our books or manipulatives.

<>< Becky

Edited by Becky on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:57


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Things We Need To Be Doing Here:

≈ Sewing (as needed)
≈ Knitting (always)
≈ Baking
≈ Follow Homeblessing Plan!!

Our Family Home Plan

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Weekly Homeblessing Plan:


Monday:
≈ Laundry: Mine & Don's
≈ Entryway
≈ Hallway
≈ Laundry Room
≈ 20 minutes of project

Tuesday:
≈ Laundry: Bedding/Towels
≈ Ensuite
≈ Main Bathroom
≈ Baking
≈ 20 minutes of project

Wednesday:
≈ Kitchen
≈ Whiten Kitchen Sinks
≈ Sweep & Mop floors
≈ 20 minutes of project

Thursday:
≈ Laundry: Charlotte's
≈ Livingroom
≈ Toyroom
≈ Vacuum carpets/rugs
≈ 20 minutes of project

Friday:
≈ Laundry: Joshua's
≈ Master Bedroom
≈ Tidy both decks
≈ 20 minutes of project

Saturday:
≈ Miscellaneous Chores

Project List for
Weekly Homeblessing List:


≈ De-clutter:
*go through clothing
*donations to Thrift Store

≈ Make:
*kitchen mixes
(check recipe book)
*cleaning mixes
(check cleaning section)

≈ Clean vehicles

≈ Wash windows

≈ Clean ceiling fans

≈ Organize:
*kitchen cupboards
*pantry
*kitchen drawers
*bathroom cupboards
*dressers
*closets

≈ Work on:
*home management binder
*recipe binder
*Christmas presents

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Currently Sewing:
≈ Nothing at the moment ≈
~started on: ~
~last worked on: ~

Sewing To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Duster Covers

For Gift Giving:
≈ Mom's Christmas present
≈ Christmas Pajamas for the kids

Sewing Wish List:
≈ Skirts (wrap, regular, winter) for me
≈ Lunch Bags
≈ Reusable Sandwich Keepers

Finished Sewing List of 2010:
≈ lining for Skittles Bag

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KNITTING

Currently Knitting:
≈ Apple Dishcloths ... ≈
~started on: 01-18-10~
~last worked on: 01-20-10~

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≈ Lace Cardigan ... ≈
~started on: ???~
~last worked on: 01-23-10~

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≈ Furry Felted Mittens ... ≈
~started on: ~
~last worked on: ~

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≈ Christmas Knitting ≈
... tawashi's (cotton and Phentex)
... bags
... novelty toques
... reusable swiffer sweeper cloths
... moebius cowl
... mittens
... double knit toques
... pajama bags
~started on: 01-24-10~
~last worked on: 01-26-10~

Knitting To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Sweeper cloths
Wet/Dry Swiffer Mop cloth
Mr. Clean Magic Reach Mop cloth
Tawashi
≈ Furry Felted Mittens (3 pair - so far)
≈ Huge bags instead of stockings (2)
≈ Glow-In-The-Dark Stars (for Christmas tree - didn't make enough for last year)

Year Round Knitting:
≈ Christmas Presents

Knitting Wish List:
≈ Ball Band throw rug for in front of kitchen sink

Finished Knitting List of 2010:
Hand Knitting
≈ Apple dishcloth (2)

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Currently Crocheting:
≈ Apple Place Mat (filet crochet) ≈
~started on: 01-08-10~
~last worked on: 01-?-10~
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≈ Christmas Crocheting ≈
~started on: ~
~last worked on: ~

Crocheting To-Do List:
Swiffer Sweeper cloths
≈ Angel for Christmas Tree

Year Round Crocheting:
≈ Christmas Presents

Crocheting Wish List:
Seraphina Shawl

Finished Crochet List of 2010:
≈ Apple Place Mat (1)

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WEAVING

Currently Weaving:
≈ Nothing at the moment ≈
~started on: ~
~last worked on: ~

Finished Weaving List of 2010:
≈ Skittles Bag




Emergency Rations

≈ 3 cups rolled oats
≈ 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
≈ 1/2 package lemon or orange gelatin
≈ 1 cup sugar
≈ 2 Tablespoons honey
≈ 3 Tablespoons water

* Place oats, powdered milk and sugar in a bowl.
* Add water to honey and bring to a boil.
* Dissolve gelatin in honey/water mixture and add to dry ingredients.
* After mixing well, add additional water (a teaspoon at a time), until the mixture is barely moist enough to be molded.
* Shape into two bars.
* Dry the bars in the oven under low heat, wrap in foil & place them in a covered container for indefinite storage.
* Each bar contains sufficient food for one day.
* You can eat the bar dry or cook it in about a pint of water.