"What Do You Do All Day?" Time Diary Results for Six Weeks #168 Hours #TimeMakeover

Why am I Telling You How I Spend My Time?

I'm sharing this post today because I am often asked how I fit everything in by people who are amazed that I can homeschool, work, keep my house looking decent, pray with my family, eat dinner with them, and all that other jazz that makes you seem like an upstanding member of society. 

On the flip side of that, sometimes I encounter those who think I have loads of free time and why can't I just take on ONE MORE PROJECT? or why am I so selfish that I can't check in with them every day? They don't realize that caring for/educating/feeding children is a full-time job in itself and them some (63.75 hours a week average, as you'll see below)! 

Then you toss in my average work week of 12 hours for "extras" (braces, my own dental work, glasses and contact lenses, maybe a vacation with the family), plus an average of 15 hours a week spent on either being at the homeschool co-op or handling things related to it (Committee, Student Council, Yearbook), plus sleep, and I am left with 25.25 hours in my week. Sorry if I left you on "read" on that text last week; I really meant to write you back immediately but I got interrupted!

How Do You Know That It's Time To See A Doctor?

 

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Doctors are there to make us feel better when things go wrong with our bodies. Whether it is something to do with mental health, or something physical, a doctor will be there to help you. However, a lot of people avoid going to the doctor for one reason or another. There are certain signs that you simply can’t ignore though. In this article, we are going to be looking at some of the ways that you know it’s time to see a doctor, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.

Last Friday Night (parody about a Scout campout) ...

Lil Scout Joel with his baby brother Sam. Scroll to the bottom to see the outcome.

*This post was originally uploaded October 1, 2011.

Set to the tune of the song I HATE by Katy Perry (I love the melody but hate the words!). It's about a little campout we had once when my oldest was just 10 years old. 

There's rip in my man's jeans

Must've eaten too much beans

Kids are all over the place

Runnin’ up and down the berm

I smell like a coffeebar

Sam is passed out on my lap

S’mores are on the barbeque

How to Get Rid of Crickets in Your House

 

Crickets have a large number of different species in the world, but three of these species are very common, which are house cricket, field cricket, and ground cricket. Crickets can be many things to different people in different parts of the world.

While some think of crickets as pests, kids love to catch them for fun, and the people in China and Japan consider them as a sign of good luck and usually keep them as pets. Moreover, others also enjoy the serenity the chirping sounds of crickets make outdoors. But this sound can be enough to drive anyone crazy when made all night.

5 Tips for Combatting Insomnia and Getting Better Sleep

Apparently, I used to have the Magic Mommy Touch for getting my kidlets to sleep 

If there is one thing many of us take for granted in life, it’s getting enough sleep each night. Waking up feeling restless and exhausted will impact your day ahead, potentially causing problems in your professional and personal endeavors. However, for those with insomnia, not getting any sleep at all can have serious consequences on your health.

Insomnia affects millions of UK adults, so if you fall into this category, here are some tips on conquering the sleep disorder and getting a good night’s sleep.