Well my diet is going great! I have lost 4 lbs and I am not starving myself. I am trying to keep my calories below 1500, but I am not being nit picky about that. My main thing is going on the treadmill 5 days a week for 45 minutes. I make sure I burn at least 250 calories before I get off. It is important to go a good speed and have some incline when you are on the treadmill. I rotate between 2.5 incline with a 4.0 speed and 4.0 incline with a 3.5 speed. That burns the calories fine. Today I began adding in 15 minutes of weigh lifting as well. I don't know if I'll do the weights everyday, but I want to do them at least every other day. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
I am so excited, I ordered my chicks yesterday!!! Here is what I am getting:
Buff Orpington
Black Sex Link
Barred Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island Red
and 2 Light Brahmas
On another note, I was able to put toghether a recommendation for a Charlotte Mason style Kindergarten for a lady. I like to keep these resources posted on my blog when I type them out because they take quite some time to put toghether so here it is.
Readers: See the resources listed for 1st grade here http://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/scmguide/begread/ It is ok, you can use these for younger than 1st grade. Other options include Bob Books and simple readers from the library.
Art & Music: For art these are excellent: ArtPac I http://www.clp.org/product/artpac_1_1591 For music, get books by Mike Venezia about composers, read it and then listen to their music while your child does art. There are some great video's & CD's by classical kids. One is Bach Comes to Call . The Toledo Museum of Art also has a family center that is WONDERFUL and FREE! Google it and learn more. It is open Sun., Tues., and Thurs.
Resources: Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Comstock
For Language Arts, you could also go with Christian Light Publications, or even Bob Jones if you want something all laid out. Above is my recommendations however.
Check our www.LivingBooksCurriculum.com for a complete program that is not worksheet based, but living books based. I have not used it, but it looks wonderful.
I am a stay-at-home homeschool mom of 4 girls and 1 baby boy. I homeschool all of them. My husband is an Associate Pastor. I long for the simple life (most of the time). LOL I hope to share my interests and passions here with you and to pass along the helpful things I have learned along the way.
April 10, 2009 - hi
Thanks for the Charlotte Mason kindergarten info, it's just what I need.
Blessings--Jess