How do you homeschoolers do your schedules?

I always seem to have trouble getting everything done everyday.
I am constantly trying to reschedule things around so that it will be easier but still incorporate everything needed.
What do you consider absolutely necessary and how do you incorporate them?
We do a LOT of notebooking and that takes a while. I do feel that it is best take the time and really learn the things instead of rushing through just to have done more.
I am onsidering doing scripture, copywork and math every day and then doing history, geography, science, grammar, nature journals once a week. We are also trying to do states and government a little since it is election time.
Do any of you do some subjects only once a week instead of trying to do them every day?
Thanks for your help!
Luv, Rodna