I get my chores done first. I talk to all of my villagers while doing chores. Then I go to Isabelle and try to decide which pwp I want to have next. In the evening, I like dream visiting and going to the Island.
I used to play for hours a day. Once I got the gold catalog badge I have not been as compelled to play. It used to be a great distraction piece but now It's honestly getting a little stale and I'm not sure how much I'll be playing as Spring and Summer roll up on us and I can go outside and enjoy the weather.
I usually try to get things done all in one session each day. I've gotten into Monster Hunter 4 ultimate recently, so I'm mostly just focusing on daily tasks.
Depends on what I'm doing throughout both my day and my AC day. For instance; I usually play for about half an hour; but today I played for a few hours getting items on Bunny Day and clearing out my wardrobe for a giveaway I'm planning.
I check for fossils and chat with my villagers as I go and check the campsite. Then I check the stores and assess my fossils and then I landscape or go to the island. I play in one small burst!
It depends, I tend to play it in small chunks. I don't really have a routine since it depends on how much time I have. When I have extra time I'll play for a bit longer but I don't really play for hours in a row.
I wish i could play in really long sessions but i can not, i have a extremely busy schedule and i do not always have time to play Animal Crossing, i play Smash Bros more because the matches can be set somewhat shorter which is really handy since i have short breaks.