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Couch to Marathon: Running Your First 5K

March 15, 2016 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

It’s spring – and that means running weather is perfect! So if you’re on the fence about doing a 5K race, now is the time!

But if you’ve never done a 5K before, it’s natural to feel nervous and uncertain. I’ve definitely been there. But I’ve done my first – and you can too! For this edition of the Couch to Marathon series, we’re talking about running your first 5K!

Today is also another party with the Laugh and Learn linky! Check out the newest posts and our favorites from last week below!

Running Your First 5K

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Couch to Marathon: Running Your First 5K

Signing up for a 5K is one thing. Completing it is another. So how do you make sure you actually go through with your race? Here are a few tips that have worked for me:

Choose a race with a treat.

I need a reason to do a race. It has to offer something that I might not get somewhere else. For our first race of this year, we did the Hot Chocolate 5K. It was FREEZING, but the thought that I would get a large helping of sugar afterward kept me going. 🙂

Running Your First 5K Race

Mmmmmm. That’s a finisher’s mug with hot chocolate, a banana, melted chocolate, a marshmallow, pretzels, and those Pirouline Hazelnut cookies. It was so good, y’all. Definitely worth the run.

Train hilly, run flat.

This is a tip I didn’t actually learn until our second 5K this year, so learn from my mistake! Train on a route that is fairly hilly, then choose a race course that’s fairly flat. You will run so much faster and feel amazing!

Tips for Running Your First 5K

This was taken after the 5K Tigger and I did this past weekend. Know why I’m smiling? Because the race course was wayyyy flatter than our usual training route. I ended up recording a personal best!

Run, walk, run.

Run, walk, run is the training technique pioneered by running legend Jeff Galloway. And it’s exactly what it sounds like. You run some, walk some, and then run some.

I’ve been following a set routine that gradually increases my interval times, but you could really just run until you feel like you want to stop, then walk, then go back to running. Over time, your running spurts will get longer. I use the GymBoss interval timer to tell me when to stop running and start walking. It’s super reliable and mine has been working for years!

And those are my must-have tips for running your first 5K! Have you signed up for a 5K? How did you do? Are you planning to do one soon? Share your experiences in the comments!

Don’t miss the rest of the Couch to Marathon series!

Couch to Marathon Series

For more running motivation, check out my Bye Bye Baby Weight board on Pinterest!

Running Your First 5K Tips



On to the linky!

This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!

Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!

Welcome to our 74th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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What are the Advantages to Homeschooling Your Kids? #LaughLearnLinkup

What are the Advantages to Homeschooling Your Kids? by Crystal an International Bloggers Association Member


Selena’s pick for this week…

ADD 1004 BLOG SUBSCRIBERS IN 26 DAYS – FROM FEEDBLITZ TO MAD MIMI

Add 1004 Blog Subscribers in 26 Days – From Feedblitz to Mad Mimi by Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool

Note from Selena:

As a blogger, I’m always looking for ways to build my audience. These are some great tips for email list building!

 


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Top 5 Resources for Homeschooling Your Dyslexic Child #LaughLearnLinkup

Top 5 Resources for Homeschooling Your Dyslexic Child by Faithfilled Chaos

Note from Sarah:

These are some terrific resources for dyslectic children or struggling readers. I’m excited about using some of them.


Haley’s pick for this week…

Make Your Social Media Feeds Happy Again

Make Your Social Media Feeds Happy Again by Munfore

Note from Haley:

Social media is an important part of a blogger’s life. It can become old quick, but I love Audrey’s tips on how to be happy again with your accounts.


 

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Couch to Marathon: March Running Playlist

March 1, 2016 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

March is here, lovelies! And that means warmer running weather is just around the corner! Tigger and I are busy training for our second 5k in about two weeks and we are so thrilled to be done with early morning runs in 20-something degree winds.

Since it’s a new month, it’s time for another entry in our Couch to Marathon series: The Ultimate March Running Playlist! Read on to check out my tunes for this month!

It’s also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! Read our features from last week and catch the newest posts below!

The Ultimate March Running Playlist

The Ultimate March Running Playlist

Everything In Its Right Place – Radiohead

Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder) – Maxwell

Tú Eres la Razón – Olga Tanon

Can’t Let Her Go (Album Version) – Boyz II Men

Beat It (Single Version) – Michael Jackson

Back To Where I Was – Eric Hutchinson

Enjoy The Silence (Original) – Depeche Mode

Carnaval – Maluma

The Boys Of Summer – Don Henley

Shame (12″ Version) – Evelyn Champagne King

Jungle Jazz – Les Tambours du Bronx

True Companion (Album Version) [feat. Tony Morales] – Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons

Ultimate March Running Playlist

For more running motivation, check out my Bye Bye Baby Weight board on Pinterest!

Linky straight ahead!

This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!

Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!

Welcome to our 72nd week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!

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Things To Know Before Having Your Third Child

Things To Know Before Having Your Third Child by Perfectly Imperfect Love


Selena’s pick for this week…

365 DAYS HANDS-ON HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITIES – ONE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR! by Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

365 DAYS HANDS-ON HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITIES – ONE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR! by Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Note from Selena:

Sometimes it’s tough to think of a great activity that my kids can really get into. This is a super list – one activity for every day of the year!


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Six Reasons Live, Online Classes Work for Special Needs Homeschoolers

Six Reasons Live, Online Classes Work for Special Needs Homeschoolers by Currclick Blog

Note from Sarah:

We recently began using some online sources to teach our kids. It began as a way to give me a bit of a break, but our special needs kids have thrived because of it. It’s been a pleasant experience and we plan to continue supplementing with online classes.


Haley’s pick for this week…

Southern Style Skillet Biscuits

Southern Style Skillet Biscuits by That Recipe

Note from Haley:

I absolutely love homemade biscuits! The kids do too, and for some reason I have never thought to cook them in a cast iron skillet.


 

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Filed Under: Family Fitness, Fitness Tagged With: couch to marathon, fitness, laugh and learn linky, running, running playlists

How to Teach Kids to Cook

February 16, 2016 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

I’ve made a bucket list of things I want to do by age 35. On that list are the following:

  • Run a marathon (currently training)
  • Write a novel (okay, that one might not happen)
  • Do no housework at all (that one is DEFINITELY going to happen)

I am so over housework, you guys. Over it. And right now, the kids do pretty much everything, except ironing and cooking. So today I’m sharing some tips on how to teach kids to cook that I’ve been using. They work!

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! We had a blast last week and we’d love to see your newest parenting, lifestyle, and homeschooling posts!

How to Teach Kids to Cook

How to Teach Kids to Cook

It’s been hard for me to let my kids into my kitchen. Let’s be honest: They spill things. They drop things. And they occasionally…shudder…break things. But those things happen to all aspiring cooks and they’ll never get any better unless they practice!

So we’ve taught Tigger to cook several meals and we’re starting with our boys as well. Head over to Thinking Outside the Sandbox to see how we’re doing it!

How to Teach Kids to Cook – Thinking Outside the Sandbox

For a look at one of our first baking experiences, check out our post How to Teach Kids to Bake!

Learning to Bake with a Cooking Lapbook

And don’t forget our awesome list of great children’s cookbooks!

10 Children's Cookbooks - Look! We're Learning!


Onward to the linky!

This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!

Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!

Welcome to our 70th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter


Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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You can use so many everyday items to make art. Don't forget about coffee! It makes a gorgeous brown.


Selena’s pick for this week…

Art Studio Explosions your Kids will love! #LaughLearnLinkup

Note from Selena:

Confession: I hate making a mess with the kids. I always dread the cleanup. But these art activities look so fun, even I might try them!


Sarah’s pick for this week…

100 Free Homeschool Resources #LaughLearnLinkup #Homeschool

Note from Sarah:

I love this list of great homeschool resources! Many of them I did not know about, and there were some I’d just forgotten, but will use again. Check this out!


Haley’s pick for this week…

Family night can be spontaneous!

Note from Haley:

We always try to spend time together as a family, and so often it doesn’t need to be elaborate!


 

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Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Tagged With: cooking, cooking with kids, laugh and learn linky

3 Tips for Keeping Laundry in Check

February 9, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Is laundry taking over your house? If it is, you have my utmost sympathies. I can stay on top of just about everything in my life…except laundry.

For some reason, it just seemed to pile up higher and higher until I was reduced to scrounging around in the bottom of the dresser to find something clean to wear.

But I finally found a few tips for keeping laundry in check that are really working for our family! Check them out below!

Today’s Tuesday, which means it’s also time for the Laugh and Learn linky! We’ve chosen our favorites from the last linkup and we’re sharing them with all of you today!

3 Tips for Keeping Laundry in Check

3 Tips for Keeping Laundry in Check

It’s remarkable how quickly a clothing hamper can turn into Mount Laundry. But when you have several kids living in your family, you’re going to go through a lot of clothes each week.

We have four kids aged 11 and younger. Needless to say, there are a lot of dirty clothes by the weekend. But I HATE spending my weekends doing laundry, so I had to find another way to get it done. And that’s how I came up with three tips for keeping laundry in check! Read them for yourself at Thinking Outside the Sandbox!

3 Tips for Keeping Laundry in Check – Thinking Outside the Sandbox

And for more homemaking tips, check out my Taking Care of Home board on Pinterest!

Homeschooling: what to do when you want to quit

Linky ahoy!
This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!

Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!

Welcome to our 69th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram


Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter


Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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African American Books That Teaches Children to Love Themselves


Selena’s pick for this week…

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Giving Kids an Allowance

Note from Selena:

These are some great tips! We’ve been considering an allowance and this will really help us decide how to go about it.


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Castle Fun-Filled Learning

Note from Sarah:

We are studying medieval times for history this year, and this is a nice little resource I’m sure we’ll enjoy using.


Haley’s pick for this week…

Free Printable Math Activity: Feed the Penguin Boxes

Note from Haley:

This is so cute. I love the how you can use this for counting, addition, or even multiplication.


 

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Filed Under: Taking Care of Home Tagged With: home, homemaking, laugh and learn linky, laundry

5 Fun Winter Crafts for Kids

January 26, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Is anyone else kind of “over” winter? It seemed like the weather was never going to get cold and then BOOM! we all got hit with a massive winter storm and I was like “Okay, that’s enough cold for now.”

To get back to enjoying the fun of winter, I put together a quick roundup of fun winter crafts for kids that you can do in just a few minutes!

Today is also another Laugh and Learn linky party! Check out our favorite posts from last week and read more great posts from awesome bloggers below!

5 Fun Winter Crafts for Kids

5 Fun Winter Crafts for Kids

Honestly, crafting is not one of my natural gifts. I’m the type of person that needs step-by-step directions to do most tasks. But these crafts are so easy even a non-crafty person (like myself) can do them in no time!

To get the scoop on how to make these crafts with your kids, stop over at Thinking Outside the Sandbox to get the details!

5 Fun Winter Crafts for Kids – Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Resources to Make Winter Crafts for Kids:

To make winter crafting even easier, try these great resources!

  • Carson Dellosa Snowmen Shape Stickers
  • Little B Decorative Paper Tape, Winter Snowflakes
  • Snowflake Hanging Swirls – 30ct

For more winter fun, follow my Winter Activities for Kids board on Pinterest!


Onward to the linky!

This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!
Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!
Welcome to our 67th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.
New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.
Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram

Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter

Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Pinterest
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11 Awesome Ways to Learn Geography #LaughLeearnLinkup
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I love these ideas for making geography fun and hands-on in your homeschool!


Sarah’s pick for this week…

 
5 Things You Can Do to Beat Mid-year Slump
Note from Sarah:
We’ve actual conducted an experiment this year. With bipolar, ADHD, aspergers, and anxiety all in the mix, January is our most difficult month. So this year we just took it off. It’s been nice not feeling guilty about being to tired to get school done. I love Lindsey’s ideas for easing back into the routine.


Haley’s pick for this week…

Carrot Truffles

 
Note from Haley:
These look amazing and I may even be able to get my kids to eat them!


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Couch to Marathon: January Running Playlist

January 19, 2016 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Tigger and I are prepping for our first 5K of the year this Sunday, so, in honor of our Couch to Marathon series, I thought I’d whip up a new January running playlist!

January is a tough month for running. It’s cold. It’s dark in the mornings. It’s just…not good. In fact, I think January might be the worst month of all for running, except for…February. (cue scream here)

In the middle of the month, a lot of us start losing our initial burst of excitement for reaching our goals. So it’s a good time to pump yourself back up with a playlist you love!

Check out my January running playlist below! I even included a track from the dearly departed David Bowie.*sniff*

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! Be sure to read our favorites from last week and check out the newest posts!

The Ultimate January Running Playlist

The Ultimate January Running Playlist

A quick note: This is about 48 minutes of music – long enough to complete a 5K and a cooldown. In some of the upcoming months, I’ll share longer playlists as we work on completing 10Ks, a half-marathon, and a marathon. 😉

Get to Know Ya (Uncut) – Maxwell

Message In A Bottle (2003 Stereo Remastered Version) – The Police

Under Pressure (1994 Digital Remaster) – Queen and David Bowie

Bring It On – Seal

End of Time – Beyonce

Break of Dawn – Goapele

Even Flow – Pearl Jam

Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias

Lonely Boy – The Black Keys

Everyone Falls In Love (Album Version) – Tanto Metro & Devonte

There, There – Radiohead

The Last Buzz – Joe Sample

January Running Playlist

Do you have any particular songs that get you moving? Share them in the comments!

And now it’s linky time!

This week we have some great links to share with you. We are very excited to bring you another great opportunity to linkup with us!
Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!
Welcome to our 66th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup! Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.
New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on three blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.
Laugh and Learn Linkup was created by Tina from Los Gringos Locos. We want to thank her for this opportunity and send her big hug on her new adventure.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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17 Fun Money Activities for Kids #LaughLearnLinkup


Selena’s pick for this week…

Arctic Edition: Mother May I? Gross Motor Game for preschoolers #LaughLearnLinkup
Note from Selena:
This is an adorable winter-y way to revive a classic childhood game!


Sarah’s pick for this week…

How Chores Set Kids Up for Success in Life #LaughLearnLinkup
Note from Sarah:
We are currently in the process of redoing our chore chart. Kids grow quickly. Responsibility should grow with them. This is a great post on the importance of giving kids chores.


Haley’s pick for this week…

Homemade Onion Rings #LaughLearnLinkup
Note from Haley:
I love homemade onion rings! I also love how she showed how the onion rings will be with different depending on the breadcrumbs you use.


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Filed Under: Family Fitness, Family Life Tagged With: couch to marathon, fitness, laugh and learn linky, playlists, running

Can You Train for a Marathon in a Year?

January 5, 2016 by Selena Robinson 4 Comments

It’s a new year and that means it’s the time of year when lots of us are setting goals. I was able to accomplish several goals in 2015, so I thought I’d get really crazy this year with my goal-setting this year. Just to see if I can make it happen.

What’s crazier than trying to train for a marathon in a year?

Is that even possible? How can you get started? Read on to see!

By the way, the Laugh and Learn linky is back! Be sure to read our favorite features from the last party and get a dose of more homeschooling, parenting, and homemaking inspiration below!

Note: I am not a fitness expert. Please consult a medical professional before beginning any diet or exercise regimen.

Can You Train for a Marathon in a Year

Can You Train for a Marathon in a Year?

I realize that the idea of training for a marathon in a year sounds pretty extreme. But it’s actually fairly doable. You just start with a 5K, then work your way up to a 10K and a half-marathon. In general, if you can do a half-marathon and not die – then a marathon isn’t out of the question. 🙂

Here’s why I think I can do it in 2016.

  • I’m not brand new to running. Before I got pregnant with Piglet, I had become an avid runner with the group Black Girls Run. I even completed a half-marathon back in 2012. (In fact, I was two days pregnant, but I didn’t know it at the time.)
  • I really, really miss the feeling of being that active. At my peak with the run group, I was running three times a week. I lost weight, got stronger, and generally felt awesome.
  • Completing a marathon by age 35 has been on my bucket list for some time. I’ll be 33 this summer, so time’s a ticking.
  • I LOVE challenges! Nothing motivates me more than setting a ridiculous goal and meeting it.

So I’m starting a brand new series here on the blog: Couch to Marathon! That way, you can see how I do this year! I’ll be sharing running inspiration, my monthly playlists, and even some suggestions for running along with your kids!

Tigger and I are currently training for our first 5K together, so I should have plenty of do’s and don’ts to share in a few weeks. 😉 Completing the 5K is on my list of goals for January 2016.

Resources to Help You Train for a Marathon in a Year:

If you want detailed training plans and advice, check out these awesome running resources!

  • Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons
  • Your First Marathon: A Beginners Guide To Marathon Training, Marathon Preparation and Completing Your First Marathon
  • Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training: Winning Strategies, Inpiring Stories, and the Ultimate Training Tools

Have you ever run a marathon? How was it? Please share your experiences in the comments!

Onward to the linky!

We are back on schedule! We hope each and every one of you enjoyed your time with your family. I know we sure did. This week we have some fun features from the last linkup!
Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!
Welcome to our 64th week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup!
Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.
New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on four blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
Me and SawyerLos Gringos Locos

Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning


Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Instagram
Pinterest
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Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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Tina’s pick for this week…

The Homeschool Nook Link-Up Party
Note from Tina:
Homeschooling linkups can be hard to find. I wanted to share this new one with our fellow homeschoolers who are looking to mingle or network. Enjoy!


Selena’s pick for this week…

S is for Snow ~ A-Z Series featuring Activities, Games, Songs, Books & Free Printables


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Organizing the School Room to Balance Home with School
Note from Sarah:
I seem to get a little more organized each year. Perhaps by the time my youngest graduates I’ll have it all figured out.. In the meantime, here are some excellent tips from brightideaspress that really work.


Haley’s pick for this week…

How to make yourself a morning person (Do you really need to wait till afternoon?)

Note from Haley:
I am NOT a morning person, and neither are my two youngest. I hoping they get better as they get older, but until then these tips will help.


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Filed Under: Family Fitness Tagged With: fitness, laugh and learn linky, marathon, marathon training, running

10 Kids’ Books about Penguins

December 15, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

One of our upcoming unit studies is going to be about penguins, so I thought we’d get started now by finding some children’s books about these super cute creatures. Today I’m sharing 10 kids’ books about penguins that would be perfect for a winter or polar unit!

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky, so all of the ladies have shared their favorite picks from last week below. Be sure to check out our picks and read the newest posts shared!

Note: The Laugh and Learn linky will be going on vacation until the first of the year, so look for the next edition on January 5th!

10 Kids' Books about Penguins

10 Kids’ Books about Penguins

1. National Geographic Readers: Penguins by Anne Schreiber

2. Penguins! by Gail Gibbons

3. Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

4. How Do Penguins Play? by Diane Muldrow

5. If You Were a Penguin by Florence and Wendell Minor

6. Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater

7. Penguins by Seymour Simon

8. Scholastic Discover More: Penguins by Penelope Arlon

9. Penguin Says “Please” by Michael Dahl

10. Penguin Chick by Betty Tatham

For more winter animal fun, check out some of our other posts!

Free Arctic Animal Flash Cards - Look! We're Learning! Free Polar Animal Notebooking Pages - Look! We're Learning!

For more tips to make your kids into readers, check out my Reading for Kids board on Pinterest!

This post is part of The Massive Guide to Homeschool Reading Lists by iHomeschool Network! Click over to read tons of awesome booklists shared by my fellow homeschooling bloggers!

ReadingLists


Linky time!

We are very EXCITED to bring you some new changes to this weeks Laugh and Learn Linkup! We hope you like them, and will continue to support us.
Laugh and Learn Linkup: Join us every Tuesday to share your favorite home or family posts!
Welcome to our 63rd week of Laugh and Learn – Home & Family Linkup!
Laugh and Learn Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.
New: We have decided to expand our linkup to home and family categories! You are still welcome to share homeschooling or parenting posts with us. That will always be part of the #LaughLearnLinkup!

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on four blogs.

We are also sharing the top four posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great family, home, parenting, and homeschool group.

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
Me and SawyerLos Gringos Locos

Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Twitter
Pinterest
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Instagram

Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning


Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler

Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter

Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage: DIY ~ Parenting ~ Blogging

Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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Tina’s pick for this week…

Navy Bean, Squash, Apple Soup with Pumpkin Oil
Note from Tina:
This soup sounds amazing.


Selena’s pick for this week…

Advice That Homeschooling Parents Need Now
Note from Selena:
We’re entering the time of year when homeschool mom need a little encouragement. I can definitely use these tips!


Sarah’s pick for this week…

How We Incorporate “Zones” Into Our Routine
Note from Sarah:
Never having enough help to keep the house neat and clean is one of my pet peeves. I love this easy to manage “zones” idea.


Haley’s pick for this week…

It's Not Fair! Teach your children ways to solve the problem without losing your cool. #LaughLearnLinup
Note from Haley:
I love the tips here. My oldest is constantly complaining about how he thinks it’s not fair. I can’t wait to apply some of these.


Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the post above by clicking on the image. If you enjoyed these picks as much as we did, please share them also!
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Filed Under: Book Lists, Reading Tagged With: animal books, booklists, children's books, laugh and learn linky

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School

November 24, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following our blog for the past few months, you probably know that we took a homeschooling break last year and then returned to homeschooling this year.

While I discovered that public schooling was not for us, it might be the better option for others. If you’re considering sending your kids to public school, I’ve shared a few things that might help you make your decision.

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! Tina, Haley, Lindsey, Sarah, and I have chosen our features from the last party, so check them out below!

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School - Look! We're Learning!

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School

Deciding to send your homeschooled kids to public school is a gut-wrenching process. At least it was for me. I remember waffling back and forth about it for months.

Throughout the process, I learned a lot about the public school system, my children, and myself. I don’t regret doing it, but I do wish that I’d had someone to tell me about what I could expect in advance.

So I decided to share a post about this very topic over at Learning 2 Walk! If you’re considering putting your kids in public school, stop by and see what you should take into account before you do.

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School – Learning 2 Walk

For more about what it’s like to send your homeschooled kids to public school, check out our series “The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment”!

The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment - What's it like for homeschoolers to go to public school for the first time? - Look! We're Learning!

The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment – Look! We’re Learning!


On to this week’s linky!

Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!
Welcome to our 60th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!
Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on five blogs.

We are also sharing the top five posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great homeschool and parenting group.
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Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
Me and SawyerLos Gringos Locos
Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Google +
Linkedin


Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram
Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler
Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage Finds & Deals
Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
Google+
YouTube
Stumble Upon
Lindsey
Lindsey Marie
The Nitty Gritty Mom
Lindsey Marie is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of her readers. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she’s on a mission to find love and joy in “the simple life” and invites you to join her! She shares this journey with you at The Nitty Gritty Mom .
Find Lindsey Marie at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Periscope
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Tina’s pick for this week…

A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Note from Tina:
I love Erin’s pics of her kids learning through everyday kid life. It’s great!
[bctt tweet=” See how #Fun a week in Life of Unschoolers can be with @Erin_Vincent35 #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Selena’s pick for this week…

Games to Help Kids Learn Math Facts
Note from Selena:
Some of the games on this list are our favorites too!
[bctt tweet=”Take the groans out of #Math with great games recommended by @kidsmonlessons #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Sarah’s pick for this week…

3 Amazing Recipes for One-Minute Lava Mug Cakes
Note from Sarah:
My family loves lava cakes. These recipes look delicious!
[bctt tweet=”3 Amazing #Recipes for One-Minute Lava Mug Cakes @StudyAtHomeMama #LaughLearnLinkup “]


Haley’s pick for this week…

DIY Watercolors from Old Markers
Note from Haley:
I love this idea! A great way to save and get every last drop out of those markers.
[bctt tweet=”Get every last drop out of your old markers! DIY Watercolors by @TotsAdventures #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Lindsey’s pick for this week…

All About My Community Social Studies K-3 Printable Pack - Would be great little kids!
Note from Lindsey:
This unit is packed with pages and would be fun to use with the littles.
[bctt tweet=”Help your little one learn all about social studies @HHomeschooling! #LaughLearnLinkup”]


 
Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the post above by clicking on the image. If you enjoyed these picks as much as we did, please share them also!
 

Have you joined our Pinterest Board yet?

Follow Tina Ernspiker’s board #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites} on Pinterest.


Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!

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Filed Under: Homeschooling, Laugh and Learn Linky Tagged With: homeschooling, laugh and learn linky, public school

5 Spanish Resources for Kids

November 10, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

We love learning Spanish in our homeschool and we’ve featured many printables and programs for learning it on the blog over the years. But there are also online resources for learning Spanish that are super helpful for teaching it to children. See some of my picks in today’s post!

Today is Tuesday, so it’s also time for another party with the Laugh and Learn linkup! See our features from last week below and then read the newest posts on parenting and homeschooling!

5 Spanish Resources for Kids - Look! We're Learning!

5 Spanish Resources for Kids

Spanish is so frequently spoken in the U.S. now that, in some areas, it’s almost a native language instead of a foreign one. To me, that makes learning Spanish a necessity for our kids, not a hobby. So I’ve looked around for some good online Spanish resources that make teaching español to kids easier!

Stop by Year Round Homeschooling to check out five of the resources I’ve found for teaching kids how to speak Spanish!

5 Resources for Teaching Kids Spanish – Year Round Homeschooling

For even more Spanish learning fun, check out some of our other Spanish language posts!

10 Spanish Books for Kids     Spanish Parts of the Body Flashcards    Free Spanish Family Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

Linky time!

Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!Welcome to our 58th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!

Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

Each and every week, all of the hosts pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on five blogs.

We are also sharing the top posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great homeschool and parenting group.
[bctt tweet=”Share your favorite #parenting or #homeschooling post with #LaughLearnLinkup. #ihsnet #ibabloggers”]

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Tina
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Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
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Selena
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Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
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Sarah
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Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
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Haley
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Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
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Lindsey
Lindsey Marie
The Nitty Gritty Mom
Lindsey Marie is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of her readers. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she’s on a mission to find love and joy in “the simple life” and invites you to join her! She shares this journey with you at The Nitty Gritty Mom .
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The Winners for the Week of October 27th:

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Tina’s pick for this week…

Lavender Essential Oil Moon Dough
Note from Tina:
My kids love Play-Doh (I think they will like moon dough too!) I love lavender essential oils. What a great idea to mix the them together!
[bctt tweet=”Crazy day with kids? Make Lavender Scented Moon Dough @stephanierknows #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Selena’s pick for this week…

Physics for Kids: Exploring Friction great for homeschoolers!
Note from Selena:
Science is probably the only school subject I fear teaching, especially as my kids get older. Learning to investigate these topics at an early age will help my kids become more scientifically-inclined for the later grades.
[bctt tweet=”Learning Physics for #homeschooing will fun with this lesson on Friction. #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Simple ways to teach your children self-control.
Note from Sarah:
I really appreciated these tips for teaching self control to children. We’ve struggled with this on and off for years. It has taken consistency, and a great deal of self control on our parts to teach it well.
[bctt tweet=”Help you child learn self-control with simple tips by @sarahecenteno #LaughLearnLinkup”]


 

Haley’s pick for this week…

Allowance: How to Get Started with the Three Jar System by Kids Money Lessons
Note from Haley:
I love these tips! We were just talking about starting an allowance for our kids and her tips for the 3 jar system will be handy.
[bctt tweet=”Help your kids learn to save with #Allowance tips by @kidsmonlessons”]


Lindsey’s pick for this week…

75 AWESOME THINGS TO ADD TO A LAPBOOK
Note from Lindsey:
I’ve been wanting to dive into lapbooking for a while now and Tina’s idea-filled post makes it so much easier.
[bctt tweet=”75 Awesome things to add a #Lapbook by @TinasHomeschool #LaughLearnLinkup”]


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