Homeschool Together Podcast

Episode 307: First Year Homeschoolers with Cynthia Lapp May 01, 2023

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In today's First Year Homeschooling Journeys, we have Cynthia Lapp, a homeschooling mom of two girls. These interviews are wonderful for anyone looking inside a first year homeschool family. See their struggles, their successes, and learn from others.

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Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Torchlight - https://torchlightcurriculum.com/torchlight/
Blossom and Root - https://blossomandroot.com/
Story Bots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ECPrtjnoCg
Homeschool Morning Routine - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/287
Number Blocks - https://www.learningblocks.tv/numberblocks/home
Math with Confidence - https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/math-with-confidence-homeschool-math-curriculum/
Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/
Treasure Hunt Reading - https://treasurehunt.prenda.co/

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Episode 306: Short Bite - Self Care - Google Calendar to Reach Personal Goals Apr 27, 2023

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We all want to reach our personal goals, but our homeschool lives can be extremely chaotic and busy. In order to keep on track we have implemented a dynamic google calendar shared across our family. This tool has allowed us to grab hold of our schedule and ensure success in our personal and public goals.

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Google Calendar - https://calendar.google.com/

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Episode 305: Self Care - Personal Goals Apr 24, 2023

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To finish our month focused on self-care for homeschooling parents, we’re going to be talking about personal goals. We make plans and goals for our kids education, but we can’t forget about ourselves and prioritize the things we want to achieve. Join us today as we round out this great month reflecting on homeschooling parenting and balance.

Why achieving your goals is just as important as your homeschooling
Brief review of SMART
Make time to prioritize your goals
Apps that are helpful

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Self Care - Getting Healthy - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/299
Self Care - Eating Healthy https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/301
Self Care - Mental Health and Balance - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/303
Episode 65 - SMART Goals in your Homeschool - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/65
Strides App - https://www.stridesapp.com/
MinimaList - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minimalist-to-do-list-widget/id993066159
To-Do - https://todo.microsoft.com/tasks/

What we are Consuming
History Daily Podcast - https://www.historydaily.com/

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Episode 304: Short Bite - Self Care - In-Home Sanctuary Apr 20, 2023

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We as homeschoolers are home all the time. Sometimes we feel like we need to get away. To see or do something new, that's just ours. Today we talk about building out an in-home sanctuary that is your personal space. A place you call your own.

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Google Wifi Mesh WiFi System - https://amzn.to/3JBau5S
Anker Wireless Charger - https://amzn.to/3ywgnv3
AMRAP ABACUS - https://www.optimotus.com/products/amrap-abacus
Aromatherapy Diffuser - https://amzn.to/3Fla8hm
Bath Overflow Drain Cover - https://amzn.to/3Fktva9
Kindle Oasis - https://amzn.to/3YMuV4h
JBL Clip Speaker - https://amzn.to/3LhaxFd
Silicone Wine Glasses - https://amzn.to/405cAAE
Fitness Large Ice Bath - https://amzn.to/3ZITQHn

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Episode 303: Self Care - Mental Health and Balance Apr 17, 2023

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Continuing our series this month on parent self-care, this week we’re talking about caring for your mental health and finding balance.

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Self Care - Getting Healthy - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/299
Self Care - Eating Healthy https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/301

What we are Consuming
Numberblocks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlwvN0w4qFSP1FllALB92w
Alphablocks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qs3c0ehDvZkbiEbOj6Drg

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Episode 302: Short Bite - Self Care - Hello Fresh Apr 13, 2023

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It is Self Care Month! We continue our previous discussion about eating better. Today we discuss the home meal delivery service Hello Fresh, which helped us over the last year.

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Hello Fresh - https://www.hellofresh.com/
McCormick Original Taco Seasoning - https://amzn.to/3LsJJSq

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Episode 301: Self Care - Eating Healthy Apr 10, 2023

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Last week we started our Parent Self-Care month, talking about our health journey. This week we’re exploring a key part of that journey: food. How do we juggle our work, family, homeschool, and other obligations while making time to eat right?

Fitbit Do's/Don'ts
Food Do's/Don'ts
Cooking Do's/Don'ts

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Self Care - Getting Healthy - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/299
Fitbit Charge 5 - https://amzn.to/3YULWJH
Fitbit Inspire 2 - https://amzn.to/42iLDew
Fitbit App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitbit-health-fitness/id462638897
7000 Steps - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20047880
Caloric Deficit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caloric_deficit
12-3-30 - https://www.forbes.com/health/body/12-3-30-workout/
Jambalaya - https://diethood.com/jambalaya-recipe/
ON Protein - https://amzn.to/3nqtJX6
Types of Protein - https://barbend.com/different-types-of-protein/
FITINDEX Smart Body Fat Scale - https://amzn.to/3lEpua9
Portlandia Banana Diet - https://youtu.be/3Pe7jtFvMYA
Freezer Labels - https://amzn.to/3LRyxPQ
Plastic Deli Food Storage Containers - https://amzn.to/42EHzFw

What we are Consuming
Star Wars - The High Republic - The Light of The Jedi - https://amzn.to/3Zfcndk
Star Wars Canon - https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarscanon/comments/v0sc2i/star_wars_canon_timeline_june_2022_edition/
Artemis Fowl The Time Paradox - https://amzn.to/3lAxVDv

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Episode 300: Short Bite - Self Care - Home Workout Equipment We Couldn't Live Without Apr 06, 2023

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It is Self Care Month! We continue from our previous discussion about our weight loss journey. Today we discuss the home gym equipment we couldn't live without.

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Treadmill - https://amzn.to/3kmkqqj
Folding Treadmill - https://amzn.to/3m6q7Jy
Elliptical - https://amzn.to/3XZ7Wmf
Roku TV - https://amzn.to/3kpdPLH
Roku App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roku.remote&hl=en_US&gl=US
Kettlebells - https://www.amazon.com/kettlebell/b?ie=UTF8&node=16385851
Bands - https://amzn.to/3IOVtNr
Band wall mount - https://amzn.to/3khr0yo
Band Grip - https://amzn.to/3SoTrXu
10,000 Kettle Bell Challenge (I would do sets of 25, four times) https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/10000-swing-kettlebell-workout/

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Episode 299: Self Care - Getting Healthy Apr 03, 2023

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If you’ve followed our YouTube channel, you might have noticed that we’ve made a dramatic transformation. After spending most of our lives overweight, we made a huge shift in our lives. So many people have asked us how about our journey that we’d like to kick off our Parent Self-Care month by talking about our personal health journey and sharing the many things we’ve learned after losing a combined 190lb!

Disclaimer: Consult your doctor. This is what worked for us

Matt’s Story
Arial’s Story
The turning point
Our goals
How we approached getting healthy
How we did it
Where we’re at now

Basic Recipe:
Fitbit to track daily steps (7000 daily goal)
Fitbit App to track daily food
Move and be active
Don't skip a day
Have an accountability buddy
Stay consistent and good things will come

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Fitbit Charge 5 - https://amzn.to/3YULWJH
Fitbit Inspire 2 - https://amzn.to/42iLDew
Fitbit App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitbit-health-fitness/id462638897
7000 Steps - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20047880
Caloric Deficit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caloric_deficit
12-3-30 - https://www.forbes.com/health/body/12-3-30-workout/

What we are Consuming
Sarah J. Maas - A Court of Thorns and Roses - https://amzn.to/42lkgAE

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Episode 298: Short Bite - Squirrels Go Nuts! Mar 30, 2023

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This week we talk about a great puzzle game, Squirrels Go Nuts!

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Squirrels Go Nuts! - https://amzn.to/3FkSM4c
Gravity Maze - https://amzn.to/3FmtPVX

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