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Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway and a Special Announcement!

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Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway and a Special Announcement!
It’s time for another great 
Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway, 
& Special Announcement!
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Today’s giveaway is from JumpStart

One lucky person will win a FREE 
6 month membership to JumpStart.com today!

What is JumpStart?  
For more than 15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in kids’ software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. In addition to CD games, JumpStart has launched a browser-based virtual world at www.JumpStart.com, for kids 3-10 years old. Kids can create avatars called Jumpeez for themselves and explore magical worlds, discovering and unlocking games, videos and storybooks that teach everything from math to reading.
 
For more information about JumpStart’s virtual world, visit their Blog or visit our other Hip Homeschool Hop hostess site, Tucker’s Take Tennessee for a full review.

How do you Win?
REQUIRED ENTRY:
•  Leave a comment below telling us why you would like to win and what age child will be using the free virtual world membership. 
EXTRA ENTRIES:
• Tweet about this giveaway with the following phrase & leave a comment here:
Fun, educational, software #giveaway with JumpStart & @HipHmschoolMoms  ENDS 11/16/10 @ 11pm CST: http://tinyurl.com/2ek7hhj 

•  “Like” JumpStart on Facebook & leave a comment here.

•  Follow the JumpStart Blog & leave a comment here.


{You will have until  11/16/10 at 11pm CST. to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on the Hip Homeschool Moms facebook page. All entries must have an email address in them. If you do not have an email address in your entry, and you are the chosen winner, we will have to move on and pick another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact us or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to anyone in the UNITED STATES & CANADA. Thanks for your entry!}


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Get your Thanksgiving posts ready for the Hip Homeschool Hop next week – (11/23)

We’re suggesting a special (optional) posting topic for all of you “Hip” homeschoolers next week:

Tell us about your Thanksgiving traditions and/or how you’re incorporating Thanksgiving into your homeschool this week. 
We can’t wait to read all of your fun festive posts!

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Now on to the Hop!…
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How to join Hip Homeschool Hop:
1. Optional – Place the Hip Homeschool Hop button somewhere in your post or in the sidebar of your blog.
2. Optional – “Like” Hip Homeschool Moms on Facebook (so you know what we’re up to each week) by clicking HERE

3. Mandatory – Link up your blog, twitter, and/or facebook page below in the Linky below.  The link up will be open every Tuesday from 12AM midnight – 11:59PM CST (24hrs)
4. Mandatory –  Comment on at least the person linked above you and let them know you’re coming by from Hip Homeschool Hop. Comment on as many as you’d like – Follow as many as you’d like!
5. Have fun and help us spread the word about Hip Homeschool Hop!
Some week’s we’ll have giveaways, feature homeschool helps/resources, give you a topic to blog about, and even feature a homeschool blogger for all of us to get to know better.
Please email our team at: HipHomeschoolMoms(at)gmail(dot)com
with any ideas that you may have for future Hops &/or Giveaways.

2010, Hip Homeschool Hop

Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway and a Special Announcement!

Written by Joy
Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway and a Special Announcement!
It’s time for another great 
Hip Homeschool Hop, Giveaway, 
& Special Announcement!
__________________________
Today’s giveaway is from JumpStart

One lucky person will win a FREE 
6 month membership to JumpStart.com today!

What is JumpStart?  
For more than 15 years, Knowledge Adventure has set the standard in kids’ software by creating the finest educational products for use in the home and the classroom. In addition to CD games, JumpStart has launched a browser-based virtual world at www.JumpStart.com, for kids 3-10 years old. Kids can create avatars called Jumpeez for themselves and explore magical worlds, discovering and unlocking games, videos and storybooks that teach everything from math to reading.
 
For more information about JumpStart’s virtual world, visit their Blog or visit our other Hip Homeschool Hop hostess site, Tucker’s Take Tennessee for a full review.

How do you Win?
REQUIRED ENTRY:
•  Leave a comment below telling us why you would like to win and what age child will be using the free virtual world membership. 
EXTRA ENTRIES:
• Tweet about this giveaway with the following phrase & leave a comment here:
Fun, educational, software #giveaway with JumpStart & @HipHmschoolMoms  ENDS 11/16/10 @ 11pm CST: http://tinyurl.com/2ek7hhj 

•  “Like” JumpStart on Facebook & leave a comment here.

•  Follow the JumpStart Blog & leave a comment here.


{You will have until  11/16/10 at 11pm CST. to enter this giveaway. The winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on the Hip Homeschool Moms facebook page. All entries must have an email address in them. If you do not have an email address in your entry, and you are the chosen winner, we will have to move on and pick another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to contact us or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to anyone in the UNITED STATES & CANADA. Thanks for your entry!}


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Get your Thanksgiving posts ready for the Hip Homeschool Hop next week – (11/23)

We’re suggesting a special (optional) posting topic for all of you “Hip” homeschoolers next week:

Tell us about your Thanksgiving traditions and/or how you’re incorporating Thanksgiving into your homeschool this week. 
We can’t wait to read all of your fun festive posts!

___________________________

Now on to the Hop!…
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How to join Hip Homeschool Hop:
1. Optional – Place the Hip Homeschool Hop button somewhere in your post or in the sidebar of your blog.
2. Optional – “Like” Hip Homeschool Moms on Facebook (so you know what we’re up to each week) by clicking HERE

3. Mandatory – Link up your blog, twitter, and/or facebook page below in the Linky below.  The link up will be open every Tuesday from 12AM midnight – 11:59PM CST (24hrs)
4. Mandatory –  Comment on at least the person linked above you and let them know you’re coming by from Hip Homeschool Hop. Comment on as many as you’d like – Follow as many as you’d like!
5. Have fun and help us spread the word about Hip Homeschool Hop!
Some week’s we’ll have giveaways, feature homeschool helps/resources, give you a topic to blog about, and even feature a homeschool blogger for all of us to get to know better.
Please email our team at: HipHomeschoolMoms(at)gmail(dot)com
with any ideas that you may have for future Hops &/or Giveaways.

2010, Hip Homeschool Hop

Weight Loss Challenge

Written by Joy
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Weight Loss Challenge

How has the 15 pound Christmas Challenge gone? Not so great with me. I seem to be up and down with a few pounds. I just can’t seem to get pass a certain weight. It is really irritating, and I know I am doing something wrong.

I have been very good about drinking my water daily. Really, that is all I drink around our house. I rarely make tea or Kool-Aid for the kids. Our choices are slim with just milk or water. On occasion, since it is cooler weather, we will have hot chocolate.

I have also been doing okay watching my portion control. Making sure that I get smaller amounts of the carbohydrates or fatty foods. I try to make sure that I eat plenty of my veggies and fruits.

The area I am lacking in is the exercising section. I have good intentions of getting in a walk and something will come up. No matter the time or day. I am going to do my best to make it a priority to get that walking in. I also need to add some toning in there as well.

It is going to be a challenge since Thanksgiving is a week and a half away. Then we will only be a month away from Christmas. Time is quickly moving, so I need to get moving as well.

So I am back to 220. I would really love to lose that 15 lbs by Christmas with my friends. Back to counting calories, drinking my water and yes, I am going to get in my walks. Next week, there will be a loss of weight on my part. I know I can do this.

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2010, weight loss

Weight Loss Challenge

Written by Joy
6 Comments
Weight Loss Challenge

How has the 15 pound Christmas Challenge gone? Not so great with me. I seem to be up and down with a few pounds. I just can’t seem to get pass a certain weight. It is really irritating, and I know I am doing something wrong.

I have been very good about drinking my water daily. Really, that is all I drink around our house. I rarely make tea or Kool-Aid for the kids. Our choices are slim with just milk or water. On occasion, since it is cooler weather, we will have hot chocolate.

I have also been doing okay watching my portion control. Making sure that I get smaller amounts of the carbohydrates or fatty foods. I try to make sure that I eat plenty of my veggies and fruits.

The area I am lacking in is the exercising section. I have good intentions of getting in a walk and something will come up. No matter the time or day. I am going to do my best to make it a priority to get that walking in. I also need to add some toning in there as well.

It is going to be a challenge since Thanksgiving is a week and a half away. Then we will only be a month away from Christmas. Time is quickly moving, so I need to get moving as well.

So I am back to 220. I would really love to lose that 15 lbs by Christmas with my friends. Back to counting calories, drinking my water and yes, I am going to get in my walks. Next week, there will be a loss of weight on my part. I know I can do this.

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2010, weight loss

Multitude Monday – Blessings #151-155

Written by Joy
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Multitude Monday – Blessings #151-155

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What a wonderful week my family has had. As usual, we always have so much to be thankful for.  God has blessed us so much, that I am happy to be able to share in all the ways.  What are you thankful for this week?  Please share!

151. My children offering to help our neighbor rake leaves.

152. Making sugar cookies with my children.

153. The smell of roast and potatoes simmering on the stove.

154. Being able to share homemade banana bread with neighbors.

155. Neighbors calling to check on you.

You can also take part in the Multitude Monday by visiting A Holy Experience.   What are you thankful for or what blessings have you received this week?  I would love to hear them!

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