What's it really like being a globe-trotting kid? In the season wrap-up of the podcast, you'll hear insights from the three Blinks girls: Hazel, Lucille, and Edith. From favorite travel destinations to the challenges of being away from home, the girls share candid insights into the highs and lows of living a nomadic lifestyle. With heartwarming memories and personal reflections, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the joys and complexities of being part of a family that's always on the go.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• "What is your favorite place you've been to?"
• "What is it really like to be a travel kid?"
• "What do you think about being homeschooled?"
• "Where is the top of your travel bucket list?"
• "What do you think would surprise listeners about your travel experiences?"
• "How has being in Portugal been?"
• "What is one of your favorite memories in the past few years?"
• "What is your biggest lesson in the past few years?"
• "How do you connect with your friends and family while away?"
• "What's the difference between moving around a lot and staying in one place while traveling?"
• "What's one thing that has stood out to you in your travels?"

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Resources:

• On the blog: Homeschool for Beginners
• Snag our Iceland Travel Guide
• Check out our Favorite Things to Do in Sintra

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Connect With the Blinks on Socials

Instagram: @WithTheBlinks, @MrsBlinks & @Mister.Blinks

TikTok: @MrsBlinks

Website: WithTheBlinks

Let's unpack everything about homeschooling. Today, Scott and Diana share the pros and cons of homeschooling and worldschooling their children. From the flexibility and personalization of homeschooling to interacting with the world firsthand through homeschooling to the challenges and stresses it can create. You'll hear insights into their unique approach, including weekly goal sheets and tailored schooling schedules based on travel.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• Why we decided to start homeschooling
• The amount of time homeschooling requires
• The flexibility homeschooling offers
• Forced covid homeschooling vs. what it's actually like outside of lockdowns
• The lack of resources and individualized attention in public schools
• The impacts homeschooling has on the parent-child dynamic
• Socializing your kids while homeschooling
• Navigating the loss of routine with wordschooling
• What wordschooling looks like for us on the day-to-day
• Our experience so far with Boundless Life
• Worldschooling: interacting and learning about the world around you

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Resources:

• Get your copy of The Homeschool Beginners Guide: HERE
• Here's our Favorite Curriculum from The Good and the Beautiful: HERE
• Read our latest blog post: What is the Difference Between Homeschooling and Worldschooling?
• Episode 06: Backpacking Southeast Asia with Kids (Part 2)

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Connect With the Blinks on Socials

Instagram: @WithTheBlinks, @MrsBlinks & @Mister.Blinks

TikTok: @MrsBlinks

Website: WithTheBlinks

"Are travel vacuum bags worth the hype?" "Can I pack minimally and still have enough things to keep my kids entertained?" "What if I forget something important?" If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll want to tune in today because we're doing a Q&A with all your top questions on minimalist packing. You'll learn tips to implement today to make packing more manageable and the top products we can't leave home without. Because remember: more stuff, more stress.

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• "How do I decide what to pack for my kids?"
• "What are your tips for packing toiletry items."
• "How do you pack minimally and bring enough entertainment for the kids?"
• "How do you pack for multiple kids?"
• "Tips for packing baby essentials."
• "I'm worried I won't have everything that I need."
• "What are your best space-saving hacks?"
• "If you have vacuum packs, how do you not go overweight?"
• "Do you do laundry on the road? How?"
• "What do you do about souvenirs?"
• "What do you prefer: backpacks or rolling luggage?"
• "What products can you not live without?"

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Resources:

Packing Videos:

• Packing for 2 Months in Europe
• Packing for 3 Months in Portugal
• Packing for Iceland
• Picking my Travel Backpack
• Favorite Travel Backpacks for the Kids

Packing Blog Posts:

• Europe Capsule Wardrobe
• 30 Days in Europe
• 5 of the Best Travel Backpacks
• Best Travel Backpacks for Kids
• Best Travel Strollers
• The Just in Case Bag - What It Is and Why You Need One!
• What to Do When Your Kids Get Sick on Vacation
• Packing Hacks for Families: 30 Days in Europe with Just a Backpack
• The Travel Gear for Our Move to Portugal

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