Thrift Schooling

My dear blogging friend Melanie, from the blog Finchnwren, has begun a new series on her blog this year and it has been so much fun to follow!   Family, Fun and Homeschooling consists of a series of interviews of homeschooling moms!  Each Friday you'll meet a new family and take a peek into their world. So many homeschooling styles, families and methods exist. It is wonderful to learn how each family implements schooling into their lifestyle or home!  Last Friday, her interview featured me. What an honor! Feel free to head over to her blog and read the interview in full. You also can subscribe to her blog and be certain not to miss any of these fun interviews! Finchnwren: Tell us about your blog.  How did you come up with Thrift Schooling? Me: When my kids were little, ages three, two and newborn, I would constantly be at home. Someone was always napping or nursing and it was just easier to be at home. With all the demands of taking care of these lit...

Just wanted to let you know that Freedom Project Academy is presently showing IndoctriNation for FREE online until August 16th! I saw this film at a homeschool convention a few years back and it was a real eye opener. My husband has been wanting to see it as well but I just haven't gotten around to buying it yet! I'm so excited to see that we can watch it for free this week and I so plan on setting aside a night this week to do just that. If you aren't familiar with this documentary, you can view the trailer below. Enjoy!  

 ~ 3 Ways To Save ~ As a thrifty, homeschooling mom I enjoy finding great deals on curriculum at yard sales, used book sales, eBay and sometimes even Goodwill. But lets face it, when you are buying used, there are several problems you can run into.  - You only find a portion of the material- such as a teacher's manual without the work text - You find a used workbook, but, it's partially used! - The manuals or books you find are outdated or an obscure edition Recently, I was excited to find a used teacher's manual for a specific subject. The problem was that the company's website no longer sells the workbook for this particular manual anymore! Some materials are great to find used, while others are best to go ahead and just purchase new!  Of course, if I am going to  purchase new, unused materials  each year, I still want a discount!  Rainbow Resource Center  is a great place to find  BRAND NEW, UNUSED,...

When I walk into my local Museum of Natural History I am greeted by a picture of the infamous Charles Darwin. It makes my heart sink. Yes, I have told my kids about him, his theory of evolution and how it contradicts the Word of God. Please note that it was I that taught them this, not a school system, museum or even a book. In my opinion, they are still very young and do not need to be bombarded with lies when this is the time of life that the truth needs to be instilled in them. Focusing on the truth rather than the lies is a biblical principle. It is also an excellent example of training up a child in the way they should go so that when they are old they won't depart from it! (Proverbs 22:6).  When it comes to our home and our schooling, it is extremely important that my children are reading and watching creation based materials. Yes, it is hard to find these materials at times, but they are out there! I hope this list is a blessing to those who are looking for good, qual...

Those of you who receive the Thrift Schooling Newsletter have already been introduced to our featured sponsor, Rainbow Resource Center ! In the newsletter, I shared briefly about what they have to offer. Today, I would like to share in more detail some of the wonderful deals you can find on their site. EARLY LEARNING MATERIALS It's never too early to begin homeschooling your child. Remember, homeschooling isn't just "doing school" at home but it is providing an environment where your child can develop a love for learning. If your kids are still young, Rainbow Resource Center can help you get started in developing this environment in your home. Whether you are looking for parent resources or baby educational materials , you can find a wide array of these types of resources on their site. You can find interactive books, educational software, activity idea books, Brain Quest sets, learning mats, charts, fundanoodle materials, educational music CD's, boo...