Thrift Schooling

  When I first began homeschooling shortly after the 2008 recession, my friend and I would tease each other about our tight budgets. We would laugh and say we knew things were tight if we couldn't afford to buy paper towels. That was our gauge! Still makes me laugh. The economy has gone up since then, and fortunately so has my homeschooling budget—and yes, paper towels are currently in my kitchen! In the early years of homeschooling I would thrift EVERYTHING—hence my blog, Thrift Schooling. As time moved on, I began to see what was worth investing money in and what wasn't. I am going to share with you five homeschool items worth spending money on and why you should.                                   Homeschool Items Worth Investing In 1. An EcoTank Printer: At this stage in my homeschool we own two. One in the computer lab (AKA basement) for the teens as they do most of their own work, and one for ...

  Have you ever attended an online homeschool conference only to miss your favorite speaker when they were online? Homeschool moms are busy (especially during the summer) so it seems near impossible to make an online conference work. What if I told you that the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit gives you the flexibility to watch top-notch speakers on your own time throughout the week—all while being connected to a community of homeschool moms just like you? I know that you tend to struggle with things like: * Staying on task with homeschooling * Saving money on curriculum * Keeping a thriving marriage going while homeschooling The good news is the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit plans to address all of these issues and more. That's why this online homeschool mom summit is just for YOU! I will even be touching on the second two bullet points in my talks! Over five days you will hear from 50 speakers about everything from summer homeschooling, year-round homeschool, back to homeschool...

  We have a new family tradition. Even though we are not huge into sports, the Harlem Globetrotters have become an annual favorite in our household. My kids love the excitement, entertainment, and twists and turns that show up at one of these events. The crowd was much larger this year than last and the excitement level was through the roof. Two in my family have sensory issues so earplugs were a must, but that didn't hinder the entire family from having a great time. One aspect of this year's event that made it stand out from the rest was the interaction with the audience. In addition to the entertaining stunts such as standing on the basketball rim—the team members got the audience involved. It was hilarious. I won't spoil the entire show for you but one of my favorites was when one of the team members grabbed a man's popcorn and began eating it. He was totally caught off guard. Then, the audience was caught off guard when fifteen minutes later, a team member presente...

  Discover the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit: A Comprehensive Event for Every Homeschooling Mom I am thrilled to invite you to join me at the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit , taking place from June 19-23, 2023. This virtual event is designed to support, inspire, and empower homeschool moms like you, by providing valuable insights and resources on a wide range of topics. As a speaker at the summit, I’m excited to be part of and can’t wait to share all the details about this incredible opportunity to you right now! Read on to learn exactly how it can benefit you and your homeschooling journey! About the Homeschool Mom Summer Summit The Homeschool Mom Summer Summit features five main categories, each designed to address key aspects of homeschooling: Year-Round Homeschooling: Learn how to create a flexible and effective year-round homeschooling schedule, and discover the benefits it can offer to both you and your children. Back to Homeschool: Get practical tips and advice for transitionin...