Mid-August Homeschooling Nuggets of Gold ($5.99 T-Shirt Sale, Literary Printables, and more)

Hey friends~

Summer is flying by much too quickly for my taste. I can always tell when the sales start pouring into my email inbox.

I do have a few of my favorite things that I want to make sure that you know about.
Great Homeschool Products is running their annual T-shirt sale again. It started on August 15th, and runs through September 15th, but some designs are limited runs, so if there is something you have your heart set on, order sooner rather than later. If you remember, my "1st Day of School"  post last year highlighted a number of their t-shirts. I am not an affiliate, have nothing to gain, but the joy of spotting fellow homeschool families when they are out and about, sporting clever or cute shirts.

When looking for a coloring page to go with our CD of Mike Mulligan by Maestro Classics eldest stumbled on this page: Scholastic Storybook Treasures which has coloring pages and activity sheets to coordinate with a great list of picture books.

Christian Liberty Press' Free e-book of the month is a 5th grade history resource: Building a New Nation: This exciting collection of short stories, American folk tales, and poetry will take readers through many important historical events of America, from the westward expansion through the mid-20th century. Students will not only learn about Davy Crockett, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Booker T. Washington, and others; they will increase their reading comprehension and vocabulary through questions, activities, and word lists located at the end of most selections. Separate student exercises booklet, test packet, and teacher's manual are also available for those who desire to get the maximum benefit from this text.

I would be remiss not to mention SchoolhouseTeachers.com, an amazing resource by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. You can sign up for a free welcome basket and 30 day free trial to decide whether it is worth $12.95/month. In addition to over 91 courses covering a variety of subjects (and including some of my favorite teachers... Adam Andrews from the Center for Literary Education, and Brenda Ellis from Artistic Pursuits, Kim Kautzer from WriteShop)

While you're still planning, don't forget to check out my Free Homeschool Resources Online page~ I add to it as I come across great resources, many of which allow you to homeschool for free, or close to free! There are links covering many topics, from the basic R's to Art, Science, and more.

Blessings~

Black Friday Specials (Some ongoing at the moment...) and a Homeschool gift list... :)

Hello friends,

Just thought I would share a few specials that are going on now, or will be up for Black Friday sales.

Compass Classroom (offering the most excellent "Visual Latin" curriculum, as well as history, economics, film making and more...) has a sale~ 30% off storewide! 

Disclaimer: clicking the banner brings you through my affiliate link~ 

My family appreciates the small change some of my blogging brings in...Thank you for using it! 

~SHOP GREAT PRODUCTS  ~ 

HOMESCHOOL T-SHIRTS and MORE

Shop Great Products is having a 24 hour Black Friday sale Friday, Nov 29th 12am-11:59pm  (30% off everything but laptops and finger missiles), and a Christmas sale from Nov 30-Dec 15 (with savings from 10-25%), so I thought I'd provide a quick review of a new shirt option~

As I've mentioned before, I have been purchasing shirts and bags from Shop Great Products for YEARS (See my post on our1st day of school pics and SGP's annual Aug/Sept sale).

My daughter and I have decided that we really prefer a v-neck to a crew neck, so we were excited to see the new ladies fitted shirt option. My daughter scored a 2nd Homeschooler by Day, Ninja by Night shirt, this time in black and with a v-neck. :)

They are a little more money, but well worth it for the comfort of 100% cotton and a v-neck.

Here you see my Eldest in her v-neck and me in my crew neck~ Like them both, but really love the slimmer cut and "breathability" of the v-neck. :)

Disclaimer~ no affiliate link here. I received ONE v-neck t-shirt for the purposes of review. All other Great Products items referred to in my blog posts have been purchased by myself, because we think they are .... Great! :) 

DAYSPRING Super Savings 30% off sale 

(Disclaimer: I am now an affiliate with Dayspring. 

Your purchase through my links is, again, greatly appreciated by my family. :) 

and Super Deals Sale 

(cannot be combined with the 30% off) 

Here are few of the items you'll find... 

Reg $23.00

$14.99 (Reg. $49.99)

$7.99 (Reg $26.99) 

There is also a

"Buy 2 Mugs Get 1 Free" 

special going on right now... 

Many options for Christmas shopping. :) 

I'll be back later, with a few more ideas for gift-giving inspiration! 

Blessings~ 

Compass Classroom (Visual Latin) Store~ 30% off through Wednesday

Hello friends~

Our minds weren't turned towards curriculum and sales last week, due to the horrific local events that made world news, so I missed getting this information up for you in a more timely manner.

Because I do *so* Enjoy Visual Latin and Dwane Thomas I did want to make sure that I posted this 30% off sale information before it ended, since this is the beginning of the curriculum purchasing season for 2013/2014.

If you aren't familiar with Visual Latin, please check out my 2011 review of their materials ~ (Even Boys like this Latin!)
2 years later we still Love, Love, Love this Latin! :)

Please notice that the entire Compass Classroom store is on sale, not just the Visual Latin products. I have not checked out their economics or history products just yet, but they have sparked my interest. :)

Hope this helps you save a few pennies! :)

Blessings~

Black Fiday "Homeschool" Style

I thought I would post a bunch of the homeschool related Black Friday sales that are actually current NOW! Hope that they are helpful!  

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine~

By now you probably know that I like this magazine, the support and encouragement received quarterly from the likes of Ruth Beechick. I also appreciate "Chapel" time, as well as the variety of articles included in each magazine. Although I don't spend quite as much time scrutinizing the new product reviews, now that I get some of them to review myself, that was one of my favorite features when I first subscribed to TOS. I like to see what new things the homeschool community is producing (since many of these products are the brainchild of current and/or former homeschoolers).

So... on with the deal~

The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine is extending an extraordinary subscription offer to homeschool families. U.S. and Canadian residents can receive

• a one-year print subscription and a
• FREE Homeschooling with Heat tote bag,
• FREE Schoolhouse Planner of your choice, and
• FREE E-Book: Cranberry Christmas for just $19.95.

One-year subscriptions start with the winter issue. It makes a perfect gift for yourself and a friend. There are a limited number of tote bags available from November 24 through midnight on November 29-once they're gone, they're gone! Hurry and grab this tremendous value today! It's over $80 in free gifts--one of them the gorgeous Cranberries & Cream tote bag.

While you are at the store, make sure to check out their Black Friday "Sales" and doorbusters (They will be changing regularly, with savings from 10%-70%). 

• Lapbooks from "In the Hands of  Child"
• Language software  from Auralog
• Books from Creation Ministries International 
• Draw and Write through History(These look neat!)  
• and heaps and scads of e-books. 

BTW, if you are wondering about the ebook phenomenon, here is... well.... a free  ebook that will "educate you on the many advantages of E-Books". I'll mention one last great Freebie offered by TOS (There are more...)~ The 176-page 2010 Digital Holiday Supplement!  It is packed with all new content for 2010 and takes you around the world to explore Christmas in other lands. Inside you'll discover festive ideas, fun crafts, special recipes, and activity pages for your children. Plus, as a special bonus, they've included articles full of homeschooling advice and encouragement from their 2010 Fall Schoolhouse Expo speakers(Linking to the "Expo To Go" page in case you want to check it out)

Plus, one family is going to win a getaway package to Great Wolf Lodge! Join in the savings and fun-- Check it out! 

Currclick Is not offering their amazing Black Friday Freebies as in years past, but they ARE having a "Season of Giving Sale" with items discounted up to 70% off, and 5% of proceeds being donated to World Vision. 

Homeschool Library Builder has all items on their entire site on sale for 25% off through November 30. This is a great place to pick up used books for a variety of curriculum, and you can even search by curriculum.These ladies give great service, and I've been happy with all the books I've purchased from them (And they've saved me a bundle!).

Vision Forum has a sale going on from now through midnight, Saturday, November 27~ mix and match any two items*  and receive a third item of your choice absolutely free!* Your free product can be any item* that is equal to, or less than, the lowest price of your two purchased products. There is no limit to the number of free items you can receive during this mix-and-match sale — every third item is free!*

Salem Ridge Press is offering  a sale through Tuesday, November 30~ Buy 5 books, get the 6th book free as well as free shipping. on orders over $30. They mostly reprint books from the late 1800's to early 1900's, with Philippians 4:8 being the standard they use to choose (And lightly edit) their books. 

Franklin Springs' Black Friday sales start now! For your holiday shopping needs, they are making available a special 35% off coupon code  ALLFILMS35  good toward any purchase at Franklin Springs*. In addition to that they are also offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more.* (Note: Our HAH Library owns George Washington Carver and the Stonewall Jackson story)
 
Timberdoodle has a 5 day sale going on (Ends November 27) with some great deals to be had, and some FUN stocking stuffers! 

Amanda Bennett is offering a  $5 Unit Study Sale (3 different unit studies on sale each day through Friday). I have enjoyed using the units that we have purchased from her, (Today...Thursday, she has the Digital Photography unit that I purchased, and plan to have Rebecca use as we go through "School Light" in December)


Blessings~