Homeschool on a budget-ways to cut costs/save money

Don't let lack of money be a reason not to homeschool your child!

There are so many resources out there for that excuse-

• You can use the internet to research find and print many things out that your child needs, of course its not really free because you might have to invest in a computer/printer/paper/ink but ill bet you its a heck of a lot cheaper then buying curriculums because A/your probably not going to drop $500 or more at once and you generally use everything that you print. When you buy a curriculum your child may have already mastered some of the thiwithngs in it and other parts could be way to advanced and your stuck with something that is only 1/2 useable or even less!

• Check with friends or family that may have homeschooling books (make sure its not to old in terms of like the history books because times have changed but older history books could be helpful still) 

• Craigslist has tons of ads out and you can even post "wanted" ads or find stuff for a discount. Just be safe when meeting people you don't know meet in daylight hours in public preferably somewhere with cameras and always let someone know you are going and try to get another adult with you to go!

• Facebook groups-So where I live I can type in "Homeschool Indianapolis" and find quite a few groups where people either give tips/share thoughts and reviews and sell/trade homeschool items! Also you can probably type in "Indianapolis buy" "Indianapolis Sale" Indianapolis garage" or other buy/sale/trade groups from your area and of course substitute Indianapolis with your city/county/state and find tons of sites.

• I hear a lot of good about homeschool conventions, I have never been and don't really plan to because I make my own curriculum due to im homeschooling an autistic child and I cant really get much use out of a true curriculum because it would be a waste like her writing is about average for kindergarten but her math skills are at a 1st grade level, her reading skills are around a 2nd grader etc.. so its difficult to buy because she can read but cant write. But, from what I have heard they have other things besides curriculums and maybe even a table to rent so you can sell your homeschool things.

• Some sites like the Sonlight curriculum site has a classifieds section where you can resell their curriculum therefore saving money by purchasing from individuals.

• I just recently came acrossed a site called Book Moooch and you offer books (not just for homeschooling so its great for everyone) and you receive books for free. I haven't tried it and I probably will get more information but its seems to be a awesome process.

• For the little ones like kindergarteners and 1st grade there are sites like ABC Mouse that offer free trials to their online curriculum.

• There is lots and I just want to express how much you can get for FREE online! There are worksheets that are printable, coloring pages, arts and crafts ideas from sites like Facebook & Pinterest. I run Facebook  Blessed Mamas & there are freebies, mommy talk and usually we post art projects, lots of contests and fun stuff.

The post after this one I am posting some sites that offer free games and printable pages so be sure to look for it titled "Free Printables List"