More great places for family dining with the kids eating free

Maybe you’ve tried all the national chains that offer free meals for kids, and now you are looking for some distinctly Arizona dining that still keeps you within the family budget by offering free meals for the youngsters. The good news is there are many family friendly places that are unique to Arizona or the [...]

Homeschoolers love dining out with free children’s meals

Part 1:  List of National Chains with Free Meals for Kids Saving money can be a challenge!  Homeschool families often feel the crunch of having only a one-income provision, plus having to purchase curriculum and all school related materials.  Finding ways to stretch the dollars with dining out is a tremendous boon, and free meals [...]

Kurt Warner is spokesman for College Goal Sunday; free help with FAFSA for college financial aid

Can a homeschooled student get scholarships for college? This is a prevalent question and an honest concern for many homeschooling families.  These students attend college in a much higher ratio (over 74% attend some college)  than public school counterparts (nationwide only 46% of 18-24 year-olds have had some higher education).  Those not in the public [...]

Two-day sale on homeschool materials–70% off storewide–Tuesday and Wednesday only

The after-Christmas sales continue to get better, and now is a great time to get those extra things you need for the new semester of homeschooling!  (American Teaching Supply Warehouse seems to be a merger of Teaching Tools and Teaching Stuff.) Huge Annual Warehouse Sale – 70% Off Everything! 2 Days Only (Tues / Wed) [...]

How does homeschooling fare in the current economic and political climate?

   The decision to homeschool one’s own children is a concept that brings varied responses.  For some, it is the logical course to which parents feel called by God.  For others, it is circumstantial–things aren’t working out right in the public school, or the cost of private school has become prohibitive.  Another group will take [...]

Homeschoolers can get Black Friday deals on Christmas shopping without fighting the crowds

Homeschooling friends, how would you like to get some really great deals and LOTS of freebies, do some Christmas shopping, and get some encouragement for yourself–all without leaving home, fighting the post-Thanksgiving crowds, and at your leisure this weekend? I have been amazed at the abundance of great deals the stores are using to increase [...]

Homeschoolers: if you created jobs in a district that doesn’t exist, how much would that stimulate the economy?

Homeschoolers generally include Arizona Civics and History and Geography in their curriculum, so this shouldn’t be a very difficult question: How much money does it take to save or create jobs in Arizona’s 86th district? A quick internet search (for those who have forgotten) for the Congressional District map shows the document on the left, [...]

Ready for saving money during the holidays? Here’s how I saved over $181 in one trip (and made money!)

The holidays are filled with gala events, family activities, lots of food, travel, gift giving . . .and usually more spending than the budget can afford.  January brings the credit card bill, which can put a quick damper on all the good cheer and festive merry making from the past months. How can we keep [...]

Fabulous 50% off deals on homeschool curriculum

This is a wonderful time of year!  As all the retailers prepare for the holiday sales, great bargains are abounding!  The same is true for homeschool curriculum, and even though that may not seem like a great Christmas gift for the kids, parents will certainly appreciate being able to save money on these essentials. Covenant [...]

Grand Canyon University seeks out homeschoolers, freezes tuition rates

Where do you go if you want to attend a private Christian university, stay in Phoenix, benefit from an Arizona resident rate, and hold on to some of your hard-earned cash? Grand Canyon University is trying to make a Christian college education a little easier by putting a price freeze on tuition rates for the next [...]