Couponing for the Rest of Us

FREE Educational Books Download!

Homeschool Notebook is offering a bundle of educational books by download for FREE HERE.  The Homeschool Notebook is a Homeschool e-Newsletter that gives invaluable information about education and has great resources for homeschoolers or anyone wanting to learn! Subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

Here is a list of some of the books that are available with this FREE download:

  • The Sudberry’s on the Scottish Highlands
    By R.M. Ballantyine
    Accident-prone Mr. Sudberry and family, from London, vacation in Scotland for a summer. Hilarity ensues. This book is a HUGE favorite for many families!
  • In School and Out
    By Oliver Optic
    Can Richard Grant, spoiled by his father’s wealth, overcome those who stand in his way of becoming a young man of honor and integrity?
  • The Doctor’s Daughter
    By Sophie May
    One of our personal family favorites and also widely popular, The Doctor’s Daughter follows Marian Prescott from the age of twelve to twenty. Similar to Anne of Green Gables, but we found it both funnier and more absorbing!
  • Rich and Humble
    By Oliver Optic
    The prequel to In School and Out (above). Richard’s father is arrested for a fraud he did not commit. How are his children to clear his name and restore the family honor?

Short Stories: (Partial list)

  • A London Fireman’s Night Of It
  • The Poetry Machine (Could this have been the precursor to modern computers???)
  • Aunt Abby’s Diamond Ring
  • Boys’ Housekeeping (Funny!)

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October 3, 2011 by 1 Comment

NEW Coupon: Leap Frog Video!

I love Leap Frog Videos! My kids have learned so much by these adorable educational videos and they always ask for more!  So, take advantage of this coupon deal from coupon.com.

$2/1 LeapFrog: Sing and Learn With us DVD (zip 37421)

 

Go HERE for More Movie Deals.

 

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August 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Couponing Workshops: Grocery & Drug Store

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She Expo 2010 – Time 2 $ave Community
We are back at the She Expo 2011 this weekend.  If you stopped by our booth – thank you it was great to chat, we love to hear how couponing has impacted your life.  So many new people have stopped by the booth interested in attending a workshop.  We’ve recently booked several new workshops that are listed below.  We recommend attending a grocery store workshop first, then you’ll be ready to jump into the wild world of Drug Stores.  Preregister online to guarantee seating.  Register by clicking on the green calendar in the right side bar.

Couponing Workshops – Just Scheduled!

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We teach a balanced view of couponing – it doesn’t have to take over your life to be successful.  You choose how it fits into your life.  Remember it’s not supposed to make your life more stressful, instead to bring hope to your families finances.

Where to Register?
To register online – look for the green calendar in the right side bar.  Click the workshop you’d like to attend and register online.  The registration fee is $10 pay at the door.  Online registration helps us prepare for the number of attendants.

Grocery and Drug Store Sale matched with Coupons
You can check out our grocery store and drug store match-ups – click here.   You’ll see a list of grocery, drug and national retail stores – from here, click the store that you shop at and you’ll be directed to that stores weekly sale items matched with coupons.   Don’t worry we walk you step by step through the process at a workshop.

Learning the “Lingo” & Tutorials
The “lingo” seem confusing – don’t worry we’ve got it all listed out for you here.  Even better – we’ve got tutorials here that really simplify the process and to help you understand that it takes learning to shop differently in order to see different results, if like most of us you felt like couponing was a waste of time before.  Trust us, we really do understand.

Awesome Freebies
Did you miss our list of FREEBIES yesterday?  Look no further – you’ll find this sweet treasure here.

Don’t Miss a Deal!
We update the blog all day long – you don’t want to miss out on the HOT deals we find.  Some are very time sensitive – in that case twitter is a great way to be notified each time we update the site.  Join our facebook community of almost 17,000 and growing strong.  It’s a great place to connect with other couponers, share your deals, ask each other questions, and of course see deals that we ONLY post on facebook.  Of course you don’t want to miss our daily FREE newsletter that summarizes that days posting here.


Here is a big shout out to JAMIE – our faithful Headblogger and Webmaster.  Jamie is amazing – we couldn’t do it without her dedication and heart to truly reach out to each of you.  Show her some love today – leave a comment below – let’s give her a big o surprise of love and thankfullness today!!

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July 17, 2011 by 3 Comments

Time2Educate: FREE e-Magazine “This Old Schoolhouse”

Do you homeschool or are you thinking about homeschooling?

Here is a FREE e-Magazine from “This Old Schoolhouse.”

This Old Schoolhouse is a magazine for homeschool families that is full of great articles and advise for anyone interested in educating their children.  They also have a wonderful website full of FREE information and downloads.  Sign up for their email newsletters to receive special deals and offers.

Time2Educate is written by resident homeschool expert Mandi Johnson.  She’s a blogger here, for Time2Save Workshops, as well as a wife, mommy, and educator.  She homeschools her children and is a regional Director for Classical Conversations, a Classical Christian Homeschool program.

Thanks to The Frugal Girls for the tip!

 

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June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Zulily: Cheap Educational Toys!

Zulily has some great Educational Toys, Games, and Activities available RIGHT NOW! These learning products are great for learning to read, do simple math, and review things already learned.  They would make great additions to your Summer Learning Adventures!

Go HERE to sign up for Zulily and have access to sales that are exclusively for moms, babies, and kids!

Even better!
Invite your friends to sign up and when their first order ships, you get a $15 credit!
You can use that towards a higher priced item or use it to get many items FREE! Sign up HERE.

TEDCO – These educational toys are simply awesome!  I am so excited that they are on Zulily right now.  They are all up to 45% off the regular price.  These are great for summer learning for traditional schoolers and great center or work box activities for Homeschoolers.  I use toys like these in my homeschool workboxes for my kids to do while I am doing individual lessons with the others. These Educational Toys start at $9.99! This sale is available until tomorrow, Friday June 17th.

Shure – These might simply be the best blocks and activity sets ever!  They have such fun sets that start at $10.99. These would be a great addition to your summer learning activities.  I would buy all of them if I could! This sale ends Sunday, June 19th. Go HERE to see the products that are available.

Time2Educate is written by resident homeschool expert Mandi Johnson.  She’s a blogger here, for Time2Save Workshops, as well as a wife, mommy, and educator.  She homeschools her children and is a regional Director for Classical Conversations, a Classical Christian Homeschool program.

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June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Cheap Summer Fun

Let’s continue in our Time2Educate Series, written by resident blogger and homeschool director Mandi!

Summer is a great time to teach your kids lots of things by having Fun!  (Make sure to check out the list of Summer Reading Programs HERE)

Here are some websites with Summer Fun Ideas for kids of all ages:

  • KidSource Online:   This website is new to me but has such great ideas.  They give ways to keep your children learning through everyday activities like looking through newspapers, watching the weather, and going to the grocery store.
  • Scholastic:  Traditional-schoolers and Homeschoolers alike know the name “Scholastic.”  They offer tons of ways to keep your children reading through the summer.  Don’t limit yourself to the “Parent” portions of their site.  You have access to most of the “teacher” sections as well and they can be a goldmine for ideas!
  • FamilyEducation.com:  This site gives ways to help your children “not forget” all of those things they have worked so hard to remember this year!  They offer easy, printable lessons to guide you and your child through things that they have learned.
  • WAHM – WorkAtHomeMom:  This mommy blogger is budget conscious as she gives ideas for inexpensive summer projects and other fun ideas to keep your children learning through the summer.
  • FamilyFun:  This Disney affiliate is not new to most of us but shouldn’t be forgotten.  I have used so many of their ideas!  FamilyFun.com will be sure to get your family thinking of great ideas for the entire summer!

Tell us what websites or other sources you go to for ideas!


Don’t be afraid to make goals for your children, your family, and you for the summer!

  • Race your kids to read! Whoever finishes their book list first gets to pick the game for game night!
  • Have each family member pick one new skill to learn and have a “Talent Contest” at the end of the summer.  Invite family friends and other family members to join or just come to enjoy the show!
  • Pick out a short play and have each family member memorize a part to be recited together at an end of summer picnic.  (For the little one’s, start with the 3 little pigs.  Help them make masks to match their parts!
  • Have each person in your family learn about a different local monument.  Take a city tour to the monuments and have the new “expert” teach everyone else about it!  You learn and retain more when you teach a subject to someone else!!

What fun, education things have you done with your family?

Time2Educate is written by resident homeschool expert Mandi Johnson.  She’s a blogger here, for Time2Save Workshops, as well as a wife, mommy, and educator.  She homeschools her children and is a Tutor and a regional Director for Classical Conversations, a Classical Christian Homeschool program.

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May 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Time 2 Educate: 5 FREE Scholastic Children’s Books + other book resources

What’s the most important resource for teaching your children?
Books! Here are a few ways to improve your home library.

 

Scholastic and Kumon:   Get up to 5 FREE books! These two companies have come together to offer a way for your family to be awarded up to 5 FREE books by completing activity sheets according to your child’s age.  Complete 1 sheet and get 2 books or complete 2 sheets and get 5!

  • Go HERE to PRINT the Activity Sheets and Redemption Form.
  • Have your child complete the “Activities.”
  • Fill out the Redemption Form and check the books you would like to receive.
  • Send the Activity Sheets and Redemption Form to the address on the forms and sit back and relax!
  • Fine Print:  Only 5 FREE books per household.  Your child must complete Activity Sheets from the same age  level.  For example, if your child completes the age 7-9 reading sheet, they must also complete the age 7-9 math sheet.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Get a FREE Book EVERY MONTH from birth until your child is 5!  Dolly Parton has teamed up with affiliates nationwide to provide a book every month for your child as a way to encourage literacy.  Eligibility is determined by your county and state.  Go HERE to find out if your area is covered and sign up!

Library Used Book Sales: Almost every library system has some sort of used book sale.  Some libraries even have a standard location at their facility for discarded books for sale.  Contact your local library for their used book sales.

Used Book Stores: If you love books and have never been to a used book store, you are missing out!  Most cities have used book stores big or small.  You can find them by searching on sites like Yellow Pages.com.  One great thing about used book stores is that they have to get their books from somewhere!  Many offer cash or consignment value to books that you bring in.

How do you stock your bookshelves?

Time2Educate is written by resident homeschool expert Mandi Johnson.  She’s a blogger here, for Time2Save Workshops, as well as a wife, mommy, and educator.  She homeschools her children and is a Tutor and a regional Director for Classical Conversations, a Classical Christian Homeschool program.

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April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Time 2 Teach: Reading Resources

Teaching your child to read does not have to be expensive!  One on-line resource that stands out is Starfall.com.

Starfall.com is a FREE site that provides over 30 lessons that teach reading phonetically.  This program is easy for children to use because it gives limited options on what to click on.   It doesn’t take long for a child to figure out how to navigate to site.  My children have all started using the program on my laptop when they were 3!  The stories are cute and the animation is simple but effective.  Try it out HERE and let me know what you think.

Another fun site is learntoreadfree.com.  This site offers 44 FREE lessons from Montessori Home, Inc.  These lessons focus on 55 words that educators feel should be the first 55 words a child knows to read.   The lessons only take 10 minutes a day in addition to playing some of the sites supporting reading games.  You have to sign up as a parent and you get a summary of what your child has done to keep track of their learning.  Try it HERE.

Other great sites to try:

Remember that one of the most important things about teaching your children to read is to read to them – and the library is always FREE! (unless of course you are like me always carry a fine :) )

 

Time2Educate is written by resident homeschool expert Mandi Johnson.  She’s a blogger here, for Time2Save Workshops, as well as a wife, mommy, and educator.  She homeschools her children and is a Tutor and a regional Director for Classical Conversations, a Classical Christian Homeschool program.

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April 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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