1. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewifethehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/04/Twitter4... · 2013....
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1. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife 1m @creativlei ha! I know- I'm trying too! # homeschool View conversation 2. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen 3m RT @HappyHousewife : # homeschool blogs w/ freebies @racheleholland @Titus2Teacher @jolantheerb @JimmieLanley @1plus1plus1 @mamalearning Expand 3. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt 4m @happyhousewife ahem - walking away from that accusation - laughing cause I'm so guilty! # homeschool View conversation 4. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI 4m @HappyHousewife Can't make any promises. :/ Will try though. # homeschool View conversation 5. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea 4m RT @happyhousewife # homeschool blogs w/freebies @RachelEHolland @TabithaPhilen @Titus2Teacher @jolantheerb @JimmieLanley @1plus1plus1 ... Expand
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1. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife1m
@creativlei ha! I know- I'm trying too! #homeschool
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2. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen3m
RT @HappyHousewife: #homeschool blogs w/ freebies @racheleholland @Titus2Teacher @jolantheerb @JimmieLanley @1plus1plus1 @mamalearning
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3. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt4m
@happyhousewife ahem - walking away from that accusation - laughing cause I'm so guilty! #homeschool
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4. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI4m
@HappyHousewife Can't make any promises. :/ Will try though. #homeschool
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5. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea4m
RT @happyhousewife #homeschool blogs w/freebies @RachelEHolland @TabithaPhilen @Titus2Teacher @jolantheerb @JimmieLanley @1plus1plus1...
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6. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen5m
Bad girls, bad girls... RT @HappyHousewife: oh and all you library felons (you know who you are) let's get our act together- k? #homeschool
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7. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife5m
RT @StefLayton: just posted Play Doh Activity Sheet - Planets, tactile learning fun! http://bit.ly/12F74Wv #freebie #homeschool
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8. Jenn K @TheJennK5m
Don't forget all of @happyhousewife free printables as well! http://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/ #homeschool
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9. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife6m
oh and all you library felons (you know who you are) let's get our act together- k? #homeschool
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10. Stef Layton @StefLayton6m
just posted Play Doh Activity Sheet - Planets, tactile learning fun! http://bit.ly/12F74Wv #homeschool
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11. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea6m
RT @happyhousewife Join next wk same time new topic! check out & support all the bloggers who are offering freebies! #homeschool #hsbloggers
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12. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife7m
@bobbysocks04 great tip! #homeschool
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13. Stef Layton @StefLayton7m
RT @HappyHousewife: Join us next week- new topic! check out & support all the awesome bloggers who are offering freebies! #homeschool
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14. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife7m
#homeschool bloggers w/ freebies @racheleholland @tabithaphilen @Titus2Teacher @jolantheerb @JimmieLanley @1plus1plus1 @mamalearning
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15. Bobby Sykes @BobbySocks047m
@HappyHousewife @TraciTakesTea Also newspaper/magazines provide articles/images to support current topic Neighbors donate
theirs #homeschool
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16. Jenn K @TheJennK7m
Thanks @happyhousewife for a great chat! See you next week at 3 pm est for the next one! #homeschool
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17. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids8m
@HappyHousewife Thanks, Toni! :) #homeschool
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18. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife8m
Join us next week- same time- new topic! And check out & support all the awesome bloggers who are offering freebies! #homeschool
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19. Berna Ballı @Biizus8m
Bu home office dedikleri şey home school da olsaymış iyiymiş uzmanlar hiç sıradışı şeyler düşünmüyosunuz yapın bu yenilikleri
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20. Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler8m
See you soon! // RT @HappyHousewife: Okay ladies I have to run! Getting ready to head to @2to1conf tomorrow! #homeschool
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21. Jenn K @TheJennK8m
http://www.worksheetworks.com/ is one of my favorites too! #homeschool
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22. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids9m
@CBalling @RebeccaHBrandt Sometimes, I wish they would...save me a trip. ;) #homeschool
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23. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife9m
Okay ladies I have to run! Getting ready to head to @2to1conf tomorrow! I hope to see a few of you there! #homeschool
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24. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife9m
RT @StefLayton: I used to use a lot of Super Teacher Worksheets --> http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/ #homeschool
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25. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife9m
RT @TeachDiligently: Did you see the flash sale via @BrightIdeasTeam --> http://bit.ly/10RG27Q HURRY ends 4/11 #hsbloggers #homeschool
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26. Stef Layton @StefLayton10m
I used to use a lot of Super Teacher Worksheets --> http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/ #homeschool
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27. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife10m
@steflayton ha! I think that is true for a lot of people! #homeschool
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28. Teach Diligently @TeachDiligently10m
Did you see the flash sale via @BrightIdeasTeam --> http://bit.ly/10RG27Q HURRY ends 4/11 #hsbloggers #homeschool
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29. CB @CBalling10m
Libraries are sending #Police to collect fines! $$ RT @RebeccaHBrandt That's why I buy books, the library is not free for me #homeschool
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30. Stef Layton @StefLayton10m
@ColleenKessler YES - enchanted learning! #homeschool
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31. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife10m
Don't forget to check your state's education dept page. They usually have tons of free resources! #homeschool
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32. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife11m
RT @ColleenKessler: I like http://enchantedlearning.com & http://homeschoolshare.com . #homeschool
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33. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife11m
Oh and one more great one from @racheleholland - free spelling resources! http://ow.ly/jWuWe #homeschool
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34. Stef Layton @StefLayton11m
RT @HappyHousewife: And my friend @mamalearning offers free printables on my site. http://ow.ly/jWuS1 #homeschool
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35. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife12m
And my friend @mamalearning offers free printables on my site. http://ow.ly/jWuS1 #homeschool
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36. Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland12m
“@TabithaPhilen: How could I forget http://Education.com . Free printables and worksheets for all ages. #homeschool” Love their stuff!
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37. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea13m
I agree that @jimmieLanley & @jolantheerb have a lot of excellent resources on their sites. They're wonderful ladies, too. #homeschool
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38. Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler13m
I like http://enchantedlearning.com & http://homeschoolshare.com . #homeschool
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39. Stef Layton @StefLayton13m
@HappyHousewife I always joked with @jolantheerb that she was really homeschooling my oldest. #homeschool
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40. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife13m
I just found @Titus2Teacher 's site. She has some great education freebies as well. http://ow.ly/jWuJ1 #homeschool
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41. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen13m
Oh my gosh. How could I forget http://Education.com . Free printables and worksheets for all ages. #homeschool
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42. Ashley Pichea @apichea13m
@happyhousewife perfect! I was trying to finish up my #2to1conf prep and totally lost track of time :) #homeschool
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43. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife14m
Nice! RT @loving5kids: Im just favoring all these great links...easier than opening them right now. #homeschool
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44. Stef Layton @StefLayton14m
@HappyHousewife didn't know about this page, I always use notebooking fairy's free printables! @JimmieLanley #homeschool
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45. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife14m
@apichea no worries- we have a transcript for anyone who missed it! Dropping links to freebie now- so just in time. :) #homeschool
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46. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids14m
I'm just favoring all these great links...easier than opening them right now. #homeschool
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47. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen14m
YES! And from @Jolantheerb RT @HappyHousewife: Love the free printables on @1plus1plus1. http://ow.ly/jWubO #homeschool
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48. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife15m
RT @tabithaphilen: I keep a running list http://bit.ly/ZGsMsI RT @HappyHousewife: free resources for curriculum? #homeschool
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49. Ashley Pichea @apichea15m
oh stink! it's almost 3:30 which means I just missed the #homeschool chat with @HappyHousewife :/
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50. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife15m
@steflayton she was next on my list! Love @jolantheerb 's freebies and printables. http://ow.ly/jWuo7 #homeschool
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51. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen15m
I also love searching #Pinterest or just make my own printables. http://bit.ly/YlpLfA #homeschool
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RT @HappyHousewife: And @racheleholland has a list of free sites that provide full curriculum. http://ow.ly/jWujp #homeschool
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53. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife15m
@JimmieLanley has a whole page of freebies on her site. #homeschool http://ow.ly/jWsxy
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54. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife16m
And @racheleholland has a list of free sites that provide full curriculum. http://ow.ly/jWujp #homeschool
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55. Hip Homeschool Moms @HipHmschoolMoms16m
{Looking back}: Who Knew!? Free Field Trips Just Around the Corner! http://tinyurl.com/9ewfsq9 #homeschool
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56. Jenn K @TheJennK16m
That's what I'm talking about! RT @HappyHousewife: Great ready because Im about to drop some links on yall! #homeschool
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57. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids16m
@RebeccaHBrandt I was so sick at the time with pneumonia. It was crazy. I about went in shock. #homeschool
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58. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen17m
I keep a running list http://bit.ly/ZGsMsI RT @HappyHousewife: What free resources do you use for curriculum? #homeschool
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59. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife17m
Love the free printables on @1plus1plus1. http://ow.ly/jWubO #homeschool
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60. Stef Layton @StefLayton17m
@HappyHousewife loved @jolantheerb preschool packs! Inspired me I could make my own stuff & not pay a fortune on curriculum!! #homeschool
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61. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea17m
Haha! RT @steflayton RT @HappyHousewife This chat has turned into true confessions of the library felons. We need our own group. #homeschool
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62. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids18m
@RachelEHolland I'm still not a fan of electronic books as much as paper. I'm old. ;) #homeschool
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63. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife18m
Great ready because I'm about to drop some links on ya'll! #homeschool
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64. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI18m
RT @HappyHousewife: This chat has turned into true confessions of the library felons. We need our own group. :) #librariesbeware #homeschool
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65. Heather Nieman @OnFaithandCoffe18m
LOL! RT @happyhousewife: This chat has turned into true
confessions of the library felons. We need our own group. :) #homeschool
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66. Stef Layton @StefLayton18m
RT @HappyHousewife: heres my tip to avoid library fines. Now I just need to follow my own advice. http://ow.ly/jWtAv #homeschool
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67. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife18m
Saved the best for last! Q.4 What free resources on the web do you use for curriculum? #homeschool
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68. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI19m
@loving5kids okay, that beats mine! I knit with a few of the librarians and they're often kind enough to know a bit off our tab. #homeschool
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69. Heather Nieman @OnFaithandCoffe19m
@RebeccaHBrandt See you soon, friend!! :) #homeschool
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70. Stef Layton @StefLayton19m
RT @HappyHousewife: This chat has turned into true confessions of
the library felons. We need our own group. :) #homeschool
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71. Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland19m
@TabithaPhilen For some reason my kids can't handle the pages in those protectors. It ends up being a disaster! #homeschool
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72. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife19m
@RebeccaHBrandt see you soon! @2to1conf #homeschool
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73. Stef Layton @StefLayton19m
RT @HappyHousewife and $488 of that is on craft supplies and #legos #homeschool <~ TRUTH!
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74. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife19m
@TabithaPhilen ahem. :) #homeschool
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75. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife19m
This chat has turned into true confessions of the library felons. We need our own group. :) #homeschool
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76. Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler20m
@TaraZiegmont friendship & fellowship... NOT taking advantadge of. #homeschool
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77. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt20m
ok girls, I have to run - suitcase to pack, something to write and children to giggle with enjoy the chat #homeschool
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78. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids20m
@HappyHousewife @RebeccaHBrandt Ahem...mine was over $300. No lie. They let me bring in a doctor's note so the excused it. #homeschool
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79. Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea20m
Yep! RT @bobbysocks04: @TraciTakesTea @apologiaworld @HappyHousewife The library everytime #homeschool
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80. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife20m
@TraciTakesTea I agree - even with a few fines it is still cheaper than buying! #homeschool
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81. Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland20m
With all of the freebies on Kindle, I haven't been to the library quite as much as I used to. #homeschool
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82. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen20m
I have owed $20+ to the library for a couple of months now. #blush #homeschool
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83. Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler20m
@HappyHousewife @rebeccahbrandt so thankful.our library gives $10 off per toys for tots donation in Dec. We save up our fines. #homeschool
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84. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt21m
@HappyHousewife yeah - holy batman....exactly #homeschool
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85. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI21m
@loving5kids Currently? Nothing in this house. ;) Still sitting in the box. #homeschool
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86. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife21m
yes! RT @rebeccahbrandt: We'll have the 'late library fee' club - this weekend @OnFaithandCoffee and @HappyHousewife #homeschool
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87. Heather Nieman @OnFaithandCoffe21m
:-D RT @RebeccaHBrandt: Well have the late library fee club - this weekend @OnFaithandCoffee and @happyhousewife #homeschool
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88. Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen21m
@RachelEHolland No. I use them instead of laminating. Reusable. Cheaper. #homeschool
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89. Heather Nieman @OnFaithandCoffe21m
RT @StefLayton: @HappyHousewife Q3 mark everything on the calendar, set alarms on phones, keep book basket so they dont go MIA! #homeschool
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90. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt21m
RT @loving5kids: @HappyHousewife @CreativLEI What do you
laminate?! Inquiring minds want to know?! #homeschool
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91. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids21m
@RebeccaHBrandt No, but I do have some others that I forbid my kids to breathe around. Lol! #homeschool
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92. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife21m
@steflayton yes! here's my tip to avoid library fines. Now I just need to follow my own advice. http://ow.ly/jWtAv #homeschool
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93. Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont21m
@ColleenKessler I remember. I just don't want to take advantage of your kindness and advice. #homeschool
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94. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt21m
@StefLayton @happyhousewife - what do you do when you get alarms and dh sold your car? #homeschool
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95. Rachel @homeschool_Rae21m
@loving5kids @halfpricebooks Love that store! We went last weekend.
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96. Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt21m
We'll have the 'late library fee' club - this weekend @OnFaithandCoffee and @happyhousewife #homeschool
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97. Lisa Walters @CreativLEI21m
@HappyHousewife I know. It's crazy-talk amoungst #hsmoms #homeschool
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98. ♥Lana♥ @loving5kids22m
@HappyHousewife @CreativLEI What do you laminate?! Inquiring minds want to know?! #homeschool
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99. Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife22m
Holy ...... RT @rebeccahbrandt: @HappyHousewife Highest fine was $100 (blushing) they gave me a break - this time $33 #homeschool
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100.Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea22m
We pretty much lived at the library. There were some, ahem, fines, but you can't beat free! #homeschool #budget #frugal
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101.Stef Layton @StefLayton22m
@HappyHousewife Q3 mark everything on the calendar, set alarms on phones, keep book basket so they do not go MIA !!! #homeschool
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102.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI22m
@HappyHousewife I currently am unable to renew books because of the fees from the last set. Ugh! #thenewbranchisbeingfunedbyus #homeschool
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103.Heather Nieman @OnFaithandCoffe22m
LOL Me three! RT @HappyHousewife: Me too! RT @RebeccaHBrandt: oh dear - recent library fine - Im in trouble with hubby #homeschool
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104.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt22m
@RachelEHolland old school ROCKS! #homeschool
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105.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt22m
That's why I buy books, the library is not free for me #homeschool
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106.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids22m
@HappyHousewife It will download them to either dropbox, spreadsheet or both. SWEET APP! #homeschool
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107.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife22m
@TheJennK we use the interlibrary loan system a lot. We have a great library system here. #homeschool
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108.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt22m
@HappyHousewife Highest fine was $100 (blushing) they gave me a break - this time $33 #homeschool
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109.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him23m
@RebeccaHBrandt Yep.. I still need to get clothes off line! #homeschool
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110.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife23m
@CreativLEI WHAT??? #laminatorshame :) #homeschool
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111.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt23m
@loving5kids do you have the original Dick/Jane from the 30's - i will be jealous! #homeschool
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112.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI23m
@ColleenKessler just put my little one down since she'd dozed off. ;) #homeschool
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113.Bobby Sykes @BobbySocks0423m
@TraciTakesTea @apologiaworld @HappyHousewife The library everytime #homeschool
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114.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland23m
@ColleenKessler for some reason my kids +sheet protectors = disaster! I can do the protectors for workbooks though! #homeschool
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115.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife23m
Me too! RT @RebeccaHBrandt: oh dear - recent library fine - Im in trouble with hubby .... hanging head in shame #homeschool
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116.Jenn K @TheJennK23m
Small town libraries are #blah so we pay money to use a bigger town's library. No fines though! #homeschool
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117.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife23m
I've always loved the library- but last month I got dates mixed up and paid for someone librarians dinner w/ fines. :) #homeschool
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118.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids23m
@HappyHousewife Make friends with the head librarian. He or she will help you...at least mine does. #homeschool
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119.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt23m
@Alyce4Him oh...that grading thing - yes, I need to file - and hten pack #homeschool
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120.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler24m
Really hard to keep up one-handed... phew!! #homeschool
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121.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt24m
oh dear - recent library fine - I'm in trouble with hubby .... hanging head in shame #homeschool
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122.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI24m
@RachelEHolland Gah! I've never taken my laminator out of the box yet. *ducks for cover* #homeschool
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123.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt24m
Some of my best NEW curriculum is coming from books on google play - love old school #homeschool
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124.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him24m
I must finish grading work. Talk later! #homeschool
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125.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife24m
@loving5kids no- but I'll be downloading it today! #homeschool
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126.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland24m
@TabithaPhilen you send them through the laminator??
#homeschool
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127.Jenn K @TheJennK24m
RT @HappyHousewife: Q3 Library- great free resource or fine factory? Tips for making the most out of your local library? #homeschool
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128.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids24m
@RebeccaHBrandt I think I might have that! I'll have to look. We are a 2nd generational #homeschool family, so my Mom gave me tons.
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129.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt24m
@loving5kids I have to have the right kind of binder - picky @colleenkessler #homeschool
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130.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler25m
@RachelEHolland i use the laminator for games and puzzles instead. #homeschool
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131.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI25m
I've also unbound our handwriting book and put into page protectors
to use with wipe-off markers. Can reuse as often as needed. #homeschool
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132.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife25m
Q.3 Library- great free resource or fine factory? Tips for making the most out of your local library? #homeschool
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133.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids25m
@ColleenKessler @RebeccaHBrandt I can never have enough 3 ring binders. I'm constantly on the look-out! #homeschool
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134.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler25m
@RachelEHolland RE: laminator -- slip wkshts into sheet protectors & use the same way. cheaper than laminator film. #homeschool
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135.Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea25m
Yes! I've found books as well. RT @tabithaphilen: Yard sales are awesome for games and craft supplies. #homeschool
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136.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife25m
@RebeccaHBrandt they are worth every penny! #homeschool
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137.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt25m
@loving5kids link is not affiliate http://www.amazon.com/Original-Blue-Back-Speller/dp/192924116X … #homeschool
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138.Rachel @homeschool_Rae26m
@MormonBookworm Me!
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139.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife26m
@TabithaPhilen yes! I snagged wooden puzzles several years ago- they're still going strong at our house! #homeschool
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140.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen26m
RT @RachelEHolland: I'm also very in love with my Scotch laminator// Me too! But I use page protectors to save on laminating. #homeschool
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141.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids26m
@RachelEHolland Shh...don't tell anyone, I've only used mine for a
week way back when...need to do it again. #homeschool
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142.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife26m
@RachelEHolland yes- I might have gone overboard with the laminating! #homeschool
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143.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt26m
@HappyHousewife @TheJennK - I need some of their kits #homeschool
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144.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI26m
RT @HappyHousewife: I also try to get on mailing lists for curriculum companies- they'll usually send a coupon or free shipping. #homeschool
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145.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife27m
RT @RachelEHolland: Those clear plastic folders are wonderful for workbooks you want to keep reusing with multiple kids. #homeschool
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146.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen27m
Yard sales are awesome for games and craft supplies. #homeschool
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147.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler27m
@RebeccaHBrandt @loving5kids I'm an "edcational material & toy" hoarder too -- ask my husband! #homeschool
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148.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife27m
@TheJennK I'm a sucker for the @Apologia_World lab kits. I buy them every year- but totally worth it! #homeschool
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149.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland27m
I'm also very in love with my Scotch laminator - that way we can use the same worksheets over and over until they get it. #homeschool
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150.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont27m
@HappyHousewife I have some stuff I should sell. We've had a lot of things not work for us. ;) #homeschool
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151.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt27m
@loving5kids Ha! No - I'll find a link and send it to you #homeschool
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152.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler27m
Great tip! // RT @TheJennK: I try not to get sucked into "premade kits" of materials but gather them on my own = cheaper! #homeschool
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153.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt27m
@loving5kids I don't really sell anything yet - little guy might still be able to use some things #homeschool
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154.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife27m
I also try to get on mailing lists for curriculum companies- they'll usually send a coupon or free shipping. #homeschool
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155.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids28m
@RebeccaHBrandt @lagarfias Umm...Is this like UK Blue? Basketball? ;) #homeschool
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156.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler28m
@TaraZiegmont I'm there... nocturnal baby, remember? #homeschool
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157.Jenn K @TheJennK28m
I try not to get sucked into "premade kits" of materials but gather them on my own = cheaper! #homeschool
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158.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland28m
Those clear plastic folders are wonderful for workbooks you want to keep reusing with multiple kids. #homeschool
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159.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler28m
I know! So sad! // RT @busymommymedia: @ColleenKessler I've seen so many #homeschoolers fail because they try and overdo it #homeschool
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160.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI28m
@HappyHousewife Yes, if I know something isn't working for us, to the sale bin it goes! #homeschool
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161.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids29m
I try to sell but what I have is usually old anyway plus I reuse again and again. #homeschool
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162.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler29m
@RebeccaHBrandt it's here on my books page: http://www.raisinglifelonglearners.com/p/my-writing.html … #homeschool
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163.Rachel @busymommymedia29m
@ColleenKessler I've seen so many #homeschoolers fail because they try and overdo it #homeschool
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164.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife29m
@TabithaPhilen great tip! Our #homeschool co-op use to hold a curriculum swap. #homeschool
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165.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont29m
@ColleenKessler $200?!? Girl! I spent more than that on my one kid! We need to have more late night chats. #homeschool
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166.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt29m
@lagarfias You use Blue Back too??? REALLY? - kindred spirit! #homeschool
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167.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife29m
Great tip! RT @ColleenKessler: A2 And dont reinvent the wheel. If your kiddo is interested in snakes, use a free lapbook #homeschool
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168.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI30m
RT @HappyHousewife: Q2. I've been known to buy the same book 3x! eek! //<-- guilty of the same when shopping thrift store sales! #homeschool
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169.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids30m
@HappyHousewife Have you tried Book Crawler? Awesome app to keep track of books. #homeschool
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170.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland30m
@TabithaPhilen Ha! #homeschool
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171.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt30m
@ColleenKessler I like that idea - I don't have a lot of time to create many things #homeschool
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172.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen30m
I also have a local group of ladies on Facebook. We resale and swap when we can. #homeschool
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173.Heather @momofAJ30m
A2 Used &I love the imperfect section on http://cbd.com #homeschool
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174.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him30m
@HappyHousewife Yep..I have done that too. Make a detailed list before going to used sales helps! #homeschool
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175.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife30m
Does anyone sell their curriculum to pay for new? I do it almost every year. Usually the stuff that didn't work for us. #homeschool
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176.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler30m
@TaraZiegmont hey! #homeschool
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177.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI30m
RT @HappyHousewife: Q2. I've been known to buy the same book 3x! eek! //<--- guilty of the same when #homeschool
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178.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt30m
RT @HappyHousewife: Q2. getting organized-easiest way to save. I've been known to buy the same book 3x! eek! #homeschool
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179.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont30m
@HappyHousewife I know! I'm really looming forward to it too! @2to1conf #homeschool
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180.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler30m
A2 And don't reinvent the wheel. If your kiddo is interested in snakes, use a free lapbook instead of buying/making your own #homeschool
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181.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland31m
Saving on #homeschool curriculum is easier now than ever with all of the free or discounted online resources.
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182.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife31m
@colleenkessler yes- borrowing is a great tip! I'm always worried my kids are going to ruin the book- but they never do. #homeschool
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183.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen31m
I get educational toys & #preschool stuff for free using my @Zulily credit. Workbooks too. #homeschool
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184.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife31m
Q2. I've found that getting organized is the easiest way to save. I've been known to buy the same book 3x! eek! #homeschool
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185.Rachel @busymommymedia31m
@HappyHousewife I buy a lot of used curriculum and reuse for multiple kids #homeschool
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186.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids31m
@TabithaPhilen Us Too. But, they give phone tutoring for free, which I love. #worthit #homeschool
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187.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him31m
Yes! Can't wait"@HappyHousewife: @Alyce4Him hey lady! see you soon at @2to1conf #homeschool"
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188.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt31m
@busymommymedia I think everyone has a tendance to fall into that trap #homeschool
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189.Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea31m
Hee hee ;-) RT @racheleholland: Uh oh - LEGOs count towards the #homeschool school budget?? My number is very different now. ;)
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190.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler32m
@HappyHousewife A2 Ask around to see what you can borrow, buy used, make use of all the amazing bloggers sharing great stuff. #homeschool
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191.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI32m
Q2- look for used resources before buying new! #homeschool
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192.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen32m
Start a blog and offer reviews = FREE RT @HappyHousewife: Q2. What are you best tips for saving on curriculum? #homeschool
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193.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt32m
I like Blue Back for spelling - old school #homeschool
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194.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife32m
@TabithaPhilen if they google themselves they'll see that bloggers are talking about them. #shameonthem :) #homeschool
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195.Raya Knight @RayaKnight32m
Homeschool lesson plans: Exploring stars http://dld.bz/M5M3
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196.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him32m
Buy used! "@HappyHousewife: Q2. What are you best tips for saving on curriculum? #homeschool"
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197.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont32m
@ColleenKessler hey friend! #homeschool
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198.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids32m
I love to look at @halfpricebooks for some super deals. I keep my NEEDS list on my phone. #homeschool
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199.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt32m
We have been blessed to receive things for free - and finding deals #homeschool
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200.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife32m
#truth! RT @momofAJ: If #legos count in the homeschool budget I am in trouble. :) #homeschool
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201.Jenn K @TheJennK32m
Pen ready! RT @HappyHousewife: Q2. What are you best tips for saving on curriculum? #homeschool
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202.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt33m
@ColleenKessler sounds like a great book - which one is it? #homeschool
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203.Rachel @busymommymedia33m
@RebeccaHBrandt I fall into the trap of feeling like I have to have everything #homeschool
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204.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife33m
@Alyce4Him hey lady! see you soon at @2to1conf #homeschool
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205.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen33m
We use Teaching Textbooks (who does not communicate with bloggers) and have to pay for that. $$$ but worth it. #homeschool
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206.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife33m
um "your" best tips. #homeschoolmomspellingfail #homeschool
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207.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids33m
@StefLayton @HappyHousewife My high school student was about that...but it will be used again and again. #homeschool
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208.Heather @momofAJ33m
If #legos count in the homeschool budget I am in trouble. :) #homeschool
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209.Jenn K @TheJennK33m
RT @ColleenKessler: I learned a lot researching a book on free classroom resources, then do the legwork in the summer each year. #homeschool
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210.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife33m
Q2. What are you best tips for saving on curriculum? #homeschool
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211.Alyce Bass @Alyce4Him33m
Good afternoon ladies #homeschool
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212.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids33m
@TabithaPhilen Amen! This year, I borrowed most of my core from a mom who is ahead of me. I buy the consumables. #homeschool
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213.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler34m
I learned a lot researching a book on free classroom resources, then do the legwork over the summer eac year. #homeschool
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214.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife34m
@loving5kids oh yes- I just ordered something last week from #rainbowresource! #homeschool
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215.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland34m
Uh oh - LEGOs count towards the #homeschool school budget?? My number is very different now. ;)
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216.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt34m
Rock star --> RT @RachelEHolland: This year was pretty low, around $100 total. #homeschool
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217.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife34m
@racheleholland nice job! No wonder you have a website about #homeschooling for free! #homeschool
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218.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI34m
@HappyHousewife that's why I'm keeping an open mind, will revaluate if it stops working for us! #homeschool
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219.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler35m
Total this past year... can't lead since I'm typing one-handed while nursing. I'll have trouble keeping up as it is. ;-) #homeschool
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220.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife35m
@taraziegmont can't wait to see you at @2to1conf ! It's going to be so much fun! #homeschool
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221.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife35m
@CreativLEI it is nice when you can reuse curriculum. For our family that hasn't always worked. :( #homeschool
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222.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont35m
@HappyHousewife hi Toni! #homeschool
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223.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland35m
@HappyHousewife This year was pretty low, around $100 total. Science books are usually where most of our money goes. #homeschool
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224.♥Lana♥ @loving5kids35m
@HappyHousewife Too much then again in the middle of the year, I realize I need something else. #homeschool
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@HappyHousewife I have three kids left to go for each grade so I've been holding onto things for now #homeschool
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226.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont35m
@RebeccaHBrandt I'm here for a bit. We are waiting for my husband outside Applebee's. #homeschool
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227.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife35m
@StefLayton and $488 of that is on craft supplies and #legos #homeschool
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228.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt36m
@ColleenKessler ha! HI! #homeschool
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229.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt36m
@ColleenKessler we hope to add a few memberships this year... not many #homeschool
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230.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife36m
@ColleenKessler is that per child or total? If it is your total you are leading this chat. Starting now! #homeschool
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231.Lisa Walters @CreativLEI36m
Q1- If we continue use our current curr, I'm only adding 1 level a year, so about $300 + a little to replace consumables. #homeschool
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232.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt36m
@busymommymedia blushing - we don't always use everything, either #homeschool
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233.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler36m
Hi, by the way... jumping into the #homeschool chat.
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234.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont36m
@HappyHousewife I definitely want to know your secrets? Spent twice that on our first grader, just to supplement free Calvert #homeschool
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235.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife36m
@busymommymedia do you keep or sell what you don't use? #homeschool
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236.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen36m
@HappyHousewife I have to be honest. We get a ton of our curriculum for free. #homeschool
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237.Stef Layton @StefLayton36m
@HappyHousewife keep around $500 #homeschool
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238.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife36m
Hey @TaraZiegmont & @RebeccaHBrandt #homeschool
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239.Colleen Kessler @ColleenKessler36m
A1 Around $200 per year plus a science center membership. I try to use free/inexpensive resources or create my own. #homeschool
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240.Rachel @busymommymedia37m
@HappyHousewife I spend a few hundred per kid but I probably go overboard cause we don't use it all #homeschool
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241.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen37m
Me neither! RT @TheJennK: A1: But I've never totaled it annually *blush* Don't tell the DH! #homeschool
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242.Teach Diligently @TeachDiligently37m
Interested in watching the #homeschool tweet chat hosted by @HappyHousewife - saving on curriculum
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243.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife37m
@momofaj high schoolers are the most expensive imo. It adds up quick! #homeschool
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244.Jenn K @TheJennK37m
A1: But I've never totaled it annually *blush* Don't tell the DH! #homeschool
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245.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife38m
@tabithaphilen I have budgeted about $2400 for the year- but that includes co-ops, supplies, subscriptions. #homeschool
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246.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt38m
@TaraZiegmont hey there! are you here? #homeschool
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247.Heather @momofAJ38m
More every year it seems.RT @HappyHousewife: Lets dive right in- Q1. How much do you usually spend on curriculum each year? #homeschool
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248.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt38m
@HappyHousewife Q1 - we try to cap it at $500 - total #homeschool
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249.Jenn K @TheJennK38m
A1: I try a couple of hundred per kid knowing it's going to increase as the years go on #homeschool
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250.Tabitha Philen @TabithaPhilen38m
I have no idea. #blush RT @HappyHousewife: Let's dive right in- Q1. How much do you usually spend on curriculum each year? #homeschool
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251.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt38m
@HappyHousewife AWesome! #homeschool
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252.Jenn K @TheJennK38m
RT @HappyHousewife: Lets dive right in- Q1. How much do you usually spend on curriculum each year? #homeschool
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253.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife39m
Q1. We try to keep it to $200 per child- littles are cheaper- high school more expensive. #homeschool
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254.Tara Ziegmont @TaraZiegmont39m
@RebeccaHBrandt I think so. Toni just tweeted about it. #homeschool
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255.Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea40m
RT @apologiaworld: How can you save on curriculum? The #homeschool Twitter Chat starts NOW w/ @HappyHousewife Use #homeschool
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256.Teach Diligently @TeachDiligently40m
Joining RT @apologiaworld: How can you save on curriculum? The #homeschool Twitter Chat starts NOW w/ @HappyHousewife Use #homeschool
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257.Rachel Holland @RachelEHolland40m
RT @TabithaPhilen: Just wanted to mention that I'm trying hard to make TeachingwithCents a place you can find educational deals. #homeschool
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258.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife40m
@RebeccaHBrandt yes! #homeschool
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259.Ashley Pichea @apichea40m
This is the face of a girl who is "done with second grade!" #life #homeschool http://instagram.com/p/X72YRoBU95/
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260.theHomeSchoolVillage @theHSVillage40m
Do your kids love chalk? @TeachingMama_ shares how to make your own! #preschoolers #homeschool... http://fb.me/CdJUNGvV
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261.Erika Bumgardner @crazymom345840m
Anyone beginning their homeschool journey this year?
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262.Toni Anderson @HappyHousewife40m
Let's dive right in- Q1. How much do you usually spend on curriculum each year? #homeschool
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263.Traci Veek @TraciTakesTea40m
Awesome! #hsmommas #hsbloggers RT @tabithaphilen: Ready to chat with @HappyHousewife on how to save on curriculum. #homeschool
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264.Heather @momofAJ41m
RT @apologiaworld: How can you save on curriculum? The #homeschool Twitter Chat starts NOW w/ @HappyHousewife Use #homeschool
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265.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt41m
RT @apologiaworld: How can you save on curriculum? The #homeschool Twitter Chat starts NOW w/ @HappyHousewife Use #homeschool
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266.Rebecca Brandt @RebeccaHBrandt41m
Is it time for the #homeschool chat?
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267.Apologia Educational @apologiaworld41m
How can you save on curriculum? The #homeschool Twitter Chat starts NOW w/ @HappyHousewife Use #homeschool
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