I took a little thrifting trip this week for some retail therapy. I found a few cool “new” things for our homeschool to show y’all.
I got a cookbook, 3 mysteries, and a non-fiction bestseller for my almost teen. I’ve never read Nancy Drew, so I’m not sure how those are. They seem to have stood the test of time, and at $1 each I figured I’d give them a try. I got an American Girl dvd that we watched last night, and although it’s not going to be up for any Oscar’s, it was a good story that promoted good values and kept everyone’s attention and interest.
These plastic Sterilite storage bins are pretty versatile for stowing a variety of homeschooling supplies, especially in 2 sizes and I’m digging the cool colors too!
I’m not sure how educational this Calico Critter starter house is, but I know we could buy Calico Critters with charter school funds in California. I am a believer in the educational value of play, so I’m totally going to count these cuties as educational! This is their first starter house and it’s appropriately a bit of a fixer-upper. The windows, door and railing are missing, but at $2 it was well within their budget, so they’re just going to have to put in a little sweat-equity.
I got 3 skeins of yarn to support my knitting habit. I knit medicinally to treat my PTSD and I highly recommend it as a hobby. Knitting to treat PTSD and anxiety is totally a thing! Check out this cool knitting psychiatrist at madame-tricot-knitting-the-brain-back-together. The circular looms I have make it manageable for my elementary skill level.
I’m a sucker for unique bookends. These school themed kitschy desks and books of core subjects were a rare find! They are made of real metal and wood and they look adorable on the windowsill with the “Who Was…?” series the kiddos got for Christmas.
I’m most excited about this collection of “new” games. We’re doing a game per day challenge in January and these look like they will be fun to try out! The game & book per day challenge is from The Waldock Way and you can find the details Here.
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I hope this post inspires you to check out a thrift store near you. You never know what you might find! Happy homeschooling friends!
heavens to betty 
What great finds I especially like the bookends. They are so cute!!!
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You found some amazing resources!! The Calico Critters are adorable and what a deal. I had no idea you could use educational funds for them.
Good going friend!!
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I think you can buy them from rainbowresources.com…???
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Yes, they have them there. That store has too many resources and toys. They also send me a catalogue before each school year. Thankfully this year they made a thinner version of their older one, which was thick as a full sized yellow page book.
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Yes! I had to throw them away immediately to curb a household case of “I want…” and “I need…”!!
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I hear you! It’s chock full of goodies and too much curriculum.
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Also, I was thinking of you when I was photographing the calico critters! I know you guys have a collection as well! 💕
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Awww thanks…we love those little critters! They are well made and adorable. I like the old fashioned looks of them and their homes.
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Have fun with them and take more pictures!
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Looks like a fun shopping trip! All the good things 🙂
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Such wonderful finds! I love those bookends. And, Nancy Drew! I *loved* Nancy Drew and recognized those covers immediately.
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Thanks! I’m glad to hear that you like Nancy Drew! I was happy to find books #1 and #3, just need #2 for a mini starter collection…
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