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Let's keep a list of national or international companies that give home-educators discounts for purchasing their products. I for one would not only like to save every dime I can  , I'd also like to support companies who see home-educators as REAL educators!
- Jo-ann Fabrics and Crafts -- gives a 10% discount to educators (you can show another's educator card to qualify)
- Barnes & Noble -- gives 20% discount for educational purchases (excludes video/music)
- Office Depot -- gives 5% discount on purchases, 10% on printing + money back on qualifying purchases (very easy to work with!)
- Office Max -- gives points for "qualifying purchases" tracked through their "Teachers' Perks" card; no discount; currently running a laminating offer (till 9/13/07) which seems to be handled differently in each store....
- AC Moore
- Lakeshore Learning
- Hancock Fabric
- Half Price books gives 10% to teachers
- Colonial Williamsburg -- Sept 17-21
- Staples - Teacher's Reward Card with money back
Any others you know of?
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Mary - this is the thread thread I mentioned to you. Some that were mentioned that you haven't included so far are:
AC Moore
Lakeshore Learning
Hancock Fabric
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Half Price books gives 10% to teachers.
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Staples has a Teacher Reward program -- I don't know if they've made changes recently but a few years back I'd get about $120 each year total in the form of a reward certificate. I hardly get anything back now, but I still use my card everytime I shop there, just in case.
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You can go to Williamsburg in the Fall (Sept 17-21st) and in the Winter (February something to something) for $5 per person for one day or $11 per person for the week!!!!! Full ticket!!! (Kids 5 and under free, I believe)
Home Educator Days
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Wow! That is great about Williamsburg. We'd love to go, but our older child won't even quite be three that week. Does anyone know how Williamsburg decides that a family qualifies for this discount?
For that matter--how does any place decide that you qualify for discounts?
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I just called --
I double-checked that they didn't need any "proof" and they said they do NOT need any.
I charged the tickets over the phone, they'll mail me a confirmation, and I'll pick them up when I get there.
As for the three year old, it's actually a perfect time to bring everyone, I think - it's such a small investment of money you don't have the pressure to "see and do it all"
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LegoLand in San Diego has homeschools day....I believe one day a month (pre-scheduled) during the school months.
when I last checked it was $15 a ticket. THAT is a huge savings! lol
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It is a one time gig, I think but the Florida Marlins are having a Homeschool Night with Special Pricing for Homeschoolers:
Infield Box Seats: $25 (Reg. $40)
Bullpen Box Seats: $15 (Reg. $27)
Outfield Terrace Seats: $10 (Reg. $20)
Other info that I've received:
Florida Marlins' Homeschool Night & "Hitting a Home Run With
Homeschoolers" Pre-Game Parade
Celebrate Patriots Day with the Florida Marlins as they take on the
Washington Nationals!
Be part of the "Hitting a Home Run With Homeschoolers" pre-game
parade!*
When: Tuesday, September 11,
Perhaps other places are also doing this that night? It would be cool if it was nation wide! 
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Hastings has an "Educator Discount" and it includes homeschoolers. You need to bring in something to "prove" you homeschool such as your lesson plan book or a card showing you belong to some type of homeschool association or group.
Gosh, I know there are a bunch of others but I am drawing a blank.   I will post them if I can remember.
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There used to be a Scholastic Books warehouse when I lived in California that would have an annual 50% off sale of ALL their books... a simple sign in sheet was all they required; homeschooling teachers allowed.
So check to see if there's a Scholastic warehouse near you?!
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an important link:
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/
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Also, you might want to note that Jo-ann's teacher discount is now 15% off everything (sale or regular) AND if you go in and get a new card (whether it's a renewal or brand new), you get 20% off your stuff that day (even if you've used a 40% off an item coupon, etc).
We really need to support these places that are really trying to help our budgets!
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If you order online from Lakeshore Learning, is there a code to use to get a discount?
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I came across this for the Maryland Science Center.
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I just caught this . I'm in Canada and not sure nationally who gives discounts but here in our home province MB Toad Hall toys gives a discount for items used in the homeschool and McNally Robinson does as well too .
I do think you need to show your homeschooling card though to recieve the discount . This means registaring with the homeschool office .
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stefoodie wrote:
| Staples has a Teacher Reward program -- I don't know if they've made changes recently but a few years back I'd get about $120 each year total in the form of a reward certificate. I hardly get anything back now, but I still use my card everytime I shop there, just in case. |
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I have the same "problem." I wonder if they changed how they give credit?
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Perhaps I missed this somewhere, but how do you get the discount? Do you have to take in some sort of proof that you're home educators?
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JennyM wrote:
| Perhaps I missed this somewhere, but how do you get the discount? Do you have to take in some sort of proof that you're home educators? |
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Different companies have different requirements. You just apply for a card one time and then that is what you use each time you make a purchase. For some - like JoAnn's - I just had to state that I was a home educator - no written proof. Those who require written proof often accept:
-HSDLA membership card
-letter from school district
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-your letter of intent to homeschool
-certificate
-card/letter from local homeschool organization
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Hi!
I just got a 10% discount from HOBBY LOBBY this weekend.
I was required to show my ID. I *just* got an ID from Homeschool Buyers Co-Op (You can print one at your own printer for free and then have it laminated or pay a small fee to have it "PVCed" and they sent me mine a matter of days) so that is another place to get a bit of savings. 
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