Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
I admit it. I have collected hundreds of books for my home and my classroom. You can never have enough books! However, I rarely purchase new books at brick and mortar stores or pay full price for a book. Over the years I have honed my skills at getting cheap books from a variety of sources. My favorite way... Continue Reading →
Three of the programs I mentioned in my previous post "Summer Reading 2012: Promote reading and earn prizes" have now been updated for 2012. Here are the details and links! Barnes & Noble - When your child reads 8 books and brings in their completed reading log, they can earn a free book from a selection... Continue Reading →
(updated 3/3/17) Several years ago a classmate at UMSL told me about this great website (Paperbackswap.com) where you can swap books with other people. Since then, it has become my favorite way to get books for home and teaching! You can post any books that you want to trade and create your own wish list... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 