Discounts/special programs for Homeschooling Mamas? Fill me in!

[StumblinMama]

I know there have been threads like this in the past, but I've never needed the info til now. So, I know Joann's gives a discount to homeschoolers (don't know how to go about doing it though), and I know we can sign up to do Book It as homeschoolers. What else?

[Katydid]

:popcorn

[lenswyf]

Here are some links to lists of stores and companies that offer discounts to home educators:

http://www.homeschoolingonashoestring.com/educatordiscount.html
http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/homeschool-discounts.html
http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/local-discounts/
http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/teacherslounge/homeschooldiscounts.php
http://www.homeschool-curriculum-savings.com/homeschool-discount.html

[teamommy]

Maybe this is too obvious, but Barnes and Nobel has a 20% educator discount. Other bookstores might, too.

[DavidKelleyMay18]

I didn't know that Scholastic gives discounts, and I go to their booksale. I didn't even think about it. Would my approval letter be good enough for the discounts. Staples I hear gives discounts, but the last time I went the cashier said she didn't know what I was referring to. I should have asked a manager. I wonder if Michaels gives teacher discounts too.

Kelley

[Mert]

:popcorn I believe that all the major brick and mortar book stores do teacher discounts: Books-A-Million & Borders as well as Barnes & Noble. I'm not sure about using it online, though. Anyone know?

[jennyjq8]

Thanks for this thread - didn't know about these discounts!

[Ellen]

Yes, what kind of proof do I need to have to show I'm an educator? I haven't bothered with any of this since we haven't had to file yet, but next year we will.