coffeefreak Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Are there any homeschool curriculum stores in your state? I'm driving across country tomorrow and I thought I read there is one in OK, and some in TX, but I don't remember. Let me know so I can stop and support your state with my money!:bigear: :auto: Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemyblessings Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 We're a bit North of you- but yes, in Spokane Washington :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 There are 2 in Virginia. One in Culpeper (not far from Fredericksburg) and one in Virginia Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 No, NJ has nothing like this that I am aware of.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 There's one in Elk River, MN. There may be more, but that is the one I'm aware of. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Yes! We had 3 of them, but are down to 2 now. Charlotte area. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGin Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oregon has a great one - Exodus Books in Milwaukie (a suburb of Portland). I am not aware of any others in our state, though I think there might be one in the Eugene/Springfield area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Here in Ohio--No. There are a few stores that sell a little bit of curriculum, but nothing great (or what I would probably use, LOL) so those don't count, IMO. I feel like cyber charters have taken over a LOT of the homeschooling here in my state, though. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Here in Ohio--No. There are a few stores that sell a little bit of curriculum, but nothing great (or what I would probably use, LOL) so those don't count, IMO. I feel like cyber charters have taken over a LOT of the homeschooling here in my state, though. :glare: So...I'm not imagining that... I moved to OH from NC. NC has thriving HS stores/community. OH has nothing...literally...unless you count B&N.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillysmom216 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 So...I'm not imagining that... I moved to OH from NC. NC has thriving HS stores/community. OH has nothing...literally...unless you count B&N.:glare: Maybe we 3 need to start a new business in Ohio :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 There is 3 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, one that sells only used curriculum and two others that sell both new and used. There is also one in the Houston area but that is a long way from D/FW and it would be quite out of the way (north to south) if you are driving east-west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 We have one here in Fort Wayne, IN. Is that too far from your travels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Maybe we 3 need to start a new business in Ohio :D :iagree: I've got enough on my shelves to start some consignment...:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 No, NJ has nothing like this that I am aware of.... There used to be one in Hamilton, but it's gone now. I don't know of any others in NJ. I'm so tempted to drive to Raleigh to meet the NC WTMers though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 There's one literally right around the corner from me. It was a godsend when I was first considering homeschooling and wanted to check out curricula. I just walked around and browsed through all the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
july19 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 No, NJ has nothing like this that I am aware of.... Where in NJ? I live in Bergen county and I frequent Bosland's a lot. They carry a lot of the big brands (Singapore, Spectrum, etc) and their prices are so reasonable. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling Again Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 What's the name of the store and where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Probably nowhere near where you're going, but the Sacramento, CA area has one called A Brighter Child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Probably nowhere near where you're going, but the Sacramento, CA area has one called A Brighter Child. Really, that far from the city? Have you been there? The South Bay seems to have so many homeschoolers that I thought there would have been a store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 A few have opened in Ohio and Michigan, but then closed eventually. I think that's the nature of homeschool stores (competition from online sources and all.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I didn't think so, but apparently there is a Christian one about 30 minutes from me that sells used items. As well as a Christian book store that sells homeschool curriculum in the same town. The name of the bookstore rings a bell, but I thought it was a Bible and wig store. I had no idea they sold curriculum. Huh, I'm thinking I need a field trip. I'm not planning on using all Christian curriculum, but it would be neat to actually see homeschool curriculum in person. I'm in Colorado, BTW, so a little outside your destination, but thanks for asking. I never would have thought to look otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnbacademy Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) There are 2 in Virginia. One in Culpeper (not far from Fredericksburg) and one in Virginia Beach. Where is the Culpeper one? I would love to visit it... Edited September 13, 2014 by bnbacademy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Don't have a commercial homeschool store around here, but after homeschooling for 17 years, I do have one in my basement. :lol: Were you looking for anything in particular? I'd be willing to bet it's down there somewhere. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Oregon has a great one - Exodus Books in Milwaukie (a suburb of Portland). I am not aware of any others in our state, though I think there might be one in the Eugene/Springfield area. :iagree: There at least used to be another one in Portland. I can't remember the name right now. I'll have to do a search for Eugene the next time we head that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Are you hitting Arizona? There's one in Phoenix: http://www.chsrc.org/ I found it to be heavy on Christian-based materials the one time I went (but I did snag two great lego books), but that might be a selling point for you :) The staff was friendly the short time I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Where is the Culpeper one? I would love to visit it...ETA: Is this it? Homeschool Shop 118 N East St Culpeper, VA 22701 Yes, that's the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 There used to be one in Hamilton, but it's gone now. I don't know of any others in NJ. I'm so tempted to drive to Raleigh to meet the NC WTMers though! I'd love to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Are you driving through GA? There is a store near I-75 in Marietta: Homeschool Hangout. It's a Christian bookstore and he/Hanno carries a lot of BJU as well as other items that you might find listed in a VP or MWF catalog or the like. He has a great selection of Dover coloring books--I usually get at least one for dd while we're there as it takes me 45 mins to get there and it's her reward for behaving well. :D There is a used section and he seems to know what he has on those shelves as well, if you're looking for something particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'd love to see you again! I'd love to see you too, and meet the others! I don't think DH will go for it though. We'll be down on the Outer Banks in August, so two trips in two months are probably not going to work *sigh* It's too bad because I love seeing my family there, but it's a drive that's juuuust long enough to be prohibitive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 There is one in Madison, AL (just outside Huntsville), though it is mostly consignment materials. I think the only new items they have are the unit studies the owner creates. I've been able to see a few things in person that I was interested in, but it wasn't as cool as I was expecting. I would love to go to one that sold new stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 :D Yep! Me too. I wish someone would take the plunge and start a consignment shop or resource center somewhere in Ohio!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 We should all meet at Exodus Books... those of us in the Portland area at least... Perhaps that's the start of a new thread... And, the other bookstore was Kingfisher's... which turned over the business or something like that to Heidi St John... with co-op thing... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 There's one in Elk River, MN. There may be more, but that is the one I'm aware of. :) I will be in MN next summer!:hurray: There is 3 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, one that sells only used curriculum and two others that sell both new and used. There is also one in the Houston area but that is a long way from D/FW and it would be quite out of the way (north to south) if you are driving east-west. We did Drive through D/FW, but you know how you think you'll make all these cool stops and then you get on the road and realize that you're NEVER going to get there if you don't keep driving? Yeah, it was like that. But, the next time I go east, I think we'll stay in Dallas and then maybe I'll be able to find an excuse to shop :D! I'm in Colorado, BTW, so a little outside your destination, but thanks for asking. I never would have thought to look otherwise! Not next year! Don't have a commercial homeschool store around here, but after homeschooling for 17 years, I do have one in my basement. :lol: Were you looking for anything in particular? I'd be willing to bet it's down there somewhere. :D :lol: So, what you're saying is you're going to open one in your area. Are you hitting Arizona? There's one in Phoenix: http://www.chsrc.org/ I found it to be heavy on Christian-based materials the one time I went (but I did snag two great lego books), but that might be a selling point for you :) The staff was friendly the short time I was there. I'll have to remember that for when we go west. We have a used bookstore that has things from time to time, but I wish there were more choices. I also wish there was a bigger/more secular homeschool convention here, but that's a topic for another thread.:D Thanks! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) What's the name of the store and where is it? Were you speaking to me? I live in Upstate SC. The store also has a website and sells through Amazon. http://www.homeschooldiscountproducts.com/servlet/StoreFront Edited July 11, 2011 by ravinlunachick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 For as popular as homeschooling is in Colorado, there aren't any curriculum stores nearby. I think there's a big opportunity here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 There is a fabulous one in Kirkland, WA (E of Seattle) that is pretty much all consignment. It is big and they have everything and it takes every bit of self-control for me to get out for under $50. The only drawback is that the popular curricula get snatched up FAST. We also have a chain of teacher supply stores...I can get lined paper, handwriting books, and co-op idea books there. We also have a store that I'll never go in again. She doesn't have a storefront anymore anyway, so she's not hard to avoid. The owner followed me around the entire time I was in there trying to sell me Young Earth Creation curricula and Dominion Theology stuff (yes, really) and telling me how to homeschool and ranting about people who browse her shelves and then buy off of Amazon. I have a hard enough time shopping when people are talking to me when they aren't being offensive, but she was something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yes. We have Bibliomania which is a consignment store. Great place!! And she'll ship. ;) Mardel is also in town. It is a Christian book store (owned by the family that has Hobby Lobby) but they also sell Sunday School and teaching materials, including homeschool curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We have a science store, http://www.workshopplus.com/ down the street from us. It's fairly small, but we enjoy browsing! I'm sure we'll be stopping in often as DS gets older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 There's a great one in the Atlanta area, the Homeschool Hangout, which has locations in Alpharetta and Marietta. I wish we had one in Memphis, but we don't :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Probably nowhere near where you're going, but the Sacramento, CA area has one called A Brighter Child. The Brighter Child is the only one I know of in CA. Surely, I'm just unaware. Does anyone know of any others in this great state? Edited July 11, 2011 by missmoe I killed a kitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We love Exodus out here in the Portland-metro area!!! I look forward to my visits - great place to get new and used books, not to mention thoughts/opinions on curriculum, etc. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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