Alicia64 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Boy, am I slow. I just learned that if we print out the DOI (Declaration of Intent), we can use it for proof that we're teachers and can get teacher discounts. I know about Barnes & Noble and Michaels -- but do you know of other places that honor the DOI? Thanks! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 There's a local used bookstore here (that also has music, instruments, games, and a lot of other stuff) that gives a 20% teacher discount which homeschoolers can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Staples, Sweet Frog, and some others but I have to check on the district's website. In my district in CA we got discounts on local theme parks.....and you can as a HSer at some of the theme parks in Orlando, particularly Legoland but you can also do Disney YES tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 michaels books a million barnes and noble gatlinburg area ripleys attractions a local chuck e cheese style pizza place (i guess that doesnt help though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Staples, Sweet Frog, and some others but I have to check on the district's website. In my district in CA we got discounts on local theme parks.....and you can as a HSer at some of the theme parks in Orlando, particularly Legoland but you can also do Disney YES tickets. oh no sweet frog. I will have to see of ours offers a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Gaylord hotels at some times of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Our orthodontist gives all teachers a 10% break. :D We get $10 off on our membership to the Zoo. Art museum too. Science center gives teacher free admission. :) The one I use the most often is $50 off for teachers and students at our nearby thrift shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Half Price Books gives 10% off everything. Here they stopped requiring proof of homeschooling because we don't have any, and give you the card on assertion that you homeschool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) I think JoAnn fabrics might. . Edited August 31, 2017 by happi duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Gaylord hotels at some times of the year. Oh yes, Swan and Dolphin used to too, in Orlando. Curves used to give teachers discounts on membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Half Price Books gives 10% off everything. Here they stopped requiring proof of homeschooling because we don't have any, and give you the card on assertion that you homeschool. I live in a state with no proof and was always super frustrated when I explained that our state does not have any official proof and the store would say "but people show us letters". I would have to fight for my card because others made up their own "proof". In my irritation I did explain to managers that there truly was no proof. I hope it maybe made it easier for the next guy. At one point people were showing hslda membership for proof and field trip places thought "oh, we'll require that now". Ugh. It got straightened out but ugh. Don't show more than required or make up proof! You ruin it for others! Know the law and be able to explain! *falls of soap box* 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here JoAnns says it is only for teachers. At first they (manager) wanted to see my credentials. Then I explained that private school (which that is what homeschools are in Ca) are not required to credential their teachers and are they discriminating against private school teachers?? Suddenly I had my teacher's card just with showing my Private school ID (made at home with my trusty laminator :)). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think JoAnn fabrics might. . I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I live in a state with no proof and was always super frustrated when I explained that our state does not have any official proof and the store would say "but people show us letters". I would have to fight for my card because others made up their own "proof". In my irritation I did explain to managers that there truly was no proof. I hope it maybe made it easier for the next guy. At one point people were showing hslda membership for proof and field trip places thought "oh, we'll require that now". Ugh. It got straightened out but ugh. Don't show more than required or make up proof! You ruin it for others! Know the law and be able to explain! *falls of soap box* Completely agree. (Once at HP I forgot my card, and the guy asked if there was anything at all I could show and he'd give me the discount anyway. I pointed out I was accompanied by a school-age child on a school day, was buying a book in Latin, and was wearing an ankle-length denim skirt. The skirt convinced him.) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Completely agree. (Once at HP I forgot my card, and the guy asked if there was anything at all I could show and he'd give me the discount anyway. I pointed out I was accompanied by a school-age child on a school day, was buying a book in Latin, and was wearing an ankle-length denim skirt. The skirt convinced him.) love it. My homeschool group gave us teacher id cards so that made it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 sigh....my youngest graduated so I no longer have a teacher card......BUT, I used mine at: BN Half Price Books Joanns Michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here JoAnns says it is only for teachers. At first they (manager) wanted to see my credentials. Then I explained that private school (which that is what homeschools are in Ca) are not required to credential their teachers and are they discriminating against private school teachers?? Suddenly I had my teacher's card just with showing my Private school ID (made at home with my trusty laminator :)). Yikes, my JoAnn barely cared what I showed them -- they gave me the card with no problem. Now they send me a new one every year with no effort on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) gatlinburg area ripleys attractions Ooo, like the aquarium? Cause were vacationing there in October and we LOVE the aquarium! :p :D Edited August 31, 2017 by alisoncooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest Momma Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 https://www.giftcardgranny.com/blog/the-complete-list-of-66-teacher-discounts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Ooo, like the aquarium? Cause were vacationing there in October and we LOVE the aquarium! :p :D They also have homeschool classes/workshop type things on certain days. We havent been, thats just what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here I can get a discount at Jo-Ann's and Michael's on certain products, but they will not give you an actual card. You just mention it at the register. I do have a card for B&N and BAM. I made a homeschool ID at the homeschoolbuyer's co-op site I can show, but really, once you have ONE card it's not as hard to get another. I figure they see the B&N educator card and know I'm legit while I'm checking out with workbooks lol. I don't think I've ever shown my intent to homeschool form to anyone. The very first time I signed up I went in there with my homeschool planner haha. I think ds was with me and it was the middle of the day. Dh buys stuff for us too. It's easier for him I think because he has an ".edu" address. I think I used my educator discount to get a child apron at Jo-Ann's. For Michael's the discount does NOT work on regular books. Go figure. I tried to buy a board book and had to pay full price. I guess it's more for workbooks and/or crafts maybe? One bowling alley does a homeschool day. A couple groups go that day. I don't know if you get the discount if you go without a group or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 My local Joann's does if you show them a copy of your county paperwork and get their teacher card. Some locals I know are unregistered homeschoolers, and Joann's won't give it to them. Dick Blick also has a teacher program that recognizes homeschoolers. I think I had to send in a scan of my county paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 And BTW, some of us are in our 50's and there are lots of places that offer discounts. We took family to Outback, and I got 10% with my AARP card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Not a teacher discount but we participate in both Six Flags and Pizza Hut reading programs. AC Moore has a teacher discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Christopher & Banks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Half Price Books gives 10% off everything. Here they stopped requiring proof of homeschooling because we don't have any, and give you the card on assertion that you homeschool. I didn't know Half Price Books gives a discount. We have the private school affidavit here in California so I can show that. We have gotten plenty of useful textbooks there for $3 and our most expensive purchase to date was $10. We also tend to shop their 20% off days sales. We are going for their Labor Day sale this weekend to hunt for some textbooks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Joann's here has always been easy to work with, HOWEVER, make sure the checker scans the card AFTER the other coupons or it wipes out the coupons! And then they have to wipe the entire purchase and start over---arg! I assume most places won't let you stack discounts. It's like one or the other. Well at least I think that's how Michael's is and some other places. I know a book store (I think it was BAM) has a $5 off $25 coupon that says cannot be combined with other offers/discounts or some such wording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 oh no sweet frog. I will have to see of ours offers a discount. I used it tonight at SF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The Children's Museum of Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I used it tonight at SF! awesomeness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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