Question for Home Schooling Kids

[dfrecore]

IMO the problem with going to a convention unprepared is that EVERYTHING looks so good. That's when people spend a boatload of cash unnecessarily.

You are so right! I have a rule and budget for myself at the conventions. First, I research everything that I want to teach that year, and narrow down my choices. Then, I go to the convention with a list, and only purchase what I've researched if I get some sort of deal - free shipping or a discount or something. Otherwise, I have $40 or so of funny money, to be able to buy something that looks interesting that I've not heard of before.

Then, when I get home, I go through my materials and research some more, and look for stuff I want on used sites, before purchasing anything new.

It has worked well for me, and I STILL end up with stuff we don't use. But, at least then I can resell it all and recoup a little money.