Homeschooling doesn’t have to break the bank! In this episode of the Military Homeschool Moms Podcast, Crystal Niehoff shares practical tips for homeschooling on a budget—including free and low-cost curriculum, special resources available to military families, and real-life encouragement for one-income households.

You’ll hear about:
✅ Free and affordable homeschool curriculum for Christian families
✅ How to access military family perks like free tutoring and national park passes
✅ Practical budgeting tips for homeschool supplies, field trips, and everyday life
✅ Extra money-saving hacks for families living on one income

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or a seasoned military spouse juggling deployments and PCS moves, this episode will help you feel confident and encouraged that you can homeschool well without overspending.

• Tutor.com – Affordable all-in-one Christian curriculum (PK–12) for the whole family.
• Ambleside Online – Free Charlotte Mason-style curriculum with classic books and Bible integration.
• Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool – 100% free online Christian curriculum (K–12).
• Khan Academy – Free online courses in math, science, history, and more.

• YouVersion app
• Bible Gateway – Free Bible in multiple translations.
• Blue Letter Bible – Study tools, commentaries, and more.

• Tutor.com for Military Families – Free 24/7 online tutoring (DoD-funded).
• Military OneSource – Free support, counseling, and education resources.
• America the Beautiful Pass – Free national parks pass for active duty military families.
• Blue Star Museums
• Base Libraries – Free access to books, curriculum, and online resources on military installations.

• Homeschool Classifieds – Buy and sell used homeschool curriculum.
• Facebook Marketplace – Local curriculum swaps and deals.
• Dollar Tree – Affordable school supplies, flashcards, and workbooks.
• Teachers Pay Teachers Freebies – Thousands of free printable resources.

Remember Abraham Lincoln with just a Bible and a few books. Think of George Washington Carver teaching himself from scraps of paper. God can take your “little” and multiply it into something beautiful in your homeschool. You don’t need a big budget to give your kids a rich, faith-filled education—you need love, creativity, and faithfulness.