RESOURCES
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Here is where you can find products and companies I highly recommend, use or mention in my posts or advertise on my website so you can find them easily. Just click the bolded and underlined word to learn more.
Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but are not limited to Amazon Associates, Walmart.com, and Etsy.
Online Stores or Brands (scroll down for more detailed info on some brands and categories)
Ace Hardware
Amazon
Amazon Author Page of Amy at NeededInTheHome
Amazon Influencer Page of Amy at NeededInTheHome
American Girl
ANINE BING
Answers In Genesis
Avon
*Balsam Hill
Barnes & Noble
Beadaholique
Bealls Florida
Beau-coup
Bed Bath & Beyond
Belk
Best Buy
Bissell
Blogging – See blogging section below
Bloomingdale's
Blurb
C&T Publishing
Canvas Champ
Canvas On Demand
Caveman Foods
Chairspeaker
Chewy
Corelle
Cost Plus World Market
Crocs
Darn Good Yarn
Dental Plans
DICK'S Sporting Goods
diecastmodelswholesale
Dollar Tree
Dylan's Candy Bar
eBay
eCreamery
Find Costume
Find Your Trainer
Fontana Showers
EricDress
Etsy
Etsy Sewing Tutorials from NeededInTheHome
Etsy Shop NeededInTheHome
Faithbox
Fat Brain Toys
GLOSSYBOX
Got2Save
Got Oils Supplies
GourmetGiftBaskets
Grinds
Groupon
Hamilton Beach
Highlights
Hobby Lobby
Homeschool Products – see Homeschooling Section below
ibotta
Indian Selections
Intellident Toothbrush and Mouth Guard Shield
InterContinental Hotels Group
Jane
Janie & Jack
Java Sok
JCPenney
JellyBelly
Kmart
KnitCrate
Kohl's
Lands' End
LEGO®
Lenovo
Lillypost books for littles
Little Spoon Organic, LLC
LOLjerky
lookfantastic
Macy's
Magnetude Jewelry
Martha & Marley Spoon
Michaels
MTD Parts
Moosejaw
Mrs. Fields
Munch Pak
Mystery Tackle Box
Naked Zebra clothing
Natalie Fragrance
Nectar Mattress
Old Navy
Online Fabric Store
Ora Organic
Overstock
Pals Socks
Pampered Mommy Box
Peekaboo Beans
Pier 1
Pura Vida Bracelets
Ralph Lauren
Reading Eggs
Rite Aid
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH
Sally Beauty
Sam's Club
Samsung
Sears
Sephora
ScentBox
Scholastic
Sheds
ShelterLogic
SkinStore
smarthome
Staples
Step2 Discovery
Storage Auction Necessities – see Storage Auction Business Items below
Sun Basket
Swagbucks
TeaBox
The Complete Budget Binder
The Spoiled Mama
TJ Maxx
Tmart/Fastbuy
TopCashback
True&Co.
True Value Hardware
Under Armour
Vitacost
Vitamix
Young Living Essential Oils
Walgreens
Walmart
Warner Bros. Online Shop
Accessories
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Baking Essentials, Cleaning, DIY Tools, Staying Organized and other sections to see what I recommend.
Dollar Tree – My three daughters and I all have long hair and love their ponytail holders!
Magnetude Jewelry is where we buy our bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry and accessories that counteracts the harmful effects of EMFs.
Walmart
– My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Baby Items
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Parenting Helpers section to see what I recommend.
Baby Booth Box – This is a monthly subscription that caters to newborn mothers that wish to capture lasting memories. They send themed outfits and photography props every month for newborns up to 12 months old. Great gift idea for a baby shower gift!
Little Spoon Organic, LLC – A comprehensive nutrition solution for your little ones. Get 15% discount on your first order at any subscription level! Use code littlespoonlove at checkout.
paperpie – is where I buy sensory learning board books.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Bathroom
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Bathroom Necessities, Cleaning and Staying Organized sections to see what I recommend.
Christmas Bathroom Decor Ideas – read my post about Snowman Bathroom Sets.
Dollar Tree – I like their plastic shower curtain liners, shower rings, I usually get my foaming bathroom hand soap here too, as well as toilet plungers and toilet brushes.
Kohl's – Bathroom accessories, shower curtains, washcloths, hand towels, bath towels, beach towels, bath rugs, bath decor.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Beauty
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Staying Organized section to see what I recommend.
Got2Save – They have fragrance and perfume for women at a discounted price.
Sally Beauty – I got a wax machine from them and buy my hand wax here. Plus they have great swimming shampoo for my daughter that is on the swim team.
Scent Box – This is unique designer fragrance subscription box service. Every month you will choose from over 800 designer fragrances and them delivered right to your door. Get a 30-day supply of designer fragrance for $13.95/mo. Get 30% Off First Month.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Bedroom
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and Staying Organized sections to see what I recommend.
Indian Selections – The best place to buy custom made black-out curtains so you can get the sleep and privacy you need. Free shipping to some countries, including US too.
Kohl's – Mattress pads, sheets, bedding, curtains, etc.
Nectar Mattress – Their mattresses are designed using the latest sleep technology to build the most comfortable memory foam mattress. $125 off + 2 FREE pillows using code SHOP125
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Birthday Parties
Beau-coup – This online store has an amazing variety of baby, kids, teen and adult birthday party favors and more.
Dollar Tree – We love to get our wrapping paper, tape, fun gifts, party decor, goody bags and extra party favors here, as well as candy for the pinata!
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Blogging
Affiliate Marketing Networks I use – FlexOffers, Awin, Shareasale, Impact Radius (Do NOT use Rakuten. They still owe me money. They are out of Brazil, I am in the United States – their laws must be different than ours.) My favorites are Awin and Impact Radius because they pay at a low amount, even $20 – which is great when you are starting out. With others, you may have to wait until your balance is at $50 or $100 before receiving a payout.
Affiliate Marketing for Bloggers Course – This is one of the affiliate marketing courses that I took. It's very good and teaches you how to make highlight boxes plus many more great tips, including email affiliate marketing tips.
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Blogging section to see what I recommend from Amazon.
Balancing Diapers and Deadlines eBook – This book was written by a large family mom freelancer blogger. It really helped me with some ideas in how to manage my 2 blogs, 2 Etsy shops, homeschooling and homemaking with my own seven children.
Blog Planner – You need to be organized and have a good planner if you are a blogger. Especially if you don't have a lot of time in the day for blogging in the first place. This planner will help you maximize every minute. This is a printable blog planner from Adventures in Blogging. What I like is that I can print the pages I need from it and not waste printer ink on the ones I don't think I would use.
Blog Traffic Bootcamp – An eBook to bring more traffic to your blog. Don't worry about how much money you spend on education with a blog. You can probably (depending on where you live and your tax laws) write it off and even if you can't, education is how you can work your blog to make it do well so that you earn enough to pay back what you spent. Even if you are not in this for the money; how will you continue to pay for your blog unless your blog pays for itself? I myself only get out of bed at 4:30 or 5:00 a.m. to work on this blog for the money. I do love to teach and help people, but I can do those things without a blog. My blog makes money and reaches thousands of people with my message. But it would not have reached so many if it had not been for all this education. I needed other bloggers to teach me what to do and I was willing to pay for it. Then, all that money came back and more within three months of blogging. Now I feel like it was FREE!
Bluehost – This web host company is the reason I have a blog. I have never had any issues with them and highly recommend them if you are thinking of starting a blog. Plus you get a FREE domain when you sign up for the 12 month basic plan. I now use WHPlanet, for the speed – since my blog has grown so much since 2017.
Canva – This is what I use for all my graphics, Pinterest pics, many of my photos, sewing tutorial cover pictures, covers for my eBooks, etc. I use it every day that I work and I do the paid version. It is so easy to use and I absolutely love it!
ConvertKit – I have been using this company since April 2018 and I love them! Well worth the money and good people work there. It is so easy to keep track link clicks, how many people open my emails, etc. I can easily see what works and what doesn't in my email marketing.
Cracking the Code on the Amazon Associate's Program – This book has some great tips on how to market affiliate links on your posts with the Amazon Associate's Program. It also teaches how to make a highlighted box.
Demystifying SEO – This is a great eBook. It has close to 400 pages with everything you need to know about SEO to help your blog or website perform well on Google Search, etc. I seriously read every single word on every single page and applied what was mentioned and it really changed my blog for the better. You could just use it as a reference book and look up what you need as well.
Easy On Page SEO (for beginners) and Easy Backlinks for SEO are great books that help you to increase your Domain Authority to get your posts up higher on Google Search Results. I highly recommend them.
Ebook Creation Guide – I bet you know enough stuff to write your own eBook! Seriously, it is not that hard. My husband and I wrote an eBook together. You can too!
Email Company I use – ConvertKit – I have been using this company since April 2018 and I love them! Well worth the money and good people work there. It is so easy to keep track link clicks, how many people open my emails, etc. I can easily see what works and what doesn't in my email marketing.
Fiverr – There are people to hire as a virtual helpers to help you with making Pinterest pins, writing content, posting on social media and more.
FREE Blog Traffic Bonus Guide – Not everything I learned from cost money. The free information is great too! Are you wondering when I get time to read all this stuff? I am a fast reader and love to read. I read my Bible to myself in the morning and night, and to other family members during the homeschool day and at night as part of the bedtime routine. I read to the children in homeschool during the day. I read every night before I fall asleep in bed. Sometimes when I am really tired, I only read a few pages! I always cut myself off at a certain time so I can get enough sleep. Even though my blog has paid for itself and is bringing in a steady income, I am still reading and learning this business. There is so much to read and learn out there and I want everyone's opinion so I can try new things and see if I like it or not.
HostGator – Another great hosting company. I know other bloggers who use this and love it.
How To Start A Blog or Website – A FREE, over 2,500 word, in-depth article of all the steps to take to set up a blog, monetize it and promote it.
How To Successfully Organize A Blog With Multiple Topics – My biggest problem when I started blogging is that I had all these topics I wanted to write about, but all the blogging education I was reading was telling me, you have to have a “niche”. Which made me feel like I could only talk about one thing! This eBook was a game changer! You can have more than one topic as long as your audience is the same. Don't be offended if you are not this, but my primary reader is a stay at home mom. That's the largest percentage so I write for a mom who is needed in the home. I do have some men that like to read the Buying Abandoned Storage Units section, but I am talking about the largest percentage. This eBook explains in full detail how to organize it on your site to make it easier for your readers to find.
How I Became Friends With 100+ Popular Bloggers In One Year– This eBook is a quick read and a great value for the price. Simon's creative thinking when it comes to networking just can't be beat. There are some ideas that most people do not think of. Yet after you learn the method, it makes perfect sense and you think, now why didn't I think of that, it's so simple and yet I missed it! He applies this to bloggers, but I think this could be applied in other business situations as well. My favorite idea is saving the blogger time with the links idea. You will have to read that section to see what I mean. I would love to have someone save me time in that way and it would create a great impression in my mind.
Income And Traffic Boost Bundle – You get the Income Boost eBook and Traffic Transformation Guide in one bundle price to help you grow your blog.
Income Boost – An eBook that gives tips on how to monetize your blog.
Legal Courses, Templates, Bundles – You can find GDPR, CCPA, ADA, Accessibility, Affiliate disclosures, Privacy Policies, Disclosures, etc. here.
Making Sense Of Affiliate Marketing – I took this course and it has since paid for itself with the money I have made in affiliate marketing. This is the best way to earn passive income when blogging. You just put links in your post and when people click on them, even years from now, you get paid. It's as simple as that!
Master Pinterest Keywords Tracking Spreadsheet + Training Video – Pinterest works just like a search engine so you need to use keywords to get your posts seen. This video and spreadsheet helps you to do that.
Pinterest Launch Plan – I love that the author, gives step by step instructions to follow three times a day on a daily basis. I started this after my numbers on Pinterest had dropped off due to me not spending time with it as I spent the previous three months moving, having a new baby and getting unpacked. It really works!
Pinteresting Strategies – This course gives strategies for how to write your posts and do your photos better for Pinterest and how to get them seen on Pinterest. It gives the author's strategy that got her to 100,000 pageviews/month in less than three months to get accepted on Adthrive and now she is getting over 300,000 pageviews a month in Pinterest traffic. I really love her teaching style. Very down to earth and easy to understand.
Pinterest Group Board Master – This has a list of lots of Pinterest group boards you can apply to and a template for how to ask.
Pinterest Made Easy – This eBook gives you a proven strategy of what to do from the moment you have a new pin to get it out on Pinterest to maximize your viewings. This strategy helped the authors' get to 30,000+ pageviews per month.
Pinterest Marketing Strategist (my Pinterest Team) – I have realized I am letting social media fall behind. I just “can't do it all”. I absolutely love that they are doing just about everything for me. After I create a new post, all I have to do now is pin it one time to my NeededInTheHome blog board on Pinterest and my team does the rest. They schedule pins and hand pin on relevant boards, even finding new group boards for me, they follow influencers, put everything on spreadsheets for me and give me all the details and analytics. They do so much! I feel like what I am getting is a great value! There are different levels and choices so you can choose what you want them to do. I am not on the lowest or the highest.
Pinterest Strategy Master Plan – Are you starting to wonder how many Pinterest ebooks I have read? Yeah, it's a lot, but they all helped me get my Pinterest monthly views over a million in less than six months so it was not a waste of time or money by any means!
Pinterest Tracking Template and Training Video – You'll hear it from almost every blogger, Pinterest is “where your blog needs to be”!
Send Owl – This is where my tutorial, flash card and book buyers go to purchase my products in a safe way other than Amazon, Etsy and eBay.
SEO and Domain Authority Tips FREE email course – A daily email for about a week of great tips you can start applying to your blog to increase your SEO and Domain Authority.
SiteLock – a website host with unlimited bandwidth. I know bloggers who love this.
Start A Blog Free 7 Day Email Course – This is a free course that comes to your email for seven days teaching you how to set up a profitable blog.
StudioPress – This is the company I use to have my Genesis Framework and theme layout for my blog. It's what makes my website look good and makes my job easier so I don't have to write the code, maintain, and update it.
Traffic Transformation Guide – An eBook to teach you how to bring traffic to your site. Growing your blog is all about the traffic that comes to your site to read it and making money is from the “law of averages”. Meaning that the more people that come to your blog, the more of a percentage will click on your links and buy, so the more you get paid. This book teaches about many social media platforms and how to leverage yourself to get the best traffic to your site in a quick fashion. I said to myself, “why wait and do it slowly when I can be making money to pay back what I spent on my blog?”. I paid back what I owed in less than three months and I spent over $1,000 on my blog, including the training or blog education materials.
WHPlanet Blog Hosting – This is who I currently use as a blog host. I have been blogging since 2017, I have over 1,000 articles on my blog and lots of readers. I needed a company that could handle all of that and still have my blog give readers a speedy experience. They do a great job of that.
Work At Home Super Bundle from Ultimate Bundles – This gives you 37 work-at-home resources (eBooks, printables, etc.) to help you fulfill your dreams, be your own boss, and relish your freedom.
WPengine – Fully managed WordPress hosting, makes blogging very simple.
Clothing
EricDress – They have casual, formal and wedding wear for men and women sizes medium to Plus.
Kohl's – Clothing for all ages and sizes including maternity.
Jane.com – This is a beautiful boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women's fashion trends, home decor, and children's clothing. Providing the most high-end products, from the most trusted companies, to the most loyal customers.
Janie & Jack – They have great high-end quality girl, boy and toddler clothing, shoes and accessories. They have great mom and child clothing too. See my post about it.
JCPenney – Baby, boys, girls, teen, juniors, men's and women's.
Pals Socks – In our world of matching socks, Pals boldly steps out into the crowd to challenge the status quo with colorful mismatched socks for children. Get 20% OFF Site wide + Free Shipping On Every Order with code SAS20
Tmart/FASTBUY INC – Children’s costumes.
Walmart – Baby, boys, girls, teen, juniors, men's and women's clothing and accessories.
Craft Supplies
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the DIY, Craft, Sewing, and Art Products, DIY Tools, Staying Organized and other sections to see what I recommend.
Darn Good Yarn – Yarn, knitting & crocheting accessories, tutorials and more.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Essential Oils
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and Essential Oil Recipe Essentials sections to see what I recommend.
Essential Oils Recipes – Get on my mail list to receive occasional emails with recipes.
Got Oils Supplies – This is a great place to get accessories to go along with your essential oils like labels (including dropper ring labels!), amber glass containers, bottles and tops, roller bottles, aroma accessories, vials, PET plastic and more.
Young Living Essential Oils – This is where I buy my essential oils. I wrote a post about why I decided to become a distributor for Young Living HERE.
Finances
The Complete Budget Binder – Great resource to help build a budget that will work for you.
Food
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Baking Essentials, Staying Organized and other sections to see what I recommend.
Dollar Tree – Candy, snacks, granola bars.
Munch Pak – International snacks all from one single place.
Walmart – Lots of choices here and some locations will shop for you and then you can go pick it up and not have to leave your car!
Gifts
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – These are Amazon products I highly recommend.
Dylan's Candy Bar – We really like the Chocolate Sweet Treat Tower and it is shipped right to the one you love. Read my product review for more details.
Magnetude Jewelry is where we buy our bracelets and jewelry that counteracts the harmful effects of EMFs.
Pampered Mommy Box – A great gift for a sister, sister-in-law, best friend or yourself. You can just buy a one time box of an infinity scarf, coffee mug and chocolate, for example. Or, you can get a subscription for a themed box every month.
paperpie – is where I buy books, puzzles, Learning Wrap Ups and SmartLab Toys.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Holiday
Balsam Hill – This company makes and ships high quality, long lasting artificial Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, Traditional Home Décor, Fresh & Dried Wreaths, Decorative Candles & Holders, Welcome Mats, Home Fragrance, Home Decorative Accents, Wall Décor, Scents, Ornaments, Lights, Tree Skirts, Storage Bags & Accessories, Tree Stands, Stockings & Holders, etc.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Home Exteriors
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Backyard Ponds and Gardening Necessities sections to see what I recommend.
Driveway sealant for asphalt or blacktop driveways that I describe in this post.
Walmart – Lots of choices for all things home.
Homeschooling
I am a mother of eight children and have homeschooled every grade from Preschool through graduation. I have been on the Schoolhouse Teachers Homeschool Review Crew so I have written product reviews for homeschool materials. I was also a contributor to the 2019 Smarter This Summer Initiative. Below, you will find some products I have used for years and some that I have reviewed.
Art
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the DIY, Craft, Sewing and Art Section to see what I recommend.
ARTistic Pursuits Inc. – They have a book and DVD series to teach young children to do art. You can read this review about it.
Crayola – many great art products here.
Magic Stix Washable Markers – These markers can have the cap left off for up to seven days and not dry out and have great long-lasting color. Read my product review here.
The Master And His Apprentices – Art History from a Christian perspective for the high school level. Read my product review here.
Zirrly Super Beads – These are like perler beads but they stick together with water. Read my product review.
Books In General
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Related Books section, the Elementary, Middle, and High School Educational items sections to see what I recommend.
paperpie – is where I buy books, puzzles, Learning Wrap Ups and SmartLab Toys. They were previously known as Usborne books.
Combination Curriculum
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Elementary and Middle School Educational items to see what I recommend.
Comprehensive Curriculum Grade P. See my post on Preschool Curriculum
Comprehensive Curriculum Grade K See my post on Grade K Curriculum
Computer
Code for Teens – This is a physical book that teaches a teenager how to code. See my review here.
Kids Email – This is really a kids email address that can be safely used for kids to have an email account. Check my review for more details.
SchoolhouseTeachers.com – Lots of curriculum for every grade all on one online site! You can read my product review about them for more details.
Starfall – an online program for reading and math. See my product review here.
Drama
Princess Cut DVD by Watchman Pictures – a movie about a 20 year old Christian girl who wants to get married. Read my review here.
Geography
Carole P. Roman books – Great picture books that allow your elementary child to learn what it would be like to live in a culture. Read my review here.
Graduation Supplies
Beau Coup – Graduation invitations, thank yous, confetti, party favors, decorations, and more.
Homeschool Diploma – You can create a diploma online and order cap, tassel, gown, class ring, invites, thank yous, and more. Read my detailed instructions to make a diploma.
History
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Related Books section, the Elementary, Middle, and High School Educational items sections to see what I recommend.
Carole P. Roman books – Great picture books that allow your elementary child to learn what it would be like to live at that time in history. Read my review.
Drive Thru History Adventures – An online world of history video education that's Christ-centered, fact-filled and super-fun with a speaker that keeps it interesting! Read my review.
The Master And His Apprentices – Art History from a Christian perspective for the high school level. Read my product review here.
Wulf The Saxon audiobook – An exciting story read by real voice actors. Read my product review.
YWAM books – Exciting biographies of people in history. You can read my product review of Captain John Smith.
Home Economics
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Baking Essentials, Cleaning, and DIY, Craft, Sewing and Art sections to see what I recommend.
Lesson Planners
Lesson Planners see my post on Homeschool Lesson Planners
Math
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Elementary, Middle, and High School Educational items sections to see what I recommend.
Math Essentials – This is actually a Math refresher for adults, but I think it would be great to look through as a high schooler before taking an ACT or SAT exam. Read my review here.
Saxon Math K see my post on Grade K.
Music
Musik at Home – This is an online music program that makes music education accessible to all children from birth. My children love to watch and play along with the videos that we play on the computer. They sing the songs throughout the day as well. I talk about them in this post.
Puzzle Books
Critical Thinking Detective Book 1 – This is like a logic problem book that really gets kids thinking, I mention it in my review.
paperpie – has a few great puzzle books.
Reading
ABCmouse.com – I am presently using this program with two of my children. It keeps them busy and they are learning something while they are having fun so that I can teach another child or nurse the baby before naptime.
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Related Books section, the Elementary, Middle, and High School Educational items sections to see what I recommend.
Answers In Genesis – Reading books for all ages that I use in my homeschool.
ASD Reading – This is a special needs reading program we tried out for a product review.
Carole P. Roman books – Great picture books with beautiful illustrations for an elementary child. Read my review here.
Highlights For Children magazine – We love to get mail! This is such a fun and educational magazine to use with your children.
Home School Navigator – This is a huge compilation of unit studies and activities to do with your children at five different reading levels. It does not come with the books to read as mentioned in my review.
Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House Paper Dolls see how I use these while reading in This Post.
MaxScholar – This is an online reading program, you can read my product review here.
PandaProducts “M.E.S.S.Y. Learning for Preschoolers and Kindergartners – This is a monthly subscription to an online unit study you can use on your tablet or iPad with a storybook, video and lesson pages that are printable to do each month. Read my product review here.
paperpie – has a great selection of books. They were previously known as Usborne books.
Progeny Press – They do unit studies on popular books. We did a product review on the Josefina Story Quilt one.
Reading Eggs – A fun online reading course, you can also purchase workbooks (read my workbook review here) that compliment where you are in the game.
Sing, Spell, Read and Write Level 1 Kit I give a more detailed description in this post.
T is for Tree: A Bible ABC – A hardcover picture book to help young children learn their alphabet with beautiful illustrations and Bible verses. See my review for more details.
Weigl Publishers – They have electronic interactive storybooks that you read on a tablet, computer or electronic device. Read my review.
YWAM Publishing – We enjoyed reading Captain John Smith for a product review, but we also own other titles and enjoy them too.
Religion
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Elementary, Middle, and High School Educational items sections to see what I recommend.
NIV Study Bible by Zondervan – a Bible we use to read with the family and on our own, individually.
Bible Study Guide For All Ages – This is a nice program that reminds me of a Sunday School curriculum. Read my review.
Planet 316 Story Bible and App – This is a children's Bible that comes to life with an app. See how it works by reading my product review.
The Picture Bible for Little People from Tyndale Press – A story Bible for young children.
Science
Answers In Genesis – Creation science, Christian Books, DVDs, so many great items here that I use in my homeschool.
Apologia – Christian creation science education. Read my product review.
Creation Illustrated Magazine – They have great magazines and unit studies that are science related. You can read my product review here.
National Geographic Animal Jam Electronic Games – an exciting and safe online playground for kids who love animals and the outdoors
Weigl Publishers – They have electronic interactive educational books that you read on a tablet, computer or electronic device. Read my review.
Special Needs
ASD Reading – online reading program for autism spectrum disorder or struggling readers. Read my product review.
Haley Sez Feelings products – My First Feelings Kit, Feelings BINGO, Dry Erase Feelings Flash Cards Kit, Moon Phase Storage Pouch
Writing
CursiveLogic – An innovative way to teach cursive writing. You can read more about it in my product review.
Memoria Press Classical Composition I: Fable Set – This writing program has DVDs with a teacher that teaches you in the videos as well as books. There is a review to read here.
Night Zookeeper – Check out Night Zookeeper's downloadable learning resources, great for getting your child excited about reading & writing. Creative writing can really help with anxiety. It has a Personalized, Draw Your Own Hero Adventure Book. Escape From Conform Prison.
Silverdale Press LLC – Persuasive Writing & Classical Rhetoric: Practicing the Habits of Great Writers. This is a downloadable PDF full high school credit writing course. Read my product review here.
Kitchen
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Baking Essentials, Cleaning, Kitchen Necessities, Staying Organized and other sections to see what I recommend.
Dollar Tree – I get generic brand ziploc type baggies here.
Got2Save – Small brand name kitchen appliances, like Kitchenaid and Maxi-matic.
Hamilton Beach – Coffee makers, toasters, toaster ovens, food processors, breakfast sandwich makers, indoor grills, hand mixers, espresso machines, blenders, cappuccino makers, slow cookers, TrueAir air purifiers, can openers, waffle makers, vacuum sealers, roaster ovens, rice cookers, food steamers, pasta makers, multicookers, juicers, irons, ice cream makers, food choppers, electric kettles, deep fryers, coffee grinders, and many more kitchen appliances.
Kohl's – Housewares, utensils, dishes, silverware, pot holders, dish towels, dish rags, curtains, kitchen decor, small appliances, organizers, etc.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Living Room
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and other sections to see what I recommend.
Got2Save – They sell Irobot Roomba automatic vacuums, other name brand vacuum and carpet cleaners and more.
Indian Selections – The best place to buy custom made black-out curtains so you can get the privacy you want. Free shipping to some countries, including US too.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Moving
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and Moving Necessities section to see what I recommend.
Etsy Moving Related Items by NeededInTheHome – Check out my Etsy shop to find printable moving labels, a 30 day moving plan and more.
Organization
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and Staying Organized sections to see what I recommend.
Living Well Planner – This planner helps you organize your schedule as well as your whole life! It helps you to manage your budget, plan your meals, and crush your goals.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Parenting
Parenting Books
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Parenting Helpers section to see what I recommend.
What Every Child Should Know Along The Way – This book has a handy checklist to see if we missed teaching our kids anything at any age level. Read my review.
Pets
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Cleaning and Pet Products sections to see what I recommend.
Chewy.com – I love ordering from here and not having to push a heavy cart of pet food around (we presently have 3 dogs and 1 cat, plus other animals). It is shipped to my front door! You can read my review here.
Photos
Blurb – Photo memory books. As you get to know me, you will realize that I love keeping photos or photo albums of my family and children. I make albums for each of my children to take with them as they are grown up so they can look back and see their childhood in photos. My mom died at age 50. I am nearing that age and photos are so precious to me.
Canvas Champ – Coverts your photos into quality, long-lasting canvas prints.
Walmart – You can get photos printed or made into books or a plate to hang on your wall. My daughter made a cat plate for me of a photo of my cat Callie.
Sewing
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the DIY, Craft, Sewing and Art and Staying Organized sections to see what I recommend.
Fabric Cobbler on Etsy – This is my favorite Etsy seller that sells great prints I can't find in local stores, like a minecraft-like print, for example.
Sewing Tutorials on Etsy – These are sewing tutorials that I have created and are printable instructions for sale on Etsy.
Walmart – fabric, sewing essentials and more.
Shoes
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Storage Auction Business Items
You can also read my article, “What Do I Bring With Me To Storage Auctions?” for more ideas, like a “moving buddy”, for example.
Abus Diskus locks and keys – Get one for each unit you plan to win, we have about six and have used them all at one time when my husband was between day jobs. These are on Amazon.
Baby Wipes – We live in Wisconsin and buy storage units in very cold, freezing weather. The hand sanitizer will freeze solid, but a single baby wipe can still be peeled apart from the pack and thawed with the warmth of your hand to use for hand washing after touching dirty items in a unit or before eating lunch on the road in a caravan auction, from Amazon.
Broom – To sweep out the unit after emptying it, from Amazon.
Cell Phone With Camera – This is very useful to have, from Amazon.
Garbage Bags – We have found garbage in every unit, get quality garbage bags so you don't have to pick it up twice, from Amazon.
Hand Warmers – These can be used in your pockets to keep warm during a winter auction, from Amazon.
Hand Sanitizer – These are to wash your hands, there is no sink at the storage facility, from Amazon.
Maglite Heavy Duty Flashlight – This is our favorite flashlight to take to the auction, from Amazon.
Making Money Buying Abandoned Storage Units – An eBook that tells you everything you need to know to do this business. This book was written by my husband and I. It tells you how to find the auctions, how to budget before going to the auction, what to bring with you, auction etiquette, what to do with each type of item to get the best money back from resale, etc.
Rubber Gloves – Every unit has at least some yucky garbage, from Amazon.
ShelterLogic Storage Tent – If you live in a place where you can have one (or three, like we do!), these are amazing storage tents! Ours has survived three harsh, snowy, frozen winters and wind (we put sandbags in the corners in case the tent pegs break free in heavy wind, we live on top of a hill) so far and are still in great shape! From Amazon
Tmart/FASTBUY INC – They have all kinds of items like flashlights, furniture moving belt team straps (for two people to easily move a large appliance like a dryer or washing machine, for example), metric tape / tape measure / measuring tape.
Wallet – “Don't forget to pay the lady!” and they usually want cash. These are some from Amazon.
Walmart – This is our favorite store to find what we need for the auction as well as a snack!
Toys
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Staying Organized, Cleaning, Elementary, Middle and High School sections to see what I recommend.
diecastmodelswholesale – lots of die cast vehicles – cars, firetrucks, etc.
Fat Brain Toys – puzzles, brainteasers, toy houses, etc.
paperpie – is where I buy books, puzzles, Learning Wrap Ups and SmartLab Toys.
Tmart/FASTBUY INC – There are organizers for toys like the Tidy Up Toy Storage bag (a large cloth bag you lay flat on the floor like a big circle with all the Lego Duplos in the middle, for example, when play is done you just tie up the whole bag so you don’t have to pick up individual pieces, amazing!), fidget spinners, magnetic toys, bath toys, wooden toys, puzzles, stuffed animals, night lights, etc.
Walmart – My favorite place to shop, fast shipping too!
Vacation
Amazon Influencer Page of NeededInTheHome – Look for the Family Vacation Necessities section to see what I recommend.
Legoland Discovery Center – Our kids of all ages (including adult child) love Legos! Our family loves to go to the Chicago location as that is closest to us. When you click the bolded word to see prices or get tickets, it will say Chicago on the screen, but you can change the location in the upper right corner to a Center closer to you. Read my post about what's playing in the 4D theater here.
Walmart – some locations even have swim suits, beach towels and sunscreen all year! But if not, just order it on their website through this handy link.
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