Homeschooling is what you make of it. It can be as expensive or as cheap as you want. However, just because you don't drop a lot of money doesn't mean you child will have a bad educational experience. Here are my top ten activities that will enrich your whole family's homeschool experience and not break the bank. 1. Battle of the Books Most libraries around the country will host a battle of the books tournament for free year year. We live in Grand Rapids, MI and our local library puts on a battle every spring for 5th- 8th graders. Each battle looks different depending on the library but all contain so many skills that are so important for kids to learn. The kids have to read, write notes, comprehend, retain information, and stand up on a stage in front of a lot of people give their answers. It's public speaking, writing, reading, teamwork, and memorization all rolled into one! It's such a great event. Our librar...