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Gaming Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

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Gaming Gift Ideas that Won't Break the Bank

302: Gaming Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

Heidi Lathram, is a homeschooler, homesteader, gamer, and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience and she share gaming gift ideas your children will love – and are affordable.

Below are links to various things Heidi mentioned in the podcast – you need to listen to the episode to understand the context and her specific recommendations.

Gaming Hardware Tips

  • Console Options:
  • Why Choose PC Gaming?
    • More affordable options (starting at $400).
    • Free multiplayer access and extensive game selection via platforms like Steam.
    • Retro gaming, family accounts, and customizable parental controls available.
    • Gaming PC ($400-2,000; newegg.com – look for their “Shell Shocker” deals – and other sites)

Game Recommendations

Heidi shares her favorite games, many created by indie developers:

Affordable gamer gifting:

– Nintendo gamers
– Switch accessories
– Switch online membership
– Nintendo store gift card from Walmart
– Roblox
– Robux
– Fortnite
– Vbucks
– PC Gamers
– Steam wishlist game purchases
isthereanydeal.com (historic and current comparative pricing on most titles)
– Fanatical bundles
– Check Steam sales
– Gamer merch
– Individual game developer websites
– Headphone/mic combo
– New Mouse, Keyboard, or game controller
– Gaming chair
– RGB LED lighting
– Solid State Hard Drives
– 3D printed game-related items
Heidi’s Classes
You can find Heidi’s classes at IndyEd.com here: https://www.indyed.com/secular-curriculum/heidi-lathrem-ma
Or you can check out my farm page (with self-paced and live class links) directly:

Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.

Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode

The post Gaming Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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Gaming Gift Ideas that Won't Break the Bank

302: Gaming Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

Heidi Lathram, is a homeschooler, homesteader, gamer, and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience and she share gaming gift ideas your children will love – and are affordable.

Below are links to various things Heidi mentioned in the podcast – you need to listen to the episode to understand the context and her specific recommendations.

Gaming Hardware Tips

  • Console Options:
  • Why Choose PC Gaming?
    • More affordable options (starting at $400).
    • Free multiplayer access and extensive game selection via platforms like Steam.
    • Retro gaming, family accounts, and customizable parental controls available.
    • Gaming PC ($400-2,000; newegg.com – look for their “Shell Shocker” deals – and other sites)

Game Recommendations

Heidi shares her favorite games, many created by indie developers:

Affordable gamer gifting:

– Nintendo gamers
– Switch accessories
– Switch online membership
– Nintendo store gift card from Walmart
– Roblox
– Robux
– Fortnite
– Vbucks
– PC Gamers
– Steam wishlist game purchases
isthereanydeal.com (historic and current comparative pricing on most titles)
– Fanatical bundles
– Check Steam sales
– Gamer merch
– Individual game developer websites
– Headphone/mic combo
– New Mouse, Keyboard, or game controller
– Gaming chair
– RGB LED lighting
– Solid State Hard Drives
– 3D printed game-related items
Heidi’s Classes
You can find Heidi’s classes at IndyEd.com here: https://www.indyed.com/secular-curriculum/heidi-lathrem-ma
Or you can check out my farm page (with self-paced and live class links) directly:

Take a look at show sponsor, FundaFunda Academy to see what they offer for online classes and web-based unit studies.

Join our Facebook Group, especially for the listeners of this podcast! You can ask questions and get advice as you try integrating technology into your homeschool.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and give a rating and maybe even a review! Subscribing will help you make sure you never miss an episode

The post Gaming Gift Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

  continue reading

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