It’s not everyday that a big chunk of money lands in your bank account, so when it does, you should make sure you utilize it in the best ways possible. It’s important for homeschoolers to spend their tax refund wisely.

Most families run a pretty tight ship when it comes to their homeschool budget. After all, you are probably living off a single income while the other parent stays home and carries out the responsibilities of the home and school.

I’d be lying if I said living on a single income didn’t stress me out to the max. It isn’t easy not knowing what next week’s paycheck will look like. Having your single income depend on nice weather, as well as perfectly lined up jobs, just adds to our chaos. So when tax season rolls around, I find myself wishing I could buy the latest gadgets, new TV and a pimped out new car, just like “everyone” else does with their tax returns. Unfortunately, responsibilities come before frivolous spending in our house, so I probably won’t be getting a new jet ski this year but I will definitely be getting some adult obligations taken care of.

With the sky-high price of, well, everything, it’s hard to find extra money for all of your homeschool needs, let alone your wants.  The perfect time to allow yourself some spending money is during tax time.

If you’re like the rest of us and are  looking for some smart ways to improve your homeschool with your tax refund, look no further. We’ve rounded up a few of the smartest ways to invest your tax refund in your homeschool.