Shopping for homeschool curriculum is hard enough without outdated listings sending you to a store that no longer exists. That’s what keeps happening with Homeschool Potpourri in Kirkland. The familiar Totem Lake storefront has closed, but Homeschool Potpourri hasn’t disappeared—it has moved online.
You can still buy discounted used curriculum through hspbooks.com, sell materials your family has outgrown, and pay a flat $5 for standard shipping regardless of order size. For those times when you need to flip through a book before committing, The Homeschool Supply Co. in Downtown Bothell offers the in-person experience Kirkland families lost.
Here’s what happened to the original store, how its online consignment model works, and where local homeschoolers can now shop, compare curriculum, and find some much-needed community.
Key Takeaways
The physical Homeschool Potpourri store at 12815 NE 124th St in Kirkland’s Totem Lake Business Park is closed, but the brand continues as an active online consignment store at hspbooks.com
The online store offers $5 flat standard shipping on any size order and lets you sell your used curriculum through their consignment model
The Homeschool Supply Co. in Downtown Bothell is the only location in western Washington that lets you preview new curriculum physically before purchasing, with a playroom, coffee bar, and staff who are homeschooling moms
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The Kirkland question
If you searched “Homeschool Potpourri Kirkland” and landed here, you probably already know part of the story. The physical store at 12815 NE 124th St in the Totem Lake Business Park is gone. Permanently closed. I drove there myself one morning and found an empty storefront — not a great feeling when you’re already running low on math workbooks and patience.
But the closure isn’t a loss — it’s a pivot. The Homeschool Potpourri brand is still alive, now fully online at hspbooks.com. And once you add in a couple of other local resources you might not know about, you end up with a richer, more flexible system than a single physical store ever gave you.
What happened to the Kirkland store
The address was 12815 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034-8313, inside the Totem Lake Business Park. If you’re looking at old MapQuest listings or directory pages, they might still show it as open — that’s why so many of us get confused. The store used to be open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm, but those hours have not been in effect since the physical location closed.
Bottom line: don’t drive there. The physical location is closed and won’t reopen.
But the brand itself? It’s alive and well. The online store at hspbooks.com is the real deal, and it’s more convenient than the old store ever was.
How the online consignment store works
So here’s the deal. You go to hspbooks.com, order as much or as little curriculum as you need, and shipping is five bucks. That’s it. Flat $5 standard shipping no matter how many books you’re lugging — no surprises at checkout.
Compared to eBay or Facebook groups, where prices may be lower but shipping costs vary and there’s no quality guarantee, Homeschool Potpourri’s $5 flat shipping and quality-checked items offer more predictable costs and convenience. Standard shipping typically takes 5–7 business days within the continental US.
The store runs on a consignment model. Families sell their used curriculum through Homeschool Potpourri, and the store resells it at steep discounts, which is why this collection of tips, tricks, and resources is a great starting point for organizing your own materials. That means you’re buying pre-owned items that are still in good shape, and you can also send in your own stuff to sell when you’re done.
A wide selection of trusted brands
They carry Abeka, Apologia, Saxon, All About Reading, BJU, Classical Conversations, Sonlight, The Good and the Beautiful, Math-U-See, MasterBooks, IEW, Memoria Press, and more—and for families who want to blend different resources, Homeschool Potpourri offers a comprehensive guide to creating a rich, varied learning environment. It covers core subjects like reading, math, science, and history.
Buying, selling, and saving
Buying used curriculum through a consignment store like this is cheaper than buying new, and the $5 flat shipping keeps it from adding up the way individual Amazon orders do.
The tactile alternative: The Homeschool Supply Co. in Bothell
The one thing the online store can’t do is let you flip through a textbook before you buy it. That’s where The Homeschool Supply Co. in Downtown Bothell comes in.
The only place in western Washington to preview new curriculum
They claim to be the only spot in western Washington where you can physically examine new curriculum from major publishers before buying. Families drive from the Pacific Northwest just for that experience. They also sell used curriculum, and they guarantee it’s usable — no missing pages, no written-in workbooks, all puzzle pieces present.
A family-friendly space with playroom and coffee bar
You walk in, there’s a playroom where your kid can hang out while you browse. There’s a coffee and tea bar for the grown-ups. The staff are all homeschooling moms who give honest recommendations — they’ll tell you if something doesn’t fit your teaching style or your child’s needs, even if it means not making a sale.
Practical details
The store is located in Downtown Bothell and open Monday through Thursday 10am to 3pm, or by appointment if those hours don’t work. If you need something fast, online orders placed before 4pm PT Monday through Friday ship the same day. That’s good for last-minute panic orders.
Community and connection: The Lemon Tree Community
The Lemon Tree Community is the nonprofit arm of The Homeschool Supply Co. They organize classes, clubs, educational programs, family events, workshops, and community-building activities. The goal is to build relationships and make homeschooling sustainable through shared learning.
They have a chess club — it was cancelled once due to extreme heat on July 22. This is a real, active organization that’s trying to address the hardest part of homeschooling: the loneliness.
The hardest part isn’t figuring out which math curriculum to buy. It’s feeling like you’re doing this alone. The Lemon Tree Community gives you somewhere to go where other people are in the same boat.
Building your PNW potpourri: A practical strategy
Here’s how to weave together the online consignment store, the Bothell store, and the community program into a cohesive approach that works for your family.
Combining online, in-store, and community resources
- Use the online consignment store (Homeschool Potpourri at hspbooks.com) for cost savings. Buy used, sell what you’re done with. The $5 flat shipping makes it worth ordering a whole year’s worth at once.
- Use the in-person store (The Homeschool Supply Co. in Bothell) for decisions where you need to touch and feel. Especially for new curriculum purchases — there’s nothing like flipping through a teacher’s manual to know if it’ll work for you.
- Use The Lemon Tree Community for enrichment, connection, and support. The classes, events, and clubs give your kids a chance to learn with others and give you a chance to talk to other parents.
A note on finding local co-ops and specialized models
If you’re looking for a local co-op, your best bet is to search Facebook groups, check the Washington Homeschool Organization, or try Googling “Kirkland homeschool co-op.”
For a different model entirely, look at Cultural Roots Homeschool Cooperative in Richmond, Virginia. It’s a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers Black, Brown, and Indigenous cultures and histories. That’s not a local option for us in the PNW, but it’s a good example of how specialized and community-focused a co-op can be. They focus on building community, love of learning, and cultural awareness.
The best of your options
The closure of the Kirkland store wasn’t an ending. The resources available to Kirkland-area homeschoolers are better and more accessible than before — you just have to know where to look.
You’ve got an online consignment store that saves you money and ships for five bucks. You’ve got a physical store in Bothell where you can flip through curriculum, let your kid play, and get advice from moms who’ve been there. And you’ve got a nonprofit community program that turns shopping into connection.
The most effective path for Kirkland-area homeschoolers is to embrace all three resources in combination. You’ll save money, waste less time on wrong purchases, and find people who make the hard days easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Homeschool Potpourri online consignment store work?
You buy used curriculum at steep discounts through hspbooks.com, and shipping is a flat $5 no matter how much you order. You can also sell your own used curriculum through their consignment model when you’re done with it.
Where can I physically look at new homeschool curriculum in western Washington?
The Homeschool Supply Co. in Downtown Bothell is the only place in western Washington where you can preview new curriculum from major publishers before buying. They also have a playroom, coffee bar, and staff who are homeschooling moms.
Why did the Homeschool Potpourri Kirkland store close?
The physical store closed permanently, but the brand pivoted to a fully online consignment model. The online store is actually more convenient, offering $5 flat shipping on any size order and the ability to buy and sell used curriculum without driving anywhere.
Is there a homeschool community or co-op in the Kirkland area?
The Lemon Tree Community, the nonprofit arm of The Homeschool Supply Co. in Bothell, organizes classes, clubs, events, and workshops to combat homeschool loneliness. For local co-ops, your best bet is searching Facebook groups or the Washington Homeschool Organization.
