News from the Homeschool Buyers Co-op

This is a great online co-op there are some good deals that have been extended! Be sure to take a look at the deals and it does not cost anything to become a member!--Tabbi
In this issue:

* 4 Member Exclusives - New
* Group Buy Roundup
* Field Trips for Louisiana -New
* More Free Curriculum Discoveries
* Tech Tip for Weary Eyes
* Just For Fun

Dear co-op Member,

--- Member Exclusives ---------------------------------------------------

We are pleased to present three new co-op suppliers with new exclusive discount for members:

* DaveRamsey.com for Teens - 10% Off (FPNG Products)
* WriteAtHome.com™ - $20 Off Any Course Enrollment
* High Content Games - 15% off Everything!
* Noetic Learning - 20% Off Monthly Subscription

Hey co-op Members! We realize many of you will be traveling throughout the holidays, so we wanted to remind you that you have a discount for lodging at:

* Choice Hotels - 15% Off

Please browse the Exclusives section of our site to find discounts from over 100 other participating co-op suppliers.

--- Group Buy Roundup ----------------------------------------------------

We are pleased to report that, as of today, our Group Buy program has saved members, collectively, $216,577.74!

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-03-07: It is absolute last call time to save up to 35% off on microscopes for your homeschool. Six different choices to cover all age groups.

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-02-07: Alpha Omega Publication's Daily Focus Devotional. There are no extensions available for this Group Buy! Do you know a homeschooler struggling to get their homeschool day started on the right foot? If you answered, "Yes – ME!", then get in on this Alpha Omega Publications Group Buy for a hot-off-the-press devotional. The Daily Focus Devotional was written for homeschoolers by a homeschooler and it's the perfect Christmas gift for any homeschool teacher. And the price is just as sweet -- as low as $8.99 PLUS FREE shipping! Folks, we did some extra homework on this one and as far as we can tell, this is the BEST PRICE AVAILABLE on the Internet. The co-op has this item for $8.99 + $1 service fee + ZERO shipping for a total of $9.99! The rest of the world is offering this for $9.99 plus BIG shipping and handling fees. Click here to get one for every homeschooler on your shopping list.

EXTENDED! EXPIRES 12-09-07: The Terrapin Logo / Robots Group Buy is really popular with co-op members, so we asked for extra time. We got a YES, but December 9th is as late as our friends at Terrapin can go in order to get these out the door in time for Christmas. There are ONLY 13 BeeBot Robot Bundles available – so, you better hurry if you're planning on putting robotics under the tree! There's still Logo Software and activity books available, too! Special Note: We noticed LOTS of co-op members ordering activity books without ordering the software. Please be aware that the activity books are meant to be used in conjunction WITH the Logo Software. So, if you missed that detail, DON'T MISS OUT on the Group Buy savings for the software, too – as a group, we can save up to 40% off – that's $40! We don't want members to smack their foreheads in retrospect wishing they didn't miss on these savings!

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-03-07: It's absolute last call time on this one, folks! God's World News has lots of co-op'ers enjoying the tremendous savings here. Tired of breaking the bank to find inexpensive options for all those nieces and nephews… oh, and cousins, and the Sunday School class, and the Girl Scout troopers, and the Boy Scout clubbers, and so on and so on? Looking for Christmas gifts under $20? Under $10? How about under $3?? That's right - gift items as low as $2 are available in this Group Buy! Something for all ages, including World News for adults on your Christmas list.

EXPIRES 12-11-07: Save up to $45 on MOTORIZED ENGINEERING PACKAGES from LEGO Education! We're only 13 members shy of reaching the deepest discount on this Group Buy – that's $45 in EVERYBODY's pocket. Folks, that's nothing to sneeze at – we're talking the savings enough to buy the Christmas turkey or roast beast! Plus… there's no lead poisoning worries here. Lego has been using the same recipe for over 50 years. These opportunities don't come around often, so click here to get your LEGO and get LEGO Smart in your homeschool classroom!

EXTENDED! EXPIRES 12-11-07: Last week, we asked them to sweeten the pot – this week, we asked for more time. We got a YES both times from National Geographic! They have added a FREE duffle bag with purchase (limit 1 per member) and they're allowing us an extra week for the Group Buy savings. PLUS! Don't forget that National Geographic is offering co-op member FREE shipping and handling in addition to the Group Buy discount levels! Hurry and get in on these savings for books and atlases.

EXPIRES 12-11-07: SmartDraw Homeschool Edition is attracting lots of interest from co-op members, and rightfully so. When we reach 100 participants, we each pay only $49 for this award-winning, user-friendly software. Use it in every subject and for every grade in the classroom.

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-05-07: iPlay Music Guitars and DVD lessons are now priced as low as they can go. Folks, it's GRAVY TRAIN TIME on this one! All kinds of guitar goodies to choose from AND savings as deep as 52%!! If you've got a music lover on your gift list, then now's the time to save a bundle on guitar bundles!

EXTENDED! EXPIRES 12-31-07: Whew! Discovery Education agreed to extend their $70 off coupon for Discovery Education's streaming (educational videos). We're pretty sure this is the last extension. In January, we'll start a new Group Buy, so if you want to be sure of the discount, place your order in December for Discovery's award-winning video service.

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-04-07: Co-op members bumped up from 25% off to 30% off this past week, so we asked for an extension to see if we can get even deeper savings – but again, it's not a full week – only a couple of extra days! Together, we can reach as low as 50% off ($23) with only 42 more participants on an annual subscription to World and I Homeschool, so tell your homeschooling friends!

EXTENDED! EXPIRES 12-10-07:CyberEd Science (Round 3). We asked for some extra time to help our Biology & Chemistry loving co-op members and we got a YES – but not for long. This award-winning CyberEd science program subscription is scheduled to start December 17th, so if you've been waiting to give this program a spin, now's the time to get in on the savings. Remember co-op'ers: We must have AT LEAST 10 members participating in each subject for the subscription program to happen. The numbers are solid for Life, Physical, and Earth & Space Sciences. Biology needs THREE more participants and Chemistry is shy FIVE more participants. So, share this opportunity with all your homeschool buddies.

LAST CALL! EXPIRES 12-07-07: We are still 27 orders shy of the 50 seats needed to purchase another school subscription of Pokemon Learning League, so help us spread the word! This award-winning online curriculum has garnered RAVE REVIEWS from co-op members.

EXPIRES 12-31-07: SkillsTutor NOW available for only $99! Subscriptions last until October 2008 and are reduced to only $99!

--- Field Trips - ----------------------------------------------------------

We are pleased to announce field trips for the great state of Louisiana:

* Louisiana
* Other states

When you get to your state, the first thing to do is enter your zip code and click the Go button. Then let our software do all the work. Did we miss your favorite field trip? Click the Add A Field Trip button and let us know about it.

--- Free Curriculum ---------------------------------------------------------

This week we have more free curriculum discoveries and ClickSchooling reviews by Diane Flynn Keith

* Long Division, Math Flash Cards, & More
* Free Streaming Science Videos & Activity Guides
* Long Time Ago Stories
* Free History Lessons from Library of Congress
* Virtual Postcard Tour of the 50 States

From our newest co-op supplier Noetic Learning:

* Math Worksheet Creator

Please let us know if YOU find any great educational websites!

--- Tech Tip --------------------------------------------------------------

If you are like us, you spend a lot or time reading text on computer monitors, and that's hard on the eyes. ClearType is a free software plug in for Windows XP that dramatically improves the readability of the text on your sceen. Go here, then look in the right margin for the ClearType Tuner PowerToy download link.

--- Just For Fun -----------------------------------------------------------

Here's one for those of you who think dogs are smart:

* This Dog Don't Make No Bones About It

Regards,

Brett Walter
President
Homeschool Buyers co-op

Contact Information
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email: news@homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
phone: 650-648-0808
web: http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
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