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AVKO Membership Review

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AVKO, a non-profit organization founded by Don McCabe, specializes in teaching dyslexics how to read, write, spell and type. AVKO develops books and materials utilizing the multi-sensory approach (Audio, Visual, Kinesthetic, Oral) that can be used with anyone and by anyone. AVKO materials and methods are all common-sense and effective with those we have worked with: young and old, dyslexic and non-dyslexic. As a member of the TOS Crew, I was given an opportunity to review the membership site for AVKO.  Upon signing on, I tried to wrap my head around the site and the information that was presented.  The…

The American Heritage Education Foundation Review

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The American Heritage Education Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation dedicated to the understanding and teaching of our nation’s factual and philosophical heritage to promote constructive citizenship and freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility among our students and citizens. As a member of the TOS Crew, I received a cd copy of America’s Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty.  America’s Heritage is meant to assist teacher’s in the teaching of our nation’s history.  Sadly, this knowledge is seriously lacking in many of our nation’s citizens.  In order to be able to learn from our past, we need to know our past.  History…

Books, Books, Books

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See that picture to the left?  Those are the books that are currently sitting on my desk waiting to be read and reviewed.  (These are in addition to my own “to be read” pile.)  Isn’t that exciting?  I am thrilled to be reviewing books.  I love to read, and book reviews are a wonderful way to find an excuse to read.  I’m also getting the opportunity to read books that I wouldn’t have necessarily read or known about on my own.  I’m not the only one that is excited about these new book reviews.  Munchkin is also excited because she…

Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti Tour

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Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham, Bill Farrel, and Pam Farrel “Boy meets Girl; Boy wonders what in the world Girl is talking about and how he will ever keep up. Girl wonders what is wrong with Boy. Enter, Waffles and Spaghetti—every teen’s guide to figuring out the opposite sex and understanding and valuing our unique differences. In a pivotal time of their development and social lives, teens are left to try and understand one another without much guidance.  The purpose of this book is to help better understand themselves as well those from the “alien gender”. Guys’…

Five Star Copper Bookmark

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Five Star Copper Bookmark – Paw Print Munchkin says, “It’s jewelry for your books.”  Our bookmark was no sooner out of the package before Munchkin happily took it away to her room to use.  We received the paw print version of the bookmark to review.  The copper bookmarks also come in an angel version and a star version. These bookmarks are as functional as they are beautiful.  Our bookmark has a lovely amethyst Swarovski crystal and a cute paw print.  If you are looking for a fun gift (think stocking stuffer) for a book lover in your family, this stylish…