HOP to it!

If your child is struggling with reading, it's time to relieve the suffering! Not just your child's, but yours: It's hard to watch your youngin muddle through his school work, especially when you know there must be a remedy.

Hooked on Phonics is one such remedy. Your child can learn to read, and have so much fun doing it that he won't realize any learning has taken place.

Take advantage of HOP's current 20% special by entering your coupon code "SAVE20" at checkout. Do it for your child; do it for you.

Which pushes me out on a tangent: Hooked on Phonics also has programs for adults dealing with illiteracy. If you're reading this, it's probably not you, but maybe it's someone close to you. Take a look, and don't forget the 20% discount at check out.

Take a Scholarly Walk Down Memory Lane

When I was in elementary school, I remember being so excited when the day came for my teacher to hand out the new Scholastic fliers. Maybe it was the budding shopper in me, drooling at the thought of buying a new book.

Fast forward 15+ years. For a while now, I have been the Scholastic contact person (the one who hands out fliers, takes the orders, and distributes the books after they've come in) for the homeschool moms group I attend. I still loving looking at the fliers, but now I'm circling and checking off the items I'd like to purchase for my own kids.

But...if you're ever on the lookout for ways to stem to constant stream of paper into your home, Scholastic has now made ordering easier for parents (however their children are educated), with the advent of The Scholastic Store. Not to mention they now sell so much more than just books.

Scholastic is the largest global children's publishing and media company, with more than 80 years experience reaching parents, kids and teachers.

The Scholastic Store offers parents the best products to extend their child's learning outside of the classroom. They carry award-winning books, toys, games, software & more. Not to mention new and classic characters loved by kids all over the world.

Many of Scholastic’s popular brands including Harry Potter(TM); Clifford The Big Red Dog(TM); I Spy(TM); Captain Underpants(TM); The Magic School Bus(TM); and Dear America(TM) are available through The Scholastic Store Online.

Go take a look. It's a great time to shop for those holiday presents...or to at least take an e-walk down memory lane.

So, What Are YOU Going to Be for Halloween?

Costume City is an industry leader in costumes, mascots, wigs, masks, makeup, accessories, and props. With Halloween screaming in like a banshee on a locomotive, there's no time like now to buy your family's costumes. Costume City offers great prices and a huge selection. Whether you're looking to transform your child (or yourself) into Captain Jack Sparrow, Spiderman, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Cinderella, Elmo, or one of the Bratz, you can't beat Costume City.