Ugh, I use StartWrite too and it's just horrible. It gets the job done (barely), but is just a weak piece of software. This sounds like icing on the cake! :001_smile:

Yes, definitely add in Mary Pope Osborne's Odyssey series, preferably on CD: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061254576/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kiddio-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0061254576">Tales From the Odyssey CD Collection</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=0061254576" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> I check almost everything out from the library, but this was worth EVERY PENNY! My K son just about wore those discs out!

These two are ALWAYS inspiring, and leave me feeling like even 'good enough' homeschooling is completely worthwhile. :001_smile: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0910707480/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kiddio-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0910707480">Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=0910707480" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964081369/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=kiddio-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0964081369">Fundamentals of Homeschooling: Notes on Successful Family Living</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=0964081369" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />

I'm pretty new here (well, new posting...long time lurking :P ), but I'm a joiner. I'd contribute $ and help out. I'm in Charlotte, NC (centrally located!). Amanda