Thanks for the recommendations! :) I live in Texas. I don't really have anyone to borrow from, and I like the idea of being able to work with the kids, so I may just bite the bullet. I've looked on eBay, but it seems like the products go for almost the same cost as through MUS. I also have to admit that I'm a bit OCD, and when it says "written in marker on lessons 1-10" I cringe. It's a downfall. I would actually love to be able to HS the girls, but it's not in the cards right now. They are all advanced in most areas... My oldest just struggles with math. My middle one is about to start first grade, but has already been working at a first grade level for the past year. So I want to go ahead and start her on Alpha, but I also don't want her too terribly bored at school this year. I appreciate the input, for sure. I wish I'd found this forum months ago.
Lindsay