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School districts get volume pricing -- WHY NOT HOMESCHOOLERS?? Now we can! Join us today and get the BEST curriculum at the BEST prices!

It's LEARN A LANGUAGE MONTH at the Co-op!
This month we have lined up the BEST DEALS ON THE PLANET for these popular foreign language learning programs for homeschoolers:
*ROSETTA STONE^® HOMESCHOOL* Save 10% + FREE Curriculum + 500 BONUS SmartPoints	*Auralog's TELL ME MORE^® Homeschool* SAVE UP TO 50% !!! + 90 Day Money Back Guarantee

See what homeschoolers say about the Co-op!

The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the most valuable resource for homeschoolers that I have found on the Internet. We love it and tell everyone we know that homeschools about it!..”

Charlene H, Co-op Member

I can't tell you how important Homeschool Buyers Co-op is to my family. We have gotten items through the Co-op that otherwise, we might not have. I sooooo appreciate all the hard work! I also appreciate the retailers who are offering their products with such great discounts for our children to further their education! You are all having an impact on our future generation. Thanks!”

Debbie, Co-op Member

Thank You so much! Finding "you" has made a tremendous difference in my homeschooling my granddaughter. I'm a newbie and had no idea where to start, much less go. Now, because of "ya'll", we're rolling down the highway! And having a good time!”

S Y Reardon, Co-op Member

Our family has been so blessed by the wonderful products offered through the Co-op. I had no idea there were so many resources for homeschool families. So many of these items would have been out of our family's reach and budget if not for the Co-op!”

Lorri Thompson, Co-op Member

Thank you for yet again, a *wonderful* group buy. HSBC is SUCH A BLESSING!!!!!!!!!"”

Julie C., Co-op Member

You are awesome for bringing so many unique and wonderful opportunities our way. What a wonderful way to minister to so many. Thank you! Blessings,”

Evelyn F., Co-op Member

Thank you so much for all the hard work!!! We sincerely appreciate all your efforts in running this program. Finding the Homeschool Buyers Co-op is one of the top 5 greatest discoveries I made since I began homeschooling my children. Through you we have heard of amazing products that we would have never known existed. Because of the discounts we have been able to purchase so many more things to enrich our studies.

I tell every one I know about this place, even some who do not homeschool but want to supplement their children's education!!!”

Kimberly (Marietta, GA), Co-op Member

I am still excited that I found the Co-op, and want thank you so much for all you do. I am certain that many, many hours go into making all of this happen! As a brand new homeschool mom, I've not only received excellent support from you the few times I've needed it, but I've also already saved a great deal of money on 6 group buys (in less than 3 months)! I am thrilled with the products you've been able to bring us at such huge savings! My daughter loves Explode the Code online, and my children actually fight over whose turn it is to "play" ClickN'Kids (ClickN'Read Phonics). We were already using the ETC books, but weren't aware of the online program or of clickn'kids until you offered them - both good finds! At the same time, I'm saving money on things I was in the market for anyway, such as Drive Thru History (what a super buy on the bundle!!!), World magazine, Tell Me More Foreign Language (another huge savings :-), and the StartWrite program (excellent program and time saver! ... see Exclusive Discounts for 25% off). As a "newby" at this myself, I was a little apprehensive at first about telling others about the co-op, but it's turned out to be a new / good share for most everyone I've told. The Co-op is now on my list of 'must share favorites' for anyone I meet. Thanks again for making this happen for all of us!”

Monica T. (Marietta GA), Co-op Member

I would like to commend you and your staff for offering ONLY the very best curriculum available! Also for the obvious hard work that goes into negotiating the deals you make on behalf of homeschooling families. Especially at a non-profit! I ALWAYS look at your products first! Every single thing I have had people questioning/complimenting me about I have purchased through Homeschool Buyers Co-op! Additionally, the things I have purchased thru you are the ones my children (7th & 9th grades) enjoy the most! I cannot thank you enough!”

Charlotte H., Co-op Member

Thank you! This site has been a Godsend to us. As a teacher who has entered the homeschooling world with a gifted middle school age child and a pre-schooler who is demonstrating gifted traits and abilities, you remove so many of my fears of being able to supply each of them with quality education products!

I have been spreading the word about the website, far and wide! Thank you and please keep up the awesome support of our choice to educate our children to THEIR ability levels in a setting that is most appropriate for them. Thanks!”

Sue D., Co-op Member

This co-op is the most innovative thing I've been involved in since I started homeschooling my daughter and it has put resources my way that I'd neither have the time or the connections to get myself. I've not bought into lots but what I have has been of good quality and I've never had buyers remorse here.

Add that to you testimonials if you'd like - its from the heart - I'm recommending you to everyone I know - homeschoolers or not! Lots of Love and Thanks! Homeschoolers all over the world owe you!”

Ange P., Co-op Member

The dedication and creativity of the Co-op is just awesome! I really appreciate being a member and receiving valuable resources to broaden my child's homeschool experience. Thank you for your diligence and insight in making the Co-op a great resource for homeschoolers!”

Blanche, Co-op Member

This is a great idea whose time has come! I've joined. Please join, too, and help lower prices for all of us. ”

Ann Zeise, Editor-In-Chief
A-Z Home's Cool

In 1991, when I began homeschooling my sons, many textbook suppliers wouldn't sell books to individual homeschoolers. Now, just 14 years later, we have co-op purchasing power! What a triumph and what a great help to families who educate their children at home! Thank you for developing this money-saving opportunity for homeschoolers. It's about time! :)”

Diane Flynn Keith, Editor-In-Chief, Homefires
Author of "Carschooling"

Thank you for having such a wonderful site for us homeschoolers.”

S. Buerger, Co-op Member

We are big fans of the Homeschool Buyers Co-op. We have enjoyed everything we have purchased to date -- approximately nine purchases in under a year, with many more on our wish list. And they just keep coming!”

Lisa G., Co-op Member

Please accept my sincerest gratitude for all that you do on behalf of the many homeschoolers. You have helped make our journey much easier. I have shared your website with other homeschoolers as I find it to be an invaluable asset. Thank you and may God richly reward you.”

Evelyn F., Co-op Member

The Co-op is a fantastic idea and a huge help! Thank you so much for everything you do for the homeschool community!”

Judy F., Co-op Member

We don\'t know what we would do without the Co-op in our homeschooling life...it has helped us immensely! THANKS for all you do! ”

Tabitha O., Co-op Member

Since joining the Co-op I have had the opportunity to purchase things that I would not ordinarily be able to afford.
In addition I have learned about many different products that I had previously been unaware of. I have shared the info about the Co-op with everyone I know. I will be a member of the co-op for a long, long time.”

Dyanne, Co-op Member

I remember when I very first joined HSBC back in the very beginning...there were just a couple offerings. I'm so glad I stuck with it. I can hardly keep up with the website now! There's so much great stuff. It's a great service for homeschoolers and a wonderful website. Thanks!”

Caroline J., Co-op Member

I absolutely ADORE your website/newsletters and the endless offers you provide the homeschool community. You have taken away the endless hours of research and made my 2007-08 curriculum decisions a breeze! I am so excited about beginning this school year because I have everything I need to teach and inspire my children. I'm so thankful for my participation with the Homeschool Buyers Co-Op!

.....Woo hoo!! You go guys!!”

Kathy W., Co-op Member

I just want to say that I REALLY wish I would have known about your group and it's services years ago. The group buys are great and so are the discounts. Thank you for your efforts.”

Annette L., Co-op Member

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

I AM SO HAPPY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HOMESCHOOL BUYERS CO-OP AND THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING A MEMBER JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER. GREAT JOB SECURING THE CYBERED SCIENCE CURRICULUM. I THINK IT IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST PROGRAM AROUND BUT IT WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO ME UNTIL NOW.

YOU NOT ONLY OFFER HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES A WIDE VARIETY OF DISCOUNTS AND PROGRAMS – YOU ARE ALSO PROVIDING OUR CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND FOR THAT I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
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Linda B., Co-op Member

LOVE the site!!”

Susan G., Co-op Member

Thanks for all you are doing - I'll need to purchase Microsoft Office soon, and I'll be getting a HUGE discount through Academic Superstore [a Co-op Supplier]. I'm very grateful for all the hard work!”

Wendy O., Co-op Member

We will do what we can to promote this wonderful new work!”

Orilla Crider, Director
MATCH

I just joined the Co-op today and convinced at least 10 others to join in the few hours since! What a great idea! Thank you for implementing it!!!”

Maureen S., Co-op Member

Thank you for organizing the Free Curriculum section of your newsletter. My girls and I have benefited from it several times. I appreciate the Homeschool Buyers Co-op greatly. Thanks for all you do.”

Stephanie W., Co-op Member

I just logged in to Homeschool Buyers Co-op and the member count was over 20,000. Woweee!! I knew you would hit the 20,000 mark soon! That's huge growth from the few months ago when I joined! Congratulations on the success of the Group! We will continue to support the group by participating in future group buys. Thanks again for your help! Cheers!
”

Janet in Australia, Co-op Member

Thank you for providing us so many wonderful resources.”

Cathy L., Co-op Member

As you know homeschooling is expensive thanks to you I am able to afford what I want and need. I will spread the word. I had a few friends signup for the science curriculum. Thanks
again for all you do! You have quite a following now! Thanks again for your time and dedication. You can count on me to spread the good news.”

Linda B., Co-op Member

Thanks for your help and for the great service you provide the homeschooling community!”

Lillian B., Co-op Member

I love the Homeschool Co-op...what a great idea!! Thanks for all the hard work you do.”

Melinda W., Co-op Member

We sure do appreciate the Homeschool Buyers Co-op!”

Donna B., Co-op Member

Just wanted to say thanks for being so pro-active! We're looking forward to seeing the details for Smart Science to go with our buys from Cyber Ed. What great programs!”

Janine P., Co-op Member

Thanks for all you do! I love the Homeschool Buyers Co-op and recommend it to all my new homeschooling friends!”

Rebecca H. of Kansas, Co-op Member

I would like to mention too how much I appreciate all that your website offers. I am a 3rd year homeschooler with a 7th grader and a 9th grader. I usually keep to myself, so I don't talk to many other homeschoolers. There are so many programs I would have never even known about if it wasn't for the co-op. You guys are my eyes & ears! We have participated in many group buys including Gee Art, Cyber Ed, World & I HomeSchool, and the Dave Ramsey Financial Planning. They have all been better than excellent!

THANKS so much for all you do! You guys are SO AWESOME!”

Laurie J., Co-op Member

I'm enjoying my association with HSBC...this is my 3rd group buy in two months! Plus, I'm spreading the word. Thank you so much for providing these opportunities to our homeschooling community.”

Cheri S., Co-op Member

You guys are making my dreams come true with the United Streaming buy (& others). Thank-you!”

Angie B., Co-op Member

Thanks for your wonderful service! I appreciate being a member because your e-mails give me information I would never otherwise have.”

Christine B., Co-op Member

Love your website and opportunities you offer us. Thank you for your service.”

Kay A., Co-op Member

Thanks so much. Great site. Great info. Great deals!”

Cheryl, Co-op Member

It has not been easy finding affordable, high quality on-line classes. I send you THREE CHEERS for arranging this, and hope to see more classes through Homeschool Buyers Co-op.”

Susan B., Co-op Member

I just wanted to let you know that we have just made a purchase with Apple for the new IMac. We wanted to thank you. We would have never known about the discount if we had not found this site. Our other friends that have been home schooling for years did not know either! We will pass on this site to all the HS families we know !!!! Thanks again!!!”

Michelle P., Co-op Member

THANK YOU so much for your help. I'm thankful to get such a great deal!”

Missy E. of Coon Rapids, MN, Co-op Member

I'm a big fan of your service and dedicated vision and wish you continued success! I'm grateful that your service filters out the junk products that offer little. BTW, the GeeGuides product is terrific and the discounted price made it possible. Thanks!”

Roy C., Co-op Member

I used the Plow and Hearth Discount code on $90.00 order and received a $20.00 discount!! What a great way to start using the Homeschool Co-Op system!!”

Leona D., Co-op Member

This is a terrific website. Thank you for your insight!”

Soraya Q., Co-op Member

THANKS for developing a program that searches the web for the coupons, etc. Great service you guys provide, I tell all my friends.”

Debra R., Co-op Member

Thanks for the GREAT job y'all do. My son is taking Japanese (because he really wants to!!!!) from a "deal" we got on your site with Alpha-Omega. Keep up the good work!”

Mary O., Co-op Member

Thanks for the student ID's! The children love them :-)”

Charlotte S., Co-op Member

Thank you again for all the work on the guitars. What a blessing to have the discount. In Him,”

Cathy H., Co-op Member

We participated in the guitar group buy and were thrilled. Saved 30% on a full size guitar for our teenage son. The cost was very affordable and it shipped priority. I've been recommending the Co-op to many others...”

Rona B., Co-op Member

Yet another great discount!!! Thanks, Co-op!”

Teri S. of Olympia, WA, Co-op Member

I am loving your service! Thanks for doing so much legwork for us. There's no way we could come up with all of this good information, or the buying power, by ourselves. Our family is really looking forward to the GeeGuides art lessons we just purchased.”

Janine P., Co-op Member

I love what you are doing for so many of us. Thanks for all your hard work! God Bless.”

Ann L., other

Thank you so much for all you do! I have already spread the word to others that have been home schooling longer than me but had never found you before. I will continue to do so in the future as well.”

Michele Garrison, Co-op Member

I just joined the Co-op and I think it is a wonderful idea!!!”

Summayyah S., Co-op Member

My children love the guitars we purchased through the Co-op! We are happy members!”

Tami, Co-op Member

With 4 children and one income I needed to find an affordable way of homeschooling that was also FUN for my children. Thanks to Homeschool Buyers Coop I have found some really great programs that I never would of known about otherwise, and the best part is I got them at an affordable price! My children have greatly improved their skills using programs like ETC Online and Time4Learning, and have LOVED using them which is fantastic. They actually WANT to do their schoolwork using these programs! Thank you Homeschool Buyers Coop for your dedication to the homeschool community!”

Tiffany B., Co-op Member

I am very pleased with the Homeschool Buyers Co-op. They are so informative and they have saved me money and time with the research. It does make my life a little simpler. Thank you for offering such great deals and opportunities. -- A very satisfied home school mom!!”

Debbie Miller, Co-op Member

Just wanted to say thank you Co-op for all you do and for continuing to beat the bushes for great buys and FREE programs for all us struggling homeschooling parents. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!!”

L. Trotter, Co-op Member

Thank and God Bless you. We always try to keep our kids well informed and because of the Co-op we have not only kept them ahead of the curve but find programs that are fun, interactive and I even enjoy doing.”

Sabrina Daneen DeVille, Co-op Member

You are amazing!! I'm so grateful for what you do and what you offer. I'm a single mom with three children, three jobs, and I homeschool. I couldn't do it nearly as well without you. I've taken advantage of some offers and am looking at others currently available.
”

Joan B., Co-op Member, Co-op Member

Our family would like to thank you so much for the work you do. You have increased our ability to homeschool our daughter Ashlei in the areas of science and math - through cyber ed and through math tutor. She loves it and has grown so much. Thanks again - you are in our prayers daily.”

Barbara Carlson and Family, Co-op Member

Love you guys...my son has so enjoyed the programs we get through you and my daughter is coming right up behind him! Thanks for all you do!”

Erin Nagle, Co-op Member

Thank you for all your efforts! My family is living in Japan while a family member serves his country. It has been nice to have affordable access from so many sources, most of which we would never have learned about as an individual.”

Tracey Fogerty, Co-op Member

I confess to not having used this to purchase just yet BUT my kids are young and I see many, many things that are good for the future and I trust that you'll continue to bring great stuff to us.

I REALLY appreciate the ID card. I also appreciate the good descriptions of things. I HAVE passed on many, many products to others because the content of the site is so thorough.”

carriejoy, Co-op Member

I have bought several items from HSBC and just love it! I'm in my first year homeschooling and products made available to me here have been essential in determining what is the right road for me and my child.

Thank you!”

Alison Golden, Co-op Member

I really appreciate this service. I was able to purchase Drive Thru History on a group buy and our family has really enjoyed it. We have finished Greece, Rome and Turkey now. I read my Bible with a whole new view now. I also purchased Lego Science on a group purchase. Although we haven't gotten a good start on it yet, we have worked through a couple things and have enjoyed it. This is a valuable service. I don't always check out the offers, simply because my budget won't allow me to purchase everytime there is something good up, but when I feel I have the extra funds I like to take a look and that's how I got in on the two group buys mentioned. Well worth it! I hope this continues! Thanks a bunch! God bless.”

Marsha Iddings, Co-op Member

My daugther, husband and I want to thank you from our hearts and wallet for providing your much needed service and products. It would be a huge financial burden for our family if we tried to provide the 'educational extras' that your service provides at such reduced prices. I hope you understand how important a service you provide to the whole homeschooling community. Many of the homeschooling families rely on a single income and thus actively search out methods to avoid paying full price for educational resources. Your service is the only one of its kind and reliably offers the best educational extras and variety with consistently affordable prices. The educational resources you provide were not even offered in the public school district from whence we came. So, I am sending you a sincere and heartfelt, "Thank you!"”

B. Serpa, Co-op Member

I want to say thank you for the opportunity to receive tremendous savings on items/programs, etc., I might not otherwise be able to afford. While I am not able to purchase anything at this time, I look forward to acquiring the discounts in the future.”

Lisa, Co-op Member

Thank you for all the work you do in making the Homeschool Buyers Co-op so great! We appreciate knowing that someone out there has our back in looking for great programs that can help our kids and our wallets. Thanks again for all you do!”

Bukowski Family, Co-op Member

I am so glad to be a part of this co-op. I tell other home schooling parents about it all te time. It has helped our family to get some fantastic resources at great savings. We will continue to use it and recommend it to others.”

M. Collins, Co-op Member

Thank you for all that you do! It's so refreshing to know that we are not alone in this adventure! What a blessing Homeschool Buyers Co-op is to my family! Looking forward to another great year!”

Rhonda P., Co-op Member

Thanks so much for all you do!! This co-op is such a blessing to our family! ”

Kimberly Jenkins and family, Co-op Member

What would I do without you? Take a rest, but never quit! I actually depend on your site and love the savings. How else could we afford Cybered programs and so many great things you offer?”

Allison Puppo, Co-op Member

Thank you so much for the excellent opportunities. I sure wish I had the money to take advantage of more of them because they are so great. It's not just the savings but the quality of the products that makes Homechool Buyer's Co-op stand out. I love to just pass the word along . Right now I have hidden away all of the Chester Comix, waiting to make their appearance on Christmas. Thank you so much for being such a blessing.”

Melody Rees, Co-op Member

I have just recently joined and made my first buy. The price breaks were great but the thing that impressed me the most was the exposure to different types of educational items. I just purchased a beginners computer programming software. By offering the program, you gave me the great idea of offering this to my boy....I am hoping he enjoys it and I think he will. Thank you”

Silvia K. Baker, Co-op Member

This has been a wonderful resource for our family!! I love the opportunity to find out about all of the great products available nowadays! Super great!!”

Heather C, Co-op Member

Wow, this co-op has been a lifesaver exposing me to amazing curriculum options for my children's diverse learning styles. The products that I brought have changed our homeschool lifestyle for the better. When considering the value that I received the products for, the appreciation is almost too much to descibe!

My children have enjoyed the curriculum immensely. We'll continue to use your service and have told many others about this great opportunity.”

Wendy Thomas, Co-op Member

As a homeschool mom who also works a full time job I really appreciate the help and ideas from the hs buyers co-op. THANKS!”

Jennifer, Co-op Member

So new, but SOOOO grateful! I LOVE this website! Simply amazing - you do such a great job getting these wonderful deals for us. And what's coming up in the new year is even more exciting!! KEEP up the great work, PLEASE!! ”

Darlene, Co-op Member

We just began homeschooling our daughter this year. She is a high school sophmore. I just discovered the Buyers Co-op. Thank you so much! It is a tremendous site and in just a week or so I have seen so many new products. I have already made a purchase and plan on adding a language and the Williamsburg field trips later this week! Your site is very much appreciated!”

Lori Schaefer, Co-op Member

Thanks a lot to everyone who makes Homeschool Buyers Co-op run. We are highly appreciate what you are doing! ”

Elena Shtov, Co-op Member

I ordered the Aurolog French software through the co-op at 50% savings. Thank you for negotiating for us to get a great software. A couple of my kids have asked me to create a sign in for them too so they can learn French too. God may use this in the lives of my kids someday. Thanks.”

T. Reas, Co-op Member

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and the careful thought you have put in on our behalf this year. My family and I love the programs that we have acquired through the Co-op. Our lives have been enriched by the incredible programs such as Dave Ramsey, Simple Music and Explode the Code. Thank you for a wonderful year and we look forward to a new year of adventure and learning!”

S Friang, Co-op Member

My daughter recently recieved a microscope that I was able to purchase through the co-op. I was able to get her a much better model then I could have afforded without the discount - and now my budding scientist is looking at everything through new eyes. One day, if she becomes a great scientist and discovers a cure for a strange disease - I'll be able to remember this first microscope and how it set her out on her journey !!

I've told many other homeschool families about the co-op - what a great idea. Even just the free teachers ID's - print one out and save 20% this year at Joann's - those of us with crafty kids save bunches. I will continue to use the Co-op whenever I need to purchase anything homeschool related.”

Jerzydeb, Co-op Member

We are so grateful for your work -- so many great discounts, so much saving of the green. God bless you.”

Natalie S., Co-op Member

Thanks so much for this great resource. There is so much that you do to help homeschoolers and the group buys are always awesome! I used the Dave Ramsey group buy from last year with about 13 home-schooled high school teens and we all loved it! ”

Jennifer, Co-op Member

We have enjoyed many of the products and services offered through the HS Buyers Co-op. Thank you for making this opportunity available. Not only has it saved us money, but it has also introduced us to many items that we had not considered for our homeschool "library" before.”

Lee L., Co-op Member

We really appreciate all of your efforts to put this co-op together. We have benefited greatly. We never would have bought Brainware Safari at list price. We also were very pleased with Tell Me More, it has definitely improved our French study. We know we saved a bunch on both.”

Kelly Hawley, Co-op Member

I just wanted to say that I was REALLY impressed with the HSC's incredible service. On the last day of the group buy for Cyber-Ed, no, the last hour of the last day, I was trying to place my order. I'd tried a few times but thought that the order wasn't going through, because I kept getting an error message instead of the confirmation page. Turns out I'd ordered the same thing four times. Suspecting just that, I sent them an e-mail to let them know I really wanted ONE of my orders. Within an hour, and without even seeing my e-mail, the good folks at the co-op caught the mulitple orders, called me, and had it all fixed up. I've had to contact them on some other issues too. I am always impressed with the speed, courtesy, and professionalism that they exhibit. All in the name of getting us some great deals.”

Sharon C., Co-op Member

I have gotten a lot out of the co-op this year...it has been the key to our homeschooling success. Thank you!!”

Karen O., Co-op Member

Thank you so much for doing this. My son has many special needs and the docs and therapists had all recommended Brainware Safari, but I couldn't afford it!!! Thanks to YOU, Philip is now doing Brainware Safari almost every day! I am so hopeful for progress to be made in his brain function! Thank you soooooooooo much!”

Lisa Estes, Co-op Member

Thank you so much for all you do to help Homeschoolers in so many ways May God Bless you as you continue to provide this much needed service! Through the the Homeschool-Buyers Co-op, I was able to purchase from NEST Entertainment, six animated Classics! My six year old enjoys them so much and learns too! I have made other purchases and all went very well. This Co-op is one of HIGH INTEGRITY! Great asset to us Homeschoolers! *****”

Cindy Weatherhead, Co-op Member

High quality work...thank you for enhancing our access to quality curriculum. I've told my homeschool friends about it, and find you do an excellent job of reviewing. ”

Kathleen Ruh Trapp, Co-op Member

I placed an order one day and didn't realize that my credit card had expired. Brett Walter called me personally and asked for my updated number so that I wouldn't miss out on the group buy. I think that action speaks for itself!!! Have a wonderful holiday and keep up the good work”

Delores Wood, VA, Co-op Member

Thanks for providing such great opportunities for homeschool families!”

S. Herring, Co-op Member

Thank you once again for offering outstanding products and services to homeschoolers, at discount pricing. You're the best!”

Martha, Co-op Member

Our first Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip was terrific and we are looking forward to "Yorkown"! I have been drooling over the hope of doing CW EFT for years. Thank you, Homeschool Buyers Co-op, for making this possible! Blessings,
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Laurie H., Co-op Member

I am so glad to have found this site. I have discovered so many great new ways to keep my boys challenged and interested! My youngest begs to do math now, and before this site, (discovering Destination Math) I couldn't get him to do any math! I tell everyone I know about this site. The customer service is awesome! I had a question and they got right on it and even went out of their way to fix the problem! Thank you so much!”

Elizabeth D., Co-op Member

Thanks for all you do, we love all the products we've purchased through the co-op.”

R. Sumner, Co-op Member

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Who are we?

The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the nation's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschooling families.

Like you, we are homeschoolers with a love for family and a deep commitment to homeschooling.

Like you, we have made the profound and life-changing decision to assume full responsibility for our children's education. We understand the sacrifices and joy that this entails, and have decided to devote our energies and talents to helping other homeschooling families who have chosen to walk the same path.

On this page you will learn why we started the Co-op, what benefits we provide to homeschoolers, and why we hope you will join us. Membership is absolutely free and private.

Whether or not you join, you are welcome to browse our site, return as often as you like, and take full advantage of our many wonderful resources and services for homeschooling families!

Why have a Homeschool Buyers Co-op?

School districts get educational discounts -- why not homeschoolers?

The reason is simple: school districts have purchasing power and homeschoolers don't because we buy as individuals.

The Co-op changes that by combining the purchasing power of thousands of homeschooling families around the country to give homeschoolers the same purchasing clout as school districts.

It is a simple proposition, and it works! Just take a look at the many educational suppliers in the Exclusive Discounts section that offer homeschool member discounts from 10% to 70% off their retail prices.

How the Co-op helps YOU...

We negotiate exclusive member discounts for homeschooling families from educational suppliers.

How do we do it? We contact suppliers, tell them how many thousands of homeschooling families we represent, and ask them for discounts.

What's more, most of them say "Yes!". You will find their names and offers in the Exclusive Discounts section of our site. Your favorite supplier is not in our network? Let us know and we will try to sign them up!

We arrange frequent Group Buys that give homeschoolers even deeper discounts than those listed in the Exclusive Discounts section.

To date, Group Buys have saved homeschooling families collectively over two millions dollars!! For example, a recent group purchase saved homeschoolers 30% on high-quality guitars and guitar-learning DVDs. Another one saved homeschoolers 50% on award-winning art curriculum. Another one saved homeschooling families hundreds of dollars on microscopes!

Homeschoolers love Group Buys because they can save you a lot of money! Suppliers love them because they only give deep discounts if they get the desired volumes.

We maintain a fully searchable database of Free Curriculum and other educational Resources.

This includes free resources from the U.S. Department of Education, the Library of Congress, National Geographic, PBS, the BBC, and many other providers, as well as many smaller websites with wonderful resources.

Sure, you can find all of these resources on the Internet on your own, but how much junk will you have to look through in order to find the gems? Our editors are veteran homeschoolers, and they know a good resource when they see it. They have saved you time by searching for and compiling the best websites in one simple and searchable database.

We have compiled and maintain the Internet's largest database of educational Contests & Scholarships available to homeschooled students.

Here you will find links to over 170,000 educational contests and scholarships worth over $700 million!!!

Winning a contest or scholarship is a wonderful way for homeschooled students to polish a college application and help their families save big dollars on higher education!

We have compiled and maintain the Internet's largest database of local, retail merchants that offer discounts to homeschoolers!

Simply type in your zip code, click the "Go" button, and our computer will display a map of retailers in your area, along with their exact location and distance from you!!! (Actually, it's the distance from the center of your zip code area. :) )

What's more, each entry gives you specific instructions how homeschoolers can qualify for the retailer's educator discount!

We collect and publish scores of money-saving and making tips, specifically for homeschooling families. You'll be amazed how much money you can save -- or make! -- each year with these creative suggestions from our editorial team and other frugal homeschooling moms! All of our tips have been contributed by homeschooling moms.

We run an ongoing sweepstakes of prizes from our network for educational suppliers.

Unlike most sweepstakes, where your odds of winning are usually one in millions, in THIS sweepstakes your odds of winning are typically one in hundreds.

What's more, you can significantly increase your odds of winning by telling your friends. They can then play and win, and you get extra eTickets!

In the event that you don't win, most of the suppliers have arranged to make a consolation prize or special discount available to you -- just for having played the game! Be sure to opt-in for their "consolation" email when you play the sweepstakes the first time!

Did you know that many hardware and software manufacturers (e.g., Microsoft, Symantec, and more) offer DEEP DISCOUNTS for their products to qualified educators and students? It's true! However, they don't hand these discounts to anyone! Instead, they authorize a select group of merchants to offer those discounts on the condition that the merchants verify the educational status of the consumer.

By special arrangement with Academic Superstore, one of the merchants mentioned above, Co-op membership qualifies you for deep educator and student discounts as homeschooling families! Please read more about this and get your free qualifying letter!

We maintain a Free Classifieds section for members. Do you want to sell or trade used homeschool curriculum? Do you have non-educational items to sell? List your "For Sale" or "Want-to-Buy" homeschool items FREE!!

Unlike other homeschool classifieds, our classifieds are fully searchable by keywords and categories, making it easy for other homeschoolers to find your products or you to find theirs!

We update daily our database of the latest, greatest specials and coupons from hundreds of brand-name merchants. Every morning, at 1:00 AM, a Co-op computer wakes up and queries merchant computers on the Internet for the latest, greatest deals, then categorizes and loads them into our database for you to find with a few mouse clicks.

What a great deal for homeschoolers on a tight budget! What's more, you can subscribe to our Daily Deals email at My Profile and every morning we will deliver TODAY's new coupons or specials directly to your inbox every morning! It only takes a minute to see if you can get something you need at a discount! Plus, many specials are one day only, so if you are counting on our weekly homeschool newsletter to tell what's hot, you'll miss out on some great deals unless you get the Daily Deals email.

When we find an unusually good deal, we profile in the Deal of the Month section. Typically, these deals are good for only a few weeks and will save you 30% or more on well-known products for homeschooling families from brand name educational merchants (e.g., Alpha Omega, Rosetta Stone, and more).

How much does membership cost?

Surely, with all these great services, the Co-op must charge something to become a member?

No! Co-op membership is ABSOLUTELY FREE to homeschoolers!!

But don't all these great services cost money to develop and support? How does the Co-op survive? What's the catch?

No catch! And yes, indeed, it does cost money to provide these services to you, to keep this website up and running, to pay our dedicated homeschooler staff, and so forth. So, how we do it?

First of all, the Co-op is a nonprofit corporation. We have an educational mission to help make homeschooling more affordable. We aren't trying to make a profit! So, that helps a bit. All the same, we do have expenses!

Mostly, we are supported by advertising dollars. These dollars come partly from our wonderful network of educational suppliers, who choose to spend their marketing dollars on YOU through the Co-op. We keep their fees as low as possible so that they can afford to advertise on this site AND offer you the wonderful discounts you find in the Exclusive Discounts section. Please help yourself and the Co-op by shopping with these dedicated merchants, who respect the choice we have made to homeschool our children!

Additionally, you will see ads from other suppliers on this website. When you purchase from any of them, the Co-op makes a little bit of money. For example, when you purchase from any of the merchants listed in our Daily Deals section, we get a small commission (but only if you make your purchase shortly after clicking through to their websites!). It doesn't cost you anything extra, but it helps us provide you these wonderful services and resources to homeschooling families!

Finally, we make some money by selling a limited selection of services and products, such as the Family Learning Resource Book. Even in these cases, homeschooling members always get a discount!!! And the Family Learning Resource Book will pay for itself many times over with great savings for you!

But don't we sell your information to other companies??

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! Read our Privacy Policy. Here are our promises to you:

We will not share your information with anyone, ever! See our Privacy Policy

We will never send you unsolicited emails. You have total control over your subscription at My Profile (located in the "Members Only" section in the upper left of each page when you are signed in).

If you want to get our newsletter or special offers, we will send you exactly what you ask for -- nothing more and nothing less.

If you subscribe to emails, each and every email will send will have an easy and convenient way to unsubscribe. Also, you can come back to our site at any time, sign in, and change any of your subscription options in My Profile.

What do we want from you?

OK, so membership is free and private, we don't charge you for anything except a couple products, and the whole website and service is geared towards homeschooling families. We make most of our money from advertisers. So, what do we want from you??

Join us!

Our strength is in our numbers!!! That's why your membership is so important!

Can you imagine what sort of purchasing power we will have as homeschoolers when we have 50,000 members? 100,000 members? That will make us as large as the largest school districts in the United States! Think of it -- our very own homeschooling school district! :)

Do you think that will make educational suppliers sit up and take notice?

The more members we have, the more useful the services and resources we can provide to homeschooling families. Services like Exclusive Discounts, Group Purchases, Free Homeschool ID Card PDFs, Supplier Sweepstakes,, and Free Homeschool Classifieds.

Resources like our databases of Free Homeschool Curriculum, Contests & Scholarships, Local Homeschool Educator Discounts, and Money Tips by and for homeschoolers!

Who knows what other benefits we'll come up with in the coming months? We put the services and resources you see here together in less than two years! What additional services will we have for homeschooling families in another year? In 5 years??

So jump on the bandwagon -- Join the Co-op NOW! Your membership, while free and respectful of your privacy, will benefit not only you but thousands of other homeschoolers around the world!

Who knows? Joining the Co-op may be the single most important thing you do in support of your homeschooling experience. And it is certain to help not only you but homeschoolers everywhere, because our strength is in our membership!

Whether you choose to join us or not, if you are a homeschooler we invite you to browse the site. Feel free to return whenever you want and take advantage of our many homeschooling resources and services!

We wish you great success and happiness in your homeschooling adventure! We applaud you for starting down this rewarding and joyful path!!

Blessings and warm regards,

The Homeschool Buyers Co-op

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	In 1991, when I began homeschooling my sons, many textbook suppliers wouldn't sell books to individual homeschoolers. Now, just 14 years later, we have co-op purchasing power! What a triumph and what a great help to families who educate their children at home! Thank you for developing this money-saving opportunity for homeschoolers. It's about time! :)
	Diane Flynn Keith Editor-In-Chief, Homefires Author of "Carschooling"
	You have nothing, NOTHING to lose by signing up! On your own terms, you'll be notified when special deals become available. The prices only go DOWN the more who join in on the purchases. This is a great idea whose time has come! I've joined. Please join, too, and help lower prices for all of us.
	Ann Zeise, Editor-In-Chief A-Z Home's Cool
	I am loving your service! Thanks for doing so much legwork for us. There's no way we could come up with all of this good information, or the buying power, by ourselves. Our family is really looking forward to the GeeGuides art lessons we just purchased.
	Janine P., Member
	I just joined the Co-op today and convinced at least 10 others to join in the few hours since! What a great idea! Thank you for implementing it!!!
	Maureen S., Member
	Yet another great discount!!! Thanks, Co-op!
	Teri S., Member Olympia, WA
	We participated in the guitar group buy and were thrilled. Saved 30% on a full size guitar for our teenage son. The cost was very affordable and it shipped priority. I've been recommending the Co-op to many others...
	Rona B., Member
	Thanks for all you are doing - I'll need to purchase Microsoft Office soon, and I'll be getting a HUGE discount through Academic Superstore. I'm very grateful for all the hard work!
	Wendy O., Member
	We will do what we can to promote this wonderful new work!
	Orilla Crider, Director MATCH
	Thanks for all you are doing - I'll need to purchase Microsoft Office soon, and I'll be getting a HUGE discount through Academic Superstore [a Co-op Supplier]. I'm very grateful for all the hard work!
	Wendy O., Member Canoga Park, CA

	Thank you again for all the work on the guitars. What a blessing to have the discount. In Him,
	Cathy H., Member
	Thanks for the student ID's! The children love them :-)
	Charlotte S., Member
	Thanks for the GREAT job y'all do. My son is taking Japanese (because he really wants to!!!!) from a "deal" we got on your site with Alpha-Omega. Keep up the good work!
	Mary O., Member

	The dedication and creativity of the Co-op is just awesome! I really appreciate being a member and receiving valuable resources to broaden my child's homeschool experience. Thank you for your diligence and insight in making the Co-op a great resource for homeschoolers!
	Blanche, Member
	THANKS for developing a program that searches the web for the coupons, etc. Great service you guys provide, I tell all my friends.
	Debra R., Member Rochester, NY
	This is a terrific website. Thank you for your insight!
	Soraya Q., Member
	I used the Plow and Hearth Discount code on $90.00 order and received a $20.00 discount!! What a great way to start using the Homeschool Co-Op system!!
	Leona D., Member
	I'm a big fan of your service and dedicated vision and wish you continued success! I'm grateful that your service filters out the junk products that offer little. BTW, the GeeGuides product is terrific and the discounted price made it possible. Thanks!
	Roy C., Member
	THANK YOU so much for your help. I'm thankful to get such a great deal!
	Missy E., Member Coon Rapids, MN
	My children love the guitars we purchased through the Co-op! We are happy members!
	Tami, Member
	I just joined the Co-op and I think it is a wonderful idea!!!
	Summayyah S., Member
	I just wanted to let you know that we have just made a purchase with Apple for the new IMac. We wanted to thank you. We would have never known about the discount if we had not found this site. Our other friends that have been home schooling for years did not know either! We will pass on this site to all the HS families we know !!!! Thanks again!!!
	Michelle P., Member