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Further Than the Eye Can See…
As the sun’s rays get more intense, most of us will find ourselves reaching for our sunglasses. If you find that you need a new pair, why not treat yourself to some chic specs and do a bit of good to boot? Amy Sacks’ eyewear offers exceptional quality handcrafted eyewear at a good price. Each pair of eyeglasses and sunglasses has a frame constructed from bamboo, making them not only stylish, but sustainable, too. Plus, each pair of specs comes with a lifetime warranty. But the best part is that with each purchase, all profits go to support the Pixie Project (pixieproject.org) which helps to provide homes for animals as well as assist with training, spaying and neutering. The Julian sunglasses (pictured, in caramel) are available for $130 from www.AmySacks.com.

Carry on
‘Tis the season for travel, but with all the regulations, fees and rigamarole surrounding your luggage, getting from point A to point B has never been more of an obstacle course. Many folks are opting to avoid checking bags and go for carry-on instead. If you’re going the carry-on route, here are a few guidelines to help make those trips through TSA a little less stressful:
• The standard dimensions for carry-on luggage are 22” X 14” X 9”.
• The weight limit is generally 40 pounds for a standard carry-on.
• One other bag is permitted as a carry-on, including a laptop computer, a purse or a small tote.
• Ensure that your personal liquids are packed in a container that is less than 3 ounces and that all liquids and gels are contained in a quart-sized zip top clear plastic bag that is easily accessible.
Ultra-organized carry-on bag ($99) from Travelsmith.com.

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Come Sail Away!
As you head to the beach, the pool or just the gym, why not stash your items in a cool, recycled tote bag from Ella Vickers? Made from recycled sails, marine grade canvas, corrosion resistant zippers and other durable materials, these bags were meant to withstand all the harsh elements of the shore and beyond. Created by Ella Vickers in Wilmington, NC, sizes range from wristlets to diaper bags and large totes and offer up functionality, durability and a flair for the seaworthy. From $40 - $158 at EllaVickers.com.

Tips for Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child

As you can only imagine, the world of PA homeschooling is full of different tools and products that can be used to help encourage any child you can think of to do some really amazing things academically. In order to really get the process and procedure started it is very important that you take some time to really consider your child and the exact needs that your child has. By taking these into consideration, you can typically work quite well to create a good plan that will allow them the best opportunity possible for creating a truly unique and fulfilling education.

You should consider the signs and symptoms that accompany your child's problems or needs. For example, a child that has ADHD is not likely to enjoy sitting around reading a very long book for hours at a time. However, if you really feel that the book is necessary then breaking it up into smaller pieces can help your child get through the materials that are needed, while still getting the breaks that they require to continue getting benefits from the material. Follow your child's interests to really tailor their education. This is something that can apply to education regardless if you have a special needs child or not. Taking the time to carefully structure your child's education PA around the areas that are most interesting to them will have them breezing through materials, confident in their skills and much less apt to turn lessons into a huge battle. If you feel that you are going to be struggling even by allowing your child complete control then you should try allowing your child partial control and see how things progress with only partial control.

Review progress frequently, this will allow you to make any changes that are necessary before your child starts to really rebel against learning. For example, you might find that PA child Magazine needs to have a much more structured spelling program but they are quite skilled at math. This would give you a good basis to plan out their learning plan, but also would allow you to quickly and easily ensure that you are on the right path towards a balanced education.

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Making some small adjustments at times is necessary to ensure that you are choosing the best educational path for your child. Never be afraid to make changes as you feel that they are necessary. This is something that is extremely important because you absolutely should adjust your child's educational plan periodically to ensure the best results.