Rock N Learn

My 8 year old who is a bit behind in reading is enjoying these and once she is done these are going to my grand daughter next. I love how they learn with this set of DVD's and their site has even more learning DVD's to choose from.

We are interested in a few for our daughters. Learning through and with music is a great way to pick up things, while being able to remember and use it over and over again. Like the old school house rock cartoons which we own as well.

There is so much here that my daughter is still making her way through these DVD's over the summer to keep her ready for next year.


You get 10 DVD's in this set that each have their own place in teaching your child to read. Great for schools, home schooling, or just plain having around to help your child learn.


You can find Rock N Learn on their website and on Amazon.


What Rock N Learn has to say about their product.

Let’s Learn to Read is a series of 10 DVDs and optional activities that provide a fun way for kids to build reading skills, from beginners through second grade. Entertaining music, humorous characters, and engaging stories help learners stay focused. By covering phonics rules and sight words, this collection offers the best of both worlds. And it's sequentially paced to work well with our free worksheets. Learners move on from one DVD to another, as they are ready.

Phonics skills include vowels, consonants, blends, digraphs, diphthongs, silent consonants, rule breakers, and more. Over 170 sight words help build speed and accuracy for the most common words used in children’s literature.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Rock N Learn. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

External drives

Sometimes your DVD drive will break down in your computer and you want a quick fix sot that you can get on with what you are trying to get done. This is where the External Drive comes in. I won't kid you this is mainly my husbands field but I have to say that external drives come in handy.

My daughter was gifted a used computer for Christmas and soon after the drive stopped working so we were able to replace it with an external drive and keep her up and going. Mainly so she didn't have to use our computers.

My husband worked off an external drive when he was going to college for his classes and he really saw a big use for them even in our regular lives at home. Very easy to set up and use. I am very glad for the people who come up with these items so you can continue to use your computer's long after some parts have stopped working.

These will even burn disc so you can make family picture discs for your family, back up your files, and even store pictures of all of the school art that you just don't have enough room to actually keep. They will preserved for all to see as long as there is a live disc somewhere.

The Novapolt External Drives can be found on Amazon.


What Novapolt has to say about their product.

1. Plug and Play. Full compatible with USB 2.0 / USB 3.0
   Compatible with WindowsXP/windows2003/Windows8/ windows10 Vista/7, Linux, Mac10 OS, OS X Yosemite, 2015 27" retina iMac, Macbook Pro with OS 10.10.5, macbook air version 10.9.5, imac with el capitan - os x 10.11

       Power by USB, no need any other power source, no need to install any driver program. Powered by sigal USB port, just connect it to any PC or MAC with the USB connector, then it will read the disc automatically.  

1. With Slim, Light-weight and Shockproof Design, you can put it in the travelling bag or on your desk This superdrive is for  ultrabook, netbook or PC, you can playback CD and DVD, and record CD( ONLY BURN CD)which will give you perfect effect when you are watching DVD videos, installing software, or create backup discs, etc.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Novapolt. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Replacing your Broken DVD Drive

Our family is really happy with this portable DVD drive/burner. For Christmas our daughter received a older dell computer which works great but the DVD rom didn't work long before it burned out so to speak, so my husband said we just needed an external drive and Novapolt came to our rescue with one that is stylish, easy to use, and works great even with this older model computer.

My daughter can now enjoy DVD's on her free time, as well as work on her typing when needed. So if you have a DVD drive that won't work or can not be repaired think about purchasing a external drive because they are easy to use and work well.

You can find this External DVD drive/burner on Amazon.



What Novapolt has to say about their product.

1. Plug and Play. Full compatible with USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 

Compatible with WindowsXP/windows2003/Windows8/ windows10 Vista/7, Linux, Mac10 OS, OS X Yosemite, 2015 27" retina iMac, Macbook Pro with OS 10.10.5, macbook air version 10.9.5, imac with el capitan - os x 10.11

1. Power by USB, no need any other power source, no need to install any driver program. Powered by sigal USB port, just connect it to any PC or MAC with the USB connector, then it will read the disc automatically.

1. With Slim, Light-weight and Shockproof Design, you can put it in the travelling bag or on your desk This superdrive is for  ultrabook, netbook or PC, you can playback CD and DVD, and record CD( ONLY BURN CD)which will give you perfect effect when you are watching DVD videos, installing software, or create backup discs, etc.

#dvdexternaldrive

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Novapolt. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

DanceCrazy Stretching Strap & Exercise DVD

Stretching is so important. I have always tried to stretch everyday. You know that one good stretch that just makes you feel good all day long? Yes that is the stretch I am talking about. This kind of stretching is a bit different but great for those who do yoga, pilates, or any other exercise where stretching is a must. I love that this takes you from the beginning, so if you are new to stretching with or without a strap this is a great DVD to start with.

DanceCrazy is one of my favorite companies to find dance video how to's, exercise equipment, as well as some awesome food choices.

The  DanceCrazy Stretching Strap & Exercise DVD can be found on Amazon.


What DanceCrazy has to say about their product.

This is a DVD - there is NO exercise strap/band included.

This is DanceCrazy's DVD on using stretching straps and bands to get the most out of them. It's a great beginner's workout, and if you have a stretching strap, this is for you!

We think you'll love this thoughtfully created step by step beginner's DVD to stretching (and using stretch bands and straps).

You can find out more about DanceCrazy on:

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and DanceCrazy. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

The Rhythm Tree

The Rhythm Tree Music Kit for Autism & Special Needs comes with a DVD, song book with teaching ideas, 3 rhythm sticks, 4 maracas, and 2 tambourines, perfect for working with special needs or non special needs children. Music is something that is enjoyed by most everyone and is good in getting children to work together. Music is one of the things that bridge the gap, evening the playing fields if you will.

Music calms the savage beast and warms the hearts of many. Children love to learn music, they can hear, play, and feel music. They can dance, hum, and rock to music. This set from The Rhythm Tree comes with everything you need to start reaching the children in your life. Be it a child care, pre-school, public, or private school.

The book is filled with ideas and teaching ideas as well as the companion DVD. It is great for both novice and professionals in the field of working with children who have special needs.


You can find this Autism & Special Needs DVD and Music Kit on Amazon.



What The Rhythm Tree has to say about their product.

WANT TO OPEN UP YOUR CHILD'S WORLD THROUGH MUSIC?This Dr. Toy Top 10 award-winning DVD and Music Kit is perfect for parents, educators and therapists.

Develop critical skills in a fun and playful way (no musical abilities required).

It will add music and success to any autism or special needs program.

Developed by a music therapist with more than 15 years of experience with special needs, this kit makes it easy to use music to bond with a child and help them learn new social and developmental skills.

This music kit is also great for creating fun family time, improving a child's self esteem, and giving a child a way to express themselves, even if they are non-verbal.Helps a child develop better social, speech/communication, motor, and academic skills in a fun and motivating way!

It will also help with autism sensory needs with all of the great instruments that are included.

You can find out more about The Rhythm Tree on:

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and The Rhythm Tree. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com. 

Aleratec Multi-Tier Configurable TV Swivel Stand

We were thinking about getting the girls their own TV separate from ours for the other room so they can play games on the Wii, watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. We didn't want to buy a big piece of furniture so this was just the ticket in making a room for them to have when they have friends over.

My husband has his own gaming set up and doesn't like anyone to play with his games, systems, controllers, etc, so we needed to make it so there was a set up the kids could use. This Stand is configurable so that it can be different heights depending on your needs.


You can find the Aleratec Multi-Tier Configurable TV Swivel Stand on Amazon.



What Aleratec has to say about their product.

• Configurable, easy and affordable way to create the perfect entertainment center
• Space-saving two-tier stand for flat screen TVs and A/V equipment
• Swiveling base rotates 360° for the perfect viewing angle
• Rugged design holds TVs up to 132 lbs
• Easy to set up with no complicated tools

You can find out more about Aleratec on:

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Aleratec. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.