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Techknow Training Studios

Disclosure: Affiliate link may be included. How do you teach computer technology in your homeschool?  Technology skills are necessary for kids (and adults).  There are many courses out there, but how about finding one that has super ratings? TechKnow Training Studios was voted Top 100 Educational Site by Homeschool.com.  TechKnow Training  has also been reviewed by Cathy Duffy, and TheHomeschoolTechie.com.  They sell courses to individual homeschool families as well as Co-Ops, Homeschool Groups, and private schools. They include two great Freebies with a subscription: A free parent account and EduTyping Keyboard courses.  The Parent Perks are really great.  Parents can learn with their free account, too.  In the parent perks, parents can: Monitor how much time students spend on the course, as well as their progress Run student progress reports Take any courses their students are taking Gain access to reporting tools that keep track of transcripts and more Have direct access to TechKnow Techs to get help with resources They offer a huge list of courses, with everything from Microsoft Word to Building your own Computer.  Check the courses HERE.   TechKnow Training has High School Credit information for your students who are taking technology courses for high-school credit.  The Course Syllabi are also ready for you to click and print, if you like. My favorite thing about the program is the Student Achievement System, where students can be rewarded for learning new skills and completing courses.  Badges can be earned and points calculated. This helps students to keep track of their learning and share the success of their accomplishments. And, every 9 weeks TechKnow Training rewards one student with a special prize. Prizes could be: Robot Kits, Drones, iPad, computer software and more!  Doesn’t that sound wonderful?   There is also a Fun Zone on their website for games.  They’ve created a separate server for Minecraft games.  The only access is for registered students, so it’s a safe place to play. I hope you’ll check out TechKnow Training Studios.  They have a 30-day Free Trial. I was privileged to meet their representatives at the HEAV Convention in Richmond this summer.  @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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Let Furhaven Fill Your Stocking

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Affiliate link included. Does your dog’s bed look worn out?  Archie really “loved” his bed when he was a younger pup.  He loved it to death.  He’s also outgrown his soft little bed.  I think Christmas might be the perfect time to give him a new bed! Furhaven Pet Products, Inc. I’m thrilled to find the choices at FurHaven Pet Products.  The prices look reasonable and I love that they offer so many things for pet owners.  The choices in beds is huge: Sofa beds, waterproof beds, Orthopedic beds, Memory Top beds, beds that fit in crates…..What to choose? Pet Bed Sale! 20% off Limited time only using code “Pet20” The Memory Top Comfy Couch with Faux Fur looks perfect for Archie!  He loves soft things and he can cuddle up to the “arm rests” surrounding the couch.  Wow!  Which bed would suit your dog? Does your dog or cat like to snuggle under the covers?  They would love the Snuggery Burrow Bed!  It has removable/washable covers and comes in different colors.  It also comes in sizes for large or small pets. Some pets like to snuggle with blankets and would like the hood effect. Others would prefer the hood up.  The beds come with a plastic hoop to add, if your pet likes the hood up. FurHaven has really thought of everything. Now, if you have a cat and would like to keep them busy, you might select a cat house.  FurHaven has so many cat houses to select.  They have cat hammocks, cat playgrounds, scratchers, and window-perches.  Check out the Deluxe Playground for Cats with IQ Busy Box! Here’s the Hammock I love the accessories at Furhaven.  The Safety LED Light-Up Collar is just one of my new favorites.  The collar will be great for winter months, when it gets dark so early.  The Collar comes in four different colors and four different sizes!  You’ll find one for any dog. Another product that would be helpful for traveling or any time, is the Water Bottle with Dish.  I would love to have this in the car when Archie gets thirsty.  No more spills with this Water bottle.  It comes in four great colors, too. Do you use plastic fencing to block certain rooms from your pet?  Why not upgrade with beautiful fencing that extends to 48″ and really improves your home decor.  There are two choices: pecan or mahogany.  There are so many wonderful products for your pets at FurHaven.  See if there’s something that you want to put in your pet’s stocking this Christmas. Shop Here – Furhaven Pet Products, Inc.  Save 20% on all Pet Beds for a limited time with Code: Pet20 @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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Stress Less Bath And Body Collection From Aromafloria

Disclosure: I received the collection in order to facilitate a review. All opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate link included. Stress!  Do you have stress in your life?  We all do, and all want to Stress Less.  Because I want to have less stress, I’m more than excited to try this beautiful collection from Aromafloria. Aromafloria offers wonderful and natural products that are made with Essential Oils.  In the past, I was so excited to try the Muscle Soak Collection.  Today, I’m happy to share with you the Stress Less Collection.  Essential oils included in this collection are lavender, sage, and chamomile. Lavender – Soothes and relaxes Chamomile – Calms and rejuvenates Sage – Relieves mental fatigue Essential oils in this collection are blended to help you relax.  The beautiful color of Lavender makes the experience with Stress Less even better. The Stress Less Inhalation Beads help you to experience tranquility, while still keeping a focused and sharp mind.  The beads are a beautiful lavender color.  To use them, just place them in the Inhalation Bag.  You’ll be able to inhale the wonderful scent and feel relaxed any time of day.  This little bag just may become my new best friend! Stress Less Moisturizing Body Wash also includes the three essential oils of Lavender, Chamomile, and Sage.  This body wash works naturally to cleanse and reduce stress and tension.  When you open the tube, you’re met with a beautiful fragrance.  It works well with a sponge and only takes a small squeeze to bring the relaxation-inducing scent to life. The Body Wash is pH balanced, Paraben-free, Amide-free, SLES & SLS free.  All of the products are Vegan, safe for the earth, biodegradable, sulfate and phthalate free. They don’t test on animals, either. Could you benefit from an Aroma Therapeutic Massage?  Yes, we all could.  The Stress Less Bath & Body Massage Oil nourishes your skin and absorbs quickly.  The oil penetrates deeply to relax and rejuvenate your mind, as you get a massage.  The Lavender, Chamomile, and Sage essential oils also smell amazing!  I love how it helps my dry skin. I love the Stress Less Foaming Salt Glow Polish.  You can exfoliate those dead skin cells by rubbing this luxurious polish in a circular motion.  As you scrub away stress, you’ll notice that your skin feels smoother.  How do they do that?  They combine Ocean Minerals and Pure Magnesium Sulfate.  Magnesium Sulfate is a natural mineral that helps to exfoliate and bring out smoother skin. It’s good to use the Foaming Salt Glow Polish before you use self-tanning products or shaving, because it helps to prevent ingrown hairs and allows moisturizers to penetrate your skin.  As you use this blend of Lavender, Chamomile, and Sage, you’ll experience a relaxing feeling. The Stress Less Ocean Mineral Bath Salts is perfect when you want to immerse yourself in a Lavender bath that can help you to remove the stresses of the day.  The three essential oils will help to rehydrate your skin while you soak in the tub. Natural Mineral Salts help to restore the mineral balance in your skin.  Natural salt actually contains many minerals.  These minerals help the nervous system, relieves stress, and can help to lesson water retention.  These salts are meant to draw out impurities, sweat, dirt, and oil. It can also improve circulation. Another way to enjoy the tension-reducing benefits of Lavender, Chamomile, and Sage essential oils is to take a bubble bath with Stress Less Foaming Bubble Bath.  The mild plant-based ingredients are not-drying to your skin.  Inhaling the scent could help you to relieve stress and anxiety.  It enables your skin to be cleansed and conditioned, too. Just as I loved the Aromafloria Muscle Soak Collection, I really love the Stress Less Collection.  The beautiful and natural products really work well and are packaged in lovely containers.  I enjoy using every drop of the items and think you will, as well. 2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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HealTop Feel Great Skin-Care

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Disclosure: I was provided with the Moms over 45 Bundle for an honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I am not a doctor or medical expert, and make no medical claims.  If you have a medical need, please consult your personal physician. Women over 45 have changing skin-care needs.  Our skin may get dryer and lose elasticity.  I know from experience that my skin has changed a great deal.  That’s why we always notice when a new skin-care product offers us improvement. When I was provided with the Moms Over 45 Products Bundle I felt a lot of excitement.  I love trying new skin-care and health products.  When I look at my skin and see the sun damage, the dryness, and the wrinkles I am ready to try something new.  HealTop offers the Moms Over 45 Products Bundle with these great products: Feel Great Body – 100% Natural Body Cream Feel Great Face – 100% Natural Face Cream Feel Great Balance – Natural Supplement for Menopause Products are vegan, cruelty FREE, paraben/sls/artificial scents FREE, manufactured under GMP, HACCP, ISO9000, ISO22000.  This lets you see the seriousness of HealTop in their quest to offer the most natural skin care products. HealTop Feel Great balance is a supplement that focuses on our exclusive age group.  The ingredients for this supplement include: Maca, Black Cohosh, Sambucus nigra blend for women.  Maca is in the cruciferous family (like broccoli) and grows in Peru.  It is known for having a positive effect on hormone balance and energy levels. Black cohosh has been used for the symptoms of menopause.  The Sambucus, which comes from elderberries, has been used to alleviate hot flashes. The Feel Great Body is the large tub in the picture.  This was the first item that I opened.  The ingredients give themselves away when you smell the product.  The stated ingredients include: Coconut oil, sweet almond oil, beeswax, grapeseed oil, and lavender.  I could instantly smell the lavender.  The creamy product goes on a little oily, but soaks in quickly and left my skin feeling soft.  The scent was a little of a herbal scent, too. The Feel Great Face cream is in the smaller container.  The stated ingredients include: extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, grapeseed oil, beeswax, Vitamin E, sandalwood oil, petchouli oil, geranium oil, rosewood oil, calendula oil, citral, geraniol, citronellol, limonene, and linalool. When I opened the Feel Great Face cream, I immediately noticed the herbal scent.  The cream is oily and I rubbed it in good.  Then it felt smooth.  The skin cream is to be put on your face in a thin layer and only used on a clean face.  I rubbed it in a little and then it was absorbed.   I feel good about using all natural ingredients on my skin.  Healtop products are cruelty-free, vegan, and Naturopath approved.  They offer 24/7 live chat and customer care on a toll-free line.  HealTop also offers worldwide shipment to you. @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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The Elegant And Award-Winning Scale: Ozeri Touch II

Sponsored Post: I received this product for a honest review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Affiliate link included. There are many reasons why you should use a good kitchen scale, like Ozeri Touch II, in the kitchen.  I had never used one before now.  My relative, a Type 1 Diabetic, purchased a kitchen scale to help him count his carbohydrates.  A scale can also help you know for sure about portion sizes. Americans’ serving sizes have been increasing over the years.  With a kitchen scale, you can know for sure if you’re eating what you think you are eating.  Anyone on a diet may want to measure their serving sizes. Vegans and vegetarians will use a kitchen scale to make sure they are getting the proper amount of protein.  If they know how many servings of protein they need, they can accurately pre-measure their food. Kitchen scales are more accurate than just using a measurement scoop.  So, using a scale can be easy and even fun.  And, scales have come a long way.  The older models weren’t nearly as accurate. Today, we have digital and lightweight kitchen scales.  There are numerous low-prices kitchen scales.  The Ozeri Touch II won the Top Ten Reviews Gold award.  It was rated best in category. I love that it’s not heavy, like the old models used in kitchen years ago. The Ozeri Touch II is so accurate and can convert to metric.  This is wonderful for cooking with recipes in grams.  It has the ability to weigh from 0.1 ounces to 18 lbs or 1 gram to 8000 grams. I love the feature of the high-contrast blue backlit LCD screen, that is easier to read. Because of this, I won’t need my magnifying glass or glasses to see the numbers.  It also has 2 touch-sensitive buttons and 4 high-precision GFX sensors. One thing I worry about with food preparation is bacteria on surfaces.  Bacteria can multiply quickly; doubling every 20 minutes. The Ozeri Touch II is the first kitchen scale to include Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection.  This helps to prevent bacteria growth as well as stains. The Ozeri Touch II has a slim design and elegant shape.  It looks great in White, and also comes in Red Engine and Teal Blue.  These colors are lovely and you should be able to use one of these in your kitchen. The button can subtract the weight of your food container, too.  They’ve thought of everything!  2 Lithium batteries are included.  And, don’t reach for your screw-driver.  You won’t need it with this easy-to-access battery compartment. To purchase your own Ozeri Touch II Kitchen Scale, check Amazon. @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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