Archives for August 2015

It’s that time of year again! As a homeschooler, I still have a few more weeks before we start school. I am enjoying the last days of summer. Homeschooling can be a challenge at times. This first suggestion is one that can make it easier for homeschool parents. It is also great for all educators!

Education.com has over 1,000 new teacher-created lesson plans available for educators. As teachers start to prepare for the new school year, many will spend an average of $500 out-of-pocket. With a one-year subscription to Education.com Pro teachers have unlimited access to thousands of lesson plans, classroom resources, educational games, and instructional materials for less than $75.

The lesson plans are made for educators of preschool through fifth grade students, in subjects including math, science, reading, social studies, and more. Every lesson plan is made by an experienced teacher, and provides an outline, estimated time frame, learning objectives, list of materials, preparation description, worksheets, supplemental games, ideas for differentiation, and key terms.

For more information, check out Education.com.

Another one is great for those back-to-school lunches!

Funbites
http://www.funbites.com
Kitchen gadget that cuts food into bite-sized shapes that help kids get excited about eating!

This one is a fun one! I love that you can make lunch more fun! Kids will love the different shapes. I remember when my son was younger, he would have loved this! he is 11-years-old now and says it is pretty cool!

Here’s a great discount from our friends at The Container Store!

Take 15% off your next online or in-store purchase through August 29^th.  Use code TCSLOVE when you check out.

http://bit.ly/1FLHtf4

Also,  Teachers are getting extra credit with a 20% offer to get their classrooms in tip-top shape for the school year.  All they have to do is present their valid teacher ID in-store now through September 7^th.

Stay tuned for next week’s Back-to-School feature with even more back-to-school ideas!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples from Funbites to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. Credit: Education.com, FunBites and The Container Store.

Are you worried about dinging your ring when you go to the gym? RingSkin is the answer!

Your wedding ring is the thing you cherish the most.   Unfortunately, rings often get scratched from the wear and tear of everyday life- hitting it on clunky weights at the gym, playing with the kids at the playground,  gardening and other” hands on” activities.  But leaving your most important piece of jewelry off your finger and in a drawer or gym locker isn’t the answer!  Not to worry, RingSkin is here!  RingSkin is the ultimate ring protector that guards your valuable jewelry while working out or participating in activities that might scratch your ring.  This patent pending cover stretches around your ring and accommodates various stone settings.  It is lightweight and clear so it is never covered up-just protected! Now you can participate in any activity without the worry of scratching your ring or loosening side stones.   RingSkin allows you to keep your ring in perfect condition and in its rightful place- on your finger.

I received a sample and was quite surprised to see how well this product works.  It really is lightweight and clear and not heavy, like I expected.  It’s a great product and I recommend! 

“Mompreneur” Ginny Pennell created RingSkin after she and her now husband got engaged.  She wanted to show off her ring to the girls in her Bodypump™ class but didn’t want the ring to get damaged or leave it in her locker.  This sparked an idea, to create a discreet, effective ring cover for her ring that would allow her to keep it on even during working out without it getting dinged.  After months of working with prototypers, designers and manufacturers, RingSkin was launched.  RingSkin is proudly made in the USA.  RingSkin is $19.99 and can be purchased at www.theringskin.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.