tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59894277593982998382024-02-19T00:20:46.354-05:00Hopping Through Life Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504203616142493815noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989427759398299838.post-60759979048085370802017-01-29T14:21:00.003-05:002017-06-10T02:45:58.166-04:00CELTA Review at IH in Chiang Mai Thailand<div class="content" style="border: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5em 1.2em;">
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<span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">I did the CELTA at IH Chiang Mai this past(2015) January. I really enjoyed it and got a lot out of the classes and evaluations. I do have a couple items that I would like to mention for people looking to take the course there.</span></span><br />
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<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The grounds and housing are separated away from the city. You are a bit secluded. I found this great for being able to study and focus.</li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">You will get informational packets the first Sunday. READ THOSE MATERIALS. THis will help you with getting information for the coming weeks.</li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Talk to the students before and between classes. Even if you want to throw up before a teaching lesson day. The investment is worth it in terms of student interaction and for assignments.<br />The students are fantastic! Moreover they WANT you to succeed. The intermediate students have been coming for a while and pretty much know the CELTA teaching way so they will get up and move around and follow your instructions without any gripe or unwillingness.</li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The instructors that I had were very good at teaching the classes. If you have learned something in a class(a proctoring technique, a drilling prompt, whatever) you are expected to use that technique!<br />Not everyone who pays and takes the course passes. We had a few people drop out and not return, a person drop the proctored portion but still take the course(just no certificate at the end) and a person was asked to leave halfway through as he was not going to pass the course. </li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">If you need to fix one of your papers-Find the evaluator who graded the paper and FIND OUT WHAT HE WANTS TO SEE. This will help you with corrections. Do this as soon as you get your paper back. </li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The food at the center is AMAZING! The chef is wonderful and really the food is a good variety of Thai and western food. </li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I can only speak for IH Chiang Mai - Copy Machine - you only get 400 copies with your copy code. You will go over and then have to pay per sheet used. *Pat the Bunny tip* The people who have dropped the course(there will always be a couple) still have their copies allotment and copy code in their file. Get that code and you can use those pages. I had to pay just 10 baht while others had to pay several hundred baht. </li>
<li style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Remember that they are teaching their CELTA technique. You may not agree with everything they instruct. It is best to file away the disagreements in your head and not try to push issues with instructors. If they say 'don't drill from the board' well...don't do that. </li>
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<span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I would recommend prep-wise the books: </span><a href="http://a.co/bYc3AiY" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank">LEARNING TEACHING</a><span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> Jim Scrivener (Macmillan), </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practical-English-Usage-Michael-Swan/dp/0194420981/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485717583&sr=8-1&keywords=PRACTICAL+ENGLISH+USAGE%2C+Michael+Swan" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank">PRACTICAL ENGLISH USAGE</a><span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">, Michael Swan (OUP), </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Foundations-Learning-Pronunciation-MacMillan/dp/1405064102/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485717672&sr=8-1&keywords=SOUND+FOUNDATIONS" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank">SOUND FOUNDATIONS</a><span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">, Adrian Underhill, (Macmillan) they have copies at the school as well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3f3b3b; font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I got a lot out of the course, especially the proctored teaching. I had previously finished the TeacherReady course and had my license. The whole first week I was wondering why I had chosen this stressful course and not a month in Bali. I am now a teacher at an international school teaching Literature and Writing to middle schoolers. I'm happy with my time in Korea, but much happier now. </span><br />
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Well it took a little while for this subscription box to arrive but let me tell you that it is well worth it! I am overseas at the moment and different countries have different customs regulations. As it turns out Ukraine requires you to pay the customs fee at a bank before the package will leave the entry city. Guess the customs people over here do not trust that the fee will be paid upon delivery or even mailed to a local location. Well after figuring that out I was already back in the US... So when I finally got this box and it had obviously been opened and rifled through and <u>all</u> of the customs paperwork and invoices were removed... I am assuming that this is not an issue for the boxes arriving in the US. I get things shipped to the US from overseas a lot and I have never had an issue. Oh, the joys of living in Eastern Europe...<br />
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Upon opening the box though, I was so happy that everything had arrived intact and undamaged. As this is the inaugural box the company decided to ship the parcel in a decorative wooden trunk! It is something new and fantastic that I have not seen in another box. It is the style of decorative item that you may find at a World Market or Kirklands type shop. It is very thin wood but perfect as a display piece. It is currently holding my old seasonal decorations for my home. It's about 15"x9"x6" in size.<br />
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There is a full sized magazine that let me discover more about the locations and details of each of the items. The magazine also lists fun short articles and secrets about the islands as well as local recipes to try out. This is the most comprehensive informational I have ever received from a subscription box. Yes there were some grammatical mistakes, but I am a writing & literature teacher so I immediately hone in on errors, however they are not distracting and most people will never notice them. I enjoyed reading through this magazine as I uncovered each item. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHIIlYc5STdd8FvGP8rXNfLyzsV9vzyJ4ylc-CTDzT-l4yIAYkpw_tXs3cqxinl_GHgj_Svtc1tviOvgsm0SBZKoQcZEd5rT6rwNlhQZmO2Q-gljIid_At5SMfqnMMIxlGXP8OWc7T4OQ/s1600/2016-01-11_03.36.51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHIIlYc5STdd8FvGP8rXNfLyzsV9vzyJ4ylc-CTDzT-l4yIAYkpw_tXs3cqxinl_GHgj_Svtc1tviOvgsm0SBZKoQcZEd5rT6rwNlhQZmO2Q-gljIid_At5SMfqnMMIxlGXP8OWc7T4OQ/s320/2016-01-11_03.36.51.jpg" width="320" /></a>My first finds were two items from the company<a href="http://www.fish-olive-creations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fish & Olive</a> from the island of Naxos. I have not visited that island so it was fun to see artisans that I have not yet come across. I received a lovely mortar & pestle set and a citrus reamer. Both items are carved out of olive wood and are both useful as well as being beautiful for display. The magazine discusses the items as well as how to care for the wood pieces so that I can make sure to keep these beautiful for a lifetime. <br />
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The next packages I received were this beautiful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HandmadeJewelrybyKrinaki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krinaki</a> bracelet and soft aqua blue silk scarf. The bracelet is gold over sterling silver and delicate while having nice structure. I would show it on, but am still puffy from international travel. I think this will be a summer staple when going out. The silk scarf is delicate and just simply beautiful. The type of scarf you take for a wedding wrap or evening outing knowing you will be constantly complimented. Honestly it is the type of scarf I am drawn to but rarely ever pull the trigger on after seeing the price tag. <br />
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In the package I also received a lovely gold swirled bookmark with designs. I am not sure exactly where it comes from, but I will enjoy it as I love to read actual paper books as well as on my Kindle. <br />
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The honey is over a pound of sweet wildflower honey. The company sells two types of honey and the other is Thyme honey. I am glad I got this type as I have a good amount of thyme honey from my recent fall travels. <br />
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Overall I am very happy with this box. Each item is unique and useful. This is not simply a box of souvenirs and trinkets mass produced for the tourists and export. I hope that the high standards remain for future boxes! This is the priciest subscription box I have ever purchased, at around $160 bi-monthly, but I love getting lovely home decor and I wanted to treat myself. Plus they ship Everywhere! <br />
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to find out more about this subscription box visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://elladalane.com/?affiliates=4%22%3EAffiliate%20link%3C/a%3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.elladalane.com</a> or on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elladalane/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a><br />
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I have had several interactions with Stavros the 'voice' behind Ellada Lane. He has been courteous and usually prompt with my answers. Ellada Lane ships around the world and I did not have to pay any additional fee for shipping to Ukraine.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> I like the length of this necklace as it lends a wide variety of shirt collar styles. I also like that the necklace is a bit adjustable and I do not have it sitting too low into my cleavage. Overall I am very happy with this necklace. I do think that I will need to wear my hair up when wearing this necklace because my long hair tends to get caught up in most necklaces and I would think this might get even more so. I received this at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.</span><br />
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I have been looking for a small humidifier for a while. where I live now is quite a bit dryer than I am used to and I firmly believe that dried out skin is just so dull and aging. I was happy to quickly receive this portable humidifier. What you get is a base, charging cord, and two linkers for your regular water bottle. The instructions are pretty easy to follow and really you just simply put together the bottle, connector, and base. There is a nice rubber seal so that the water does not leak. I have tilted the bottle a couple time and have not seen any issues. The humidifier does say that you need to use distilled water. This is very easy to find cheap gallon jugs of for the humidifier. You are supposed to use distilled water for your iron so you can use the gallon for both. <br />
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I do like how quiet this humidifier is. You get a soft gentle micromist that emits from the base. There is aso a soft blue glow that shows your humidifier is on and an on//off button. I do think that this is too small an output for a room. This portible humidifier is meant to be used on a desktop at work/office or else next to your bedside table. Theoutput is a soft cool mist that is not overpowering but gives a lovely cooling effect on your skin. <br />
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Well it took a little while for this subscription box to arrive but let me tell you that it is well worth it! I am overseas at the moment and different countries have different customs regulations. As it turns out Ukraine requires you to pay the customs fee at a bank before the package will leave the entry city. Guess the customs people over here do not trust that the fee will be paid upon delivery or even mailed to a local location. Well after figuring that out I was already back in the US... So when I finally got this box and it had obviously been opened and rifled through and <u>all</u> of the customs paperwork and invoices were removed... I am assuming that this is not an issue for the boxes arriving in the US. I get things shipped to the US from overseas a lot and I have never had an issue. Oh, the joys of living in Eastern Europe...<br />
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Upon opening the box though, I was so happy that everything had arrived intact and undamaged. As this is the inaugural box the company decided to ship the parcel in a decorative wooden trunk! It is something new and fantastic that I have not seen in another box. It is the style of decorative item that you may find at a World Market or Kirklands type shop. It is very thin wood but perfect as a display piece. It is currently holding my old seasonal decorations for my home. It's about 15"x9"x6" in size.<br />
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There is a full sized magazine that let me discover more about the locations and details of each of the items. The magazine also lists fun short articles and secrets about the islands as well as local recipes to try out. This is the most comprehensive informational I have ever received from a subscription box. Yes there were some grammatical mistakes, but I am a writing & literature teacher so I immediately hone in on errors, however they are not distracting and most people will never notice them. I enjoyed reading through this magazine as I uncovered each item. <br />
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The next packages I received were this beautiful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HandmadeJewelrybyKrinaki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krinaki</a> bracelet and soft aqua blue silk scarf. The bracelet is gold over sterling silver and delicate while having nice structure. I would show it on, but am still puffy from international travel. I think this will be a summer staple when going out. The silk scarf is delicate and just simply beautiful. The type of scarf you take for a wedding wrap or evening outing knowing you will be constantly complimented. Honestly it is the type of scarf I am drawn to but rarely ever pull the trigger on after seeing the price tag. <br />
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In the package I also received a lovely gold swirled bookmark with designs. I am not sure exactly where it comes from, but I will enjoy it as I love to read actual paper books as well as on my Kindle. <br />
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The honey is over a pound of sweet wildflower honey. The company sells two types of honey and the other is Thyme honey. I am glad I got this type as I have a good amount of thyme honey from my recent fall travels. <br />
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Overall I am very happy with this box. Each item is unique and useful. This is not simply a box of souvenirs and trinkets mass produced for the tourists and export. I hope that the high standards remain for future boxes! This is the priciest subscription box I have ever purchased, at around $160 bi-monthly, but I love getting lovely home decor and I wanted to treat myself. Plus they ship Everywhere! <br />
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to find out more about this subscription box visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://elladalane.com/?affiliates=4%22%3EAffiliate%20link%3C/a%3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.elladalane.com</a> or on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elladalane/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a><br />
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I have had several interactions with Stavros the 'voice' behind Ellada Lane. He has been courteous and usually prompt with my answers. Ellada Lane ships around the world and I did not have to pay any additional fee for shipping to Ukraine.<br />
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I usually have one or two BzzAgent activities going on, but I have been getting quite a few products to try and share with my fellow friends and family. I am just going to go down the list. There is no cost to joining Bzzagent.com and of course I always let my readers and social media know that I #GotitFree<br />
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My first product is the Nestle Pure Life Splash water. Now, I know that these have been around for a while but, to be honest, I had forgotten about them. They have updated some of their flavors and now have a great strawberry melon and Acai Grape flavors along with Lemon, Berry, and Mandarin Orange. The greatest thing to me is the flavor and that it is clear so you do not have to worry about staining your teeth like some water add-ins. I think it is even more hard for me to drink enough fluids in the cold months so I love that I can remember to drink this tasty water on the go! These are great to keep on hand at work, in the car, and at home. They are not super sweet and are Zero calories. <br />
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The next item that I have been fortunate to try out was the hemisFares Gelato from Kroger and have been happy with the flavor but not blown away. I thought the packaging was nice and in line with the other packaged Gelatos out now in the frozen section. I tried the Nocciola con Praline(Hazelnut) flavor and was happy, but not blown away. I thought the flavor was creamy and good but the texture was not quite what I was expecting. The gelato was definitely whipped up and had the airy texture but seemed a little bit crystallized. I thought the sweetness was correct and not cloying. I am not sure if I will purchase this again. I may try the lemon flavor as the flavor may better match the texture that I noticed. <br />
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Did you know that Silk made Nog!?! I am so happy that I got to try this out. The texture is creamy and rich without killing you on the calories. A perfect drink to have on hand throughout the holiday season. <br />
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As I have written before I just love love love<a href="http://hoppinglife.blogspot.com/2015/03/evian-facial-spray-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Evian sprays</a>! They are so versatile and refreshing with a variety of uses. You will want to keep a bottle on hand all the time. Well I want to let you know about a fabulous giveaway that The Wilkes Group is hosting. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #333333; font-family: helvetica, arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The Wilkes Group is giving away a Longchamp "Le Pliage" backpack, in stylish, durable, water-resistant nylon topped with a textured leather handle and logo-embossed flap, which retails at $125. It is filled with one 10 oz., one 5 oz., and a trio of travel-size evian® sprays (over $175.00 total value)</span><br />
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504203616142493815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989427759398299838.post-52324184372394415242015-10-10T04:03:00.000-04:002015-10-31T10:28:11.170-04:00Catching up with CrowdtapI have been getting a few Crowdtap samplings and sample & shares and wanted to do another roundup of my findings. <br />
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504203616142493815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989427759398299838.post-9273886977035204702015-10-04T06:34:00.004-04:002015-10-04T06:46:19.724-04:00CushionCare Memory Foam Seat Cushion Review<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP44ee7077e10250c099bb0ac672d44b4e" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" style="display: none;" /></a>* I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. This post contains affiliate links.*<br />
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I had the chance to try out this <a href="http://amzn.to/1RosbCe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">memory foam cushion</a>. I have broken my tailbone not once, but twice and have issues when sitting for a long period of time on hard surfaces or driving for hours at a time. I was excited to try out this cushion specifically for this issue as it provides cushioning for my rear while there is space so that my coccyx(tailbone) is not getting pressured. <br />
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I found this pillow to be great for hard wooden surfaces for about 30 minutes at a time. Longer and I found the cushion to feel just as firm as the chair. I do also have this issue with other pillows so I do not know that this cushion is any better than others. <br />
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I did notice after over a month of use that the cushion has flattened a bit. This cushion does have a lifetime guarantee so if you come across the same issue you can return it. <br />
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I have been trying to find something to help get me to sleep for months. I have tried various forms of Melatonin and have tried to set a routine and turn off electronics. Nothing has worked for me. <br />
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I was offered to try out<a href="http://amzn.to/1E4gP3S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Berry Sleepy</a> sleep aid and I though , heck, what have I to lose. It's not like I will stay awake tossing and turning even longer. I took one packet, which is two capsules, of Berry Sleepy with a short glass of water about 20-30 minutes before bedtime. I have not had any bad tastes in my mouth either before or after falling asleep from these capsules. Basically when I started the night time wind down routine before bed. I actually wanted to fall asleep by the time I went to bed. I thought that this might be a fluke but I have had great success in falling asleep every time I have taken this Berry Sleepy sleep aid. I like that I am not at all groggy in the morning. I an take this at about 11 pm and still be able to wake up at 5 for my morning workout. <br />
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The only side affect I have noticed is that I seem to remember my dreams for a bit longer than before. Apparently I need to cut down on my formula crime drama because I keep having dreams similar to Castle or CSI Miami. Not really the gory crime nightmare part; just the discovery and tv cop banter. Odd, I do not blame Berry Sleepy for this. I do realize that I need to cut down on my tv at night...<br />
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Well I have been very happy with <a href="http://amzn.to/1E4gP3S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berry Sleepy</a> sleep aid made from <i>berries </i>and hope that you find sleeping success with it as well. I plan on taking these with me when I travel to help with jet lag as well as nightly sleeplessness. Thank you for reading and have a great day. <br />
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504203616142493815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989427759398299838.post-47987733143095182342015-08-18T23:03:00.002-04:002015-08-18T23:03:28.709-04:00Chef Cristiane's Brazilian "I'm Hot" Sauce Review<a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP48cf8d0acb92e548f7023c24808bac6d" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>*I received this sauce in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. This post contains affiliate links.*<br />
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I love cooking with a variety of flavors. So when I was offered the chance to try out this <a href="http://amzn.to/1E4fkmv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Hot</a> hot sauce I was all on board. This hot sauce is hand bottled from the restaurant kitchen of the Taste of Brazil Cafe in Chicago. I like to try sauces that are not just heat but really add flavor and complexity to my food.<br />
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Well this Brazilian sauce definitely has the complexity of a multilevel sauce. I found it to be best as a finishing and serving sauce. There is a good amount of heat contained in this bottle. It is not for the weak of heart(or tastebuds). But it is not Only heat. There is the taste of different vinegars at play along with tomatoes, onions, and the Malagueta pepper. This to me tastes a lot like a steak sauce that has spent a lot of time in South America. I tried this with chicken fajitas and was pretty happy with the result. I also think this sauce would go well with a kickin Brazilian burger or Denver omelette. <br />
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I found that I like this the best with some large hand breaded onion rings. Try for yourself <a href="http://amzn.to/1E4fkmv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chef Cristiane's 'I'm Hot' hot sauce</a> and discover your Brazilian sauciness. <br />
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I just want to tell Everyone about this great set of silverware. I have actually known about this for almost a decade. I do not know how the Knork is not a household name yet. It is simply the best daily flatware I have ever used! I came across the Knork many years ago at a Catering convention in Vegas. I was walking down the convention aisles filling my belly and bag with some of the most amazing food(you have to eat smart at these things, not eat everything) when I came across the Knork booth. The reps were super nice and friendly. They gave me quite a few samples of the silverware and their <a href="http://amzn.to/1IMs5kq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">disposable Knorks</a> line. I got a 5 piece place setting and I had apparently given my info to the sales rep because he sent me a couple additional place settings in the mail a week or so later. I was not able to use them for work as we had our items sourced by contract; but I put the three settings in my drawer at home and used them as my main silverware for years. I just laid them on top of my regular silverware. I loved them and when I had just one or two guests for a meal I would use them and they always commented on how nice they looked and how perfectly weighty they were. Not to mention how well the smooth fork could cut like a knife. Unfortunately I misplaced them in an international move and have missed them up until today. <br />
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The best aspect of the Knork is well the Knork itself. It is a fork that doubles as a knife. But the edge is so soft and rounded that you can not tell that it is powerful when you handle it or when putting it into your mouth. <br />
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I used my 3 sets for more than 6 years almost everyday and they held up great; until the day I lost them... I believe from the website that there are two metal styles. 18/0 & 18/10 Stainless Steel and blend. Do make sure to clean your Knork silverware as normal but make sure to <u>not use a citrus</u> scented detergent when cleaning. If you do you may get a stain spot or little rust type spot. If you do just wash it with soap and rub off any marks. Also make sure that you dry your Knork silverware after you clean it. <br />
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Well now you have another choice. Use the AlphaShade Car Sunshade to keep you cool! This sunshade is super easy to set up and take down. It is made of lightweight polyester with thin metal rings that spring into place and fit in your front windshield. There is extra material that extends past the rings so you get full coverage over your windshield. I liked that when I first opened it is did not get any chemically smell from the shade. I also like that the big rings are large enough to sit fully in place in your front windshield. You generally have to flip down your visor to secure your shade, but this will hold up on its own(well the first year at least). You can now safely park your car in the lot for work or shopping and come back to a touchably warm wheel. This is way worth the 11 seconds you spend setting and taking down your AlphaShade. To collapse down your shade you just match up the two rings and kinda twist it into a compact circle. I will be honest with you, I have never been very good at this. My BFF can just do a quick twist of her wrist and this thing is tiny. Meh. I usually can get it but after a couple tries I will just toss it in the back seat. This sunshade also comes with a handy storage pouch. You can fit it back in easily or just wait for cooler weather and use this to store your shade in the trunk. <br />
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I think anybody will really benefit from this AlphaShade car sunshade. <br />
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https://soap.club<br />
I have been enjoying this soap.club everyday for a month now. This 'club' can work as a subscription service or as a stand alone purchase. I chose the Lemon Verbena Lift scent as I love an energizing scent when I shower. Kinda to help wake me up. There is a wide variety of scent options(70) as well as different styles: soap for men, women, made from goats milk, and exfoliating styles. There is even a soap for <a href="http://amzn.to/1LE8kzg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coffee lovers!</a><br />
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You can look at additional scents <a href="https://soap.club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> There is bound to be a scent that catches your eye. I have been so happy and I hope you will be too. <br />
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Wow, Okay I had never heard about Tigernuts before and I was previously in the culinary field for over 15 years. I do know how quickly people are realizing what we put into our bodies affects how we feel. I know, that sounds simple, but for so many years I had friends that would eat certain foods and just feel run down or with IB for a couple days afterwards. It only now that some are realizing that eliminating certain foods like foods containing Gluten can really perk certain bodies up. </div>
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Tigernuts are ~~~NOT NUTS AT ALL~~~ they are a part of the tubers family. So a similar family to potatoes or carrots or jicama. These are very fibrous and filling as a snack. </div>
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I got to try out a couple of offerings that the Tigernuts company carries. I received the Peeled Tigernuts Original Tigernuts and Tigernut flour. I first tried the <a href="http://amzn.to/1HPqCsZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peeled tigernuts</a> as they take the least amount of work to enjoy. My first thought was that it is like chewing a really fibrous piece of fresh coconut or a dry piece of jicama. I enjoyed the taste and was happy to snack on a small handful. My dad came over and I offered him some new tigernuts. He said sure and I put about 4 in his hand. He then proceeded to toss them all in his mouth and chew. WE DON'T recommend that. He figured out quickly that this is not a peanut or cashew. These tiny tigernuts are very very fiberous. They are made to be snacked on one at a time. Four of them are just too much at once. I asked him what he thought of the taste. He was not sure... I asked if it maybe tasted like coconut. He said yeah, maybe. I asked him if he would like to try another tigernut. He declined. <br />
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Next up was the organic Tigernuts. these have not been peeled of the majority of their skin. I tried one and the texture is very tough. The bag recommended that you soak them overnight. I thought that they might swell in size like dried beans do; they did not. I did find them to be refreshing after sitting overnight in cold water. I had the unfortunate opportunity to bite into a bad tigernut. That is a flavor you will not soon forget. Kinda like biting into a bad peanut. It does not keep you form ever eating another peanut. But you are definitely gunshy for a while. For me as a little snack I would recommend the peeled Tigernuts. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-align: left;">I have a friend that has suffered(and still is) from a TBI. I was interested in reading this book and wanted to see if this could help me understand what he is going through. I found </span><a href="http://amzn.to/1KfoPRS" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Lost in my Mind: Recovering from TBI</a><span style="text-align: left;"> by Kelly Bouldin Darmofal to be an honest account of the slow and often frustrating road to recovery after a traumatic brain injury. </span></span></td></tr>
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The great thing about this hot yoga towel is that it is ready to go as soon as you are. You do not need to wet your hands and feet or dampen the ends of the towel before practice. This yoga towel gives you total security for your moves. The hem is not super rugged but I have not had any issues with unraveling. I wash this with my gym clothes and then hang it out to dry. You do not want to put it in the dryer or use fabric softener in the wash cycle. It even comes with a mesh bag to travel with.<br />
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I am pretty excited about getting this product. I love my coffee and have gotten used to getting freshly ground beans for my morning brew. Well when I am traveling I generally have to rough it and use ground coffee from a bag or sometimes ~shudder~ instant 3-in-1 tubes. </div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><span class="a-list-item" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-size: x-small;">HOW FAST DOES IT GRIND? - That depends on the person grinding (of course!) however you can expect to grind about 38 grams of coffee to pour over level fineness in 1 min 20 sec. Stated by approximate volume that is about 6 tablespoons of whole beans ground in 1 min 20 sec (enough to serve 2 people)</span></li>
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Hi there. I'm back with a new OZ Naturals product to share with you. Now I have been very honest about my thoughts with their products. Some I love like ____ and others have not really feemed the best for my skin. <br />
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Well I found that OZ Naturals Rice powder is AMAZING! sorry, couldn't wait...<br />
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I sifted a smile pile of the rice powder into my hand and added just enough water to make a thin paste. I massaged the now slightly green/grey paste onto my face in circles. I then left the stuff on for about 5 minutes to let the enzymes to work their magic. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3yv2UZWq9QghnX4EC4gygK_sFlxP6V5XnHXmvwzhMfVw14UH2vb67L7ZYFATPxb2hoeUtf2njXfQCjIz1_RV7Ep9VHfpfFgwRhroaBOPH8UNlxdN8pJLTnXGFbWQdo-wHxk8DNVYrNUm/s1600/2015-06-26_23.23.50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3yv2UZWq9QghnX4EC4gygK_sFlxP6V5XnHXmvwzhMfVw14UH2vb67L7ZYFATPxb2hoeUtf2njXfQCjIz1_RV7Ep9VHfpfFgwRhroaBOPH8UNlxdN8pJLTnXGFbWQdo-wHxk8DNVYrNUm/s320/2015-06-26_23.23.50.jpg" width="213" /></a>OZ Naturals FACE SCRUB EXFOLIANT utilizes bamboo to gently exfoliate skin and unclog pores without irritation, drying or stripping.<br />
FINALLY A FACIAL SCRUB THAT contains lactic acid and alpha lipoic acid to further help the exfoliation process by breaking down and removing dead skin cells, revealing the glow of healthy skin beneath, and assists in reducing fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging from sun damage.<br />
ANOTHER KEY INGREDIENT, green tea extract, is rich in antioxidants and helps to prevent collagen breakdown as well as tone and protect the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.<br />
THE PRO-VITAMIN B5 IN OUR scrub is readily absorbed by the skin and penetrates deep down, retaining moisture and relieving dry, irritated skin, and Alpha Lipoic Acid provides anti-inflammatory effects reducing redness and blotchiness, shrinking pore size and imparting a healthy radiance to the skin<br />
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I have been looking for a nice safe way to fall asleep for months. Ever since moving back to the States I have been unable to get to sleep and stay asleep. I have tried Melatonin and have not had any success. I was able to try out Restful Sleep and hoped this could be the answer. After spending a few years in East Asia I have gotten great results from traditional eastern medicine. My detailed review of acupuncture can be read <a href="http://hoppinglife.blogspot.com/2015/02/acupuncture-in-korea.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. The TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbs in this Restful Sleep purport to create a restful mind throughout the day and set you in motion for a great balanced night's sleep. The supplement states it will restore your chi and balance your body for a better more restful sleep. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Restful Sleep provides a gentle, restorative sleep. It doesn’t knock you out like other sleep remedies. Dr. Xu knows that most people can’t sleep because they can’t stop thinking, so she created Restful Sleep to work like an “off switch” to a hyperactive mind. If you’ve have not been sleeping well for years, it may take a short while to achieve great sleep so you use it consistently for best results. Dr. Xu tells her patients to "keep taking Restful Sleep and in a couple of weeks you’ll see that you are sleeping longer and better than you have in years." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">As the popularity of and demand for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal remedies continue to grow throughout the country, Dr. Yan Ping Xu brings to Healthy Directions a passion for healing based on years of experience studying TCM with deep roots that reach as far back as the Ming Dynasty.</span><br />
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