FireFly Timer Toothbrush and Foam Toothpaste

September 28, 2013 by 6 Comments

Having a hard time getting the kids to brush properly?  Try these new toothpastes and toothbrushes that are available with their favorite characters on them, like Barbie, Angry Birds, and Spiderman.  They are bright, colorful, and (literally) flashy- all things that will attract your little sugar bug and get them in the brushing mood.

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New FireFly Fluoride Foam Toothpaste isn’t a traditional paste or gel.   It has a foamy texture that you squirt it right in your mouth!  No more countertop spills or clogged tubes.  It’s fun to use and has a kid and teen-friendly bubble gum flavor.  Unlike regular toothpaste, it’s immediate foaming action flushes out food debris from those hard-to-reach places.  It is also recommended for braces wearers who tend to brush too hard and risk breaking wires.  Available in a choice of characters including:  Angry Birds, Barbie, Spiderman or traditional FireFly.  SRP $2.99 at Walgreens, Target, Amazon.com, Drugstore.com and other fine mass market retailers.
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The Many Household Uses of Baking Soda

September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure: Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Baking Soda

I have always been a huge fan of baking soda for a few things around the house. I’ve always used it to help with odors in the refrigerator. I’ve used it on my hair even. But, did you know that there are many different uses for baking soda? I would love to share many of the awesome uses of Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda.

For The Home:

In The Kitchen

  • Cleaning food surfaces (Put baking soda on to cloth or sponge, wipe clean, rinse and then dry) –Really good for counters, sinks, cutting boards, microwaves, lunch boxes, wooden spoons, oven tops, range hoods and more.
  • Keeping Drains and Garbage Disposals Fresh (Pour some down the drain while running warm tap water.)
  • Cleaning Microwaves Messes (Put on a warm sponge and rinse well with water)
  • Cleaning Fruit and Vegetables (Sprinkle on a damp sponge, scrub, and rinse OR add to bowl of water and let sit to clean off, depends on the fruit type)
  • Cleaning out your coffee machine(Add 1/4 C. to one quart of Warm water)
  • Refrigerator Freshness
  • Soak on the messes in Dishes, Pots, & Pans(Add 2 TB. to dishwater to help with the mess)
  • Cleaning Up Baby Bottles (Put a tsp. in a full bottle of warm water, Shake, & Rinse)

In The Living Room

  • Upholstery (Sprinkle on the upholstery, wait 15 minutes and then vacuum)
  • Carpets (Sprinkle on the carpet, sit 15 minutes, then vacuum)
  • Pet Toys (Put 4 TB in 1Qt. warm water and wash, or sprinkle on toys, and then brush off each toy after 15 minutes)

In the Dining Room

  • Carpet Spills (after area has been cleaned and dried, sprinkle liberally and let sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming it up)
  • Scuff Marks on Floors (Remove dirt and Grime using 1/2 C. in a bucket of warm water, Mop, and rinse clean).
  • Silver Flatware ( 3 parts Baking Soda & 1 part water, rub onto silver with a clean cloth, and rinse thoroughly)

In The Bathroom

  • Bathroom Floors (1/2 C. in a bucket of warm water, mop, and rinse clean for a sparkling floor)
  • Wastebaskets (Add a sprinkle regularly to keep odors at bay, you can also was the container with 1 C. Baking soda/ gallon of water)

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Eats: Enjoy All the Seconds Cookbook Review

August 9, 2013 by 1 Comment

Let’s face it when we cook dinner half the time there are left overs. So what are you to do with them? Certainly not waste the food! We are a family of six, and so my meals are cooked with leftovers in mind actually. I got into the habit of this when my kids started heading to school and pick up times ended up colliding with my lunch. Dinner left overs became my lunch on the go so it has been a habit to cook like this. What if you didn’t intend to have any left overs though? What if you have no clue how to use them up and make it just as grand as the dinner itself? Mary Lamontagne solves this problem in an amazing cookbook I  highly recommend any family pick up.

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Eats: Enjoy All the Seconds 135 Colorurful Recipes to Savour and Save by Mary Lamontagne is probably one of the attractive as well as tasteful cookbooks I’ve ever come across. The idea behind her masterpiece is this, what do you do with those leftovers? The cookbook is filled with up to 135 recipes that give you perfect ideas on how to use up that extra food. Waste no more, question no more, just flip the book open to what you have on hand and you are set!
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Real Kids Shades – Kids Sunglasses

July 28, 2013 by 5 Comments

Eye protection is just as important as skin protection.  Skin cells can regenerate after damage from  the sun, while cells in the lens of a human eye are permanently damaged.  And with this horrifying fact, we now look at the line or products by Real Kids Shades to keep your little ones safe.

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These sunglasses take eye protection to a serious level, while still being built tough and durable for kids.  Usually kids sunglasses take a lighthearted approach to eye protection.  Bright colored rims and dark lenses in cartoon character shapes, add in a big price tag, and call it a day.  RKS (Real Kids Shades) take a  different approach- not only are their glasses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection but they are also  durable, comfortable, and carry a warranty.  The lenses are made of a tough polycarbonate which are both shatterproof and impact resistant.
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Exederm: A Wonderful Eczema Product

July 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment

  Disclosure: The below mentioned products from Exederm were provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

ExedermMy youngest daughter, just like myself, suffers from mild/seasonal eczema. I am always on the lookout for great products to use when we are going through our episodes. I will say that I think that Exederm is definitely my favorite company out there. They have a wide variety of products that seem to help both me and my daughter.

About Exederm:

Their philosophy is simple….avoid irritants that trigger eczema…always use the mildest ingredients possible.

Each of the products contains No:

  • Fragrance
  • Parabens
  • Lanolin
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Color or Dyes
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)
  • Phthalates

The National Eczema Association has honored exederm children’s skin care range with its coveted ‘Seal of Acceptance’ award in acknowledgement of our ultra sensitive formulations. In fact, each of their five baby eczema care products scored a maximum 5/5 from the review panel.
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WIN YouthPerfect Spa Pillowcase and Kit

June 24, 2013 by 36 Comments

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YouthPerfect Unveils Innovative YouthPerfectSpa Pillowcase for Sleeping Well and Waking Up Looking Refreshed

Sleep is the body’s natural beauty fix – get it with the only pillowcase designed by a medical doctor and a licensed cosmetologist

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Studies have shown that getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health and overall well-being. And, as people age, adequate sleep is also important to protecting the youthful look of skin. Designed by a medical doctor and a licensed cosmetologist, YouthPerfect’s patent-pending YouthPerfect Spa Pillowcase now offers the ultimate in sleeping luxury, designed for superior rest while actually working to reduce sleep lines that can become wrinkles.

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Zim’s Max-Freeze

June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Zim’s Max-Freeze has reformulated its product to a more au naturel form – it provides a cooling element (perfect for summer’s heat!) and is formulated with naturally-based ingredients including aloe, arnica, Vitamin E and tea tree oil. It does not contain harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfates or synthetic fragrances.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Toddler Healthy and Active

June 4, 2013 by 4 Comments

Parenting is a vast and varied subject, and many experts have difficulty coming to agreements about what is best for toddlers. One thing, however, is universally accepted; toddlers need to stay healthy and active in order to develop positive habits later in life. Health is a major concern for everyone in our world today. Follow these tips to kick the couch potato lifestyle and keep your toddler active to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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  1. Limit TV Time
    While the TV is a great parenting tool for entertaining and educating children, it is a double-edged sword. Toddlers can learn many great things from TV, but an overload of this kind of stimulation leads to lazy habits, low attention span and a sedentary lifestyle. Help your toddler get off to a good start in life by limiting their amount of TV time every day. Push educational programming and restrict the amount of mindless entertainment they get from the TV screen.
  2. Join in the Fun
    As a parent, it is important that you take an active role in your toddler’s healthy physical activities. Become more than just a spectator, and join in the fun whenever possible. Help your toddler develop a strong body and acute coordination skills by engaging in fun, age-appropriate [Read more…]
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