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Who Makes You Smile? Tell Top Dentists & Win!

February 22, 2012 By

Who Makes You Smile? Tell Top Dentists & Win!Who Makes You Smile?

I’ve always been told to keep a picture of my children as a baby close to me at all times because whenever you look at those chubby little faces, you can’t help but smile (especially if your kids are older). Well now TopDentists.com wants to know who makes you smile, and they have quite a prize package for one lucky winner!

Enter a photo of the person in the TopDentists.com smile contest for a chance to win quite the fabulous Grand Prize: a teeth whitening session in NYC with one of their Top Dentist,s plus all expense paid trip, $1,000 in spending money and photo session for you and your guest.

There are also daily teeth whitening kits from Love That White Smile and chances to win teeth whitenings in:
Aventura FL, Austin TX, Beverly Hills CA, Philadelphia PA, and Troy MI from Top Dentists in those ares.

So what are you waiting for? Nominate who makes you smile, and they just might help you bring a HUGE smile to your face in NYC!

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A True Value: Spinbrush $25 Giveaway

August 16, 2011 By

Spinbrush 100x300 A True Value: Spinbrush $25 GiveawayIt’s hard to find a true value these days.

In a world of extreme couponing and freebie frenzy, many people would rather sacrifice quality for value. But what does value really mean? When you consider that what you can get for free doesn’t always stand the test of time, it makes you reconsider what is or is not a true value.

That being said, cheaper does not always mean ‘cheap’ when it comes to value. When it comes to high-end products, like electronics, people will often pay more because they think that means they’ll automatically get a better product. I’m so happy to say that isn’t the case with the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean & the kids counterpart, the kids Spinbrush.

I’ve had an electric toothbrush for years and made the investment because I believed my dental health was worth it. I’m not going to say there’s anything wrong with an electric toothbrush, but if you can get the same effect for one tenth of the price with the Spinbrush, then why not try the better value?!

I want to help you find that true value with two ways to save money:
1. A coupon for $4 off the Spinbrush

2. A chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!

To enter to win a $25 Visa Gift Card, I want to know what you think is a true value. Maybe it’s something you’re willing to spend more money on or maybe it’s just something you can’t live without that’s invaluable to you.  Either way, just leave a comment below before midnight on August 15 to be eligible to win.

 

 

This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is compensating me to try different products. Get a $4.00 coupon for ARM & HAMMER Spinbrush then head over to The Switch & Save Challenge to keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000.

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Brushing Time = Learning Time {Giveaway}

August 2, 2011 By

Spinbrush 100x300 Brushing Time = Learning Time {Giveaway}One thing I’ve come to appreciate about the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean & kids Spinbrush is that it takes the guess work out of brushing your teeth. I know it’s getting to places I otherwise couldn’t as long as I move it around my entire mouth.

Even though it seems to get the job done faster, I want to make sure my kids are still brushing for the same amount of time to really ensure they’re getting ALL their teeth clean. So I like to turn brushing time into learning time!

This is one of those rare moments in the day where I have them both captive in the same place at the same time icon smile Brushing Time = Learning Time {Giveaway} Since my kids are 5 & 7, they’re technically old enough to brush their teeth by themselves, but I still like to be there for the process as part of our bedtime routine. So I take advantage of this teachable moment and often sing to them in French while they brush.

Usually it’s something as simple as their “ABC’s” or “1-2-3′s” in French, but it’s the perfect amount of time to brush and it reinforces the language and concepts they already know without seeming like I’m “babying” them.

On that note, I also love writing notes on our bathroom mirror with dry erase pens. Sometimes it’s Bible verses, other times it’s characteristics I hope they’ll embody. Sometimes it’s even as simple as writing “I <3 you” and making the heart big enough so their face will fit inside! Whatever it is, I make sure to do everything I can to turn the ‘dull’ into ‘delightful’ at the end of our day!

How do you make your dull moments delightful? I want to know!

Once again, one of you lucky people will win a $25 Visa Gift Card and all you have to do to enter is share how you turn random moments in your day into learning time for your kids. If you don’t have kids, that’s ok! Just share an instance that turned from dull into delightful! Leave a comment below before midnight on August 8 to be eligible to win.

 

This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is paying me to try different products. Sign up for a free sample of Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste and then head over to The Switch & Save Challenge to keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000.

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Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Review – Not your dad’s toothbrush

July 26, 2011 By

Spinbrush 100x300 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Review Not your dads toothbrushThe Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean is definitely NOT your dad’s toothbrush!

Ok, I’ll admit it. I used to make fun of my dad for using an electric toothbrush. With all the cords, wires, chargers and assorted paraphernalia  he had t0 travel work just to maintain his dental health, I seriously questioned whether all the hassle was worth it…

Then I turned 29.

Call it what you will, but I suddenly saw the value in the technology of an electric toothbrush. Even though I bought one on sale and with a coupon, it broke the bank. But still, I thought surely my teeth will thank me in the future.

Fast forward a few years to today. Ever since we’ve been married, my husband and I have shared that same toothbrush (with separate heads of course!) which hasn’t been an issues because we typically travel together (and he’s usually the toothbrush wrangler!). But as I was packing for the Savvy Blogging Conference last week, I realized that I couldn’t take away the electric toothbrush….nor did I really want to bring all the accessories it necessitated.

At that moment, I was grateful for the latest package I received from Arm & Hammer containing their Spinbrush ProClean. “PERFECT!” I thought to myself. I still could harness the power of my electric toothbrush with the portability of a battery-powered toothbrush.

But what I didn’t realize until I started using it these past few days was that this little dynamo is so much more advanced than my electric counterpart! Not only is it the #1 battery-powered toothbrush brand, but it also features dual-action technology – a combination of spinning and back and forth brushing heads for the ultimate clean. (Do I even need to mention that it’s been proven to remove up to 70% more plaque in hard to reach places versus a manual toothbrush.) Enough said.

Really, all I cared about was that in one convenient package, I was harnessing a major teeth-cleaning powerhouse that was perfect for travel! But now that I’m home, I’m afraid my friend from the past 7 years (yes, I turned 36 last week) is about to get the boot for good!

I’m also excited to look into the kids Spinbrush, which comes in multiple designs (some with over 140 stickers for them to personalize themselves!) And with a cost somewhere around $5 once you add this Spinbrush coupon, the deal is hard to beat!

I guess I need to go apologize to my dad now for giving him such a hard time all those years….Hey! Maybe I should buy him is own Spinbrush icon smile Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Review Not your dads toothbrush

 

This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is paying me to try different products. Sign up for a free sample of Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste and then head over to The Switch & Save Challenge to keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000.

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Does Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste Work? You Judge

July 19, 2011 By

arm hammer brilliant sparkle toothpaste 300x135 Does Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste Work? You JudgeIt’s been four weeks now since I started using Arm & Hammer Advance While Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste and I know what you’re thinking….
“Does it really work????“

Well, you be the judge:

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My "Before" Brilliant Sparkle smile

 

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My smile- after picture

Even though I’m writing these posts on behalf of Arm & Hammer, they didn’t ask me to do a review at the end of my month of using this toothpaste. However, while I wouldn’t go so far as to call it a miracle product, I’ve really loved making the switch! Not only do I believe my teeth look whiter, but I can honestly say the feel cleaner longer into my day than with my old toothpaste.

Not only are we saving money by all using the same brand now, but don’t forget that you can also get great coupons by visiting the Arm & Hammer Savings Center… or even try it for FREE by signing up for the Arm & Hammer Challenge!

I loved hearing all your ideas for getting kids to brush their teeth, and I’m excited to put some to use in my home! I feel like I’ve been learning so much on this journey, and here are just a few things I’ve learned about the benefits of having baking soda in my toothpaste:

  • Baking soda is gentle—it has significantly lower enamel and dentin abrasivity than the cleaning agents (i.e. silica) used in conventional toothpastes.
  • Baking soda freshens—it imparts a distinct freshness and clean-mouth feel.
  • Baking soda deodorizes—it provides odor control due to its ability to reduce acids in the mouth.

So I’ve already shared what a great product I believe Arm & Hammer Advance While Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste to be, but what I’m really loving is that I’m finding so many uses beyond the intended application of the Arm & Hammer products. For instance, do you know that toothpaste is great to put on acne to dry it out?

I’d like to give one of you a chance to win a $25 Visa Gift Card and all you have to do to enter is share any other uses you have for toothpaste! Just leave a comment below with your best tip, and one lucky winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries received by midnight on July 26. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

 

This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is paying me to try different products. Sign up for a free sample of Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste and then head over to The Switch & Save Challenge to keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000.

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Baby Teeth Need Love Too – What Parents Don’t Know: Giveaway Day 5

July 5, 2011 By

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When my kids’ baby teeth started arriving on the scene, I can honestly say I was much more concerned about the pain it caused my baby and not the dental care they needed to receive. Honestly, I figured that if their baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, I didn’t need to worry too much about brushing them!

What parents don’t know is that even baby teeth need love too! The dental hygiene habits that parents instill in their children, even as infants, more often than not follow them into adulthood. That’s why it’s critical that as soon as that first tooth comes in, you make sure to schedule your child’s first visit to the dentist. While flossing may be a bit much at this stage, getting in the habit of brushing your child’s teeth twice a day is so important.

No one plans on their two year old getting cavities, and yet, it happens! While teaching your kids good dental hygiene is important, what’s even more influential is to set a good example. Make sure your kids see you taking proper care of your teeth and they’ll be more likely to follow in your footsteps.

We love a toothpaste like Arm & Hammer Advance While Brilliant Sparkle toothpaste that we’re comfortable with everyone in the family using. What are your favorite ways to get your kids brushing their teeth properly and regularly? Share your best tip below and you’ll be entered to win a $25 Visa Gift Card!

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This is a sponsored post for Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the maker of ARM & HAMMER branded products, who is paying me to try different products. Sign up for a free sample of Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste and then head over to The Switch & Save Challenge to keep up with all of the bloggers and enter to win $25,000.

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Nashville Groupon Deal: Dr. McGee Dentistry

February 11, 2011 By

mcgee dentist 300x182 Nashville Groupon Deal: Dr. McGee DentistryToday’s Groupon deal is…

$99 Teeth Whitening from Matt McGee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (Regular value $300!)

Groupon offers some of the best deals a city has to offer at 50% off when a certain number of people join in. Even if you don’t live in Nashville, there’s most likely a Groupon in your city!

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