Oral-B Professional Precision 5000 Electric Toothbrush

I have always been a person who really cared about oral healthcare. I go to the dentist every six months, floss and brush twice a day and use mouthwash countless times a day. I have always used a regular manual toothbrush never having really thought about switching to an electric toothbrush. Both of my son's use an electric toothbrush so I am not really sure why I haven't switched. The time has officially come however, I have switched to an electric toothbrush. I was given the opportunity to test the Oral-B Professional Precision 5000 electric toothbrush and I am hooked. I have been using it for three weeks now and will not be going back to my old toothbrush.

I mentioned above that I am pretty good with oral healthcare but I can't say I do everything right. One thing my dentist is always scolding me for is brushing my teeth too hard. I always felt like the harder I brushed the cleaner my teeth were getting. This turned out to not be true. This is one reason I love this new electriv toothbrush from Oral-B. There is actually an icon that pops up if you are brushing too hard. I also love the ico that shows you what area of your mouth to brush. It is called the quadrant circle and flashes to show you where you should be brushing. As you brush each of your mouth's quadrants you get a star, ending with four stars. This feature was very fun for me. It almost felt like I was playing a game.

There are so many amazing features of this toothbursh. Here are just a few that I loved:



* 5 customized brushing modes: Daily Clean, Deep Clean, Sensitive, Whitening and Massage
* A built in timer to reach the dentist recommended 2 minutes of brushing
* Rechargable
* Wireless Smart Guide helps to maximize your brushing routine
* Indicator bristles remind you to replace the toothbrush head every three months

This Oral-B toothbursh provides a better clean with up to 40,000 pulsations 8,800 oscilliations per minute, which is up to 50% more brush movements vs, the other leading electric toothbrushes.

I really love this toothbrush. I just can not believe that a toothbrush can be as smart as this one. I always thought I had a great brushing routine but after using this toothbrush for three weeks I have seen an improvement in my brushing routine as well as in the look and cleanliness of my teeth.

Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Modern Mom on behalf of Oral-B and received a product sample to facilitate my review.”

Pinypon Party Review

I am so excited to introduce you to a fabulous new toy for girls. Pinypon is a colorful collection of interchangable dolls and accessories.

I was thrilled when I was picked to host a MommyParties sponsored by Pinypon. When the party pack arrived my children couldn't get enough of the Pinypon toys. Even my son was excited when he saw they had sent a boy Pinypon doll.

My party pack included: 12 Pinypon figures
                         2 Pinypon caravans
                         2 Nenuco Newborn Dolls
                         Coupons and party ideas and games

For all of you who haven't heard of Pinypon just picture a mini-dolls world filled with dolls who love fashion, accessories and the newest hairstyles. Shopping is one of their favorite things to doand they love traveling too. Along with their pets, they travel the world in their caravan. Pinypon is a colorful collection of interchangeable friends. You can mix and match everything - dresses, accessories, hairstyles, bodies, and even faces. All the kids at the party had a great time switching and trading accessories and hairstyles!

The caravan was super cute. It opens up to a little house. Inside there is a kitchen and a little bath which you can actually use water with. The caravan also came with a ton of accessories that you can use when you play with it.

 

Pinypon is appropriate for girls aged 4-7. The girls (and even boys) at my party loved everything about Pinypon. I really think you would love them too! To find out more about Pinypon you can go to:
www.facebook.com/pinyponUSA
www.twitter.com/pinyponUSA
www.facebook.com/nenucoUSA
www.twitter.com/nenucoUSA
www.pinypon.com

Disclosure: I received a free party pack from MommyParties and Pinypon in exchange for my honest opinions.

Chris Mann Roads Review

When I was picked to do the album review I wasn't too sure who Chris Mann was or even what his music was like. I knew he had been on The Voice and I remember enjoying his singing on the show but was not sure what his new album "Roads" would be like. The first time I put the CD on my husband and four year old were in the room. After listening to a few songs my husband commented how the music reminded him of Josh Groban and how much he was enjoying it. To me this meant Chris Mann is really pretty good. My husband never comments on music unless to complain about it. My favorite was my four year old though. He loved this CD. He must have played and replayed the song Roads about ten times. By the fifth time he was singing the song and dancing around the room. I really enjoyed the music as well and it has since become a staple in the car when I drive my children to school every morning.

Roads has many different kinds of songs, ranging from Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind” and Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” to Damien Rice’s “The Blowers’ Daughter.” This song was sung with Christina Aguiilera and is beautiful. Mann co-wrote two songs, “Cuore,” and the contemporary ballad “Falling.”

Chris Mann's new album Roads can be purchased through ITunes http://bit.ly/SgkwJb or on Amazon http://amzn.to/XQpJc8


Disclosure: This is a review post from One2One Network. I was provided with a copy of the album and I am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated are my own.

Green Giant Seasoned Steamers Review and Giveaway

Green Giant vegetables have become a staple in my house since my first son was born four years ago. I know how important it is to feed my family healthy food and make sure my children are eating their vegetables. My children love all of the vegetables that have a sauce on them but I get a little worried that these may not be as healthy as a plain vegetable. That is where Green Giant Steamers come in. They are one of the first sauce free seasoned vegetable and they are delicious! With a dash of imagination, a pinch of culinary skill, and a heap of flavor, Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™ are giving you a new reason to enjoy eating your vegetables. Shake up your vegetable routine with these flavorful, chef-inspired options that are seasoned to perfection, without a drop of sauce. Now, more than ever, you can leave your family craving more vegetables with every meal and break through meal monotony with a new palate-pleasing vegetable option for everyone! With new Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™, eating vegetables just got easier and more delicious! Green Giant Seasoned vegetables come in six flavors. The flavors are Mediterranean Blend, Tuscan Seasoned Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts with Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper, Honey Roasted Sweet Corn, Honey Dijon Carrots and Backyard Grilled Potatoes.

My family and I tried the Brussel Sprouts with sea salt and cracked pepper. These were delicious! I was so surprised that they did not come out soggy but actually tasted so fresh. The salt and pepper seasoning was the perfect seasoning to give the brussel sprouts a little extra flavor. I could not believe that my two young boys actaully ate the Brussel Sprouts too. I also bought the Tuscan Seasoned Broccoli and I am looking forward to trying that one. You can find out more about these new vegetables by checking out the Green Giant web page at: Now for the giveaway... My Blog Spark and Green Giant are giving one of my readers their very own Green Giant Seasoned Steamers Prize Pack.

The prize pack will include: (1) VIP coupon for one free package of Green Giant Seasoned Steamers™ Apron Green Giant Serving Spoon Mixing Bowl To win this prize please fill out the rafflecopter form below: a Rafflecopter giveaway “Disclosure: The coupons, information, and gift packs have been provided by Green Giant® through MyBlogSpark.”

Get UNREAL

I will be the first to admit that I love candy but I know how bad it is for me. I was so excited when I first heard about UNREAL candy and The UNREAL Mission. The belief of the UNREAL Mission is that all junk food can be made differently. It can be made with better ingredients, without the junk, with great taste, and at the same price. Basically they want to "Unjunk the world." You are probably wondering how did UNREAL make candy unjunked. They replaced all of the junk with good stuff. They use: double the cacao More peanuts real milk cane sugar and organic palm fruits There are also no artificial preservatives, no hydrogenated oils/fats and my favorite no artificial colors or flavors. I was given the opportunity to host a party to tell people about The UNREAL Mission. I was excited to do this and even more excited that the weekend fell on my Dad's birthday. Everyone who came was excited to learn about UNREAL and many even said that they had seen this candy in stores but had no idea what it was. During the party I explained to everyone about the UNREAL Mission and all of the ways this candy had been Unjunked. Then I let my guests try the candy. It sure was a hit! I can say by far the favorite was th UNREAL 77. These are basically a peanut butter cup candy and were delicious. The peanut butter was so smooth and creamy, it just melted in our mouths. There were several kids at the party and they loved the UNREAL 41. These are candy coated chocolate pieces that remind me of M&M's. When I first opened them I was unsure what the kids would think. Since there are no artificial colors used the color of the candy is not as bright as one may be used to. To my surprise not one child mentioned the color. They went right to devouring them and loved them. I also enjoyed these candies and was amazed at how smooth the chocolate was.

UNREAL candies have 30% less sugar, 60% more fiber and 250% more protein per serving than the other leading competing brands.

UNREAL candies can be found in many stores including CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, BJs, Staples, Krogers and many others. I recently heard Target will be carrying UNREAL soon. I love that this candy is better for you but costs the same as any other leading brand of candy.

All of my guests got to bring home a goody bag of UNREAL candy!

Gutzy Gear Party

Gutzy Gear is the newest craze in back to school fashion. It is an awesome way for children to express themselves by customizing their backpacks, messenger bag and more with cool removable patches. All they have to do is pick out the Gutzies they like and attach them to their Gutzy strap. There are about 56 Gutzies you can pick from to customize your bag. You can even trade them with your friends!

I had the opportunity to host a Gutzy Gear party thanks to Gutzy Gear and Mommy Parties. I was sent 15 Gutzy starter sets which included 2 straps and 1 Gutzy. I also got 16 Gutzy patch sets and each one has two Gutzies. My son was so excited about them he immediately wanted to put the strap on his new Spiderman backpack. I was amazed at how easy it was to do. The Gutzy straps wrap around the backpack straps and velcro shut. Each Gutzy patch also easily attaches with velcro.

Gutzy Gear is a new trend that I see being around for a very long time. All the kids at the party loved them and were excited to go get more patches. Everywhere my son goes with his backpack someone is asking about the patches. Just this morning a new teacher at his preschool asked what they were. I told her all about Gutzy Gear and she said she was going to buy it for her niece. Gutzy Gear can be purchased at Target, Toy R us, KMart, Walmart and a few other stores. You can also go to www.gutzygear.com to buy them and see all of the awesome designs that are available.

Disclosure: I received a Gutzy Gear Party Package through Mom Select and Gutzy Gear; no other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are my own!

My First Crayola

We love Crayola products in my house. My four year old is constantly coloring, painting and making projects. My 18 month old really likes to join in the fun but inevitably he makes a mess. The crayons are too skinny and hard to hold or her writes on the wall or table with marker. Well when I was contacted by My Blog Spark to do a review for My First Crayola I was thrilled. Finally Crayola products made for younger children. When my Crayola package came I was amazed at how many products there were. All of the products were My First Crayola products and are designed for children as young as 12 months.

My gift pack contained:

My First CrayolaTM Washable Crayons

My First CrayolaTM Washable Markers

My First CrayolaTM Washable Stampers

My First CrayolaTM Washable Dry-Erase Activity Mat

My First CrayolaTM Washable Triangular Dry-Erase Crayons

My First CrayolaTM Washable Musical Rub-Art Station

My First CrayolaTM Mess-Free Markers & Paper

My First CrayolaTM Mess-Free Finger Painting

One specially marked box of original Cheerios® cereal

The first thing my son decided to try were the Washable crayons, stampers, and markers.

I loved that these products were just the right size and shape for my toddler's hands. He did not have a problem gripping them and using them. I know he loved that they looked like animals and kept roaring like a lion the whole time he was coloring with the lion markers. During this particular art session there was no coloring on the walls but if there had been I would have been at ease since all of these products are washable.

The next product we decided to try was the Mess Free Marker and Paper. These markers only show up on the special Crayola Mess Free paper. The markers and paints instantly show up on the paper but not on the skin, clothes or even on my table. The Mess Free Markers and Paper are recommended for 12 months and up.

Again my son was very excited that the marker was an animal.

The Mess Free Fingerpaint and Paper is recommended for children 24 months and up.

Personally my favorite My First Crayola product was the Mess Free Washable Dr Erase Activity Mat.

I brought the Dry Erase Activity Mat to a restaurant one night when we were going out to dinner. Normally my son will not sit for more than five minutes but this activity mat really held his attention. It features 12 activities that slide into place on the mat so my son could draw, erase and draw some more. I really liked the triangular crayons it came with as well. They were very easy to hold and easy to erase.

Crayola and Cheerios are currently offering up to $5.00 in coupons on My First Crayola products. Look for My First Crayola on original Cheerios cereal boxes.

To learn a little more about My First Crayola and see some of the products in action check out this video http://bit.ly/MFCVideo

To learn more about the tools from Crayola that make it easy for parents to help children develop the creativity visit www.crayola.com.

Now for a giveaway: My First Crayola and My Blog Spark are offering one lucky reader an amazing My First Crayola gift pack. The gift pack will include:

My First CrayolaTM Washable Crayons

My First CrayolaTM Washable Markers

My First CrayolaTM Washable Stampers

My First CrayolaTM Washable Dry-Erase Activity Mat a Rafflecopter giveaway

“Disclosure: The information, products, coupon, video and additional My First CrayolaTM gift pack was provided by Crayola® and Cheerios through MyBlogSpark.”