All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth

Luckily, I have them!  I can attribute this to my parents, always reminding me to brush and taking me to the dentist every six months for a check-up.  I’m not saying that my teeth are perfect but I do know the importance of brushing.  We’re trying to get our three year old into the good oral hygeine habit now.

As you know, with the holidays comes snacking, snacking and more snacking.  Cookies, candy canes, fudge, you name it.  If you go to someone’s house around the holidays, there is sure to be something to snack on.  All the more reason to remember to BRUSH. YOUR. TEETH.

That being said, we’d like to help.  Oral-B has teamed up with us to offer two lucky readers either an Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Toothbrush or an Oral-B Triumph

Here are the details of the Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Toothbrush:

• Sonic technology: With more than 27,000 vibrations per minute to drive them, Pulsonic’s bristles clean and promote naturally whiter teeth
• Thin Precision bristles: Promote naturally whiter teeth by gently polishing off surface stains
• Professional timer: Subtle two-minute timer with 30-second intervals makes it easy to track how long you’ve been brushing each quadrant of your mouth and helps you reach the dental expert-recommended brushing time
• Two customized brushing modes
  • Clean: Provides effective plaque removal and cleaning of your teeth
  • Sensitive: Offers gentle care of your gums and other sensitive areas
• Exclusive custom brush head design
  • Pulsonic Brush Head: Contours your teeth to provide an effective clean while remaining gentle on teeth and gums
  • Precision Tip Brush Head: Cleans between teeth in hard-to-reach areas—where stains start—and is also ideal for cleaning around dental work with its Interspace® design
• Rechargeable: No need to replace batteries

With more than 27,000 gentle sonic vibrations per minute, Pulsonic’s bristles clean and promote naturally whiter teeth while allowing maximum maneuverability and control with the slim and lightweight handle design.

Here are the details of the Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide Toothbrush:

• Improves gum health: Helps prevent and reverse gingivitis
• Provides ultimate plaque removal
• Delivers superior teeth whitening and polishing action in 21 days*
• Penetrates between teeth to sweep away plaque for a floss-like clean**
• Helps reduce excessive brushing force, which can lead to gum recession, by up to 88% in only 30 days†
• Helps you brush for two minutes

The Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide is the first and only power toothbrush that uses a wireless digital display to help improve your brushing habits. It also has sensor to tell you if you’re brushing too hard and alerts you when it’s time to change the brush head

To enter: leave a comment on this giveaway post (comment section is located below the post, under “Category” and “Tags”.  In your entry comment, let us know if you have ever used an electronic toothbrush and if so, which brand?

A winner will be chosen at random and emailed the day after the giveaway closes.  Last day to enter is Friday, December 19, 2008 at midnight PST. Be sure to check your SPAM folder so you don’t miss the email notification.  This post will also be updated with the winner’s name and blog/website (if provided).

*You may include your choice of the Pulsonic Sonic toothbrush or the Triumph w/ SmartGuide in your entry if you’d like, but winners will be chosen at random.

*Please note: We cannot guarantee that the toothbrushes will arrive on time for Christmas

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Tags: healthcare and beauty

Category: Contests, His and Hers, Products

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Just another ordinary day

UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNSCRIPTED WINNER!
* Eric K. (#25)

Our winner has been notified via email

Yesterday was a day just like any other, really.  Nothing out of the ordinary happened at all.  Woke up, started working, talked to Patrick Dempsey.

Hmm?  Patrick?  Yeah, just Patrick Dempsey.  No biggie.

How did the conversation go?  You really want to know?  I mean, because really, it’s not a big deal at all.  Me and Patrick are like “this” (do the whole, cross your fingers thing - yeah, that one).

Ok, so you really want to know what we talked about?  This is kind of silly because I mean, geez, we get on like any other regular buddies do.  Alright, you’ve pulled my arm.

So, I called up Patrick.  Yeah, I have his number.  Although, he really ought to let up on the security over the phone…making me “announce” myself and give a “passcode” and whatnot.  Come on now Patrick!  Is all of that really necessary?

I digress.  I called him up and we made small talk.  Of course, he’s such a popular guy, he had to mute me on occasion to accept a delivery at his door and oh, that pesky call waiting of his.  We must have been interrupted by other callers a million times.  Anyway, I called him up because he’s got this fantastic new fragrance with Avon called “Unscripted” and I just HAD to talk to him first-hand about it.  Here was our conversation, in a nutshell:

Me: Hey Patrick!  How are ya?  How are Jillian and the kids?  Gosh, it’s been so long!  Are you all ready for the holidays?  I’d love to drop by again soon, I have gifts for the kids.

Patrick:  Hey Aims!  Good to hear from you!  The family is doing great.  Man, when was the last time we spoke?  My goodness, has it been that long?  Gifts for the kids?  Oh, you SHOULDN’T have!  You’re the best, Aims.

Me: So, Patrick!  Tell me ALL ABOUT Unscripted!  I’m just so THRILLED for you!  It must have been something, designing this lovely scent from start to finish.  It’s just so…unexpected!  I just couldn’t be happier for you!

Patrick: Yes, well, it has been amazing being involved in the entire process.  I love the scent, I wear it every day.  I’m so glad to hear that Eric likes it!  I really had him in mind when choosing the layers, including the black pepper in the top layer and the lavender in the middle - come on, Aims, I knew  that you’d love that one!  And of course the finishing touches of musk, vetiver and patchouli.  This scent is really all about following your passion.

Me: Well, Patrick, you have really hit the nail on the head with Unscripted.  I can imagine there will be a lot of great smelling men and their very pleased ladies after they get a bottle of your new fragrance in their hands.  I hate to cut our conversation short, really, I do!  But I must get going now.  Tell the family hello and lets not wait so long to chat again, shall we?

So, really, that was the jist of our conversation.  Interestingly enough, I was blog-hopping earlier and came across some other ladies who apparently also decided to put their call in to Patrick right around the time that I did.  Like Beth from I Should Be Folding Laundry, Arianne from To Think is To Create, Steph from Adventures in Babywearing, Michelle from Scribbit, Janice from 5 Minutes for Mom, Trisha from MomDot, Katja from Skimbaco Lifestyle, Kim from Jogging in Circles and Maria of Blue Suit Mom.

Hmm?  You visit their blogs too?  Oh, alright.  You caught my bluff.  We were all on the call with Patrick together.  Rain on my parade, why don’t ya?  Oh well.  A girl can dream, can’t she?  Thanks to Maria for making this call happen and including all of us star-struck bloggers (who, by the way, Patrick really appreciates!).

We have some McDreaminess to share with you.  How would you like to surprise your man (or men, surprise your women?) with Patrick’s brand new fragrance, Unscripted?  Here’s your chance.

To enter to win a bottle of Unscripted, leave a comment on this post.  In your entry comment, tell me what YOU would ask Patrick about Unscripted if you had the opportunity to sit down and chat with him.  Please keep it tasteful and related to Patrick’s involvement with Unscripted.  I know, I know, I’m asking a lot of you.  Believe me.  I know.

A winner will be chosen at random and emailed the day after the giveaway closes.  Last day to enter is Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at midnight PST. Be sure to check your SPAM folder so you don’t miss the email notification.  This post will also be updated with the winner’s name and blog/website (if provided).

**We also have a free standard shipping code for all of you:

Promo Code - JINGLE30
Expires – 1/31/09

Good for free standard shipping with a $30 order when you shop with an Avon eRepresentative

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Tags: dads, deals, healthcare and beauty

Category: Contests, Dads, Products

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Preserve: My teeth aren’t green but I am!

I’ve gone back and forth from electric toothbrushes to your basic brush. To be honest, I’ve never really concerned myself with what my toothbrush is made of, until now that is.

I’ve been introduced to Preserve by Recycline. Preserve is a line of products made from 100% recycled plastics and post-consumer paper. Eco-friendly items for your teeth and your home that won’t break the bank. Now, that’s what I’m talkin’ about. I could talk more about the Preserve toothbrush but a toothbrush is a toothbrush, right? It’s just cool that it’s a recyclable product and that’s something I’m more interested in talking about.

Recycline even provides a downloadable postage-paid label in order to return your used Preserve toothbrush, tongue cleaner and razor handles, so they can recycle them for rebirth. Preserve Tableware and Kitchen products are recyclable, too.  Just stick them in your blue recycling bin.

Now that I know there is a Preserve Jr., I’ll be sure to pick up one for my toddler.  You’re never to young to learn how to take care of our planet.

*Click HERE to print out some Preserve Toothbrush coupons.