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A #FabSmile or Two and a Giveaway from Floss and Brush!

August 17, 2013 by amushro

I really wasn’t a germaphobe until I had kids. I mean I’ve seen what germs can do when they steamroll through an entire family. As a parent, you feel terrible when your little ones are sick. If your husband is under the weather, the word is ending (according to him), and if Mamma gets sick, well, this ship is going down.

So because of these nasty germs that invade us in so many ways, I’m constantly preaching and practicing cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands to everyone in this house.

So imagine my shock, surprise and gag reflex when I was watching Dr. Oz discuss germs and bacteria inside your home. He said the “normal” amount of bacteria for a surface is around 80, but our toothbrushes usually contain double that amount. If you’re headed straight the your bathroom to throw your toothbrush away, I’ll wait.

You’re back? Oh good because I have something that may make you feel better about the yuckies on your family’s toothbrushes. These silly fools and their #FabSmile

Sometimes brushing my kids’ teeth can be a little “interesting” actually it feels more like a wrestling match, but they do have the sweetest smiles. There isn’t much I wouldn’t do just to see these munchkins say “cheeeeessseee” for the camera.

So that is why FlossAndBrush.com has actually helped me out by easing some of my germ fears and making my life a little easier.

The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three months. FlossAndBrush.com makes it easy to always have new toothbrushes every three months for everyone in your family. By paying just $1.00 per month, per person in your family, FlossAndBrush.com will ship a box of fresh, quality toothbrushes and floss to your home – one for each member of your family.

Unless you are some sort of amazing coupon queen, you can’t beat this deal. Plus each time you receive a delivery, you know it’s time to change out your family’s toothbrushes. A great deal and helpful? Yes please!

FlossandBrush.com is actually the first company to offer this service and you can even add-on teeth whitening gel to your orders. This is always good for those of us that have had a little too much coffee over the years, right?

Here is where it gets good, the GIVEAWAY!

Prize:

The giveaway is valued at $107 and includes the following:

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Requirements:

Visit FAB’s Pinterest page and repin an image from any one of the “Smile Boards” that makes you smile. Include a description in your pin that explains why it makes you smile. Include the #FABsmile hashtag in the pin. Come back to this post and share the link to the pin in order to enter for a chance to win.
Sign up for FlossAndBrush.com’s mailing list: http://bit.ly/17Tjoof.

Good luck! The winner will be picked in one week!

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Tugaboos

June 14, 2013 by amushro

*Sure, this is a sponsored post, but I am pretty excited to share my newfound love for Rite Aid Tugaboos diapers with you!*

Much like her Mamma, my little lady has a whole lotta junk in her trunk; however, while I try to keep mine covered up, her excess baggage is adorable. Especially in diapers.

So when we were given a chance to try Rite Aid’s Tugaboo diapers, Mimi and I agreed to give it a whirl. Actually, she just liked the cute Tiger on the diaper and made up a little song about T is for Tiger. I assume that meant she agreed to try them out.

Anyone diapering bums knows that using the wrong diaper is bad news. I’ve been stuck with some that cost way too much money, don’t fit right, are uncomfortable against my baby’s skin, or the ultimate no-no, leave you with a big mess. A big poopy mess. It’s always nice when those big messes happen in their carseat, out in public, or my personal fav, the crib. And you know as well as I do, ain’t no one got time for that! So when we tried Rite Aid’s Tugaboos and realized there were little diaper gems, we were thrilled (and not covered in poopy). The diapers have recently been improved for added leakage protection and faster absorption, but that wasn’t the only reason we liked them.

The diapers have a cottony soft feel and soft stretchable waist and side panels. An added bonus was how nicely they fit her under her summer dresses and skirts. The diapers even have a hypoallergenic inner liner to help protect her sensitive skin. I asked Mimi what she thought, but she just sang “T is for Tiger” over and over. Again, I’m taking this as she likes them.

This may be our first round of Rite Aid Tugaboo diapers, but I can guarantee it won’t be our last!

So what are you waiting for? Try Rite Aid Tugaboo diapers and do it this month because you could win a beautiful Vera Bradley bag. Fancy, huh?

For the month of June, all Tugaboos purchases will earn an entry into the Tugaboos and Vera Bradley Sweepstakes!

With every in-store purchase of qualifying Tugaboos products using your wellness+ card at any Rite Aid store between June 1-30, 2013, you will receive an entry for a chance to win one of (25) Vera Bradley Designer Diaper Bags filled with select Tugaboos products.

To enter without making a purchase, complete this entry form now:https://riteaidtugaboos.dja.com/.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rite Aid.

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Identity Theft, Questionable Choices, and 50 Cent

June 13, 2013 by amushro

FTC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT:Questionable Choices in Parenting aims to provide unbiased editorials. However, I wish to disclose that from time to time I may receive free products or other compensation from companies for blogger reviews.

I write about my Questionable Choices in Parenting, but let’s be honest, my questionable choices started long before I birthed these two kids. One particular choice still worries me and it’s all 50 Cent’s fault.

Many moons ago, I was out for a night of dancing with my girlfriends when 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” started blaring through the speakers. I needed to be on that dance floor to bust a move because that was my JAM!

Are you singing it now? Don’t worry, I’ll wait.

Done? Good. When I heard the familiar beats of my favorite tune, I ditched my purse on a nearby table and was off to the dance floor. A couple of songs later, during a dance break, I went to grab my purse and realized it was gone!

Naively, I thought the worst part of a purse stolen would be replacing my driver’s license; however, it was my identity and credit that took the hit.

My wallet was a thief’s dream filled with unused credit cards that I never noted the account number or what bank they were attached to. Those cards were gone and I had no clue who to contact to cancel the cards. I should have just signed a bunch of blank checks and threw them out to people while I danced away like I was “Shorty” and it was my birthday.

If that isn’t enough to make your credit report panic, I also had my social security card in my wallet. Maybe I thought someone would need to verify my citizenship while clubbing? While 50 Cent was rapping about getting “a mill’ out the deal and I’m still on the grind,” I handed over magic numbers for someone to walk away with my identity.

Even though “you should love way more than you hate” it only took a few months for me to feel the impact of identity theft. It started with an angry collection agency demanding I pay for a cell phone in Utah. I tried to explain it was impossible for me to open a cellphone in a state that was across the country, let alone one I’ve never visited. But when they sent me a copy of a statement, there it was in black and white: someone used my information to open that cellphone account.

The cell phone was just the beginning of confusing and stressful process of trying to catch and clear up fraudulent charges and accounts . Even now, ten years later, I still worry about what could show up on my credit report from having my identity stolen.

Identify theft happened to me because of the contents of my stolen purse, but think about how much information we share and don’t even realize.

When I think about my frustration and anxiety over trying to figure out what steps I should take to protect myself, I really wish I had a trusted company like LifeLock to help me.

LifeLock is a suite of services that works together to protect your identity from various risks. With social media and technology being an integral part of our day-to-day life, it makes me feel better that LifeLock is so progressive and vigilant when offering assistance to people just like me. Having a trusted company like LifeLock to offer guidance, show me the right steps to protect my identity, and to offer authentic support would have been invaluable to me.

Interested?Then check out LifeLock right here.

So the next time you want to find me in “Da Club,” I’ll be on the dance floor holding my purse!