Have you ever had a dream that all of your teeth fell out? I have had this one more than once, and it is horrifying! I am sure there is some psychology behind it that has nothing to do with oral care, but needless to say, whenever I have these dreams I become more diligent with flossing and using mouthwash! :-)
Speaking about oral care – P&G recently launched the new Crest & Oral-B Complete product line that includes an innovative collection of toothpastes, mouthwashes, toothbrushes and flosses.
As the mom of two young girls, I can always tell when I have failed to set aside some “me” time because I get SUPER cranky. My “me” time can range from dinner with friends to watching my favorite TV show in peace – but part of my “me” time includes grooming – which includes oral care (including teeth bleaching!).
Here are some tips that P&G put together for setting aside some “me” time and achieving a great set of pearly whites:
Get Lost in Your Own Bathroom: Make a deal with your man – one night a week, he lets you take a break from it all, including getting the kids ready for bed. Use this time to do something simple, but nice, for yourself. Take a hot bath, paint your nails, use that new facial mask…just ensure that hour is all about you!
Look for Something Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Now that fall is upon us, set the alarm clock for 30 minutes earlier one morning each week. Get outside and take a walk – take a moment to look around and appreciate your surroundings and the peaceful calm of the new day. Let yourself see things you would normally miss because your mind is in a million places throughout the day.
Divide and Conquer: The best way to effectively brush your teeth is to come up with a strategy. Divide your mouth into “quadrants” and be sure to reach all four sections and spend equal time and energy on all areas of your mouth.
Out with the Old and In with the New: Replace toothbrushes every three months to maximize the cleaning efficacy.
Twice A Day Keeps the Mean Scraper Away: To brush your teeth correctly, spend at least two minutes brushing your teeth, both in the morning and at night.
Learn more about Crest products on the Crest Facebook page here OR watch this short video:
One lucky winner is also going to win a variety of products from the new Crest & Oral B Complete line to try for themselves!
What am I giving away?
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Who is eligible?
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When does this giveaway end?
Friday, October 21, 2011 at 3PM EST
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
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My favorite “me” time activity is staying in bed with a cup of hot cocoa and reading a good book!!
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My favorite me time activity is baking. :D
My “me” time is when my son is at school and I get to sneak in some tv time.
My favorite me time activity is running. My second favorite is curling up in bed with a cup of hot tea, a good book and a purring kitty or three.
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My favorite “me” time is early in the morning when I’m having my cup of coffee.
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I have 2 favorite me times 1) after Eric gets on the school bus and I can take a cup of coffee outside and read the news 2) after he’s in bed and I can take la long bath with my favorite book
me time is drinking french vanilla hot chocolate at sunrise, blog surfing, baking breads and special treats, and watching my favorite food network shows. ;)
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I get up early and have a cup of coffee
Reading is my favorite quiet activity!
My current favorite “me” time is taking a walk during the day down by the Georgetown Waterfront. It’s the only place I can even attempt to be by myself in this crazy city! At home, my “me” time is sitting on our deck with a cup of tea on a nice day :)
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my me time is sleeping!
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My favorite me time would be reading a book in front of the fireplace while the kids are sleeping.
My “me” time is when everyone goes to bed and I can search for coupons and freebies on facebook while watching HGTV or the Food/Cooking channel.
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My favorite “Me” time activity would have to be going to Mom’s Night Out. A bunch of us mom get to go out to eat without kiddos or hubbies and talk and laugh together!
My favorite “me” time is a night out with friends to our favorite restaurant.
I love it when I can just roll over and sleep until I wake up on my own.
I like to sit down and read a good book!
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I love to do Yoga a least once a week.
My favorite ‘me’ time activity is reading.
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My favorite “me” time is going to the hair salon for a wash, cut, and blow out.
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My favorite “me” time activity is curling up with a warm blanket and watching Real Housewives episodes while my husband is at school and my kids are in bed! :)
My favorite me time is waking up early and laying in bed.
Reading a good book with a hot cup of coffee!
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My favorite me time is staying in bed late and reading.
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I love to take a hot bath complete with whatever book I’m reading or magazine I just got in the mail. I have a large soaker tub in our master bath – I joke that we bought the tub and the house came with it!
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My favorite thing I do for me and the activity is knitting. I relaxes me.
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My favorite me time is baking. When no one else is around I enjoy working in the kitchen.
My favorite me time activity is napping. :)
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My me time is spent crocheting or sewing.
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My favorite me-time activity is reading a good romance novel.
My favorite me time is a bubble bath with candles and relaxing music
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My favorite “me” time is clothes shopping all by myself!
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My favorite thing to do for “me” time is to excercise. It makes me feels so much better but I can never find the time to do it.
Reading a good book when the kids finally go to bed.
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Taking a long hot bath with candles.
My favorite me time is when Im taking a hot shower…just take as long as I can to escape and wash the days stress away! My tension and stress of being a mom 24 hours a day melts away!
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my favorite me time is when I can sit and crochet or read without interruption
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My favorite me time is driving to starbucks, ordering a coffee, and just sipping!
I try to get up early before the kids wake up have a coffee and read the newspaper.
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My favorite me time activity is taking a bath and reading a good book!
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My favorite “Me Time” activity is entering giveaways! I l don’t get discouraged anymore if I don’t win because it is just relaxing to enter!! Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
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My favorite “me” time activity is watching pro football.
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My favorite Me Time activity is brushing my teeth is brushing and flossing! (Ok, actually its surfing the web).
My favorite “me time” is relaxing in a warm bubble bath.
My “me time” is reading coupon blogs and cutting cupons
My favorite “me” time is actually writing humorous posts for my blog.
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Drinking coffee and checking my email in the morning.
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For the most satisfying me time, all I need is a cup of tea, a homemade muffin, and a good magazine.
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Favorite “me time” is being alone to read blogs and online news.
My favorite me time is to make a hot cup of tea, curl up with a good book, in my jammies, wrapped in a big thick fleecy blanket….for a couple of hours!!! Yeah…
I like to stretch and read before bed.
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I love just taking a nice long walk…all by myself! It doesn’t happen very often, so I REALLY enjoy it!
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My favorite “Me Time” is when I get to go out of the house and bargain shop alone with no one pestering me. I can just brouse the sales and come home with some great deals. I normally pair my shopping escapades with a delicious Starbucks Mocha Machiatto! Mmmmm!!
Favorite “me” activity is entering sweepstakes, whether by mail or online.
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My favorite me time is shopping. I find it relaxing to shop wheather it is just window shopping or shopping for the deals I find on here or by myself.
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My favorite “me” time is being able to go shopping alone! Having the time I need without someone complaining to hurry is so nice!
My favorite me time is reading for 20 minutes before I go to sleep.
my favorite “me time” is getting a mani/pedi.
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My favorite “me time” is going for a long run at the park!
reading a novel
My favorite me time is taking a long shower and then getting ready, alone!
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Just relaxing and watching TV after everyone goes to bed.
Going to get a massage.
Having a glass of wine alone to relax.
Taking a nap in the peace and quiet.
Curling up in the bed with a good book.
My favorite “me” time activity is to relax and have a nice cup of tea, and either watch a show or make a craft. I also love hot scented baths, and I’m happy for the cold weather to help me find an excuse <3
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My favorite me time activity is sitting in the garden reading a good book.
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A massage is the best
My favorite me time is a bubble bath and a book.
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