This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Waterpik. All opinions are my own. I don't floss. Hubby flosses and my girls floss when he reminds them to but I never have, and I don't plan to. Flossing hurts and is hard for me because my teeth are so close together. My dentist reminds me every time I visit that flossing is good for my teeth and gums. Ugh, I hate that talk. My visit to the dentist this past Wednesday, however, went a whole lot different (and better). Why? Because last week I received the Waterpik® Aquarius Professional Water Flosser to try. I was happy to report to my dentist that I have been flossing! Ok, I'm not flossing in the traditional way. There has been no tricky string to get stuck between my teeth and no pain in my gums. Just a strong, pressurized stream of water easily cleaning between my teeth and around my gums. I can definitely floss this way! It's actually kinda fun! I asked both my dental hygienist and my dentist what they thought … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Leprechaun Doughnuts–Free Printable
Leprechauns are sneaky little buggers. They always cause mischief and they never get caught. This year we're going to try to lure one into a trap with Leprechaun donuts. These cute little doughnuts are easy to make and my free box printable adds a nice little touch. To make them yourselves, you'll need: 9-12 Cheerios®* or the generic version of them Small amount of white or regular chocolate to melt Sprinkles of your choice (optional) Food coloring of your choice (optional) Clear tape or plastic wrap (for the box window) The free printable below Melt the chocolate. Add food coloring if you want, then dip the tops of the Cheerios® in the chocolate. Sprinkle while wet, then let dry on a plate or wax paper. If the hole of the cereal becomes clogged you can use a toothpick to poke the hole back in while the chocolate is still wet. Once dry, place the doughnuts in the box. Aren't they so cute?! My girls wanted to eat them themselves but we need to save them … [Read more...]
Buzzy takes a bite out of needle phobia #SharkBuzz #NeedlePhobia #Spon
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Buzzy. All opinions stated are my own. I hate needles. Odd for me to say since my weekend job is a pediatric intensive care nurse at the largest pediatric hospital in the 5 state area. I work with needles every day I work yet I get anxiety every time I have to use one. I hate poking kids, I hate having to get poked myself, I hate when my daughters have to get poked, I hate needles. Needles cause pain and nobody likes pain. Alas, the pain cause by needles is unavoidable in some situations. Or is it? At my hospital we do everything possible to prevent pain. We use numbing medications, distractions, nerve confusion, aroma therapy, and anything else we can think of to lessen fear and pain in the kids we treat. That's not always true for other hospitals (especially ones that treat both adults and children) and clinics/doctor's offices are even worse! As a parent, however, with the help of Buzzy, you can help lessen the pain and … [Read more...]
Pin to Win $50 — #FindYourFlavor
Please note that I am given compensation for each entry via my link below. California Pizza Kitchen wants to know, "What is your flavor?" Share with them on Pinterest and you could win $50! 1) Click this ENTRY LINK for the entry form and more details. 2) Follow PinBoard & Repin or Pin your own image 3) Enter your email 4) Enter your pin URL 5) Click enter to win Winners will be announced on 3/8/2014 via email. You are providing your information to California Pizza Kitchen and not to Pinterest or Toys In The Dryer. This contest is powered by Sverve. Toys In The Dryer and Sverve do not endorse, or sponsor this promotion. Toys In The Dryer is not responsible for choosing the winner nor are they responsible for providing winner with the prize. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Pinterest. By participating, you hereby release and hold harmless Pinterest and Toys In The Dryer from any and all liability associated … [Read more...]
Easy Popsicle Stick Catapult
Need something quick, easy, and fun to do with your kids? Try popsicle stick catapults! They provide tons of fun for very little effort. What can you do with these catapults? Try launching various objects to see what goes further. Aim to launch objects into cups. Have contests to see how many objects you can launch into cups in a certain amount of time. Stack more or less sticks in the middle to see which provides more height for launch. The ideas are plentiful! My daughter had the most fun seeing how far she could move her bucket away and still get her dime into it. To make your own popsicle stick catapults you'll need: 8-10 popsicle sticks 6 small rubber bands small objects to launch 1) Start by rubber banding 5-6 popsicle sticks into a stack. You'll want to put rubber bands on both ends. 2) Next, rubber band two sticks together on one end only. 3) Slide your stack of sticks between the two popsicle sticks on the open end then rubber band … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This winter in Minnesota has been brutal. If it's not frigidly cold out, it's dumping snow. Today is no exception. We're under yet another winter storm. Needless to say, hot chocolate has been our favorite way to warm up during this long winter. Homemade hot chocolate mix makes it cheap and easy to drink. This is one of the best recipes we have found. Warning, this recipe makes a ton for multiple uses. Cut it in half if you don't drink hot chocolate often. 3 Cups nonfat dry milk powder (powdered milk) 2 Cups powdered sugar (confectioners sugar) 1 1/2 Cups Cocoa powder (we use Hershey’s cocoa) 1/2 tsp salt Stir in 3 Tablespoons of mix with 1 Cup hot milk. Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows. There you have it...the best homemade hot chocolate mix ever! … [Read more...]
