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Join The #LISTERINE® Oral Care 21-Day Challenge | Swish Selfie’s Help

by Jenn February 13, 2014
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Did you know that brushing alone misses about 75% of your mouth?  I am going to admit, I didn’t, and I feel like I am always fighting with one of my kids about brushing, swishing, or flossing.  They are just crazy, and I fight with all of them when it comes time for brushing.  Vayda will try to wet her toothbrush so I think she brushed her teeth.  My youngest daughter, wants to brush her teen 923 times a day since she got her new Barbie toothbrush.  My oldest daughter tries to tell me that she only needs to brush her teeth in the morning, becasue nobody will smell her breath while she is sleeping.  Let’s just say, this house is CRAZY, I cannot belive my husband and I are going to be adding another one of these crazy kids to the bunch, and I am always fighting with someone about brushing, rinsing, or flossing.      

The #LISTERINE® Oral Care 21-Day Challenge                                                                                                                                                           

I am excited to be part of the LISTERINE® Oral care 21-Day Challenge.  I will be starting tomorrow, for the next 21 days I will be brushing and flossing twice a day, and who can forget about using mouthwash at least once a day.  The best part?  My family is excited to take the challenge with me.  There was no fighting, arguing, rolled eyes, or anything of that nature.  Everyone was excited to start!  I don’t know if you understand what this means to me, this never happens.  With 6 people in my house, 4 being kids, and 1 being my husband this is serious improvement.   

Listerine® Oral care 21-Day Challenge

I am excited about getting my whole family involved, I know Mattie is already excited.  Did you know about LISTERINE® SMART RINSE®?  It’s great, there’s a picture of a Barbie on the front, which already has my younger girls ready to give it a whoosh.  The above picture is her in Target already practicing her swishing face, for her big photo opportunity!  Oh, yes she is going to be on LISTERINE® Brands Facebook Page!  You can too, keep reading to learn why you want to be caught Swishing on LISTERINE® Brands Facebook Page. My son will be super excited about the LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® with the Avengers on the front.  There’s something about the fun pictures that makes everything fun for them. 

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I had planned on starting today, but my local Target is out of the LISTERINE® WHITENING Original Gel Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste.  I went by the store to check with them, and they should have some on their truck today, or early in the morning, and the manager is so nice that he said he would put one aside for me.  I guess it’s some pretty popular stuff, I can never seem to get there when they have any.  Lucky for me, I have asked about it enough that they feel bad and are going to put some aside for me lol.

Oh, my brushing habits.  You want to know about mine?  Well I do everything I am supposed to, every single day.  HA, no I don’t, I wish I could tell you that, but I’m going to be honest, I need to improve on using mouthwash, and flossing.  I use LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash, but not daily like I should.  I also floss, but not the recommended twice a day, more alone the lines of every other day.  Which is just crazy, we always have LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash and floss in our home, it’s crazy that I wouldn’t take the extra few minutes I need to care for my mouth.  It’s the only mouth I have, and I actually love it.  

My husband on the other hand, will not go a day without LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthwash.  He has a favorite kind, and he needs to have it every single day or he gets grumpy!  However, he does need to improve on flossing.  Taking the LISTERINE® 21-Day Challenge is going to be great!  It’s a chance for our whole family to develop a good routine.  I think my husband and I tend to overuse the busy excuse.  I mean we both could find a few extra minutes each day to take good care of our mouths, and help set a good example for our children to follow.  I am actually really excited to be part of the LISTERINE® 21-Day Challenge, not only am I on board, but my whole family is excited to start brushing, flossing, and swishing!  Oh, and my kids are VERY excited about their big debut on LISTERINE® Brand’s Facebook page, and we want you to join us too!

Swish Selfie’s Help Oral Care

You can join us too, it’s super easy, healthy, and a great way to get your kids into healthy habits.  Not only is LISTERINE® going to help keep your mouth healthy, they are also going to be helping children with oral health services in 2014!  Taking part in the LISTERINE Oral Care Challenge is doing more than helping develop better brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits with LISTERINE®!  It’s also going help children in need. For every person who posts a “Swish Selfie” to LISTERINE® Brand’s Facebook page, LISTERINE® Brand will make a $5.00 contribution to Oral Health America’s Smiles Across America® program, up to $85,000, toward their goal of connecting 210,000 children with needed oral health services in 2014.

Will you post your “Swish Selfie” to LISTERINE® Brand’s Facebook page to help children in need of oral health services in 2014? 

February 13, 2014 2 comments
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Five Tips To Keep Your Motivated To Lose Weight
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Five Tips To Stay Motivated To Lose Weight

by Jenn January 27, 2014
written by Jenn

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Was your New Year’s resolution to lose weight?  Are you looking for ways to stay motivated to lose weight?  I know we are only a month into the New Year, You may have committed to losing weight and are already finding yourself wondering how in the world you will stay motivated to lose weight.  Weight loss is a journey; it doesn’t happen overnight, and trust me, I wish it did.  Sure, there is plenty of fad diets, but in the end, they don’t work and are not healthy.  The last thing you want to do is damage your body, We only have one and we should take care of it. 

Most of you already know I started my journey to weight loss before the holidays.  I know it’s a bad time to start.  I didn’t lose much weight, but I didn’t gain any either.  I knew if I didn’t start, then I would probably have a bad attitude during the holidays and possibly gain more.  I know myself, and I planned for the holiday’s.  Anyway, I have found myself looking for ways to stay motivated, so I thought I would share what I do to help me keep my motivation to lose weight. 

Five Tips To Keep You Motivated To Lose Weight

Five Tips To Keep You Motivated To Lose Weight

Write It Down: If you are already on the road to losing weight, you should have a goal in place.  If you have not already written it down, do it!  As soon as you write it down, it’s a commitment.  Remember to be realistic about your goals.  In order to keep the weight off, you are going to need to do things the right way.  Spend some time, do some research, and be realistic.  Remember, if you are planning on keeping it up, you will need to take things slow, A couple of pounds a week is realistic.    

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Support: I wish I had a workout partner, but I don’t so I have had to get creative.  Rather than having a workout partner, I have my kids, who I promise to go on walks with, take to the park, play Just Dance on the Wii, and do loads of other things with.  If playing Just Dance for an hour or two with my girls isn’t a workout, I am not sure what is.  They wear me out, and they do it on purpose too.  Oh, and if you couldn’t tell, I love motivational quotes.  They are a great way to find that little extra bit of motivation you need to make it through a week.

Sleep: I have struggled with this one and am finally getting into the swing of things.  Sleep is so important if you want to stay motivated to lose weight.  I wasn’t losing weight; I was doing everything I was supposed to when it came to eating and working out.  My problem?  I wasn’t sleeping.  Since I started sleeping, I have had more energy, been in a better mood, found it easier to stay motivated, and, you guessed it, lost weight.

Technology: I am a huge fan of technology!  There are several great devices out there to help you stay motivated.  I use several apps on my phone and recently started using a Jawbone, which is amazing. My husband has been using a device similar to the Jawbone for a few months and done great with it, which is what made me want to try the Jawbone.  You might remember him writing a review on the Misfit Shine from Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores.

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I have been using the Jawbone to track my level of activity and calories burned.  Which has really helped me want to do better each day.  It even reminds you to get up and move, which is great.  Rather than sitting down for hours working, I get up and move, then come back.  The Jawbone has made me want to do better than the day before by taking more steps, eating better, and moving more. 

It’s really helped me learn more about my sleeping pattern and what motivated me to get my bottom to sleep.  Since it tacks hours slept, time it takes to fall asleep, how many times I wake up, and other great things.  Oh, it even has a Smart Alarm, which wakes you up at the perfect moment during your sleep cycle.  Another thing I like about the Jawbone is that you can use it with friends and follow each other’s progress to stay motivated.  We all have that little competitive edge.

If you are looking for ways to stay motivated, I highly recommend trying a device like the Jawbone orMisfit Shine .  It’s really helped me, my husband, and I know several other people who are using a similar device and love it.  

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Music: Last on my list is music.  Music is powerful.  I use music to help set the mood, I have an awesome line-up of songs I love to jam to while working out, walk with the kids (they ride their bikes, not ignoring them lol), and Just Dance has some rocking songs that make me want to get up and move.  Get motivated with the sound of music!  If you are not already adding music to your workout, it could be the missing link.  When I put on music and workout, I forget I am even working out; I get caught up in the song and feel pumped.  Studies have shown that music can increase the intensity and duration of a workout by as much as 15%, which I have found to be true.  If you are not jamming out, you could be missing out on those benefits. 

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Have you had earphones that hurt or fell out all the time?  I think we all have at some point.  Lucky for us yurbuds was founded in 2008 by an Ironman Triathlete and 24-time marathoner who wanted to come up with a product that was designed for comfort and exceptional fit while providing best-in-class audio quality and durability. 

yurbuds® is the #1 Selling Sport Earphone company and are introducing wireless product for a seamless workout experience.  You might have already heard because they were launched at CES in Las Vegas this year—the first ever Stereo-Bluetooth® wireless earphones that are guaranteed to never hurt your ears or fall out.  Pretty awesome, right! 

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With yurbuds TwistLockTM Technology and FlexSoft Comfort Fit, these Stereo-Bluetooth® earphones lock in place, are comfortable, and guaranteed to never hurt or fall out.  It gets better: Bigger Sound for all music and calls provided by 15mm drivers, a smart battery that powers a week’s worth of workouts, and visual and audible indicators when they are running low.  They are also compatible with all Bluetooth® devices!

“We’ve cut the cords so fitness enthusiasts have less in the way of achieving the perfect workout,” said Daniel DeVille, Director of Marketing for yurbuds. “Designed based on user feedback, we are excited to deliver best-in-class wireless earphones that solve the needs not currently met by other wireless earphones and meet the rigorous standards of even the top professional athletes.”

It just keeps getting better, because right now Best Buy has two exclusive offers for 20% off yurbuds both online and in-store, as well as a $5 Best Buy Gift Card when you purchase a qualifying health and Fitness product at a Best Buy Mobile Specialty Store.  offer is valid from 1/19/2014 until 2/22/2014.  Enjoy a special bloggers promotion 20% OFF ALL yubuds coupons are valid both in stores and online, online coupon code is yurbuds20off.   Also, enjoy a $5 Best Buy Gift Card when you purchase a qualifying Health and Fitness product at a Best Buy Mobile Specialty Store by clicking here.

Be sure to swing by and check out Health & Fitness at Best Buy.

I hope you find something in this post that helps you stay motivated to lose weight and maybe even save some money on health and fitness items at Best Buy!  

What are the things that keep you motivated to lose weight or stay fit?

January 27, 2014 36 comments
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10 Of My Favorite Inspirational and Motivational Quotes About Life
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10 Of My Favorite Inspirational and Motivational Quotes About Life

by Jenn December 27, 2013
written by Jenn

There is nothing like inspirational and motivational quotes about life to help you through the hard times. I don’t know about you, but when I’m feeling down, I often search for inspirational quotes about life that remind me to look at the brighter side of things or remind me that there is something good that comes from everything. Without the bad times, there would be no good times. Seriously, how would we know what the good times felt like without feeling the opposite? In my opinion we wouldn’t; there would be no success without struggles, and we wouldn’t feel the good without knowing what the bad felt like. Maybe it’s crazy talk, but that’s how I see it.

10 Of My Favorite Inspirational and Motivational Quotes About Life

I know what the good in life feels like because I have battled my past and overcome a difficult time. I know what winning feels like because I have lost. I know what love feels like because I have been hurt. I know what success feels like because I have worked hard.

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We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever. The goal is to create something that will. – Chuck Palahniuk.

Inspirational and Motivational Quotes - Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. – Maya Angelou

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If you can dream it, you can achieve it. – Zig Ziglar

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Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have. – unknown

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Life is like photography. You need the negatives to develop. – Unknown.

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Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. – Greg Anderson.

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Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. – Dalai Lama

quotes about life in green letters on brown background "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't"

Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. – Rikki Rogers.

Inspirational and Motivational Quotes About Life

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. – Jamie Paolinetti

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It’s not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings. – Ann Landers

I think Oprah nailed it when she said, “I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become. ” It’s hard, but sometimes we have to pick ourselves up before we get stuck in a world filled with negativity. Which is why I love motivational quotes about life; it’s my way of reminding myself what I need to do in order to stay positive.

“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” – Aristotle

Why are inspirational quotes so powerful? They’re only words, right? Yes, but they are also words that express what you feel in your heart, words that might help you realize you’re not alone, or words that help you see there is a purpose for everything that comes to us—good and bad. They always remind me that every bad time is an opportunity for me to learn and grow.

It’s always amazed me how much just a few words can change your life, but they can if you let them. Here are a few inspirational and motivational quotes that I love…

Always be youself, unless you can be a unicorn. Thank always be a unicorn." - Unknown

Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn. – unknown

And, you know me, I always have to finish up with something funny! I found this funny quote while I was searching Google one day. I thought I would save it for the perfect post, and well, this is the perfect post! All this seriousness going on, I had to lighten the mood with this super cute quote. “Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Thank you for always being a unicorn.” – Unknown.

I hope you enjoy these quotes as much as I do be sure to swing by and check otu these motivational quotes too.

December 27, 2013 29 comments
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8 Tips To Become More Eco-Friendly

by Jenn September 27, 2013
written by Jenn

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Are you jumping in and doing your part to be green and eco-friendly?  My family has been working hard on becoming greener.  From coming up with creative ideas to reuse items rather than tossing them, unplugging lights and other electronics around the house, buying recycled products, recycling more as a family, and even cleaning greener too,.  Going green is important; it means spending a little extra each day on something that will benefit the wonderful world we live in and that we will leave behind for our kids.  If you have been considering going green but don’t know where to start, let me share a few tips and tell you how we first started to go green.

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Ways To Go Green and Live Eco-Friendly

Add Recycling Bins To Your Home and Place of Work 

If you want to go green and become a more eco-friendly household, recycling is a great place to start.  Once you have your recycling bins up and get used to which product goes into which bin, it’s easy, and you are helping make a difference.

Carpool 

If you travel any distance to work, consider carpooling with a few people who live in the same direction.  It’s not only eco-friendly to travel with others; I have found chatting with co-workers on the way to work can be a great way to start the day.

Walk, Don’t Drive

If it’s close enough to walk, do it!  Don’t start up that car; rather, put on some comfy shoes, get some exercise, and smile because you are beginning to lead a more eco-friendly life.  Plus, think of all the benefits of walking… Maybe it’s time to start that new diet?

Unplug or turn it off. 

If you are not using it, unplug!  Turn off lights and electronics that are not being used.

Laundry  

Rather than using hot water when washing laundry, use cold water.  Of course, there are loads that require hot water, but be careful and don’t wash anything in warm or hot water that doesn’t need it.

Turn off that AC  

Turn that AC off on cool days and nights, open up some windows and enjoy the fresh air rather that blasting the AC.  My husband and I find it relaxing to lay in bed with the cool outside breeze blowing in the window, and its green.

Get Creative and Reuse Rather Than tossing Out

Rather than tossing things out, try to reuse them.  Let the kids turn something old into something new, jump online and look for creative ways to reuse.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products 

Yes, you can clean green too with products like Clorox’s eco-friendly Natural All-Purpose Cleaner. In my opinion, purchasing eco-friendly cleaning products has been one of the easiest ways to become a more eco-friendly family.  Plus, I am not stressed because the products I am using are filled with nasty toxins that I don’t want to be around, much less have my kids around.  Rather than using those old products that are filled with who knows what anymore, think green.  CALM down… I thought the same thing.  What about my precious Clorox?  I have to admit I hated the old smell, but it is the one product that I know is going to do its job.  Plus, there is nothing like a Clorox-clean home.  You walk in, and you can smell the clean air.  Don’t you worry, Clorox Green Words will keep your home nice and clean too!

Yes, if you did not know, Clorox has gone green too.  We have been using Clorox’s eco-friendly products for several months; they work great and, in my opinion, smell better.  While I have tried several of Clorox’s eco-friendly cleaning products, I have one that I never go without; it does too much around my house to go without: Green Works Natural All-Purpose Cleaner.

September 27, 2013 15 comments
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