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The leading innovator in cavity treatment and prevention, CariFree, has developed Xyli-Tots Lollies, the delicious cavity-fighting lollipops that have kids’ smiles sparkling. Now, children can fight cavities with candy!

Practically indistinguishable from candy store lollipops, CariFree’s Xyli-Tots Lollies are sugar free, and delicious. The secret ingredient, xylitol, is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that targets cavity-causing bacteria and decreases acidity. The resulting neutralization and decrease of the harmful bacteria that cause the caries infection reduces the risk for cavities. The Xyli-Tots Lollies come in five tasty flavors: cherry chuckles, citrus smile, grape giggles, lime laughs, and raspberry riddles.

“The best thing about Xyli-Tots Lollies is that they taste great!” says Carri Cady, Registered Dental Hygienist and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CariFree. “Not only can parents give their children the candy they’re always begging for, but they can also feel at ease knowing their kids are actively fighting the caries infection. It’s a win-win.”

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School is out and summer is in – time for the fun to begin!

Getting your tots ready for a full day at camp can be overwhelming, but a simple routine is all it takes to conquer morning madness. Whether it’s a nourishing breakfast or smearing on the sunscreen, preparing your kids for the day is essential.

Here’s a list of convenient tools to ensure your child has a happy and healthy camp experience, from start to finish!

A Nutritious Breakfast– Mom wasn’t kidding when she said breakfast is the most important meal of the day! By incorporating Minute Maid Premium 100% Orange Juice into your child’s morning routine, you are providing them with a good source of Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium and Thiamin. Minute Maid not only tastes delicious, but with large size clear bottles, it is a perfect morning pick for the entire family.

Snack Bars– A yummy treat such as Odwalla bars, a good source of fiber and 5 essential vitamins and minerals, is perfect to throw in their backpacks for an afternoon snack. With choices like banana nut and strawberry pomegranate, kids will be begging for this nutritious snack, and you can be happy to oblige!

Rubber Wrist Watch – Kids play hard, so get them a watch that can too. A rubber watch is ideal for summer camp, and with it durable shell and waterproof feature, it’s almost 100% kid proof!

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Rembrandt has introduced its new Plus Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash. It is the first and only whitening mouthwash with fluoride that whitens and restores enamel.

When I tried Rembrandt Plus Peroxide Whitening mouthwash, it was the perfect companion to Rembrandt Intense Stain toothpaste. It is formulated with Bio-Available – which is a rapid-release liquid peroxide begins working immediately on contact to powerfully whiten. The mouthwash is also infused with a premium blend of mints that deliver a long lasting fresh mint flavor. It was gentle on my teeth and gums and the end result was a brighter and whiter smile for me! One thing to note is the recommendation that you do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using the mouthwash.

I will definitely continue using Rembrandt Plus Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash. It retails for under $8 and available at your local food and drug stores.

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Rembrandt recently introduced its new Intense Stain Toothpaste, which has an enhanced formula for powerful whitening and stain removal. It contains fluoride for enamel restoration and powerful stain-fighting ingredients to effectively remove deep stains – such as coffee and red wine.

I have been using the new Rembrandt Intense Stain toothpaste for about a month and I’m very pleased with the results. Within the first few days, my smile was noticeably brighter and whiter. The toothpaste was very gentle on my teeth & gums and had a long lasting minty flavor that I liked. The enhanced foaming ingredients created the perfect rich and creamy lather, too.

I highly recommend this product for coffee/wine drinkers or anyone looking for a powerful whitening toothpaste. Rembrandt Intense Stain retails for under $8 and its available at your local food and drug stores.

*Try Rembrandt Intense Stain Toothpaste with Rembrandt Plus Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash.

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Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, the flagship property of the Trump Hotel Collection, has introduced four distinct fitness sessions geared specifically to kids. Part of Trump Kids, the signature program that extends the hotel’s services and amenities to its younger guests, these sessions combine experienced personal trainers and exercise physiologists with the property’s state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool to bring specially tailored programs to children as young as six.

“We are pleased to debut our new kids’ fitness curriculum at a time when the health of this country’s children has moved to the forefront with First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move’ campaign,” commented Trump International Hotel & Tower New York’s own First Lady, General Manager Suzie Mills. “We deliver Five-Star service to every guest, no matter his or her age, and these additions provide an invigorating and enriching dimension to the existing Trump Kids program.”

The four new options are:

* Pool Sports Blast – Everyone in the pool! Swimmers six years and older and at least 4 ½ feet tall can enjoy a variety of pool games with high-energy instructors for one hour devoted to fun. (No charge)

* Wii Sports Package – Virtual reality can yield real results when a personal trainer shows how to get the most of out of gaming on the Nintendo Wii in the comfort of the suite. Ages six and older. A 55-minute session is $90.

* Introduction to Boxing – Ding ding ding! Round one! An exercise physiologist will help children learn the essentials of safe technique, basic punches and footwork drills. For ages 13 and older. A 55-minute session is $90.

* Introduction to Fitness Training – Learn from an exercise physiologist who will help children understand the basics of fitness and how to use fitness equipment. For ages 13 and older. A 55-minute session is $90.

Each requires a 24-hour advance reservation and is subject to availability. One hourly fee covers all children in the party.

Additionally, the Trump Kids program at Trump International Hotel & Tower New York offers the following

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Tori Spelling, Kourtney Kardashian and Kara DioGuardi are all kicking off the New Year in style with Old Navy’s new ActiveWear collection! It features the latest performance fabrics in new colors, styles and patterns – all under $30!!!

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I don’t own the popular Nintendo Wii just yet (*hint hint*), but I enjoy playing Wii games at my family and friends homes! Recently released is a new ground-breaking fitness game titled Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy.

Leveraging an entirely new, motion-sensing camera peripheral for the Wii system, Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy is the first fitness video game that enables people to experience a comprehensive workout controller-free.

The camera, which is included with the game, provides a completely personalized and interactive workout by scanning players’ bodies, assessing their current fitness level and then projecting their images onto the TV. Once the player completes an initial fitness test, the game is able to completely personalize their workout routine to their fitness level as well as their personal fitness goals and schedule. And, with the innovative new motion-tracking technology, the game is able to follow a player’s movements as they workout, and guide them in real time so that they know whether or not they’re doing the exercises correctly.

Additionally, the in-game workout buddy, Jenny McCarthy herself, will be on hand to provide a fun and motivating exercise experience, while also ensuring that players get the most efficient and effective workout possible. With over four hundred exercises, and Jenny to keep players motivated, working out has never been this interactive, personalized and fun.

Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy has an MSRP of $69.99. Try it out today!

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Did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air indoors may be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside and it is estimated people spend 90% of their time indoors?

The one investment that can dramatically improve the quality of the air you breathe is an air purifier. In fact, here’s a list of the immediate effects of having one in your room:

  • Purify the air by removing allergens including pollen, dust, animal dander, mold and smoke. Also effective in controlling germs like bacteria and viruses.
  • Rid the air of unwanted odors from smoking, cooking and pets.
  • Clean the air by removing toxic fumes from common household products and cleaning agents, including chemical emissions from new carpet, paint or wallboard.
  • Get a good night’s sleep from breathing fresh, circulated air.
  • Get a cleaner house and do less dusting!

Therapure is the perfect solution because it is a three part cleaning system that removes allergens and pollutants including mold spores, pet hair and dander; kills bacteria and germs such as mildew and viruses that can trigger asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments; and removes toxic fumes caused by such agents as household cleaners, toxic paint, and new carpet.

With its unique three step system, including UV light, the Therapure air purification system helps to keep the house clean of dust and other pollutants. In addition, Therapure’s permanent HEPA type filter never needs replacing (it only requires periodic vacuuming), it is low power consumption-energy efficient, and it has a built-in ionizer to revitalize air as well as a twelve hour timer.

The purification process begins with the HEPA filter, which removes allergens and pollutants. Next, the UV lamp kills bacteria and germs on contact. The final stage belongs to the Photocatalyst filter, which removes VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) such as household chemicals like toxic paint, chemical emissions from new carpet, and indoor air pollution. This Triple Action Purification Process provides maximum protection and instant clean and breathable air.

My family and I suffer from allergies so I was delighted to try out the Therapure air purification system recently. I have been using it in our home for about a month and I definitely noticed a difference in the quality of our indoor air.  In the family room, the air was noticably fresher and I found myself using less deodorizers/plugins.  In our bedrooms, it was great because pollutants were being removed and I wasn’t sneezing as often.

Therapure was lightweight, extremely quiet and very easy to operate. It was also economical because there are no HEPA filters to purchase or replace and cleaning was simple. We look forward to using Therapure for years to come! 

Price: $49.99 and up.  It is available at your local retailers – like Costco, Fred Meyer, Shopko, Target, and Walmart.

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Way Out Wax has been handcrafting high quality all-natural aromatherapy candles in the Green Mountains of Vermont for 15 years. Their collection of candles are scented only with pure essential oils and do not contain harmful synthetic fragrance chemicals. 

I had the pleasure of sampling candles from their Aromatherapy collection and they all smelled amazing!  Sweet Dreams was the first candle that I tried and it was a mix of lavender, lemongrass and marjoram. It was very soothing and was the perfect prelude to a peaceful sleep.   Lavender was my next candle and it had a calming aroma that made it easy to relax and rest.   Clear Head was the final candle and it was a combination of eucalyptus, peppermint & rosemary. Its cooling blend opens the sinuses and is useful in aiding concentration and fighting mental fatigue. I actually used Clear Head when I was sick with a cold over a week ago and it did provide soothing relief. 

Besides the Aromatherapy collection, other products include Clean Air (all-natural odor remover), Garden Peace (effectively deter insects), Vermont Soy (travel tins for aromatherapy-on-the-go), Non-Scented (high quality without essential oils) and several gift baskets.

You will definitely fall in love with the collection at Way Out Wax – so shop today to take advantage of free shipping for online orders of $100 or more!

Price: Starts at $6.39

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I hope you & your family had a fabulous Christmas! As we get ready to ring in the New Year, make sure health is at the top of your priority list for 2008!

Some fun things to do next year include taking a belly dancing class with a friend, going skating with the kids, enjoying a bike ride with the family, and taking a walk around your favorite neighborhood  - all of these activities can be a great workout, too.  If its hard to get out the house, try yoga video Mamacise.

Have fun!

Update: Also, don’t forget to stop by our Contests page to view the latest giveaways!

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1 – Go Christmas Shopping! Walking around a mall makes for a great activity and great fun.

2 – The old standard:  Park your vehicle far from the building and walk.

3 – Wrap those packages and once yours are all bundled up, volunteer to wrap some more. Local shelters are in dire need of volunteers during this busy season of the year for everything from wrapping packages to delivering hot meals.

4 – Take the dog for a long walk through the neighborhood at dusk so you can admire the pretty lights in the area. Be sure to take a few friends along for safety.

5 – Throw a Holiday party! As hostess, you’ll certainly be getting in more than your share of activity before the big event. And you’ll be so busy making sure everyone else is having fun, you won’t eat too much!

6 – Grab some friends and go caroling in your neighborhood (bring back the good ole days).

7 – Bake some homemade holiday bread. Kneading is great exercise.

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I had the opportunity this week to try the NEW Bounty One Sheet! It worked wonders on those tough spills that either Brianna or I created. The one sheet did not fall apart quickly like other paper towels when faced with liquid messes either. It was thick, durable and kept working. I could rinse, wring and continue cleaning up – very impressive!

I certainly recommend moms trying the NEW Bounty One Sheet for all your household messes. The best part is after trying it, you can share your cleanup story by taking the Bounty One Sheet Challenge where you can enter to win a $30,000 kitchen makeover!

Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Put one sheet of the new best-ever Bounty to the test on a tough household mess.

Step 2: Share the dirty details — the more descriptive, the better — by telling Bounty how one sheet cleaned up when put through the wringer. Click Here

Step 3: Be one of the first 50,000 to submit a story, and you will receive a $1-off coupon for new and improved Bounty.

What can you win?
Grand Prize (1): The Ultimate Kitchen Makeover (ARV, $30,000)
First Prize (2): Complete Kitchen Appliance Makeover (ARV, $8,000)
Second Prize (10): Year’s Supply of Best-Ever Bounty (ARV, $65)

While visiting the Bounty site for the One Sheet Challenge, let Katie Brown tell you the Top 10 Tips To Maximize Your Time and Get That Hour Back This Spring!

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