If you avoid cold foods (like me – thanks AskAGreatDad for the photo), if you avoid hot foods, or if you feel that your teeth are overly sensitive and you didn’t know what to do, this product is for you! If your tooth brushing ritual is affected by sensitive teeth, then you need this as well, and fast!
Sensitive teeth toothpaste often contains potassium nitrate which helps to diffuse tubules and calm nerves. For many with more sensitive teeth, this is not enough. For those who want to know the secret of how the Crest Sensi-Stop Strips work, it is the Oxalate technology! It has been found that Oxalate crystals immediately seal tubule openings. With the tubule openings closed, the nerve endings are not exposed, the sensitivity issue is relieved!
Nearly 60% of folks complain of sensitive teeth, and only 4 out of 10 of those are satisfied with their current sensitivity solution. That is over one third of the whole population that need help!
The Crest Sensi-Stop Strips are applied directly to your teeth. They are small, flexible, and transparent. In 10 minutes, 1 strip can give you relief, and after one use, can last up to 30 days!
Crest Sensi-Stop Strips use the same ingredient as some professional procedures to seal dentinal tubules. What is that you ask? They are small passage ways that lead to your tooth nerve endings.
Benefits of Crest Sensi-Stop Strips with Oxalate Technology:
1. The strip stays on your teeth longer than a sensitivity toothpaste would.
2. Sensitivity strips are applied directly to the affected area thereby providing targeted delivery of the key ingredient.
3. Because the strip is placed so close to the affected area, it can close the tubules within 10 minuites. A sensiticity toothpaste may never get that close to the exact area.
4. Strips build a lasting barrier in 10 minutes that last for a month.
5. Fast acting, targeted delivery and lasting relief: that is the goal, that is what the Crest Sensi-Stop Strips provide!
This amazing new item is available in September, 2014. I have had a pack to try and it is wonderful. You can also go to crest.com right now to learn more and pre-order Crest Sensi-Stop Strips if tooth sensitivity is an issue for you or for someone else in the family!
Disclosure Notice: I was compensated by One2One Network for participating in the Crest launch event but all thoughts are my own.
While we’ve previously taken a look at the more parent-centric elements of BloggerBash 2014, there was plenty for kids at the conference too. In particular, there was the KidzVuz Back to School Bash, a chance to see some of the hottest kids’ products in movies, toys, games, entertainment, and more that are on the market right now!
Guardians of the Galaxy
Sure to be one of this summer’s big hits, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the latest installment in the comic book company’s expansive cinematic universe. Building on the success of the Avengers franchise, the movie takes viewers across the expanses of space as we follow the titular heroes– Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot– in their quest to team up and save the universe. The movie, which took this weekend’s box office by storm, will definitely be a favorite for the tween crowd and up.
Hasbro
What’s a superhero flick without action figures? Hasbro featured off its tie-in figures, masks, and more for Guardians of the Galaxy, while also giving ample show to some of its other lines like My Little Pony and classic games like Monopoly (the latest version of which features a personal touch, with the ability to customize the board with personal pawns, locations, and more!) There was definitely something for everyone in the family to enjoy at Hasbro!
WWE
Finally, we got a chance to look at the latest from perennial favorite WWE. The company’s got plenty to celebrate this year, with Wrestlemania 30 and major movie appearances by plenty of its stars (like Dave Bautista’s role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy.) There were even appearances by WWE wrestlers, like Total Divas star Natalya!
Being a parent is no easy job, but thankfully, there’s something new around every corner to help moms and dads like us. At Blogger Bash 2014’s Mommy Tech Summit and BabyPalooza, we got a look at some of the great products available to give parents some much-needed assistance in the challenges of everyday life with kids. Here’s some of our highlights from the showcase:
“BOB-B-SAFE” by Britax
From its inception in 1938, automotive safety company Britax has always focused on protecting people from the potential dangers faced during travel. You can bet that care and concern only increased when they began to zero-in on children’s products in the 1970s, and on into today– and it’s certainly evident in their BOB-B-SAFE car seats. Designed to match the company’s line of BOB strollers, the BOB-B-SAFE seats combine style and safety in the best of ways. The seats also feature side-impact protection, and a tangle-free, five-point secure harness to keep your child safe.
Joovy
Every trip isn’t just in a car, though, so you definitely want to make sure you have the best for your child even when you’re just going for a walk! Have a look at Joovy, manufacturer of over 20 different strollers and carriers of all shapes and sizes. Unique to Joovy is the Tricycoo Tricycle, created to help kids make their first biking experience fantastic. Able to be powered by the kids pedaling or parents pushing (with the included removable parent push handle), the Tricycoo strikes the perfect balance between stroller and trike.
DeltaChildren
At the end of the day (quite literally), it’s important to have a good crib for your baby to rest in. Delta Children is an industry leader in safe, high-quality, and budget-friendly chidren’s furniture for your baby’s comfort and your peace of mind, and the company has been dedicated to creating quality cribs and other children’s furniture for over three decades. A great example of Delta Children’s commitment to functionality, quality, and style is their Canton 4-in-1 Crib, which converts from crib to toddler bed to daybed, and finally full-size bed with headboard and footboard. This crib will surely become a focal point in your home for years to come!
Blogger Bash 2014 kicked off with Sweet Suite by the Big Toy Book, a look at the hottest toys and games hitting shelves soon, from classic toy staples like Lego to dolls, board games, and more! The standout hits of the evening, though, were definitely the two video games that were showcased: Skylanders Trap Team and Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition).
Skylanders Trap Teamis the latest in the franchise that began with 2011’s Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure. In the footsteps of its ever-inventive predecessors (Skylanders Giants in 2012 and Skylanders Swap Force in 2013), Trap Team changes the game, so to speak, with the introduction of a new mechanic sure to thrill players of all ages. That new mechanic is the addition of Trap Crystals, which allow the player to capture and play as certain enemies. Skylanders Trap Team is set to release this October on all major consoles.
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.o Edition) boasts vast improvements over its already-great precursor, last summer’s Disney Infinity. This installment, due out in September, will feature superheroes from the Marvel lineup (like the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, and more) alongside such Disney favorites as Stitch, Tinker Bell, Merida, and Maleficent. In addition to a slew of new figures, 2.0 will also include enhanced in-game features, such as the ability to procedurally generate environments, a better level-up system with unlockable skill trees, and new mini-quests that fit perfectly in between the toy box mode and full story playsets. Look for Disney Infinity 2.0 this September on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, WiiU, and iOS.
Stay tuned for more on Blogger Bash 2014 in the next few days, as we bring you up to speed on the conference’s most exciting moments!
Checking your tires is like going to the dentist. “It’s something we don’t do often enough, that we put off until we absolutely have to.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), tire failure causes around 11,000 car crashes each year. The NHTSA recommend doing a quick tire inspection once a month. Here’s what to look for:
Bulges, gouges or cracks When a tire deflates, it bulges at the sides. This is a sign of low tire pressure or a slow air leak. “If you see cracks in the sidewall, gouges or anything that looks odd, take it in to your dealer and have them look at it.”
Tread wear The old-school penny test is one way to check your treads: Place a penny into the tread, with Lincoln’s head pointing down. If you can still see the top of his noggin, the tread is dangerously low. Most modern tires, however, have wear bars: bits of rubber woven into the pattern at a specific depth. “You can find the wear bars that go across the groove, and if the tread pattern is worn down to that wear bar, you need to replace your tire,”.
Tire pressure Tires deflate at a rate of about one pound per square inch (PSI) per month. “You’re not going to wear your tires down in a month, but you should check that you have the right inflation pressure.”
Temperature Tire pressure drops in extreme cold. The challenge in summer is “excessive heat buildup in the tire.” If you’re heading out on a road trip with an under-inflated tire, it will generate more heat and wear out faster.
Vibration Watch out for vibration or thumping when you’re driving. If it feels like it’s coming from under the seats, the rear tires may be out of balance. Vibration from the steering wheel could indicate suspension issues. Anything less than a smooth ride means you should take your car in to the dealer.
When it’s time to replace your tires, we recommend doing so in pairs or all four at a time for better performance and traction and, ultimately, a safer ride.
A child’s sense of self is shaped by every interaction he or she has, but is shaped most powerfully by how they are loved and parented in their home. How a child sees themselves will influence every aspect of their life from their education, relationships and over-all well-being. Life is about feeling good enough, competent, loved, successful and happy and the outer world doesn’t always reflect this, so the unconditional love and acceptance at home is the catalyst for their greatness.
6 Truths Our Children Deserve to Hear About Themselves
1. They are amazing: They are amazing just because they are. They don’t have to DO anything to be amazing. They are a gift, deserve to be loved and treasured and need to be disciplined to think and believe in their own greatness. When we see them having low self-esteem we must remind them nothing can stand in the way of their greatness.
2. They are smart: When we raise our children we must raise them to see, believe in and use their intelligence. When our children hear they are smart, and we find every opportunity to reflect this to them through their own actions, we help them believe it about themselves. When they believe they are smart they behave smartly, perform smartly, communicate intelligently and they make wiser choices.
3. They are significant: Our children are precious people. They are unique and different from us and we, as parents, need to celebrate and allow this. When we love them according to their special qualities they learn to see themselves not as different but as genuinely gifted, unique and significant.
4. They are capable: We must parent them to believe they can stand up with all the confidence in the world. They will then believe they can look any person in the face and be proud of the person they are. It won’t matter what people say about them because they know what they think of themselves. When we believe in their capabilities they will naturally live up to higher expectations.
5. They are powerful: As we parent them with love, discipline, support and positive affirmation we teach them no one can stand in the of their dreams. They know that no one can stop them but them, and they understand that getting in their own way is not an option. We believe in them to dig deep and to find the power to surpass all challenge.
6. They are lovable: Our children learn how to love themselves by how we love them. We must always affirm their unconditional lovability. No one is perfect and having confidence doesn’t come as a result of being perfect. Confidence comes from learning to love themselves in their not-so-perfect moments. We must always tell them to love themselves, not just that we love them, but that they need to love themselves.
Little Life Message: Our external parenting becomes the internal dialogue within our children so we must strive to make it positive.
If you avoid cold foods (like me – thanks AskAGreatDad for the photo), if you avoid hot foods, or if you feel that your teeth are overly sensitive and you didn’t know what to do, this product is for you! If your tooth brushing ritual is affected by sensitive teeth, then you need this as well, and fast!
Benefits of Crest Sensi-Stop Strips with Oxalate Technology:
