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The 2015 Listerine Challenge Part 2 & Give Away

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Disclosure: This post was generously sponsored by Johnson & JohnsonInc., the makers of LISTERINE® the opinions and thoughts are my own.

You might recall earlier this month I posted about taking in The 2015 Listerine Challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to make rinsing a daily part of you dental hygiene routine.

I admitted that I normally don’t rinse as much as I should so this challenge was good for me because I have always experienced bleeding gums and I thought it was just because I was brushing to hard to keep my teeth clean when in reality it was an early sign of gum disease. Since rinsing I have noticed its gone and that will make my dentist one happy guy I am sure.

Its funny because I have always made rinsing a part of my son’s daily routine since he was able to do so. Thanks to LISTERINE® for coming out with the SMART RINSE® because he loves it and loves being able to do it on his own for mornings I forget to put it out for him.

Since adding rinsing to my daily routine I have noticed a difference I no longer experience bleeding gums, my teeth feel clean and my breath feels fresher. Who knew what rinsing could actually do?

Do you rinse daily? Did you know you can reverse early gum disease in two weeks?  For me I love the LISTERINE TOTAL CARE® line because it kills 99.9% of germs that cause early gum disease.

I think we all need to add rinsing to your daily routines. We all need to take care of them and with just a few seconds you will be doing a world of good to those pearly whites.

There is still time for you to take part in The 2015 LISTERINE® Challenge all you have to do is click on the banner below and it will take you right to the sign up page. The contest runs until July 15th, 2015. Good Luck.

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For my lucky readers I am hosting a give away for one prize pack and all you have to do is tell me in the comment section below with a reply to this question: Do you make rinsing a part of your daily routine? If you don’t do you plan on doing so? You will have the chance to win a LISTERINE® Kit, Good Luck.

Please note the rules to the contest are:

The giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec.  Readers can enter across multiple blogs but only win once.

*This Contest is no way administered by Johnson & Johnson Inc.

If you have any comments, concerns or questions about LISTERINE® , please click here to contact Johnson & Johnson Inc.

The 2015 Listerine Challenge

Posted on by Cindy
Disclosure:This post was generously sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Inc., the makers of LISTERINE® the opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Growing up I always had issues with me teeth and that was partially due to poor oral hygiene. I remember in elementary school my parents couldn’t afford to take us to the dentist for check ups just because money was tight but thankfully the school always had a dental hygienist come into the school to go over the importance of good oral health.

She would go over the proper techniques to brush our teeth and we were required to brush them there and then we would have to swish our mouths with fluoride and then the fun part would come when she would hand us each a red pill that we would have to chew and it would show you what was still left behind. I was always amazed because I thought I had cleaned my teeth but I didn’t do a good job and I always vowed that I would do a better job the next time.

I went from a severe over bite to having braces to correct that so during that process I noticed that I was getting bleeding gums and I used to think that bleeding gums was a result of brushing to hard, but it’s actually a sign of early gum disease.

Over the years I have tried different things and finally after discovering a caring and compassionate dentist we came up with a game plan and that is for me to go to the dentist every three months for a check up, cleaning and following a routine of 2-3 times daily brushing, flossing and rinsing.

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My typical hygiene routine is brushing in the morning with the Crest Pro-Health and rinsing with LISTERINE® and then in the evening I tend to use the Colgate Enamel Health along with another rinsing of LISTERINE®. I have tried several kinds of LISTERINE® before settling in with this Total Care Zero. This line of LISTERINE® kills 99.9% of germs that cause early gum disease*. I really need to work on the daily flossing.

Thanks to Johnson & Johnson Inc. for sending me this package of goodies I am able to include these into my  LISTERINE® Challenge‡  as well that I will be doing from may 1st to 14th. Will you be joining me?

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What is your daily dental hygiene routine? Do you floss? Rinse?

The LISTERINE® Challenge‡  runs from January 27th 2015 to July 15, 2015 and is only open to Canadian residents. I invite you to join me in this challenge. Its super easy and all you need to do is register and check in each day after you rinsed. You will have the chance to win daily prizes and you will earn ballots that will go into the grand prize drawing of $20,000. 

Doesn’t that sound exciting? Not only are you doing a good thing for you mouth but your also reversing the signs of early gum disease during the  two weeks challenge. So I invite you to take part the LISTERINE® Challenge for a chance to win $20,000. If you click on the banner below it will take you to the challenge.

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· *with twice daily brushing. Consult with dentist if gingivitis symptoms persist or worsen. Always read and follow label.

‡No purchase necessary, please see full contest rules and regulations for details.

“If you have any comments, concerns or questions about LISTERINE®, please click here < https://www.ccc-consumercarecenter.com/universal-contact-us/ca-jnjcanada-ucu/www.jnjcanada.com > to contact Johnson & Johnson Inc.”

Book Blitz/ Wash Me Away

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Monsters have a way of following you.

Immersed in a new world at boarding school, Addy Buckley learns she’s not the only one with secrets. While trying to navigate the minefield of painful lies that seem to be rattling around her family’s past, she meets soft on the eyes and heavy on the heart, Napoleon Blake.

When faced with the darkness, Addy must decide to cling to her new life and friends or let the monster carry her away. The choice is hers, sink or swim.

 

 

 

About Wendy Owens

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Wendy Owens is a 34 year old author, born in the small college town, Oxford Ohio. After attending Miami University, Wendy went onto a career in the visual arts. For several years she created and sold her own artwork. In 2011 she gave her true love, writing, a try. Her first novel flowed from her in only two weeks time, as though it had been fighting to get out. That moment was when she knew she had found her calling. Wendy now happily spends her days writing the stories her characters guide her to tell, admitting even she doesn’t always know where that might lead. Her first series, The Guardians, will be concluded with the fifth and final book in 2013.

When she’s not writing, this dog lover can be found spending time with her tech geek husband, their three amazing kids, and two pups, lovingly nicknamed stinks and chubbs. She also loves to cook and is a film fanatic.

For more info on Wendy’s young adult fiction visit http://wendy-owens.com/
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Meme/Waiting on Wednesday #15

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“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking The Spine and its spotlights upcoming books that we are eagerly waiting for. I plan on including upcoming releases and books that are already released.

This week I am featuring:

Ever since the government passed legislation allowing people to be genetically engineered and raised as pets, the rich and powerful can own beautiful girls like sixteen-year-old Ella as companions. But when Ella moves in with her new masters and discovers the glamorous life she’s been promised isn’t at all what it seems, she’s forced to choose between a pampered existence full of gorgeous gowns and veiled threats, or seizing her chance at freedom with the boy she’s come to love, risking both of their lives in a daring escape no one will ever forget.

I love the cover of the book and it sounds really interesting.

April is National Letter Writing Month

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Did you know that April is National Letter Writing Month?

I had no idea it was until I got an email from I Heart Daily. You can find out more about it by clicking on this text.

I am committing myself to writing 30 letters (via snail mail) in 30 days in the month of April. Would you like to receive a letter/card/post card from me? If you would like to be included please send my your mailing address to cindyATcindysloveofbooksDOTcom.

If you would like to reply back that would be great as I love receiving mail via the mail.

Audio Book Review/ Oh, the Places You will go!

Audio Book Review/ Oh, the Places You will go!

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Audio Book Review/ Oh, the Places You will go!Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Format: Audiobook
Published by RH Childrens Books on September 24th 2013
Pages: 29
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Genres: Business, Careers, Occupations, New Experience, Social Issues, Young Adult

A perennial favorite, Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life's ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review, Booklist notes:

Oh, The Places You Will Go! is celebrating 25 years and I thought I would share my audio book review with you.

The audio book is read by John Lithgow who you might recall from the tv series 3rd Rock from the Sun a show which I loved watching in the 90s. He was the perfect choice for this book in my opinion. I loved listening to him read this great classic storybook.

I bought the book when Michael graduated kindergarten because he loved Dr Seuss books and to this day I noticed when he feels as though things are tough he takes this book of his shelf and reads it. The book is a great book for kids and actually anyone to read because of the message behind the book. No matter what you do or the obstacles you will encounter there is unlimited potential out there.

John Lithgow did a perfect job reading the story and he was so engaging with the various voices and the music in the background made it an enjoyable read.  I could listen to this over and over again.