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Did you know that dentists recommend that kids brush their teeth for two minutes? As the kids have grown, we have gone through many stages of wanting, and not wanting to brush their teeth. When they want to brush their teeth they scrub for much longer than 2 minutes, then I go in and "check" and go over them all again. Entirely way too much time is spent in my home brushing the kids teeth.. from arguing to get it done, and then when it's time to put the brush down.
I always find it so hard to believe that children can get so many cavities. I know that when I was little my teeth were great- horrible teeth didn't start affecting me until I was an adult. Now, if I could afford to have them ripped out and get new ones (of one way or another) I would. Pregnancy took the worst toll on me.. I digress..
That being said, I wish I could say that I take them religiously to the dentist, but until recently we had no dental insurance for our entire family. You want to know my bad mommy confession? I just made my daughter her very first check-up appointment.
When Mom Central asked if I would be interested in participating in the Sonicare blog tour, I jumped at the opportunity.
From Mom Central:
More than half of parents struggle to get their kids to brush for the dentist recommended two minutes. Sonicare For Kids comes to the rescue with a new way to make daily tooth brushing more effective…and fun! This innovative power toothbrush, designed for kids ages 4-10, incorporates patented sonic technology and has features such as the KidTimer to extend brushing time each day until kids reach the recommended two minutes. The unique KidPacer plays musical tones to indicate when to begin brushing another quadrant of the mouth, and interchangeable design panels allow your kids to choose a style that's all their own.When we got our Sonicare for Kids toothbrush, the kids were eager and excited to use it. (It does need to charge for 24 hours before your first use, so make sure you allot that time.) They picked the faceplate that they thought was the coolest- without arguing- and helped me pop it on.
These features can help parents educate their kids about the importance of oral health during daily routines in a fun and memorable way. If you're one of the 60 percent of parents who struggle with getting their children to stick to morning and nighttime routines, simple steps like guiding them on proper brushing techniques can make everyone's schedule a bit more manageable.
Follow the simple ABC's of Sonicare For Kids and in no time your kids will be reminding you when it's time to brush:
• A: Advise your kids on the importance of oral health—just as milk makes for strong bones, brushing makes for healthy teeth and gums
• B: Brush your teeth with your kids and make it fun
• C: Create special moments with your child after brushing, extending this time into your daily routine
. The price of this unit is approximately $70. Well, I hope you all had a very special Mother's Day with your family. Yesterday, I arrived back in Tampa from a 5 day trip to Cleveland to learn more about the area. I can't wait to publish my article (s?).
I visited with my mom, relaxed around the house, was surprised that while I was away my hubbie survived my son coming down with bronchitis and still managed to paint the doors I've been meaning to finish up. I caught up on some shows off the DVR, and went to bed early.
So, in honor of Mother's Day, I posted a picture of an Orangutan BabyAndMom from the Cleveland Zoo on our Facebook page. As time goes on, I hope you enjoy all of the BabyAndMom pictures that I've taken and found. If you have any pictures that you'd like featured, feel free to use the Contact Us page, or email us directly at 4BabyAndMom at gmail dot com. Have a great week!!
What do you get for a mom that has everything? Instead of running from store to store this weekend, I encourage you to visit 1-800-Flowers.com and take a peek at their Mother's Day collection. This year, brighten mom's day with a beautiful Springtime Bouquet or Mother's Embrace floral arrangement. 
Does your mom enjoy gardening? What about cheeses, snacks or something edible? Every Grandmother loves pictures of the grandchildren. 1-800- Flowers has a large variety of arrangements to fit any style or budget. 
. This is a perfect companion to any arrangement, floral or edible, in the Mother's Day Collection at 1-800-Flowers.com. 
I'm very particular about my home decor. In fact, I rarely take on a review for decor because of how picky I am.When it comes to wall art, I am more of a photo kind of gal. I love my family photos and am currently in the process of redesigning my coffee table to incorporate black and white photos onto it, decoupage style.
I have this space on my wall that I've been trying to fill for a very long time now, and just haven't found been able to find the right piece for it. When we were contacted by this great US based company called Canvas Press and asked to do a review of their products, I was a little hesitant, but as soon as I got to their site, I jumped at the opportunity.
CanvasPress.com offers high quality photo canvasses created from your favorite picture, in any size you need to decorate your home with your own personal memories. You simply capture your special moment, upload it to Canvas Press, and then create your masterpiece. It arrives professionally packed, with a wooden frame, high quality canvas, and a print that is just stunning.
Both Marissa and I were able to review our own personal product. I chose a landscape, with the shadows of my children on Clearwater Beach, and she chose a close up portrait of her gorgeous children. When the products arrived I was truly taken aback by the beauty of the prints. The canvas is a very high quality, and the photo image looks so rich, that several people have asked me if mine was a painting. Marissa's canvas was so amazing that no one believed that it wasn't a professional portrait.
Pictures do not do this product justice, as the true beauty is so much more stunning in person. We were worried that the pictures might pixelate on the canvas, but to our delight, they were crisp, sharp, and vibrant. Marissa was most impressed with the quality of the canvas work. The backing and edges were clean and seamless--which can't be said for other canvas products she has bought in department stores and other similar retail outlets. The best part-there is the fabulous "Made In The U.S.A." label on the back. This is a fantastic product, it is a quality product, and it is made right here in the U.S.--does it get any better than that?
We had some trouble when attempting to order the canvases at first. We both placed our orders on the "old" Canvas Press website. We had a couple of minor issues, but once we contacted customer service, they walked us right through it. It was at this time that we were informed that the site has been undergoing some construction to help eliminate some of these issues. Since our order, the new website seems to be much more user friendly. In fact, from the poking around I've done, it's improvements are very noticeable. I do recommend using the "Need more control cropping your image" link, as that platform is the easiest to use and edit your picture prior to purchasing it, and much less frustrating than the main project page.
According to the representative I worked with, Canvas Press is trying to integrate the best of both sites as they develop it further to eliminate any of the problems we may have experienced. Either way, the minor quirks really amounted to distant memories as soon as we unwrapped our personalized photo canvas. I can't express in words how amazing these canvases look, they are truly beautiful.
Whether you are looking for a conversation piece in your living room, or the special ability to freeze a moment in time, no matter what your photo is Canvas Press allows for you to express your style they way you want.
Aside from purchasing a canvas for your own personal enjoyment, you can also make a lasting memory a great gift for Mother's Day, or any birthday, or holiday. Every Mother's Day, we take a multi-generation picture. Think of how much Mom will love getting a portrait canvas so that she can remember it forever, and how it can continue to be loved by future generations. Maybe you could use a few brownie points with your mother in law; a gorgeous canvas of her and her child would definitely warm her heart and make you her favorite daughter in law! Don't forget Grandma's either, with the choice of using whichever photo you like--the possibilities are endless! You could even make a canvas of a picture of your child's artwork.
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