WAT-AAH Review and Giveaway

We are a family that drinks LOTS of water.  The adults more so now since we both gave us soda last year (you can read about that here) and our kids have always wanted for water since we never give them juice or soda.  We are weird I know.  LOL.  Jet Pilot and I are pretty good natured about drinking it but sometimes it just gets a little old.  Yeah, yeah I know all the health benefits and how it makes me a better mama and wife but tell that to my palate!  Sometimes water just needs something more.  Or I need more ooptions!!
Then I discovered WAT-AAH!  

 


WAT-AAH is the first premium water brand for kids created by a mom that wanted her kids to drink more water and less sugary drinks.  Her goal was to reduce children's dependency on sugar, which is a great idea (in my opinion).  And WAT-AAH was born.   It is pure, clean and healthy hydration when childhood obesity is at its highest. 





WAT-AAH comes in 4 nifty varieties:

WAT-AAH Brain (ultra purified water with electrolytes)

WAT-AAH Power (ultra purified water with bone building magnesium)

WAT-AAH Body (pure spring water-THAT'S ALL!!)

WAT-AAH Energy (ultra purified water with energizing oxygen)

Once our WAT-AAH products arrived and were able to chill in the fridge for a bit we all grabbed a bottle and sat down to dinner.  I got to try WAT-AAH Energy and yes it was water but it had a kick.  It was the oxygen...sounds weird I know but I would swear the water tasted lighter.  And the kids loved it.  Clyde just thought it was cool because he was drinking out a big boy bottle and Bonnie said she felt stronger after drinking hers (she got the Magnesium variety-that kid...she is a hoot!)

It also took about .4 seconds for Clyde to discover the tattoos then another .6 seconds to place them on his face, tummy and forearm.  So score one for WAT-AAH and their including of the tattoos in the goodie pack!!  WAT-AAH was a hit with my whole family so officially consider me a WAT-AAH MOM!!  Thanks WAT-AAH for the great products and awesome mission!!

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Tropical Traditions Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

Tropical Traditions recently sent me their Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for review.  It literally sat on my counter for days before I got the nerve to open it up and decide to experiment with it.  See, I am not that great of a cook and I tend to get intimidated with new recipes and thinking outside the box.  Coupled with the idea that I don't like to follow recipes, I always am adding this or that, taking this out or healthify-ing this to that.
I know, I am a mess.
So I decided to just play it safe and start small.  I started with sauteing bell peppers for dinner, and then I moved on to making homemade french fries seasoned with coconut oil and spices.

Fries all spiced and schmeared with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

And I love the results.  The food came out excellent with a slightly sweet taste...which we all LOVED.  One cool thing to note (IMO) is that above 76 degrees Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil hardens to a solid but above 76 degrees it turns into liquid.  When Jet Pilot first pulled it out of the cabinet for dinner he was like "Oh great you broke it....it changed" !!  Such a joker.

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in its solid state

Here is a more detailed description of the great products that I had for review:

"Tropical Traditions Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil is a high quality refined coconut oil. This oil is processed the “old” way by what is called “physical refining.” Tropical Traditions Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil DOES NOT  use solvent extracts. It is made the “old” way by expeller-pressed mechanical extraction. This oil is also NOT hydrogenated, and contains NO trans fatty acids. It is a very good quality food-grade coconut oil.

Tropical Traditions Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil is made from certified organic coconuts that have NOT been treated with chemicals or fertilizers. It is certified organic according to European and USDA standards. Our Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil is high in the medium chain fatty acids, such as Lauric acid. Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil is less expensive than Virgin Coconut Oil, and because it goes through a steam deodorizing process the taste is very bland, unlike Virgin Coconut Oil which retains the odor and taste of fresh coconuts."

Virgin Organic Coconut Oil in its liquid state (I know my Christmas bowl in September is classy you don't have to tell me!! LOL!)

I love that this oil is organic, better tasting and cleaner than most store bought oils.  My family while leary at first to try new "healthy" things, warmed right up to this product and now its definitely considered a staple in our home!!

Check out the Tropical Traditions Master Recipe list/blog for good tips and eats here

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Glee Gum Review and Giveaway

Truth serum time.  Although we try to eat as healthy and organically as we can, we are all CHOCOLATE-A-HOLICS in this house!!  Even the little one.  So when Glee Gum extended me the opportunity to review their Make your Own CHOCOLATE Kit, I not only jumped at the chance I RAN CARTWHEELED, SKIPPED, you get the idea...it was definitely a sight.  Lol.

Ingredients

Jet Pilot mixing it all up so we can spread it on the pretzels

After the excitement faded the reality set in that I needed to make something EXTRA good with my all natural chocolate kit.

Here is some info on Glee Gum: Available in Make Your Own Chocolate, Make Your Own Chewing Gum, and Make Your Own Gummies, these activity kits are all-natural, educational, and eco-friendly. With pre-packaged ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, everyone aged 8 and up gets a real kick out of making candy from scratch. Focusing on the history behind and the origin of these candies, each kit is designed to captivate your interest, connect you to the global community, and create something yummy to eat in the process!

Mixing elements of chemistry with world culture and history, this delicious kit contains everything you'll need to make 8 ounces of dark chocolate. Can be made on the stove or with a microwave - adult supervision is recommended! Great for class room activities, scout troops, birthday parties, home school, or after school. Makes a great gift for kids (ages 8 & up)!

Well Jet Pilot and I had a blast making our own dark chocolate and here is our final masterpiece!!  Thanks Glee Gum for the tasty opportunity and I plan on getting the other kits for the kids for the holidays!!

Finished Product (THANKS GLEE GUM!)

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Buysoapnuts.com Review and Giveaway

If you have been reading this blog..ever...then you know I am tapping into my green, crunchy and borderline extreme eco-consciousness side, for the better of my family and myself.  Part of this journey has been my personal quest to discover the things that my family and I are using on/in our bodies.  

Naturally, laundry detergent is one of the first things that came to mind.  

Subsequently, it was one of the first things that went out the door to the garbage (well empty container went into recyclables container but you get the idea).  

So I did some research and decided to do give homemade detergent a try. You can read more about that post here  Less chemicals, less fragrance-y smells to irritate my little ones sensitive skin, and its been a year since I started using it and a great fit for my family.

But I wanted to take it one step further, and I did MORE research and I discovered buysoapnuts.com

Never heard of soapnuts??  Here is a little background on buysoapnuts.com and what soapnuts actually are:

SoapNuts anyone??

   

"What are Soap Nuts?

They are actually not nuts at all.  They are berries (also known as Soap Berries) that grow on trees in India & Nepal.  There are two main varieties: sapindus trifoliatus (The Small Soap Nut) and sapindus mukorossi (The Large Soap Nut).  The Large Soap Berry is the most commonly used in cleaning, but both varieties are quite effective.

How do They Work as a Detergent?

They contain large quantities of saponin in their shells. It acts as a natural, gentle detergent when it comes into contact with water. Without any chemicals, fragrances or dyes, they are safe and gentle for handwashing delicates. They are also tough enough for regular laundry. They will leave your clothes soft, clean and fragrance free.  No need to use of fabric softeners."

I contacted buysoapnuts.com and asked to try their products and awesome-ly enough they SAID YES!!  I was sent 1.1lb of USDA Organic Soap Nuts and a coconut scrub pad for review and honestly when I first opened the package I was frightened...there was a strong vinegar-ish smell emanating from the bag.  However if there is one thing that I have learned from learning to live naturally that smell doesn't necessarily dictate good or bad cleaning power, so I threw caution to the wind and threw the 5 soapnuts in their lil muslin bag and tossed 'em in the drum of my washing machine.  

Fast forward an hour and out comes my dog bed smelling not only waay less dog-ish but fresh, no vinegar smell like I initially smelled just clean cotton.  

Officially I was a believer...the 4-6 soapnuts are supposed to last 4-6 loads of laundry before you need to replace them but I stretched them to 8 loads each. I have an HE machine and I checked the soapnuts after each load and they hung in there until about load 8.  I have since done about 15 loads of laundry (yeah I know soo ungreen on the amount of water I am using with my 89233842394 loads of laundry but what can I say...between Jet Pilot, homeschool and toddler boy...I got laundry)

My tiny little one pound bag is supposed to last for 200 loads and literally I think its going to last me longer...between the HE machine and just the pure awesome-nosity (is that a word?) of soapnuts I think I will be able to squeeze more loads out of this bag.  

Just an FYI Buysoapnuts.com does offer a little disclaimer on tough stains "..i.e. red wine, blood, etc...Stubborn stains require a stain remover to help the cleaning process. You can also use 1/2c. lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide to help brighten your white clothes."

As far as the coconut scrub pad its a the eco-friendly alternative to the "greenie meanie" (aka Sailor speak for green scourging pads sold in most stores across the US) and it has taken a HUGE lickin in my kitchen cleaning the post dinner pots.  I am really digging it,  I love that its made from coconut coir fiber and bonded with an all natural addhesive.

Final Verdict: I love SoapNuts, I am hooked and I will DEFINITELY continue to use them for all our laundry needs!! Thank you BuySoapnuts.com for helping me in my journey to live more naturally!! TWO GREEN THUMBS UP!! 

My product basket from BuySoapNuts.com

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Peter Rabbit Organics Fruit Snack Review and Giveaway

My son is an unofficial fruitarian/vegetarian.  He doesn't like to eat meat for most meals.  He prefers fruit, yogurt and grains (rice, limited breads and oats) and FRUIT.
LOTS OF FRUIT.
So of our $50 weekly grocery budget $35-$40 per week is spent on fresh produce.  And he will eat just about anything in RAW fruit and veggie form.  So when the opportunity arose for me to review ORGANIC FRUIT SNACKS from Peter Rabbit Organics I jumped right on it.  And he dusted off those pouches in 2 days, (it would have been one day but I made him space them out so that they would last...)

From the Peter Rabbit Organics Site: "Our Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouches are packed full of 100% fruit.  We have done all the washing, chopping and peeling for you, so you can now eat fruit on the go without worrying about the mess or hassle...Made from pure, organic fruit, our BPA-free pouches have no added sugar or preservatives.  We only source organic ingredients certified by the USDA, and whenever possible we use local suppliers in Oregon. Our 3 delicious pouches have a thick, smooth texture and aren't diluted with water or juice."  Sounds great right?

My son loved these snacks, and I loved that they were organic fruit in a convenient on the go package.  I was able to sneak a taste of them and they are GOOD.  It reminded me of a fruit smoothie, I preferred them cold from the fridge but it made no difference to Clyde-warm, cold...all delicious as far as he is considered.  The snacks are available for purchase online through Amazon and available in stores like Starbucks and various other retailers.  I think Peter Rabbit Organics Fruit Snacks are a great product and I will definitely be purchasing them again in the future because these are great healthy organic snacks options for long car trips, play dates or shopping trips.  I will definitely be buying these again for my kids because its a great easy snack for a family like us on the go!
Thanks Peter Rabbit Organics!!

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Skoy Cloth Review and Giveaway

Confession time-I am kind of a chronic counter wiper downer.
With paper towels.
I like to wipe the counters-A LOT.  It gives me inner peace to see a freshly wiped counter.
I didn't used to be this way.
I was a partial slob for like the first 5 years of my marriage.  Clean counters never really mattered all that much to me, I used to work full time and in the days of one child I usually didn't have a mess on my counters.
So no biggie.
Fast forward to now-full time SAHM and homeschooling mom to 2, wife to a Pilot that is usually running out the door at all hours of the day and a man who can't really concern himself with counter crumbs.  Insert me and my pseudo-crunchiness, I am in the process of trying to un-paper towel my family.  Jet Pilot hates them, kids usually use baby wipes for their messy faces, so really when you get down to it, its just me that has the Paper Towel Addiction.
But I am getting better and just recently I was sent a product that I think will relieve a large portion of my paper towel addiction.

  
SKOY Cloth were created by 2 moms from Encinitas who wanted to create a cloth better than any cloth they have ever used in their kitchen that was both eco-friendly, and reusable.  The idea was born when one of the creators remembered one indispensable cloth she used while living in Europe in the 90's.  Skoy Cloth was later born from that idea.  Skoy Cloth are 100% biodegradable, reusable, absorbent and European Made.  They absorb 15 TIMES their weight and are the eco-friendly alternative to paper towels.  (Seeing as one Skoy is equivalent to 15 ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS!)  Hello, how could you not want to use Skoy??  Plus since its reusable you can throw it in the wash, nuke it in the microwave (make sure the cloth is wet first), or just toss it in the dishwasher.  Eco-conscious and easy to maintain-THIS CHICK IS SOLD.

I used SKOY to wash my dishes, and to wipe down counters, stove, table, microwave..you get the idea.  My Skoy cloth got a LOT of use that first day.
And it stood up well.
I used it for 3 days and then tossed it in the washer, its now back to putting in work in my kitchen and it is holding up GREAT!  I give SKOY 2 GIGANTIC thumbs UP!!  Thanks Skoy for helping a girl un-paper towel herself!

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Back to School Lunchboxes Review & Giveaway

I was recently sent Easy Lunchboxes system to review & with 2 littles that are always hungry on whatever trip or outing we go on I thought it was a great opportunity.  Now in all honesty I used to be a pretty bad "stop at whatever was closest and go through a drive thru mom"--not a healthy decision maker I know.  But within the past year collectively as a family we have SEVERELY cut back on all processed foods-this has forced us to plan ahead and bring our own healthy snacks/treats when we need some on the fly nosh.  
Well I am all for eating healthy BUT walking out of the house with a purse full of sandwiches bags which have the propensity to get squashed or spilled-not so much. 
And I just hate to waste the sandwich bags like that, its so not eco-friendly.   

Enter Easy Lunchboxes Back to School Lunchboxes to the rescue!  Easy Lunchboxes was created by a mom who wanted to send her kids off to school with healthy, nutritious lunches made in a flash without the waste of paper/plastic products.  Easy Lunchboxes supports the waste-free lunch movement, and offer a reusable, superior solution at a much lower price than other companies.  FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave.  Love that!!  Here are a few dishes I put to use in my Easy Lunchboxes System:  (act like you are impressed...haha!)

Tuna sandwich, apples and radishes

Oatmeal & flax burger on a wheat bun w/ pickles, string cheese & cantaloupe

For the fruitarian- peaches, clementines cheese & oven dried grapes

Turkey Wrap with clementines and celery

EasyLunchboxes are a Bento style lunchbox and I really, really like that.  I have been trying to get my creative juices flowing as far as what to put in them for Jet Pilot's lunch and so far I am still coming up with everyday stuff but I have been doing a little Bento Lunchbox recon and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.  (Naturally this is the week I want to try them out and he is on early flights all week and is home by lunchtime...oh well :)


All in all I REALLY like EasyLunchboxes, at first I thought it was going to be like any other piece of reusable plastic ware, but its NOT..at all.  This system is perfect for those on a budget and the eco-conscious minded.  And for the price..you can't beat it, plus there is a handy little grommet on there to attach a dietary restriction tag (perfect for Bonnie who is allergic to beef) or just some snazzy "flair".  Jet Pilot has commandeered our EasyLunchboxes System, so no flair for him but you get the idea.

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SafeTPet.com Dog Collar Review

SafeTPet recently sent me a dog collar for our Chuy pup, and it was not a moment too soon...because the thin baby puppy one he WAS wearing was WAAYY to small.  The collar from SafeTPet is very nice.  Its thick, and durable and has very nice high quality stitching that's personalized with my pup's name and our phone number.  The stitching is nice and thick and the collar on the whole definitely looks like it can take a beating.  Which if you have ever seen my dogs in real life you know they are a HANDFUL.  When you order you get to choose the color, size and stitching color.  I think that so sweet!! I should have ordered a black collar because not 10 minutes after Chuy got the collar on he was running around the yard and rolling in the grass. 
What can I say boys...even in dog form as messy.  But he is so cute, so its okay.

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SafeTPet makes a variety of personalized pet products so if your pets are in the market for some new neck/leash candy then you should check out the site!!

Thanks SafeTPet for the great collar, we love it....now I need to go drag the dog out of the bathroom because I hear slurping...never a good sign....**sigh**....

Eco Friendly Baby Products EcoMom Review & Giveaway**CLOSED**

Recently I contacted Eco Friendly Baby Products - EcoMom and asked if they would be willing to sponsor a review and giveaway on "The Dill-io" and guess what...they said YES!!

Eco Friendly Baby Products - EcoMom sent me the Revolution Foods Sampler for review and can I just say it was an awesome snack set for my kiddos to enjoy.   With a 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son sometimes it can be hard to find snacks that appease BOTH of their tastes AND my nutrition concerns. EcoMom offers USDA Organic foods and eco friendly products.  "...We think making healthy choices should be easy, that’s why we have exceptional products that are both healthy and environmentally-friendly. for all ages to enjoy..."  Plum and Revolution Foods have a complete line of products from high chair to lunch box ages so the sample I received was just a small fraction of all the awesome products for your children to enjoy. 

Recently EcoMom launched a new program called EcoPass.  With EcoPass you purchase an annual membership for $99 and this entitles you to a 15% discount on every order AND free shipping with no $75 minimum requirement.  EcoPass pays for itself in as few as 4 orders and costs only $8.25 per month.  I think this program sounds intriguing and is a great avenue for obtaining healthy, organic food for little ones.  So check it out...something for everyone...

The remnants of the MashUp...it never stood a chance

I would say this is one satisfied customer!

The Grammy Sammy was gone in about 3.7 seconds

BUY IT:

Eco Friendly Baby Products - EcoMom has offered a 15% discount code for all The Dill-io readers, just use SBBL551 during checkout on all orders from now until September 31, 2010

WIN IT:

Eco Friendly Baby Products - EcoMom has offered one lucky "The Dill-io" reader a $15 Gift Card to be used online

To ensure that EcoMom touches the lives of all the mamas out there 

winners cannot have won from EcoMom in the last 45 days.

MANDATORY ENTRY:  Leave a comment on this post and become a public follower of this blog (if you are already one then just say so in your comment)


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• Become an email subscriber of The Dill-io (+3 entries)
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• Become a fan on of EcoMom on Facebook (+1 entry)
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• Sign up for the EcoMom newsletter here (+1 entry)

This contest is open to residents of the USA and Canada only. Contest ends on August 31st at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email.  The lucky winner will have 48 hours to contact me. If you fail to contact me within the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received products from EcoMom for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review. All information on EcoMom was obtained from literature sent to me or published online on their website.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway**CLOSED**

Boogie Wipes extended me the opportunity to review their products and I thought "Great, awesome when one of the kids needs it I will have these wipes on hand"  Well Germy McNasty wanted to prove me wrong and within HOURS of receiving Boogie Wipes in the unscented variety my little Clyde start getting the colorful nose leakage.  

BOOGIE WIPES TO THE RESCUE!

Boogie Wipes are made with Saline and they dissolve Boogies caused by the common cold, allergies or everyday booger filled kid moments.  They act as a gentle alternative to a regular tissue.  Boogie Wipes are:

•   Extra soft, 
• Alcohol, Phthalate and Paraben Free
• Come in great Scents - Such as Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Magic Menthol & Simply Unscented

Boogie Wipes were an ABSOLUTE lifesaver for my Clyde because he despises using a regular tissue and it gave me some inner mom peace knowing that I was using a natural de-mucus-er (is that a word...it is now..lol) to help fight the germy grossies he contracted from who knows where!

Right now Boogie Wipes is running a promotion on their special friend Boogs, just head over to their website, print out the form, attach 3 UPC's and mail it in! In return you get this cute little guy!

 

I give Boogie Wipes the double thumbs up!! Thanks Boogie Wipes!!

You can BUY Boogie Wipes here
OR....  
YOU CAN WIN THEM HERE!! 

GIVEAWAY 
 

WIN IT:

One lucky reader will win 2 packs of 30 count Boogie Wipes 

(fresh, grape, menthol or unscented varieties)

MANDATORY ENTRY:  Head over to the Boogie Wipes site and leave a comment on this post about something interesting you learned on their site (please leave an email address in your comments so I have a way to contact you when you win!)


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This contest is open to residents of the USA only. Contest ends on August 31st  at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email.  The lucky winner will have 48 hours to contact me. If you fail to contact me within the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received this product for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review.  All information pertaining to this product was published on their site.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Ecover Review and Giveaway **CLOSED**

Now more than ever I have become more aware of the products my family and I are putting in and on our bodies.  And as the mama of two littles I run into multiple messy hand opportunities on a daily basis; so naturally I began to become concerned with the hand soap my kids were usually 5+ times a day.  Then I discovered ECOVER Hand Soap.

I went sent the Ecological Hand Soap scented with Lavender and Aloe Vera for review and literally I had washed my hands twice while making dinner and I was SOLD on its quality and excellence.  The soap smells amazing, boasts top notch cleaning and best of all its eco friendly!!  I also got this snazzy reusable bag for groceries (which if you know me IRL, you know I am a reusable bag junkie!!  (Thanks ECOVER!)  Ecover offers a full line of household products and is readily available through out the US.  You can check out their entire line here!

BUY IT:

If you’d like to know where they sell Ecover near you, go to www.findecover.com & treat yourself with some online coupons at www.ecovercoupons.com

 

WIN IT:

  You can win the same superb Ecover Ecological Lavender & Aloe Vera Hand Soap 

I was sent here on The Dill-io!!

GIVEAWAY

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This contest is open to residents of the USA and Canada only. Contest ends on August 27th at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email.  The lucky winner will have 48 hours to contact me. If you fail to contact me within the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received products from Ecover for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review. All information on Ecover was obtained from their website.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Crazy Dog Tee Shirt Review and Giveaway

I promised a kick off of giveaways and here is the first one from Crazy Dog T-Shirts!  Haven't heard of Crazy Dog Tee Shirts??  Well they are a company that sells these amazingly awesome tee shirts.  They carry everything from 80's tees (flux capacitor anyone?), vintage tees (I am a sucker for a vintage tee) and just down right funny tees!!  Crazy Dog has created a neat venue to express your creativity through clothing and who doesn't love that??

Crazy Dog sent my husband "The sun never goes down in cool town" tee to review and my husband absolutely loved it.  Jet Pilot wore his new shirt under his flight suit all day and he said the tee was awesome.  The cotton was lightweight but sturdy, with it being under his flight suit all day and it being Mississippi in the summer he said the tee did not hold moisture and it fit like a dream til the end of his day.  To quote him "It breathes really well and did not stick to me like I was anticipating and of course it was completely hilarious whenever I showed someone."
Boys and their humor.

And the coolest part of this review Crazy Dog has offered one "The Dill-io" reader a chance to win a Crazy Dog T Shirt of their own!!

GIVEAWAY

 

Winners can choose between receiving one of the following:

• Free Mystery Tee (they would need to specify their size (in Mens) and mailing address.
• Free $15 Gift Card (they would need to release their email address to us to receive the code via email)

Winners cannot have won a shirt from Crazy Dog or have been sent a shirt for promotional purposes in the last 90 days
MANDATORY ENTRY:  Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite tee and become a public follower of this blog (if you are already one then just say so in your comment)


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• Check out my Bloggy Bestie's Giveaway from Crazy Dog and tell her "The Dill-io" sent you! (+1 entry)
• "Like" or "Share" one of the products on Crazy Dog Tee Shirts website. (+1entry) 

This contest is open to residents of the USA only. Contest ends on August 20th at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email.  The lucky winner will have 48 hours to contact me. If you fail to contact me within the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received this product for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Happy ENTERING!!

Den-Tek Flossers Review

I recently was afforded the opportunity to review Den-Tek Floss Picks and for anyone that knows me in real life knows I am kind of a freak when it comes to oral health (and I have trained my oldest to be the same way..) so this was right up my alley. I have never used floss picks before personally, so I had no idea what to expect. 

Well first off they were nice and compact, their small size means that I could throw them in my bag and use them on the fly discreetly for those random times a person desperately needs a quick floss.  Secondly, the bottom part of the floss picks has this snazzy little pointed edge that is perfect for getting in between tight teeth (read= back molars) and made flossing a cinch.  And the floss was not waxy (which I DESPISE)-it was a shred resistant and high quality; not to mention soft.  But not too soft that it did not get the job done.  The floss part of the picks worked like a charm.  Since they are so compact, to floss my whole mouth I did have to use a few to clean between all my teeth but it did a thorough job.

The Den-Tek Floss Picks also had this handy little lip on the top of the pick that was for your TONGUE.  Its called a tongue scraper and its meant to remove the mouth nasties that can cause bad breath.  Now if you are an oral health freak like me you know that most of the germs in your mouth are ON your tongue so I was most pumped about using this feature.
So I did it.
And I loved it.
I think it was my favorite feature too. 

I know corny right?

But highly effective, I did rinse my mouth out after scraping- I don't know why I did this I just felt like its what I was supposed to do.

Intrigued  in Den-Tek Floss Picks?? To buy Den-Tek Flossers online they have a store here.

And in the spirit of being a frugalista (and an instant gratify-er, like me) there is a
 $1/1 Den-Tek Floss Picks Printable (or snail mail) coupon, just click here.


All in all I think its an awesome product and I will definitely keep using these in the house of "The Dill-io"

Disclosure / Disclaimer:  I was offered this product for review only.  No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post.   The provision of product did in no way influence my post.  All opinions are 100% mine.