The Natural Dentist

The Natural Dentist line is powered by nature, proven by science. The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse DOES NOT contain alcohol or artificial ingredients, making it natural and healthy for your mouth. However, unlike other natural products, The Natural Dentist tests its products in controlled studies. Universities, oral care experts, periodontists, and dental hygienists continually evaluate the products, ingredients and effectiveness. The Natural Dentist products are not tested on animals; research is conducted with human volunteers and laboratory tests.

If you are experiencing “pink in the sink” when you spit out your toothpaste, or blood on your dental floss, take heed.  People mistakenly think this is a sign that they are brushing hard/well or flossing efficiently, but bleeding gums is actually a symptom of gingivitis, and it is a warning sign that your gums need serious attention. 

Dentists estimate that 80% of us develop gum disease in our lifetimes, ranging from mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis. If left untreated, however, gum disease may progress to other oral health issues, including tooth loss (it’s the #1 reason for adult tooth loss!). Other studies and experts, including Dr. Oz, have also linked gum disease to heart disease, stroke, breast cancer and respiratory diseases, such as COPD.

While it can happen to anyone, the following raise the risk for developing gingivitis:

• Poor dental hygiene
• Pregnancy/puberty/menopause (hormonal changes increase the sensitivity of the gums)
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Genetics/family history (30% of general population susceptible to gum disease)
• Smoking
• Stress
• Medications
• General illness

Gingivitis is due to the long-term effects of plaque deposits, and it is often painless, so bleeding gums may be your only symptom until it has progressed further along (other symptoms are swollen/tender gums, receding gums, and/or persistent bad breath).  Luckily, one of the early warning signs of the gum inflammation IS the bleeding you see when you brush or floss, so it is your body’s way of telling you something’s not right. If you have a family history of this issue or notice bleeding when you brush or floss, you should schedule a dental visit to evaluate your condition, as well as take steps at home by adding The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse to your oral care regimen.

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is clinically proven to:

• Reduce and prevent bleeding gums
• Protects against gingivitis
• Kill germs
• Reduces plaque
• Freshens breath
• Contains Aloe Vera gel as its active ingredient to help prevent bleeding gums
• Also contains other natural medicinal components such as Echinacea, goldenseal, calendula, and grapefruit seed extract that help calm gum inflammation

MICHELLE'S THOUGHTS:
I have very sensitive gums, that also frequently bleed during brushing and flossing. It runs in my family and is aggravated when my seasonal allergies flair up. Every time I go to the dentist, they insist I need to floss more or try a bunch of different products to help my gums. Honestly though, nothing seemed to decrease the redness, puffiness, or bleeding. After using The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse for a little over a month, I'm pleased to report that I've noticed improvement and experience less bleeding and pain when brushing and flossing. It took a couple days to get used to the hint of aloe vera in the peppermint twist flavor, but I definitely prefer The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums rinse over other mouthwashes with harsh alcohol. Plus I always opt to use a product that is natural, especially when it works better than the alternative! If you are experiencing sensitive or bleeding gums I highly suggest that you give The Natural Dentist a try!

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Rinse is available at all several major retailers nationwide including Walgreens, Rite Aid, Whole Foods and more for an average retail price of $7.49. To see a complete list of stores and the entire line of The Natural Dentist products, visit   http://www.stopbleedingnaturally.com.

Giveaway: One bottle of The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse (Peppermint Twist flavor) 

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Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Review

Otis Spunkmeyer was founded in 1977, and now over 30 years later, is the #1 frozen gourmet cookie dough in the Foodservice industry. They also make a variety of muffins, pastries, brownies, and other baked sweets, that are enjoyed in over 56 countries worldwide. The Otis Spunkmeyer motto is "Making the world a better place one cookie at a time."

MY THOUGHTS

Really, who doesn't love a fresh-baked cookie? If you don't, just skip to the next review, this giveaway isn't for you. However, for the rest of us, fresh-baked cookies are amazing right? I like making cookies, but often I don't love the mess and effort involved. The first thing that had me sold on Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough is that it comes in pre-portioned cookie dough balls that I just need to pop in the oven for a short time then enjoy. So easy! Here's another exciting thing though, if I have a couple varieties of frozen dough on hand, I don't have to pick between chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia nut, because it's just as easy to make both! Sounds dangerous doesn't it? Not really, because I can also just make one or two cookies instead of a whole batch, which is definitely better for my diet. These cookies are soft, delicious, and so simple to bake!

Not only do I love the cookies though, I am also pleased by what I learned about Otis Spunkmeyer as a company. I did a little poking around the website and noticed that they are huge supporters of the military through involvement in programs and of course providing cookies! As an Army wife, this is something near and dear to me!

Plus Otis Spunkmeyer offers incredible fundraising opportunities for schools and organizations! To find out where you can purchase Otis Spunkmeyer products, please visit this list of stores.






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Farm Rich Review

For over 25 years, we've been making Farm Rich products with one goal in mind: keep 'em happy. Whether it's the wholesome ingredients in our products you can feel good about serving your family, or the wide variety of our offerings that appeals to everyone, Farm Rich knows how to keep your family smiling.

Farm Rich makes a variety of tasty appetizers and snacks, some of which include: Mozzarella Cheese Sticks,  Mozzarella Bites, Philly Cheese Steaks, and Pizza Slices. View the full list of Farm Rich products.

MY THOUGHTS
I love mozzarella sticks, they are by far my favorite appetizer! I was pretty excited to write this review because on several grocery shopping occasions, Farm Rich products (especially their cheese sticks) have caught my eye.  Then I noticed that Farm Rich makes Marinara Stuffed Mozzarella Sticks, YUM! Even better! My husband and I thought they were delicious and with the marinara sauce already stuffed inside, these mozzarella sticks are convenient too.

BUY IT
You can use the product locator to find out where Farm Rich products are available near you.


WIN IT
Two of my US readers will win a coupon good for a free Farm Rich product (snacks and appetizers). Lucky you!


MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Tell me which Farm Rich snack or appetizer you would like to try. Easy!


OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave one comment for each entry!)
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Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end at midnight on . I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winner on my website. Giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck to all!


This review and giveaway was made possible by Farm Rich. Thank you for providing the item for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.

Leo Stickers

Leo Stickers are colorful and creative wall decals that designed by Italian artists, illustrators and designers to decorate kids’ rooms. Leo Stickers decals are created with young children in mind. By applying these stickers on the walls, a simple bedroom can be transformed into a fantastic world, allowing your child to grow in a fun, stimulating and creative environment! They have everything from cuddly characters to jungle kits to pirate ships, and more! There are so many different choices to personalize your child's room and if you need a little help, you can even search the room ideas!


What's more, LEO stickers are created using only the best materials. The printed section is protected by a pvc film, making them safe and resilient against even the most lively children! They are non-reflective and free of white borders, avoiding the appearance of a "picture card" and appearing instead to be painted directly onto the wall. Leo Stickers decals are available in kits or can be purchased separately, and you can even customize the size of each decal!

MY THOUGHTS
For the purpose of this review, I had the opportunity to review the Sea Minikit, which included nine sea creature decals. I decided to hang them in our kids’ bathroom to make the room a little more colorful and fun. Applying the decals was incredibly easy and none of them ripped or got air bubbles. Additionally, I was very impressed with how vivid the color is on the decals. 
Leo Stickers are also easy to remove (I checked just in case). Although we own our home, we are a military family and may have to move at any time, so we do our best to keep our home looking as new as possible. Wall decals from Leo Stickers are a great way for us to personalize without making permanent changes! Jacob loves pointing out the stickers every time he uses the bathroom, and his excitement has helped a little for potty training motivation. 

BUY IT
You can buy wall decals from Leo Stickers online at www.leowallstickers.com!


WIN IT
One of my US readers will win their choice of the Sea Minikit or Spring Minikit.  Lucky you!


MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Visit Leo Stickers and tell me which wall decal or set of decals is your favorite. Easy!


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2) Like Leo Stickers on Facebook and/or subscribe to their newsletter (1 entry for each method)
3) Follow me on Google Friend Connect, twitter, Facebook , networked blogs, Pinterest orGoogle+ (1 entry for each method)
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5) Grab my button and let me know where I can find it
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9) Enter any of my current giveaways (1 comment for each giveaway)


Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end at midnight on . I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winner on my website. Giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck to all!


This review and giveaway was made possible by Leo Wall Stickers. Thank you for providing the item for giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I did receive a free product sample to facilitate my honest review. Please refer to my Disclosure if you have further questions.

Boiron Oscillococcinum and Children's Chestal Review

The dreaded cold and flu season is here – again (!) – so this year, why not take a vow to use solutions that work naturally with your body. Make sure your medicine cabinet is equipped with medicines such as Oscillococcinum^® (Oscillo^®) and Children’s Chestal^®, both from Boiron, world leader in homeopathic medicines.

Nip Flu-like Symptoms at the First Sign

Flu is highly contagious and can put you out of commission for more than a week. There is no “cure” for the flu, but the key is to relieve symptoms that make us so miserable at the first sign. Oscillococcinum, or Oscillo for short, may be difficult to pronounce, but it’s a must-have during flu season. The moment you start to feel achy or run down is when Oscillo can start working naturally with your body to relieve flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever. Oscillo has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the severity and the duration of flu-like symptoms, helping you feel like yourself again. In one recent study published in a British scientific journal, nearly 63 percent of patients who took Oscillo within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms showed a “clear improvement” or “complete resolution” in as fast as 48 hours. Oscillo has no side effects and is packaged in individual doses, so it’s easy to carry with you and take as you need it. It’s sweet-tasting, melt-away pellets dissolve quickly under the tongue and require no water, chewing, or swallowing, and it’s safe for ages two and up.

Relieve Your Child’s Cough Naturally and Safely, Without Drowsiness or Sleeplessness

If the common cough is an inevitable part of your child’s winter repertoire, then Children’s Chestal cough syrup should have a permanent position in your home. With no artificial flavors or colors, this honey-based cough syrup is one of the safest and tastiest options for relieving all types of common coughs. Safe for children ages two and up, this non-drowsy medicine works by coating the throat with the sweet, natural goodness of honey, temporarily soothing throat irritation, while its blend of safe homeopathic medicines loosens chest congestion, thereby making coughs more productive for a speedier recovery. Children’s Chestal can be your little one’s day and night cough solution—calming those dry, fitful coughs that can prevent sleep at bedtime, but without the drowsy side effects that can hamper an active child’s day. In addition to being safe and non-drowsy, Children’s Chestal is also dye-free with no drug interactions.

Be the first to know about cold and flu outbreaks in your area before they strike in your home. Just enter your zip code in Boiron’s Cold and Flu Tracker at http://www.oscillo.com/flu-tracker to find out your region’s risk level.

Oscillo and Children’s Chestal are available at Walgreens, CVS, Whole Foods and local health food stores. Learn more about Oscillo at www.oscillo.com and Children’s Chestal at www.childrenschestal.com. “Like” the Oscillo Facebook page for great tips about staying healthy during cold and flu season, as well as fun giveaways at www.facebook.com/oscillo.

My Thoughts:

Whenever I'm sick I prefer to try natural products and remedies first before other medications. I learned about Boiron products a few years ago and was pleased with how they are both natural and effective. While pregnant, I relied on Children's Chestal for myself, because of how few medications are actually safe for use during pregnancy. Plus I honestly have to say that it is the best tasting cough syrup I've tried. Currently, we have a bit of a cough and other flu symptoms going around our home, and I was able to get my now two year old to take Children's Chestal without fussing. I also noticed an improvement in his cough after just one dose. I recommend Children's Chestal to anyone with children!

For the purposes writing this review, it was convenient that I was experiencing flu symptoms, especially headaches and fatigue. Since the symptoms provided me with an opportunity to try Oscillococcinum for the first time. One of the things I like is that the tiny pellets dissolve quickly in my mouth. With a sore throat, swallowing a giant horse pill is one of the last things I want to do. Fortunately, Oscillococcinum pellets are easy to take and simple to dose properly, as each dose is divided into its own small tube. Oscillococcinum quickly offered me relief from several of my flu symptoms, including the headaches and body aches. 

WIN IT

One of my US readers will win their choice of Children's Chestal or Oscillococcinum.

MANDATORY ENTRY

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Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end at midnight on . I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winner on my website. Giveaway is open to US addresses . Good luck to all!

This giveaway was made possible by Boiron. Thank you for providing the prize for giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure. I was not compensated for this post.

Basa Body Review

The Basa Body story began years ago with a single trip to Kenya. We connected with wonderful, intelligent women working hard to feed their families. Their small-scale enterprise was called Coast Coconut Farms, where they produced virgin, organic coconut oil by hand. Intrigued by their commitment, skill, and entrepreneurial spirit, we were determined to help these women tell their story and grow their business. The result is BasaBody, named after the women of Mombasa, Kenya, where Basa's coconut oil is produced.

As well as providing a sustainable income and employment for the women of Coast Coconut farms, Basa Body also donates 10% of its profits to humanitarian projects in Kenya. Yehu Microfinance is one of our partner organizations and has helped over 18,000 women secure loans to start their own businesses and help themselves and their families rise out of poverty.

All Basa Body products are made with Virgin Organic Coconut Oil that is easily absorbed into the skin and has natural antioxidants that are antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal. Basa Body products help promote healing and give skin a healthier, youthful appearance.

NO PARABENS
NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES
NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES
NO HARSH IRRITATING CHEMICALS

MY THOUGHTS

I’ve been using Basa Body Lotion for a couple weeks now and I love it! The lotion applies easily since it contains coconut oil, yet it absorbs quickly and does not leave my skin feeling greasy. Any time I start to feel my skin drying out from the cold winter air here in Tennessee, I reach for the Basa Body lotion and it refreshes my rough patches and leaves my skin soft again. My favorite feature is the coconut scent because it smells fresh and authentic unlike products with synthetic fragrances. For my especially dry and itchy areas of skin I use the Basa Body Stick which is a little more oily and waxy in consistency than the lotion, because all it contains is 100% virgin coconut oil and beeswax. I love when products only contain a few ingredients that I recognize vs. a long list of things I can’t pronounce. I’ve also used the Basa Body Stick on my two year-old’s skin when his eczema flares up and it seems to be soothing his problem areas effectively!

BUY IT

The new Basa Body website launches on November 16th, and you will be able to purchase Basa Body products from them directly. Until then, head over to BasaBody.com and sign up for the newsletter. You will receive great coupons and be entered to win free samples!

WIN IT
One of my US readers will win a 6oz. bottle of Basa Body Lotion ($13.99 value).

MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Tell me a skin problem you experience that Basa Body would be helpful for (mine is definitely DRY skin!)

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave one comment for each entry!)
2) Follow Basa Body on Facebook or twitter (1 entry for each method)
3) Join the Basa Body newsletter for news on new products, promotions and discounts
4) Follow me on Google Friend Connect, twitter, Facebook or networked blogs (1 entry for each method)
5) Subscribe by email (2 entries - please leave 2 comments)
6) Grab my button and let me know where I can find it
7) Tweet this giveaway (RT 1 extra entry per day): Basa Body 100% natural coconut oil skin care @BasaBody  #Giveaway  (US )
8) Vote for me on Picket Fence Blogs (you can vote daily for an extra entry each day)
9) Like Recipe Obsessed on Facebook, follow on GFC or twitter (1 entry each)
10) Enter any of my current giveaways (1 comment for each giveaway)

Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. Please be honest in your entries as I do check entries and will delete any non-qualified comments! This giveaway will end at midnight on . I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winner on my website. Giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck to all!

This review and giveaway was made possible by Basa Body. Thank you for providing the products for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.