Progresso Souper You prize pack *winner*

It's time to make someone's day announce a winner! This winner will get a fabulous prize pack from Progresso Soup and MyBlogSpark. And the winner is...

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126 

Timestamp: 2012-02-04 18:26:15 UTC

That's Lori L.!!! Congratulations! Check your email for my notification.

No worries if you didn't win...check the left sidebar for more giveaways!

Crest Pro Health *review*

I've been "blessed" with the world's worst teeth. I'm not kidding, it sometimes seems all I have to do is look at a piece of candy and I form a cavity. It's so unfair, I brush and brush and brush. I shudder to think what my teeth would be like if I didn't!

On top of brushing I'm also frugal, so when I was offered the opportunity to test out a new toothpaste from Crest Pro Health I jumped at the offer! This is a very minty paste that left my mouth feeling very clean. My only complaint is it's a paste and not a gel. We all have our preferences and for some of you I'm sure this is a positive.

Part of brushing is to feel clean and get the gunk off. But do you know exactly what that "gunk" is? It's not just food film, oh no, part of it is plaque bacteria! Ew, ew, ew! Did I say "ew?" EW!!!! Just thinking about that makes me want to go brush again...and again. This plaque bacteria can cause gingivitis and even worse...periodontitis, which can lead to more serious problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and pre-term birth. All from your mouth? Yep!

Here are some every day tips from Dental Hygienist Amy Hazlewood:

· Give your mouth the time it deserves: Spend at least two minutes brushing, which should include 30 seconds brushing each section of your mouth (upper right, upper left, lower right and lower left), both morning and night.

· Protect against plaque:Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, can often lead to other dental issues such as gingivitis and tooth decay. Use toothpaste, such as Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection in Invigorating Clean Mint, to help inhibit gingivitis-causing bacteria.

· Know the signs: One in two American adults has gingivitis, but many don’t recognize the symptoms. Symptoms include gums that are swollen, red and bleed easily during brushing or flossing.

Kinda makes you want to call your dentist and schedule a cleaning right now, huh?

Before you make that call, or after, I'll wait...you back? Ok, you might want to check out the Crest Pro Health Invigorating Clean Mouth Rinse I got to test out too. It's a bit strong, but I'm a wuss. My mouth definitely feels clean after using it. I feel like it's helping me have better oral health. I guess time will tell!

I received some toothpaste and mouth rinse in order to facilitate this review. No monetary compensation was received. Opinions expressed are my own.

Dulce de Leche Cheerios *giveaway*

It's time to shake things up in the morning! Add some Latin flavor to your breakfast routine with new Cheerios Dulce de Leche cereal. This twist on the iconic cereal adds a taste of caramel. My four year old told me that she's "in love with this cereal!"

Here's a little tidbit about the nutrition in these new Dulce de Leche Cheerios straight from MyBlogSpark:

With the same goodness you’ve come to know and love about Cheerios, the new Dulce de Leche flavor provides 39 percent of the recommended daily amount of whole grain* (* According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the daily recommended amount of whole grain for most people is at least 3 ounce equivalents, which is equal to 48 grams. Dulce de Leche Cheerios has 19 grams of whole grain per serving.)

Breakfast isn't the only time to enjoy these Dulce de Leche Cheerios. Traditionally you can find this Dulce de Leche flavor in Latin desserts. And Cheerios has some tasty recipes you can try using these Dulce de Leche flavored Cheerios. Try their Dulce de Leche Snack Mix with Dulce de Leche Cheerios, pretzels, nuts, and other sweet treats for a crunchy, sweet, and salty snack. Or their Dulce de Leche Popcorn Balls, No Bake Snack Bars, Apple Bread, Parfait and No Bake Cheesecake. So many options all from one cereal.

One Red Sox Mommy reader will get a chance to try these new Dulce de Leche Cheerios and enjoy some Dulce de Leche Cheerios inspired items. See prize pack below:

If you want to win a box of new Dulce de Leche Cheerios, an orange polka dot cereal bowl, cereal spoon and Dulce de Leche scented candle just answer the following question in a comment on this post:

What do you enjoy most or do you think you would enjoy most about new Dulce de Leche Cheerios? Taste, health benefits, etc?

If you'd like more chances to win you can do the following after doing the above requirement, leave a comment for each entry:

- Follow @RedSoxMommy on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway, you can do this once per day, just leave a comment with the link to your tweet each time (1 entry each time). Feel free to copy and paste the following tweet:

#WIN a Dulce de Leche Cheerios prize pack @RedSoxMommy #giveaway ends 2/15 #MyBlogSpark http://bit.ly/wpWtpU

- Follow Red Sox Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)
- Blog about this giveaway, leave the link to your post in the comments. (5 entries, leave 5 comments)

Disclaimer: You must have a US mailing address. You must leave a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. I will not use the addresses for any other purpose. You must follow the first entry requirement before any extra entries will be counted as valid. No "count me in" style comments will be qualified to win, please follow the directions. You have until February 15, 2012 at 11:59pm MT to enter. I will choose the winner at random soon after that time and s/he will have 72 hours to respond to the winning notification or a new winner will be chosen by the same method.

Good luck!

Don't forget to look for Cheerios on Facebook.

Disclosure: The new Dulce de Leche Cheerios information, product, and prize pack have been provided free of charge by Cheerios and General Mills, through MyBlogSpark. Opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received. Prize will be mailed to winner by MyBlogSpark.

stripedshirt.com and Ocean Spray giveaway winners!!!

I'm not sure I've ever announced this many winners at the same time before. But I have winners from two giveaways to announce and each had multiple winners for a total of SIX winners! Woot!

These first two winners will get their choice of t-shirt from stripedshirt.com! These winners are...

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57 43 

Timestamp: 2012-02-01 02:13:00 UTC

That's KrazeKatLady and MamaStace! Congrats! Check your emails for notification from me. :)

These next four winners will get boxes of fruit snacks from Ocean Spray! These four winners are...

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22 62 101 120 

Timestamp: 2012-02-01 02:18:43 UTC

That's sarah, janetfaye, ltlbitone and wallindeb! Thank you all! Check your emails for your notification!

If you didn't win, I'm sorry! But it's not too late to enter other giveaways. Just look in the left sidebar for links to any current giveaways! I have a few more coming up soon too!

Stay tuned...

A winners post is in the works!

Are you a Leading Lady?

More than ten months ago my beautiful baby girl was born. She started breastfeeding that day and we're still going strong. What this meant for me, other than spending pretty much 24/7 with my child, is the need for new bras. Nursing bras to be exact. I went to the maternity store and got all measured and purchased a new bra. And honestly, I HATE that bra! It slips off my shoulders no matter how I try to adjust it. It gives no support! I may as well embrace my inner hippie roots and burn the dang thing! Fortunately for me, I was contacted by a representative for Leading Lady, the place to go for nursing bras apparently. I had never heard of them before, but I'm sure glad I have now.

Here's a little bit of information on Leading Lady straight from the company:

Leading Lady is a premiere intimate apparel company dedicated to creating comfortably functional, remarkably affordable, stylish and easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear. A family owned and operated business, Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing and full figure intimates – including sexy stretch lace wire-free and underwire bras, supportive and seamless sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras – can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.

Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady is dedicated to arming new moms with the support – physically, intellectually and emotionally – they need to nurture their babies through breastfeeding and committed to supporting a variety of organizations and issues relevant to women across the country. Follow Leading Lady on Facebook and Twitter.

I really do enjoy the two bras I received. The first is the Sport Wirefree Nursing Bra. I probably wear this one more than any other. This is the one pictured above. It's very comfortable! It features cushion straps, lightly molded cups, quick one-handed clasp for easy nursing (yes!), inner sling for support and an adjustable back to help you get the right fit. It's great for being active or just lounging around. I would definitely recommend this bra! It gives you the support you need for exercise without the unsightly "uniboob!"

The next bra I had the pleasure of testing out is the Molded Seamless Underwire Nursing Bra. This is a great bra for when you're getting a little dressed up. It's not uncomfortable or anything, but it's not as casual as the Sport Wirefree Nursing Bra. It's seamless style is just what you're looking for under your pretty clothes and it also has the quick one-handed clasp for easy nursing, plus it has the underwire for added support.

Both bras retail for $30 and are available on the Leading Lady website. You can also find Leading Lady products at JCPenny.com, GAP.com, Target.com and Walmart.com.

Leading Lady provided me with the above two mentioned bras in order to facilitate this review. No monetary compensation was received. Opinions expressed are my own. Quotes in review come from Leading Lady.