Prefense Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Review & Giveaway!

I am a real stickler when it comes to germs and washing hands. With a family of 5, it is important to avoid getting sick, cause when one person gets it, we all end up getting it!  So I find all sorts of ways to make sure my kids keep the germs away as much as possible! From hand washing timers to yummy smelling soaps, I have used it all.  But one thing that you can't do on the go is wash your hands!! So I am a fan of Hand Sanitizer.  Unfortunately, most of the ones available are alcohol based which means they dry out your skin.

Prefense hand sanitizer is a unique product that is water based yet still gives you the protection you need! Best of all, it even survives through hand washing! One application is good for about 10 hand washings! So even if you are keeping your hands really clean, you get even more protection against germs!

Prefense Hand Sanitizer smells great too. I really like how it leaves my hands feeling. Usually the hand sanitizers make it feel sticky when I'm done.  With Prefense it feels smooth and refreshed.  It helps to fight back against drying, redness and cracking.  As much as I wash my hands and wash dishes, my hands are usually left pretty damaged looking.  Prefense is a great product to carry with you everywhere!

Why Prefense hand sanitizer is superior to others on the market!:

·   No alcohol! Prefense is made of all-natural organic ingredients and has absolutely NO alcohol in it!

·   Our technology protects you for 24 hours or 10 hand washings!  This is what moms really love to hear!  Prefense is non-toxic and safe for kids! It will not hurt you if swallowed!  Prefense is silica based which means it doesn’t dry out your hands like traditional alcohol sanitizers.  It actually smoothes and softens your hands. You can totally see this when you apply it!  Prefense protects against staph, strep, E.coli, drug resistant MRSA strains, and more. We fight germs that other hand sanitizers can’t.   Because “one spray lasts all day” our 1.5 oz Prefense Botanicals Hand Sanitizer offers 120 applications, costing only $.08 per day, compared to $1.20 per day with alcohol hand sanitizers.

You can win a 8oz bottle of Prefense (which offers 640 applications)  Sponsored by Tomoson.com!!:

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OraMoist Dry Mouth Patch

Dry mouth (xerostomia) is an under-diagnosed condition that affects 10% of the U.S. population, and can have a severe effect on oral health, causing tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath due to lack of oral moisture. Dry mouth is a symptom of several medical conditions, such as Sjogren’s Syndrome and diabetes, for example, and is a common side effect of many prescription and over-the-counter medications. In fact, people taking three or more medications have a 60% chance of suffering from dry mouth, making this a more common occurrence in mature adults.

OraMoist Dry Mouth Patches are time released patches that increase moisture in your mouth.  They are sugar and alcohol free, and contain xylitol and enzymes.  They are time released and adhere quickly and easily to the roof of your mouth or inside of your cheek! The mouth patches are long lasting, up to 4 hours!  OraMoist has been specially developed to alleviate parched, dry mouths, moisten the mouth, and improve general oral health.


The dry mouth patches can be used on anyone ages 5 and up, and can be worn inside the soft tissue inside the mouth, like the cheek, for denture wearers or if the top of the mouth just doesn't feel comfortable for you!  It cannot be placed on dentures or appliances.


The OraMoist patch adheres within about 10 seconds, and slowly desolves over 2-4 hours.  It has been reported by some users that the patch has lasted overnight.  When I tried the patch, it immediately made my mouth water like crazy! I couldn't even keep it my mouth very long because it really gets the moisture flowing!  The taste is okay....not terrible, but definitely not tasty!  The point is that they really work, and very well!  You can use these for any time your mouth is dry, and you can't get relief from drinking water or any other methods.

OraMoist Dry Mouth Patch is a revolutionary, time-released, muco-adhesive patch powered by edible natural ingredients. As the patch dissolves over two to four hours, it releases ingredients that help increase saliva production alleviating parched, dry mouth. The increased moisture also helps restore a healthy oral environment, a significant benefit for dry mouth sufferers.

OraMoist Dry Mouth Patch has been clinically proven effective in terms of increased saliva production and improved feeling of moistness. Suggested retail price is $9.99 for a box of 16 patches; available at Rite Aid, Albertson’s LLC and Raley’s, and online at www.oramoist.com. The makers of OraMoist are also offering a limited edition of $3 coupons, good at Rite Aid, . Click here to get yours!

You can try OraMoist yourself! Here is how one of you can win a box of the patches!!:

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Rohto Eye Drops Review and Giveaway!

 

The secret weapon of makeup artists to the stars (featured in the April12 issue of US Weekly!), and a gift to sleep-deprived people everywhere, these drops are like beauty sleep in a bottle, so you don’t have to face the day looking red-eyed and scary!  ROHTO eye drops are the only eye relief products on the market that not only relieve dryness, redness and irritation, but also contain signature ingredients that enhance the sensation of relief and give a “kick” to tired eyes.   

If you suffer from allergies, or get red, irritated eyes and need relief, try Rohto eye drops!  They temporarily relieve burning, irritation and redness caused by eye irritations and dryness of the eye.  There are different formulas, and the ones I got to try were the Redness Relief and Dry Eye eye drops.  Both are cooling, which is great for dry, irritated eyes.  The dry eye restores moisture to the eye, and relieves irritation.  The Redness relief is just that-it removes redness!

Check with your doctor if you feel eye pain, have changes in vision, or your redness, irritation or conditions lasts longer than 72 hours or gets worse.

Here are some of Rohto's Products

  ROHTO^® Hydra: The newest product offering, specifically formulated to lubricate and provide long-lasting moisture for dry, irritated eyes with the closest hydration to nature tears, while also providing the brand’s signature cooling “kick” 

·        ROHTO^® Cool: a general purpose eye drop that combines redness relief with a gentle cooling sensation

·        ROHTO^® Ice: relieves redness while also soothing itch, irritation and burn with an intense cooling sensation

·        ROHTO^® Arctic: revives strained, overworked eyes and relieves redness with a mild “pick me up” sensation

ROHTO also happens to be the eye drop of choice for many endurance athletes, whose eyes are assaulted by the elements daily during training. In light of that, the brand is sponsoring the ROHTO Endurance Sweepstakes through September 30, 2010, where two grand-prize winners (one male and one female) will receive a men’s and women’s Ceepo^® bike, respectively. The sweepstakes also includes weekly prizes of ROHTO Training Kits that will include a valuable assortment of training gear and nutritional items.   Readers can go towww.winrohto.com to enter.   For ongoing product and giveaway info, look for Rohto on Facebook www.facebook.com/rohtoeyedrops.

We are giving a way a set of Rohto® Hydra and Rohto® Cool for a giveaway to one reader. Here is how to win!  

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Lip Clear Lysine+ Cold Sore Treatment

A cold sore can quickly become an eye sore if it goes long untreated.  Using Lip Clear Lysine+ Cold Sore Treatment can help relieve tingling, blistering, itching and pain associated with cold sores.  It can be used on anyone 2 years old or older, and can be used liberally and as often as every two hours as needed.  You must be careful not to make contact with the eyes, and if you do you need to contact a physician.  It provides fast relief for your cold sore, or a fever blister as well.  The treatment is all natural, with L-lysine, vitamins A,D and E in a  natural base of olive oil, Yellow Beeswax and other natural ingredients.  The nutrients are healing, with propolis and tea tree oil to help you get back to you quicker!  It soothes on without burning, and goes on clear!  Lip Clear Lysine+ has been clinically shown to cut healing time in half, compared to untreated cold sores!!

Cold sores are painful, unsightly blisters that form on the lips or just outside the mouth as a result of the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1). While many people may carry this virus (it lies dormant in some), upwards of 60 million people get cold sores annually as a result. Cold sores can last for up to two weeks, in some cases, and are very contagious. The virus can be spread through kissing, touching, sharing cups and utensils, towels, etc. Cold sores can be triggered by sunlight, arginine rich foods, fever, illness, stress, food allergies and hormonal changes. In addition to being embarrassing for sufferers, cold sores are often very painful, causing itching, burning and other discomfort. 

While there is no cure for HSV1 and the resulting cold sores, the best solution is to heal them as quickly as possible. LIP CLEAR Lysine+ Cold Sore Treatment utilizes the active zinc oxide, as well as lysine – an essential amino acid – and 14 other natural ingredients to help treat cold sores faster; according to a Southern California University of Health Sciences study. It is clinically shown to cut healing time in half, median time to complete cold sore healing was four days, and a remarkable 40% of participants had full cure by end of third day. LIP CLEAR’s unique combination of natural ingredients provides immediate relief from symptomatic burning, itching and tingling upon application. LIP CLEAR Lysine+ is all-natural, has a non-chemical flavor, goes on clear, can be worn under lipstick and doesn’t burn on application. It provides immediate soothing relief of burning and itching.

Suggested retail price is $6.99 for a 7-gram tube; available at drug stores, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide, and online at www.LipClear.com. The makers of Lip Clear Lysine+ are also offering a limited edition of $2 coupons for you and your followers. Click here to get yours!  

one lucky winner  will get one package of LIP CLEAR Lysine+.  here is how to enter!:

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Safety 1st Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat 22430AIN Review!

Car seat safety is one of a mom's most important concerns.  Safety 1st has been helping reassure the minds of moms nationwide for 10 years! Their parent company, Dorel Juvenile Group has been in the business for 25 years! 


About Safety 1st:

For over 25 years, Dorel Juvenile Group has been dedicated to helping provide a safer world for children. Our disciplined approach to product development is showcased by our diverse portfolio of powerful brands and innovative products. Each brand encompasses a vast breadth of products - from car seats to strollers, high chairs to play yards, monitors to childproofing products, and more.  For decades, parents have placed their trust - and their children's safety - in our hands.  A responsibility we take to heart with the launch of each new product. 

Currently based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, we initially entered the juvenile market in 1984 as the Safety1^stbrand with our now classic and internationally recognized "Baby on Board" sign.  Fueled by the immediate success of the sign, Safety 1^st soon claimed a market niche in child safety and became the first brand to develop a comprehensive line of "childproofing" products. In 1988, building upon our strong child safety foundation, we expanded our offering to cover other juvenile categories and quickly developed a reputation for unique, feature-rich, quality products at affordable prices.

In 2000, Safety 1^st was acquired by Dorel Industries Inc. Dorel is a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer specializing in juvenile products; a wide variety of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture; and home furnishings such as metal folding chairs, tables, bunk beds, futons and step stools. Its solid history includes successfully integrating various acquisitions, including Cosco, Charleswood, Maxi-Miliaan, Ameriwood Industries and Bebe Confort. The acquisition of Safety 1^st, though, is Dorel's largest to date.

We attribute our continued success to an unwavering commitment to safety, innovation and value. It's what parents look for from Safety 1^st, and what we are proud to continually deliver.

Safety 1st offered me a chance to review their Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat!  This  car seat came in the biggest box I have EVER seen a carseat come in! I was afraid it wouldn't fit in the back seat with my other 2 carseats! A tight squeeze, but it fit! I was super excited as I read the instruction manual and product details! This carseat has been through some of the WORST crash test scenarios and the results? The carseat is super safe!  Here are some product details:

Safety 1^st brings revolutionary  Air Protect™ Side Impact Technology to your family with the Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat.   As a convertible car seat, the Complete Air™ will keep your child protected through two separate stages: from 5-40 pounds as a rear-facing infant car seat and from 22-50 pounds as a forward-facing toddler car seat. With up-front harness adjustment and one click LATCH system, you’ll appreciate the convenience features offered by the Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat just as much as the added safety.

• Air Protect™ Revolutionary Side Impact Technology: Breakthrough system shields head and immediately reduces side impact forces through the precise release of air -LEARN MORE
  
• QuickFit™ Harness System adjusts harness height from the front in one easy step without uninstalling from the car
• Harness accommodates children up to 50 pounds
• One Click LATCH installation system allows for faster and easier installation when moving between vehicles
• 5-position adjustable headrest easily accommodates your growing child
• Removable cup holder

1 in 4 car crashes involving children are side impact collisions. They are by far the deadliest type of collision for children, accounting for 1 in 3 child fatalities; nearly all of which are caused by head trauma. These are frightening facts, but Safety 1^st has been by your side for 25 years providing innovative products to help protect your child from becoming a statistic. It is in this tradition that we proudly announce Air Protect™ side impact technology.

Safety 1^st engineers designed Air Protect™ using next generation testing methods that simulate the most violent types of side impact crashes, those with vehicle intrusion. Using this advanced methodology, Air Protect™ was engineered to defend your child in two vital ways. During a crash, the system immediately shields your child's head from the impact. In a second layer of defense, Air Protect™ allows air to escape from the headrest: channeling crash energy away from your child, creating more ride down time. It is this double layer of protection that makes Air Protect™ technology unique.
At Safety 1^st we are proud of our history, but are always looking towards the future and developing innovative products. Products like Air Protect™ that help shield your child from the most violent real world threats. 

Click here to search our database of instruction sheets specific to your product number and manufacture date.

You can learn more about the AirProtect features by clicking here!

Safety 1st did not compensate me for this review. They sent me the product mentioned to review and I was under no obligation to do so if I chose, nor was I required to submit a positive review.  

National Tire Safety Week!

 National Tire Safety Week is this week! This is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge of tires and make sure you know all of the proper tire information to keep your family safe. Below are some important tire basics to remember.

- Check your air pressure at least once a month. Properly inflated tires can keep your family safe and save you money. You should always use the inflation recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. This information can be found in the owner's manual and often on a label located in the vehicle's doorjamb, inside the fuel hatch, or on the glove compartment door.

- Always be aware of your tread depth. The simplest way to check your tread is to place a penny, Lincoln’s head first, into the tread; if you can see the top of his head, the tire needs to be replaced.

- Make sure to rotate your tires. Rotating them ensures uniform wear on all of your tires. Check your owner’s manual for the suggested period of time between rotations. If there is no suggested period of time, the standard is every 6,000-8,000 miles, or every other oil change.

While National Tire Safety Week only lasts for seven days, it’s important to keep these tips in mind throughout the year. Remember, your tires are the only thing between your vehicle and the road, so your safety is riding on them. Keeping them properly maintained with these few simple tips could prevent a major issue. Learn more about National Tire Safety Week here.

Bell True Fit Helmet Review and Giveaway!

                                              

An important part of biking is  bike safety. If you teach your child early on the importance of wearing their helmet, its likely they will continue to wear it as they grow older.  Bell has been a trusted name in helmets for years.  But of course the helmet doesn't always fit right. It can be too big, too small or just not quite right.

Until now. Enter the new True Fit helmet from Bell.  This is the first of its kind, with True Fit self adjusting True fit head belts and reflectors in the back! These helmets are a much better fit than the regular!  They have lots of styles to choose from and have helmets for toddlers, children, youths and adults.


We got to try out a Bell True Fit Helmet! The fit was PERFECT!!! We tried out this cute one with frogs on it:

This can be for a boy or a girl, and its durable and long lasting!  We got the toddler size, and if you have a child over 2 1/2 I would say get the child sized, cause the toddler will likely be too small.  Depends on the size of your child's head ☺  The helmet was a big hit with my little one, and she wore it even when she wasn't riding her bike!


It's important that when you ride, you also wear a helmet. If your child sees you without a helmet, its likely they won't wear theirs either! They offer lots of cute designs,  so  you should be able to find one that you like!


Here's a little more about Bell:

Company Overview

Bell Sports, the preeminent designer and marketer of branded sports helmets and accessories for more than 50 years, was born from its historic focus in auto racing and motorcycle helmets to become the world's leading supplier of helmets and accessories for bicycling, snow sports and fitness. A large part of the company's success is from its innovation and passion for creating advanced products that help keep adults and children safer. The True Fit technology is the latest innovation from Bell Sports.

Experts at Bell toured the United States fitting helmets on hundreds of kids to scientifically examine how a helmet should fit. They also tapped safety advocate SafeKids Worldwide to examine "false" fitting helmets and captured the data. This research, combined with decades of design and knowledge, resulted in the line of True Fit bicycle helmets, a one-step self adjusting helmet with unparalleled ease and comfort for kids and adults.

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You can win your own Bell True Fit Helmet!!  Here's how to win!!

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Enter to win a Britax Carseat!!

 

Britax has kindly offered to give one of these carseats away on Dealectible Mommies! That's right, one lucky "Deal"ectible Mommies reader will WIN a Britax Advocate CS!!!!!  Winner will choose fabric color.   I know that totally rocks, doesn't it? Just visit Dealectible Mommies and enter to win!! Good luck!!!

The dangers of Candy

Ok so if you are a mom you are probably always looking out for choking hazards. And that includes the mounds of Halloween candy your kids got from trick or treating. Well I have a story that will make you even more cautious!!

While things like hard candies and lollipops seem like obvious things to be cautious with, have you thought about things like smarties, m&m's, skittles or other SMALL candies? Likely not. I know I didn't!

Friday I was visiting with our family advocate from my daughter's preschool. I told the girls if they behaved they could have candy when we were done. I let them each pick one out. My 4 year old picked out a Reese's PB cup and my 2 1/2 year old chose smarties. (see where this is going yet?)

Well I went to do laundry and came back to my 2 1/2 yr old SCREAMING and saying "My nose My nose!!!" Guess what? She stuck a smartie up there. Yup! OMG I couldn't believe it, especially because only a few days before I was saying how great it was nobody has put anything up there nose yet. After about 15 minutes of having her blow her nose while we waited for daddy to come home to take us to the Dr., the piece of candy came out. I have hardly ever been so scared in my life!

So please let my experience be a warning to all parents: even though it is small enough not to choke on, it could make its way to other parts of the body!! It only took about 2-3 minutes to happen!