Keep Your Family Smiling with These Tips for National Oral Health Care Month

April 28, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Having parented through childhood caries, dental surgery for both my boys and upcoming braces for my oldest son, it’s no secret that I’m passionate about dental health. National Oral Health Care month is the perfect annual reminder that it’s important to pay special attention to our teeth and our overall oral hygiene, since good dental health can have a tremendous impact on overall health! To get your family started on the path towards a brighter, whiter smile, try these easy tips:

For the Kids

Children look to Mom and Dad as role models, so make sure you lead by example and talk to them about the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums! [Read more…]

5 Simple Holiday Prep Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

November 10, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

There’s no question that the holiday season can be expensive, but often it’s not necessarily gifts that create the expense! Between festive food, fancy new decor pieces and even that special holiday outfit for the big Christmas party, there are all kinds of purchases that can blow up a budget during the holidays! Luckily, a few simple strategies and some must-have products from Church & Dwight can help you sail through the holidays without spending a fortune. Check out these five low-cost tips on how to prepare for the festivities!

Revive Outdoor Décor

Love your holiday décor from last season? Don’t be afraid to reuse it again this year to help save time and money. To revive last year’s décor and keep it looking like new, try using OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Powder. It’s the perfect solution to remove dirt, dust and grime from decorations that were sitting in storage since you put them away. [Read more…]

Show Off Star Style with 3 Easy Red-Carpet Hair Looks You Can Create at Home

September 13, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Toronto has officially rolled out the red carpet for some of the hottest names in Hollywood to celebrate the best films from around the world at TIFF. And along with these cinematic masterpieces, many people are also being captivated by the incredible celebrity looks to grace the red carpet.

Nina Farrauto, official Stylist for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Canada, has predicted the top three red-carpet hair styles for 2016 and shares her trade secrets on how you can get the look at home. You’ll be amazed at how easily you can be red carpet ready in 3-2-1 without the expensive blow out and complicated techniques. It’s all about simple, elegant looks you can master in the comfort of your own home.

1. Loose Waves

“Loose, sexy waves used to be seen as a more casual look, but we’ve seen celebrities rocking more glamorous waves at recent award shows and I’m sure we’ll continue to see lots of waves on the red carpet this fall” – Nina Farrauto, Stylist for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Canada

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Keep Your Family’s Summer Productive with 4 Easy Tips from Church & Dwight

June 14, 2016 by Kathryn 22 Comments

Summer is my favourite season of the year, and part of that is because my boys are done school! I love spending time with them but if I’m not careful, we can sometimes fall into a pattern of just wasting our days away without really accomplishing anything. That’s why this year I’m taking steps to make sure that my boys and I still have some productivity even in the lazy days of summer. Luckily for me, these four tips from Church & Dwight are the perfect place to start!

Encourage your children to get off their phones and get outside! In the summer, your kids have no excuse not to run around in the backyard and burn off excess energy. Use this time to get to that huge pile of dishes or laundry that has been piling up. To clean all those dirty clothes and remove the grass stains your kids drag in, why not use Arm & Hammer™ Plus OxiClean™ Cold Water Power Paks, an inexpensive and reliable product that will leave your kids clothes looking as good as new.
Stay healthy! Between soccer practice, summer camp and swim lessons, summer often means eating quick on-the-go meals. Take L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™, a complete multivitamin that any kid will love, to ensure your children are getting all of their essential nutrients!
Keep a routine! Ensure you and your children keep a routine during the summer months even if you’ve turned off the alarm clock. Sleeping in and staying up late are great, but will lead to unproductive days. Getting your children excited about boring tasks, like brushing their teeth and completing household chores, will help your children keep a routine during the summer. Arm & Hammer Kid’s Spinbrush and Orajel Flouride and Flouride-Free Toothpastes that tastes great and comes in popular characters such as My Little Pony, Mario, Spiderman and PAW Patrol to get them brushing all summer long…because Mom knows when brushing is fun, it gets done.
Get the kids to help with some chores! Having an extra set of hands around the house during the summer can be helpful. Talk with your kids and see what type of chores they can help with – emptying the dishwasher and setting the table are easy tasks that can give you back a few minutes of your day. Having kids fold the laundry is also a great help, and you can trust what they are folding will receive a better overall clean with OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Powder – which boosts your detergent power to get out even the toughest stains.

We’ve already got a lot of fun planned for our summer vacation over the next two months, but we’ll also have a lot of free time at home. With these tips, I know that we’ll reach September feeling happy, healthy and fulfilled. And that’s the best sign of a summer well spent!

Treat Yourself to a March Break Staycation with Great Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

March 7, 2016 by Kathryn 132 Comments

With March Break on the horizon, parents across Canada are starting to make plans on how to spend those extra days off. While a vacation is always tempting, staying at home can be just as much fun…and a lot less expensive! Looking for staycation ideas for your family? Here are seven tips on how to fully enjoy a staycation (perhaps you can even try one a day), without the stress and exhaustion that international travel can bring.

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