This past month I tried a bunch of different products including the FireFly Toothbrushes, ScarAway, and Sinless Margarita Mix.  Did you try anything new that you want to share?  I would love to hear about it!

Hit:

FireFly Toothbrush created a hit – at least in my son’s eyes.  We tested the new series of their character toothbrushes and James loves them.  The toothbrush lights up for the exact amount of time a child is supposed to brush their teeth for letting them know when to stop.  It works so much better for us than the singing toothbrushes because those songs drive me nuts…lol.  You really should check the new characters out – Spiderman, Barbie, and Hot Wheels to name a few.  You can purchase them on Amazon.com or through your local grocery store.

This “flashy” FireFly family includes:

• Original FireFly – A brightly colored toothbrush with a flashing light that blinks to indicate how long your child should brush each row of teeth, top and bottom.  Try it in “disco mode” with lights off!  SRP $.99
• Baby FireFly - Babies love color and light, and this toothbrush, which comes in baby pink and baby blue, lights up and flashes to keep them distracted while mommy brushes their teeth.  Sized for baby and toddlers’ mouth.  SRP $2.49
• Barbie – The legendary doll and original FireFly’s chic cousin.  The light even blinks a sparkly pink to match Barbie’s dress.  SRP $2.99
• Spiderman – The super-hero alter-ego of the FireFly – defends against the dark forces of cavities while scaling tall buildings.  SRP $2.99
• Hot Wheels – Auto-motivate your child to brush longer and better! This toothbrush features the classic toy car and puts kids in the driver’s seat when it comes to good hygiene.  SRP $2.99
• Peanuts - The beloved Snoopy is now tooth brushing’s best friend.   The winsome canine from the iconic comic strip sits atop this colorful toothbrush.  SRP $2.49

I’m back on the healthier lifestyle, smarter choices wagon.  I recently got to try the Sinless Margarita mix and was pleasantly surprised by the taste. I’m not a big drinker, but every once in a while I will have a cocktail with my husband.  I especially liked that there are only 5 calories – instead of 65!  I could have had two, three, or four for that small caloric intake – but I stuck with one much to my husband’s dismay.

The Sinless Margarita is made from a perfect blend of stevia extract (from the South American Stevia plant) and all-natural citrus juices, a Sinless Margarita has the enjoyable taste of a traditional margarita. In fact, Sinless Margarita contains 100 percent of the daily-recommended value of vitamin C.  One liter bottles retail for $7.99 and can be ordered through their site and other select locations.

Don’t Know Yet:

With my recent gall bladder surgery I have 3 small scars that I am trying to fade.  For the past couple weeks I  have been testing this new product called ScarAway.  It is a silicone scar sheet that reduces and prevents raised (and keloid) scars from surgeries, injuries, and burns.  The sheets are one size but they can be cut to go over smaller scars like mine.  The “patch” is not at all uncomfortable and I can barely tell I have it on.  I’ll let you know how it works out – but for now it is a viable option for those with scars.

Suggested retail:

• ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets box of 8 standard size sheets: $19.99
• ScarAway C-Section Sheets (1.5” x 7”) box of four: $22.99
• ScarAway 100% Silicone Gel Serum for exposed or hard to treat areas like face, scalp and ears, .5 oz bottle: $29.99

Silicone Sheets Available at Walgreens (nationwide), Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Drug Emporium of West Virginia, and Duane Reade. ScarAway C-Section Sheets Exclusively Available at Duane Reade

Full line of products available online at Drugstore.com and Amazon.com