TELL THEM WHAT YOU like about THEM

Last weekend in new York City, I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing two of my best friends from Kindergarten.

These women, now 40, are like home to me. Although we did not interact between third grade and now, the level of comfort I felt being with them exceeded my expectations.

{Pretend I have inserted a photo of myself hugging each of them best here.}

We were bonded for life by a unique, small school experience in early childhood. Our elementary “school” consisted of thirty children, divided into three groups, doing hands-on multidisciplinary learning all day. If you are into labels for education styles, like Montessori or something, I can’t help you identify it. This was in Santa Monica, CA in the late 70s.

You maybe guessed that from Sammy’s boldly printed romper.

Our school’s physical space was a residential house. What we called The big room was someone’s living room in the building’s past life. We did many of our learning on the floor.

Each year, before the school year concerned a close, our teachers led us in a written exercise in which each child had his or her name written at the top of a piece of paper. The papers were placed on tables around The big Room. The entire student body (all 30 of us!) circulated through the room, sitting down to write something good about each of our classmates on their papers. The sentence we were asked to complete started with “I like the way you…”

Later that week, we each had the experience of sitting on stage (really the back deck of the house) and having our positive sentiments read aloud in front of our peers and parents. This is me, hearing the words of my friends read by my teacher, Joel.

It felt good not just to hear what others had written about us, but to hear our feelings read aloud to our peers.

Sammy, I like the way you give people a hug when they are crying.

Jessica, I like the way you dance.

Jon, I like the way you use adjectives in your stories.

This powerful ritual has always stayed with me as a favorite memory of childhood.

Jessica has her turn in the chair.

I want Joel to know that I have not forgotten any of these things; that we, his earliest alumnae, are all better people because of the education that we received as young children at his school. We are better people because were taught to tell our friends what we like about them.

Seeing Sammy and Jessica this weekend confirmed that for me. We were unafraid to tell one another how special we are to each other, because we had been given the opportunity to practice.

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This reflection on what I would like tell someone from my past was sponsored by Hallmark, because they have a Facebook app dedicated to encouraging us to “tell them“! This series has been appearing monthly on Rookie Moms, and will continue through the end of the year.

IMMUNITY-BOOSTING SMOOTHIE concepts FOR spring

This publish was sponsored by PediaCare in event of Spring. The experiences are my own.

My two-year old is suspicious of every food. Really. It took us three times offering ice cream for him to try it (ICE CREAM!) as well as fail to remember about vegetables. If it doesn’t look like a cracker, he won’t put it in his mouth. Last week, I tried to get him to take a No say thanks to You Lick of a grape since the No say thanks to You Bite was so adamantly refused.

Therefore, it is with fantastic pleasure that I brag to you about his willingness to drink immunity-boosting smoothies with seasonal ingredients. I can put any type of amount of spinach or kale into my heavy duty blender as well as he will slurp it up. Sawyer likes it when they’re green; he likewise likes the brown smoothies with blueberries (I try to phone call them purple).

3 tasty immunity-boosting smoothies (via SimpleGreenSmoothies):

These fundamental recipes integrate fresh  seasonal components with staples from our freezer. I understand if my picky young child eats one of these for breakfast, he can make it through on crackers for the rest of the day!

Kiwi berry punch: Whitney likes to get eco-friendly out of kiwis for an additional vitamin C boost.

Strawberry banana blueberry green: this is my go-to daily brownish purple smoothie as well as Sawyer likes it. most of my components are in the freezer to make it COLD.

Free radical-fighting super smoothie: this nutrient-rich brown smoothie with melon is a new development in my house.

I can’t get as well cocky about my capability to slip in nutrition into his diet plan with a straw. I tried to pass off a Valentine’s Day like potion when — in a delightful shade of pink — only to have him pass it back untried (“C’mon, kid. All berries, no salad!”). perhaps he understood that pink is less nutrient-dense?

[Photos by Whitney Moss]

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This publish was sponsored by PediaCare, who provide excellent tips for treating a child’s fever on their blog. If your kiddo has a chilly however no fever, inspect out the Gentle Vapors plug-in system fills the bedroom with a aromatic combination of menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, lavender as well as chamomile. My household utilized this frequently over the recent bout of cough as well as chilly this winter.

BATHTIME SOUP: TAKING A ZUCCHINI bath

Last night, Alec was out. I mention this since he usually takes care of bathtime. I likewise picture he would have handled things a bit differently. however let me back up as well as explain why the boys had to take a “zucchini bath” in the very first place.

Brothers’ bath is more like vegetable soup today

Sunday night, I decided to bake chocolate zucchini muffins. I grated fresh zucchini from the garden. I strained it as well as mushed it as well as ultimately wrapped it in a white meal towel to wring as well as capture the staying wetness from it before adding it to the muffin batter. The towel was left damp, so rather than throwing it into the filthy clothes, I hung it over the shower rod to dry out.

In the morning, I realized that the towel must have had some shredded zucchini still clinging to the fibers since I found numerous small bits of zucchini totally encrusted on my bathtub’s surface. I tried to wipe it up ”“ of program I did ”“ however it was a no go.

In the evening, after dinner, I prepped the boys that bath would be an interesting mix-it-up (our phrase for doing anything the wrong method or the mom’s-doing-dad’s-job or breakfast-for-dinner type of thing) zucchini bath.

Being two as well as four, they totally rolled with it. I provided one boy a scrubber (a nail scrubbing duck if you must know) as well as the other a sponge (a frog toy sponge) as well as provided them directions to clean every last zucchini bit from the bathtub. when the zucchini was submerged in water, it came up easily. say thanks to God! as well as the bathtub was full of two filthy boys as well as a bajillion zucchini floaties. I offered them the choice of draining it as well as starting once again however they wouldn’t hear of it.

When bath was over, they wished to sit in the draining tub as well as watch all the bits gather in the strainer basket. They squealed as well as screamed with pleasure as they made sure every last zucchini floaty discovered its method to the drain.

I can’t assist however question if Alec would have done any type of of the exact same things”¦

Fitness Friday #BlogHop #LinkUp – What is Physical Exercise?

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Wikipedia defines physical exercise as a bodily activity that establishes as well as preserves physical physical fitness as well as general health. It is commonly practiced to enhance muscles as well as the cardiovascular system, as well as to hone athletic skills. 

Frequent as well as routine physical exercise boosts the immune system, as well as assists prevent illness of affluence such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes as well as obesity. It likewise enhances mental health and wellness as well as assists prevent depression. 

There are a number of develops of physical exercise. From Aerobic exercise Anaerobic exercise stamina training to Agility training Take out 10 minutes of your day to exercise. go for a walk with your kids, do some jumping jacks, sit ups or push ups for 10 minutes. Did you understand that vacuuming is likewise a great type of physical exercise? 

Simple 10 minute exercises you can do at house

Jump Rope

Dance to Your preferred Music

Go for a walk or Run

Push Ups

Run Up as well as Down Your Stairs

Squats

Sit-ups or Crunches

Jumping Jacks

Run in Place

What is your preferred 10 minute exercise? Can you add to my list?

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HOW TO get YOUR NEWBORN TO sleep [4 TIPS!]

sleep is a gorgeous thing, isn’t it? before kids, we take it for granted as well as act as if we’ll always be able to get sleep. After kids, we discover that sleep is an important part of life as well as is a coveted thing! all of us understand that infants don’t come out of the womb sleeping 12 hours (if you didn’t understand this, I’m sorry to be the one to burst your bubble), so what do we do? exactly how do we get our newborns to sleep? even if it’s just for a couple of hours at a time?

In today’s world, there is so much innovation available as well as so many new contraptions that all swear to assist your infant sleep. However, the ugly reality is that not every kid is going to sleep easily. Not to mention, all kids are going to sleep differently. Some newborn infants may come out sleeping completely in their crib alone on their back, other infants may come out only wanting to sleep while they’re nursing. Ugh, been there, done that! When it comes to figuring out exactly how to get your infant to sleep, you requirement to very first discover about your infant as well as discover what they like.

How to get Your Newborn to Sleep

There’s no magic wand to wave or trick parent code that gets passed down from generation to generation. getting infants to sleep with the night is all about repetition, routine, as well as a safe, calm as well as comfortable sleep space.

Before reading on, be sure to inspect out the American Academy of Pediatrics suggestions for sleep safety. These are very first as well as foremost the most important guidelines to comply with together with tips from your own pediatrician. 

Establish a Routine

One of the very first things you want to establish with your newborn is a routine. Remember, this is a routine more so than a sleep schedule. Our newborns don’t requirement to be on a routine rather yet! However, all of us like a great routine, as well as youngsters as well as infants like them more than anyone else. They crave the consistency that routines bring since it provides them comfort in understanding what comes next.

Your baby’s sleep routine should be the exact same every single night. Do what works for you as well as your household however a great sleep routine should be as calming as possible. You might begin by dimming the lights in the house. Also, turn the volume on the TV or radio down low. Soft illumination as well as seems set the mood for a calm evening.

Bath Time to Soothe Your Newborn to Sleep
Next, you might provide your infant a relaxing bath. There are so many different infant shampoos available as well as many of them have added calming agents like lavender or chamomile. These two things are naturally understood to assist simplicity the mind as well as body as well as assist people to sleep better. After a nice warm bath, you might checked out a story in the baby’s nursery or anywhere it is that your infant sleeps at night.

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Read to Your Baby
Reading to them where they sleep lets them understand that the space is a calm location as well as that it’s a location of rest. When you are reading to your baby, be sure to utilize a calm voice as well as dim the lights. This is a custom you can bring long into their youth as well as it makes for some truly special moments. 

One Last Feeding
After reading a short story, feed your baby. You want your last feed of the night (where they get the biggest stretch of sleep) to be their biggest. This feeding should likewise be performed in the space where they sleep. This as well signals that it is a risk-free as well as relaxing space. You can nurse your infant or bottle-feed them. If you nurse them, make sure that they are really eating as well as not just utilizing you as a pacifier. The concept of this last feed is to fill them up to ensure that they are nice as well as full as well as drowsy.

Cross Your Fingers for the Best!
Once you feed your baby, be sure to burp them as well as then lay them down on their back for a tranquil rest. This simple routine may work for some babies, as well as it may only type of work for others. However, setting a routine is a key element to getting your newborn to sleep as well as you will say thanks to yourself down the road.

If your infant likes the routine however still needs a bit help, there are a few things available to assist your bit one settle in for the night.

Swaddles to assist Your Newborn Sleep 

Most infants like swaddles. When they are in your womb, they are tucked in there so tight. Then, they come out into this world as well as they have all of the space they might potentially imagine, which can be frightening for a newborn. Swaddles make your infant feel cozy as well as like they are still snug in your womb. What frequently wakes baby’s at night is their startle reflex which triggers them to “jump” or throw their arms up, usually hitting their face. This is where the swaddlescome in. You can discover swaddles in so many different shapes as well as sizes these days. There is the traditional swaddle blanket or the velcro swaddles that make wrapping your bit bundle up like a burrito so much easier.

Easy Swaddles
My youngsters were movers at night as well as did refrain from doing well with the swaddle blankets. They might bust with those like it was nobody’s business. That’s when I very first discovered the SwaddleMe swaddles. They are made with stretchy material as well as have Velcro tabs to secure the swaddle in place.  These swaddles are fantastic for newborns who like the secure feeling as well as who have a strong startle reflex.

If your infant likes the swaddle feel however doesn’t like their arms being down (maybe your infant likes to have their hands up by their deal with when they sleep) try the Halo innovations Sleepsack Swaddle Wrap. This choice enables the baby’s arms to be free while likewise providing their body the “hug” of a swaddle.

Swaddles for Houdini Babies
Other great swaddle choices are the like to dream Swaddle Up, the Nested Bean as well as the Happiest infant Swaddle. The like to dream Swaddle Up was a lifesaver for my son (and me, let’s be honest) since it enabled him to sleep with his arms up by his head however secured him to ensure that he wasn’t hitting himself in his sleep. The Nested Bean is a swaddle that has a lightly weighted bean on the breast as well as sides to mimic a liked ones touch so they feel secure. The Happiest infant Swaddle appears like the ultimate infant swaddle. If your infant likes a snug swaddle however can break out of all of them, provide this a try!

Sound Machines

While swaddles are great, try pairing them with a noise machine to lull your newborn to sleep. Your infant had constant “white noise” while they were in your womb. since of this putting them to sleep in an ultra-quiet space may be frightening. There are so many different white noise machines available to assist your bit one sleep well. The primary thing you should look for on your noise machine is the kinds of seems they make, if they can go all night, as well as if they have a night light.

Hatch infant is a top competitor for many households out there. This noise machine has it all. It has a night light, makes many different sounds, as well as it has a “rise as well as shine” function that your kid can utilize later. The dream Egg is one more fantastic option. It has a range of different sounds, a night light as well as it has a timer option. This noise machine is a more cost-effective noise machine than the Hatch Baby, however both are great.

You can inspect out a detailed evaluation of our preferred noise machines for infants here!

Bassinets

Another key element to assisting your infant sleep is to make sure their bed or bassinet is super comfy. Bassinets are finest for newborns since they provide your infant a sense of comfort. The crib can frequently be as well huge for your infant as well as your infant may feel lost in their bed. A bassinet provides them a much cozier feel.

There are so many different kinds of bassinets out there, the concern you requirement to response is, exactly how much money are you willing to spend for sleep? You can go for a traditional bassinet such as the Delta Children’s traditional Bassinet that costs about $35 or you can get all techy as well as go for the Snoo wise Bassinet which will run you a awesome $1,295. The Snoo is insanely costly to buy so they now offer a lease choice that is about $3.70 a day or $112 a month. If you plan on only having one kid as well as only plan on having them sleep in your space for a couple of months, the renting choice would be a fantastic fit!

Parents are always determined for sleep, so luckily there is a whole market available devoted to products to in shape every way of life as well as budget. The 4moms Momaroo is similar in tech to the Snoo however much more cost-effective. If you are wanting a bassinet that has some tech however is easier on the wallet, try the Ingenuity dream as well as grow Bassinet.

Sleep will come”¦. someday

If you have tried whatever mentioned above however your newborn still isn’t sleeping well, just understand that it will ultimately happen. Some day your infant will sleep. the very best thing to do to assist your infant sleep sooner rather than later is to establish a bedtime routine as well as stick with it. It can be so appealing to keep trying something new if things don’t work right away, however you requirement to provide your infant a possibility with the routine as well as methods you are using. Make a plan as well as routine as well as stick with it. Eventually, your infant will change to your routine as well as will autumn into its rhythm. Hang in there! rest assured, your infant will sleep. (Did you see what I did there? A bit sleep humor for you.)

 

Don’t forget, our Rookie moms Facebook Group is open for questions! There’s even a sleep professional who comes on to chat!

Homeopathic Remedies safer Than OTC

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Using as well as the misuse of typical over the counter medicines is on the increase in the United States. According to The Nielsen Company, U.S. retail sales of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in 2010 totaled $17 billion. There are roughly 1,000 active components utilized in the much more than 100,000 OTC products offered in the market today. Homeopathic remedies are understood to be safer than conventional over-the-counter medicines.

A majority of Americans believe that OTC medicines are risk-free as well as effective, nevertheless many people do not comply with the labels directions.  This misuse of OTC medications has led to countless people suffering from preventable diseases.

Below are a few typical errors people make when taking OTC medications.

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Acetaminophen is discovered in a number of prominent over the counter medications. It is utilized to treat fever as well as pain. However, misusing this medication can result in serious liver damage. Do not mix this pill with alcohol.  If you take much more than eight additional stamina acetaminophen pills in two days, as well as have much more than seven drinks in a week it may cause liver damage.  people likewise fail to remember that it is so simple to utilize as well much by taking two or much more different OTC products that include acetaminophen at the exact same time.  This typical pain reliever is discovered in NyQuil, Tylenol products, Benadryl as well as Vicodin as well as Percocet prescriptions.

Advil or Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Ibuprofen is many typically utilized to treat menstrual cramps, fever, sprains as well as joint pain connected with arthritis. On MomDoesReviews.com they have evaluations on the very best supplements for joint health. people that continually take ibuprofen on a routine basis can establish serious ulcers, high blood pressure, kidney as well as liver damage, as well as in unusual situations even experience from a stroke or a heart attack.

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Bayer, St. Joseph, Bufferin, Ecotrin (Aspirin)

Aspirin is utilized to treat pain as well as inflammation.  as well as there is evidence that taking a low dose of aspirin everyday can decrease your danger of having a heart attack. Prolonged utilize can result in kidney as well as liver damage or ulcers.

Aleve (Naproxen)

Naproxen assists eliminate fever, pain, inflammation as well as joint pain linked to arthritis.  just like Ibuprofen, Naproxen can result in serious liver as well as kidney damage if taken as well often.

If you are taking over-the-counter pain relievers as well as are concerned about short as well as long-lasting side impacts there is a safer alternative.  Taking homeopathic remedies instead of an OTC  pain reliever reduces your danger of  suffering harmful side effects.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a 200-year-old method started by Samuel Hahnemann based on the doctrine “like cures like.” Hahnemann believed that illness symptoms can be treated by little doses of substances which create similar symptoms in healthy people. Today the homeopathic medication market has grown to ended up being a multimillion dollar industry.

Why are homeopathic remedies safer than NSAID’s?

16,500 people die every year as well as 103,000 are hospitalized since of NSAID-related issues in the us alone. since homeopathic medicines include extremely little amounts of active components they aer risk-free for adults, expecting women as well as children.  extremely few side impacts have been reported after taking a homeopathic remedy. however just like any type of other medication you should comply with the product label on all homeopathic remedies before use.

Discuss your symptoms with your physician before taking any type of type of medication. For much more info on homeopathy see HeelUSA.com.

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Caught-Ya! My rage administration plan

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On my refrigerator we have two sticker charts. (I like stickers. They inspire me.)

One is for Mr. Smackdown.

One is for Mr. Me-Too.

They are our Caught-Ya! Charts.

Formerly they were understood as our Fruits of the Spirit Sticker Charts. though a great name, it wasn’t an enticing name. The charts represent the exact same thing–godly behavior. The Fruits of the Spirit, as explained in the Bible, are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness as well as self-control.

When the kids show a “fruit,” I state in a sly as well as frequently loud way, “Caught ya!” Off they run, giggling the whole method to the kitchen, to put a sticker on their chart. When the chart gets filled they get to pull out a reward from The Can, provided to us by my sister. inside the can are different fun rewards: bake cookies with Mom, date night with Dad, enjoy a video, have a bubble bath, pizza night, popcorn as well as a movie, etc.

Many may suggest with me that this extrinsic reward is mentor my kids to only act great to get a reward. There are times they do act in true caught Ya fashion as well as expect nothing in return. as well as there are other times that they are a bit awful as well as un-Caught Ya-like. Don’t get me wrong–I like them as well as they do get a great deal of caught Ya stickers, however there are other times I would like to rip their charts up. as well as that is when I screen a lack of caught Ya behavior, namely self-control.

I’m sure that none of you have ever screamed at your children. Not! I’m not truly sure where I established my capability to let loose my fury on my children, however I understand that sadly, my kids have been the avenue with which I raise my voice. Afterward, I feel like crud. I am discovering to prevent packing ammunition into the barrel of my mouth.

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I have to find what triggers my hostile reaction.

For example, I discover that I am a lot more likely to get upset at my children

when we requirement to leave the home as well as I am scrambling to gather needed products together to get out of the door

when I quickly motivate them to step quicker as well as it only makes them step slower

when I am hungry

when I am tired

when I feel pulled in a number of different directions

when my kids remind me of somebody who has hurt me or I don’t like

when I am feeling guilty

when I view them as an interruption to my program or plans

when I feel that I should have some “Me-Time.”

I have come to recognize that I requirement to acknowledge these triggers. I likewise have realized that I have a option in exactly how I react. I can respond as well as utilize the circumstance as a teachable moment. I can ask (beg) God to provide me self-control as well as eyes to see the skirmish a lot more clearly.

As I delve deeper into figuring out what ticks me off, I have come across some steps to assist me dig deeper into my heart. Now, I can’t take all of the credit. They come from a fantastic book called, When You feel like Screaming–Help For Frustrated mommies by Pat Holt as well as Grace Ketterman.

Identify clearly whatever feeling you are experiencing.

Determine why you feel that way.

Decide what you will do to right the issue as well as erase the emotion.

Follow with with the action.

Next time you are lured to scream, walk away. Take 10 seconds before you respond, NOT react. Pray. enable yourself to truly see what has made you upset–chances are it may have nothing to make with your child.

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Good luck as well as let me understand exactly how it goes!

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PREDICT THE FUTURE

I read this in a magazine recently. You can get a sense of your baby’s future height based on the heights of the two biological parents. For boys, add 5 inches to mom’s height. Your kid will be between that height and his daddy’s height. For girls, subtract 5 inches from her dad’s height. Your daughter will be between that height and mama’s height.

In my case this is not a valuable predictor in any way because with a 13 inch height difference between me and my husband, we still end up with a 7-inch range for a prediction. At least I know my kid will be taller than me. maybe it calculates a lot more precisely for you.

Stopping Gum illness before It Starts

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What if somebody told you that something your kid does each as well as everyday might result in a major health and wellness condition? like any type of accountable parent, you would put an instant stop to it. Yet, the majority of kids are over-brushing their teeth, which has been discovered to be a contributing element in the advancement of gum disease.

When it concerns children’s dental care, the focus is normally on cavity prevention as well as orthodontia for correcting crooked smiles. However, avoiding gum illness ought to likewise be a essential concern. numerous parents are amazed to discover that gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease, is an incredibly typical youth condition that can result in much more major develops of gum illness later in adulthood.

The Dangers of Gum Disease
When many of us believe of gum disease, we believe of tooth loss. While the damage that gum illness triggers on teeth as well as gums can definitely weaken teeth as well as cause them to autumn out. This is only part of the story. Gum illness is a complex condition that impacts much more than 75% of all Americans, as well as it has been linked with some extremely major conditions, including coronary artery disease, pre-term shipment as well as low birth weight babies, osteoporosis, poorly managed diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis as well as stroke.

What is the connection between gum illness as well as much more significant, potentially lethal conditions? Researchers believe that bacteria that triggers gum illness can potentially go into the bloodstream with diseased gum tissue. This can result in inflammation in the lungs, heart, joints, as well as other areas of the body.

Proactive Prevention
Although specific illnesses as well as medications can put some kids at a higher danger of establishing gum disease, for most, easy techniques can stop it before it begins to take hold. Flossing, antiseptic mouthwash as well as routine checkups as well as cleanings are important. A healthy, balanced diet plan can likewise assist young bodies fight off infection as well as heal.

Obviously, twice everyday tooth brushing is likewise important. However, over-brushing can really begin the cycle of receding gums, root exposure as well as the advancement of gum disease. Children’s teeth as well as gums are fragile. Standard, nylon bristle brushes are extremely abrasive as well as can put them at danger of gum damage, even with the best brushing technique.

A rubber bristle clean that is gentle on the gums has been proven to be as efficient as a common toothbrush when it concerns eliminating plaque from teeth. Yet, it doesn’t have the exact same level of abrasion so it protects gums as well as teeth.

Gum illness isn’t just for adults. Its advancement commonly starts in youth with over-brushing as well as other poor dental habits. If you want to guarantee your child’s smile lasts a lifetime while potentially avoiding some extremely major illness in the future, think about a rubber bristle toothbrush, such as the PeriKids® or PeriClean® Ultra Soft Toothbrush. It’s a wise method to be proactive about the long-lasting wellness of your child’s teeth as well as gums.

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Introducing 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil from Reynolds wrap

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Help the environment by using 100% recycled aluminum foil from Reynolds Wrap. My husband the chef, and I recently used this new product from Reynolds wrap and loved it. Not only is it environmentally friendly it works just as good as the original Reynolds wrap aluminum foil.

Reynolds wrap 100% Recycled aluminum foil can be purchased at your local grocery store. Be sure to visit their website and facebook site for more information and valuable coupons.

Below are a few additional facts about Reynolds Wrap® Foil from 100% Recycled Aluminum:-It is a food-safe foil made of a mix of post-consumer aluminum (can include stadium seats, automobile components, cookware, gutters, siding and used beverage containers) and industrial aluminum (such as scraps from industrial cable)-It has the strength and durability you’ve come to expect from the Reynolds Brand, making it perfect for wrapping lunches, snacks and leftover foods to keep food fresh, and lining pans and baking dishes to cut back on cleanup and save water.

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