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NEW Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Charcoal at Walmart! #BetterWayToCharcoal

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This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Crest; all opinions and text are my own. Thanks for supporting us and the brands we love!

Activated charcoal, which you might most familiar with as an agent used in water filters, has been making the news for a multitude of other uses lately. Perhaps you’ve even tried it? I know my girls are ALL about using charcoal masks, and I’ve tried a charcoal face wash and lotion previously. I’ve also seen it used in various supplements and deodorants.

It’s even been said to whiten teeth; however, brushing with activated charcoal is seriously messy business. As you can imagine, it leaves a gritty residue in your sink, on your nails, and even in your mouth. And the taste? Yuck!!!

That is — until now… Thanks to new Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Charcoal, you can now have all of the benefits of charcoal in a pleasant-tasting paste format that’s mess-free. It offers a long lasting clean feeling that helps whiten surface stains and strengthen enamel for a brighter, cleaner smile.

Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Charcoal

I’ve been trialing Crest charcoal toothpaste for about a week now, and I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on this new sparkly grey and white striped formula.

  • It’s gritty but not unpleasantly so. You know the polishing paste the dentist uses after a cleaning? Yeah, it’s probably the best comparison. My teeth have that same squeaky clean feeling after brushing, but with less abrasiveness, and it rinses away cleanly.
  • The faint minty flavor is very pleasing. My husband, who hates everything mint (peppermints, ice cream, gum, you name it), even remarked how tolerable it is compared to other toothpastes.
  • My teeth do look slightly whiter. I’m not sure anyone else would notice just yet, but it seems pretty effective at removing the dinginess that can be attributed to the coffee and tea I drink daily.

Overall? I’m pleasantly surprised at how much I like this Crest with Charcoal! My teeth feel cleaner and look whiter after just a few uses, and I’m going to continue using it.

Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Coconut Oil

Crest also just introduced new Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is said to remove harmful bacteria from your teeth, so it seems like a no brainer to add it to a toothpaste.

I tried it and LOVED the refreshing vanilla mint with a hint of coconut flavor… But apparently so do my kids, because the tube mysteriously migrated to their bathroom before I was able to use it again. I let them keep it, because hey, anything that gets them to brush their teeth without me having to remind them 101 times first is a keeper!

Wanna try one of these two new formulas for yourself? Find both the Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Charcoal and the Crest 3D White Whitening Therapy with Coconut Oil at Walmart now for just $6.99 each. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on them!

Which new Crest 3D White formula do you want to try first — charcoal or coconut oil?!

For more information about Crest Pro-Health, visit www.crest.com, Like Crest on Facebook and Instagram, or follow @Crest on Twitter to receive updates and learn more about oral health.

Harry’s 3-Piece Trial Set Just $3 Shipped!

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I love companies that encourage you to try their products before you buy them, and Harry’s is no exception. Right now they’re offering a FREE trial set that includes:

— a Truman Razor with a Blade (choose your handle color!)
— Foaming Shave Gel
— a Travel Blade Cover

This set lasts about 2 weeks, so you can really get a feel for if their products are right for you. What’s the catch? There is none really — just pay $3 shipping to receive the trial set.

Here’s how to get your FREE Harry’s Trial Set for $3 shipped:

  • Visit Harry’s to learn more and click “Get Started”.
  • Add any extras and set up your account.
  • Choose how often you’re like to receive future deliveries. You can cancel any time.
  • Checkout and pay just $3 for shipping!

I just ordered a set for my husband to try… I’ll let you know his thoughts after we receive it!

Earn More SB With SwagIQ!

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Have you played SwagIQ? It’s a live trivia game show where you test your knowledge to win cash prizes. It’s free to play, just download the app to get started.

To earn money, you must be a member of SwagBucks. It’s also free to sign up, and there are plenty of ways to get free gifts cards by using the site!

Here’s a little more about Swag IQ:

Monday through Thursday they broadcast a live game. Simply tune-in at the appointed time by launching the SwagIQ app and log-in with your Swagbucks account credentials. The game show host will ask a series of multiple-choice trivia questions. You’ll have 10 seconds to answer each one.

Get it right; you get SB (points you can use to get gift cards) and move on. Answer them all correctly and you can win a grand prize! If more than one player wins, the winners split the grand prize.

Get it wrong; still play along. Some questions have an SB award attached to them. If you answer those questions correctly, you get SB, even if you’re out of the running for the big money. And, if you’re in a groove but miss a question, you’ll have the option to rejoin a game by redeeming a few SB.

Have fun!

Easy-Peasy Salsa Chicken in the Instant Pot

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Disclosure: Sponsored by Mirum, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this site!

Have you ever had to deal with frequent heartburn? Let me tell you — it really sucks. For me, it started when I was pregnant with my first. I was fortunate that it disappeared soon after giving birth, but with each successive pregnancy, it hung around just a little longer.

By my fifth pregnancy, even WATER gave me heartburn. I mean, how weird is that? Bottles of those chalky calcium carbonate antacids were my constant companion, but they never really quashed that burning sensation entirely. And it was a miserable experience trying to choke them down.

Thankfully, these days I only get heartburn a couple of times a week. But that’s just enough to make it pretty annoying. However, I know spicy foods, like this yummy salsa chicken, are often a trigger. So I can head it off before it even starts with a dose of Omeprazole ODT!

What does that ODT stand for? Well, it’s an orally disintegrating tablet — that comes in a pleasant strawberry flavor. You simply place the tablet on your tongue, and it quickly dissolves. No water necessary! Which makes it super discreet and convenient to take.

For best consumption experience, allow tablet to dissolve on your tongue. Do not chew Omeprazole ODT tablets or dissolve in liquid. Use as directed, taking 1 dose every 24 hours for 14 days to complete the treatment. You should not take Omeprazole ODT for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor.

Omeprazole ODT is intended for frequent heartburn sufferers (2 or more days a week). Although some feel relief within a day of the first dose, it may take up to 4 days to feel the full effect. Omeprazole ODT is not intended for immediate relief.

I pick up the Equate brand at Walmart — it works just as well as the national brands, but it’s WAY more affordable. And I LOVE keeping more money in my wallet. Don’t you?

Speaking of saving money, Walmart always has the best prices on the ingredient for this salsa chicken. So while I’m picking up a box of Equate Omeprazole ODT, I can also grab some chicken breasts, restaurant-style salsa (I like the refrigerated brand in the produce section), chicken stock, and taco seasoning all at bargain prices. You won’t believe how easy this recipe is!

I make this salsa chicken in my Instant Pot, which ensures juicy and tender shredded chicken in just about 20 minutes. Simply pour the chicken stock into the insert, place the chicken breasts on a trivet, and top each breast with a mixture of salsa and taco seasoning. Set the Instant Pot for 15 minutes at high pressure, and then let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.

I like to turn on the sauté function to reduce the remaining liquid while I shred the cooked chicken. Then I mix it all back together with a little more fresh salsa, and voila — and easy and delicious protein that’s super versatile! Eat it as is, use it in meal prep, make tacos, make enchiladas… I could go on and on. My kids adore this easy recipe, and I think your family will, too!

Easy-Peasy Salsa Chicken in the Instant Pot

Ingredients:

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-lbs.)
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 (16-oz.) container restaurant-style salsa, divided
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pour the chicken stock into the Instant Pot insert. Set the chicken breasts on a trivet inside the insert.
  2. Stir taco seasoning into salsa and mix well. Top the chicken breasts with about 3/4 of the salsa mixture, reserving the remaining 1/4 for later.
  3. Cook at high pressure for for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow to NPR for 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure, remove the chicken breasts from the Instant Pot, and shred. While shredding the chicken, turn the Instant Pot to sauté to reduce the remaining liquid. Stir the shredded chicken back into the remaining liquid, along with the reserved salsa. Serve warm.

A printable version of this recipe and step-by-step instructions can be found on Unsophisticook.

Try this yummy Instant Pot salsa chicken soon… Don’t forget your Omeprazole ODT if spicy foods are a heartburn trigger for you, too!

Get $3 When You Sign Up for Swagbucks in April!

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All throughout April you can earn large bonuses when you sign up as my referral on Swagbucks. Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you’re probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, or PayPal cash.

When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a 300 SB bonus! Here’s how:

1. Sign up using this link.

2. Earn 300 SB total before May 1st, 2018. You’ll get a 300 SB bonus for it!

3. That’s it. It’s super easy, and Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I use the gift cards I earn every month to supplement the payment on my monthly Subscribe & Save order!

If you’re new to Swagbucks (or not), be sure to check out my comprehensive post on earning SB to learn how to earn even more after you register!