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Records were broken this week in Indiana.

It’s been in the 80’s and sunny. In March. In Indiana. 

We somehow skipped right out of winter and dove into summer for the moment.

We’re walking on sunshine and it feels so so good.

From sunup to sundown, we’re milking it for all it’s worth.

There have been impromptu picnics in the park…

Bike rides in the neighborhood…

Digs in the dirt…

Long walks around Eagle Creek…

And trips to the zoo.

Laundry is completely optional on perfect days, right?

Believe it or not our soon to be five year olds {insert panic} have never sat on Santa’s lap until this year.  Between RSV lock downs when they were little and not putting a huge emphasis on Santa in our home, it’s just never happened until we had the opportunity last month at the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show. Such deprived children.

But just think of the time we’ve saved waiting in line, the bribes for smiles, the stress of getting four kids to sit still for one picture, the labor of getting them dressed, bundling up in the cold,looking for a parking space, and the tears x4 … 

I’m pretty sure we came up ahead.

Have you taken a look at your child’s toothpaste ingredients lately? I know I haven’t…just getting the task of tooth brushing x4 once or twice a day is enough to keep me occupied.  However, Tom’s of Maine recently challenged our family to do the “Silly Strawberry Swap” and replace our current toothpaste with their natural children’s toothpaste.

The switch was no biggie.  No complaints, no refusals, no “can I skip?” requests. Just a lot of silliness…but that pretty much comes with the territory around here, (especially at bedtime).

I like that Tom’s of Maine uses natural ingredients -no artificial dyes or sweeteners (no saccharin, no red dyes, sucralose unlike other kid-brand toothpastes). I also feel good about giving it to our kids because it’s the only natural kid’s toothpaste to receive the ADA’s approval for effectiveness.

The “strawberry” on top?

Four clean strawberry breath smiles that are ready for bed!

Now this should bring a smile to YOUR face…Tom’s of Maine is offering a $100 Gift Card to Target for one of our readers!

Just leave me a comment in this post telling me about how you choose a toothpaste that’s right for your kids and you’ll be entered to win.

{This giveaway ends December 4th – so be speedy. Winner will be notified via email.}

They are also offering our readers a free sample of Tom’s of Maine Strawberry Natural Toothpaste (quantities are limited).

Cue more Silly Strawberry Smiles!

*Special thanks to Tom’s of Maine and The BabyCenter for sponsoring my efforts on this post, for providing the toothpaste, and the toothy grins.