I am attending the 2012 Kenmore Blogger Summit in Chicago next weekend and Kenmore gave me a little challenge to pass on to my readers.

Kenmore knows that when tasked with the overwhelming demands of day-to-day chores, a little creativity goes a long way – and helps stretch our resources a bit.

So here’s the question!

Kenmore wants to know: What is your most unusual, yet practical, use of a common household appliance?

We all get creative with our appliances, right? While I’m not recommending that you do this, I have been known to microwave a shoe or two to dry them after washing them.  I have heard of washing toothbrushes in the dishwasher.  Strange but true.  My son used to make ‘concoctions’ using our blender when he was younger.  With adult supervision of course.

I’m sure you’ve used a household appliance for a creative reason other than the obvious.  Tell us about it in a video and submit a link to the video in the comments below.

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The January issue of ALL YOU (on sale December 16^th)  contains a coupon on page 38 to save $1 with the purchase of ALL YOU magazine’s February issue AND any one (1) Stetson® Cologne.

If you aren’t already familiar with ALL YOU magazine, you’ll want to get to know it.

Each issue of All You contains:

• Down-to-earth, affordable, and no-nonsense tips and ideas for every area of your life.
• Diet and fitness advice that fits your busy lifestyle.
• Fashion for real women’s bodies, money-savings tips for your everyday life, and meals with easy-to-find, affordable ingredients.

Plus, each issue is packed with so many money-saving coupons that the magazine pays for itself!

You can pick up the latest issue of All You at your local Walmart or subscribe online for about $1.66 per month here!

About the Setson Brand:

“Experience a true original.  STETSON.  The legendary fragrance of the American West.  A rich, masculine blend of rugged woods and spice.”

HEROIC. INDEPENDENT. AUTHENTIC. STETSON.

John B. Stetson headed west prepared to make his fortune. But what he wasn’t prepared for was the wet and cold that followed him every step of the way. So, in 1865, Stetson set out to make the hat that could tame the American West.

The hats were a big hit in the thinly populated West, where being rugged was a requirement for clothes (and for people). The rugged individualism of the West was perfectly represented by a hat that could be shaped differently by each wearer – a punched in crown, a blended brim and a braided leather band were all different ways to make a Stetson one’s own.

Today, the name Stetson embodies the authentic heritage and spirit of the American West. It’s individuality that can never be tamed or fenced in. Authentic style that telegraphs who you are without saying a word. And confidence that comes from knowing there’s nothing you can’t handle.

Stetson Cologne carries on this legacy with fragrances for men and women that represent the pride, passion, and confidence of the pioneers.

GIVEAWAY!

We are giving 10 lucky readers the January 2012 issue of ALL YOU and a  3.5 oz bottle of Stetson Original Cologne!

To enter to win, leave a comment below telling us why you want to win.. (example: who would you give the Stetson cologne to?).

Earn extra giveaway entries:

• Be sure to have completed the mandatory entry first!
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  “I’m entered to win the Jan ’12 issue of ALL YOU & Stetson Original Cologne & @mommyinsider & @allyou!  Details: http://wp.me/plszx-2EH”.
• 3 extra entries – Write about this giveaway on your own blog and leave the URL to your blog post in the comments below (can be done once).
• 5 extra entries per giveaway you enter – Enter any of our other giveaways and/or The Divine Miss Mommy’s giveaways and leave a comment below telling us which giveaways you entered.

Entries accepted through 11:59pm ET December 21st.

Open to U.S. residents only. No P.O. Boxes.

10 winners will be contacted on 12/22 and must respond by 2pm 12/22 in order to claim their prize.  If we do not receive a response by then, we will have to choose an alternate winner.  While we’d love to think that the winners will receive their prize before Christmas we can not guarantee it.    Prize fulfillment is handled by the PR company.

Connect with All You

• All You website
• All You on Twitter
• All You on Facebook

Connect with Stetson

• Stetson website
• Stetson on Twitter

Disclosure: I received the January 2012 issue of ALL YOU and Stetson Original Cologne free from ALL YOU for review and giveaway purposes.

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Congratulations Marie!

My kids and I enjoy baking together.  Baking together gets us away from the hustle and bustle that is family-life and usually leaves us all with memories sometimes funny (because we threw flour at each other) and a few times.. sad (because we burned what we baked).

If you love molasses cookies, but could do without the preparation and mess, Betty Crocker has come to your rescue!  Betty Crocker recently introducing a molasses cookie mix, making this year-round favorite cookie easy to bake in less than 20 minutes.

• With a delectably soft and chewy texture, and great spice cookie taste, new BettyCrocker® Molasses Cookie mix combines real molasses flavor with hints of cinnamon and spice for a homemade taste that you’ll love.
• Look for Betty Crocker Molasses Cookie mix in the baking aisle of grocery stores this fall.
• In addition, you can download a printable coupon for $0.75 off the purchase of one (1) Betty Crocker® Molasses Cookie mix pouch today!

Connect with Betty Crocker:

Disclosure: ”The product, information and prize pack has been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.”

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I know you’re excited about the upcoming release of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on DVD. We are too, and we’re celebrating by giving a lucky reader a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD!

Are you hungry for the latest in all things Potter? The Harry Potter Buzz Portal will give you real-time updates on the trending Harry Potter topics from Facebook and Twitter.

Win a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – DVD!

Mandatory entry – Take The Harry Potter Trivia Quiz using the Beginner, Advanced, or Intermediate button in the widget below. Then tell us what the results of your quiz are, in the comments at the bottom of this post.

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• 1 extra entry – Like the Harry Potter Facebook page. Be sure to tell us that you follow the page in the comments below.
• 3 extra entries – Share your top three tips to having the ultimate Harry Potter party in the comments below
• 3 extra entries – Write about this giveaway on your own blog and leave the URL to your blog post in the comments below (can be done once)
• Enter our other giveaways and tell us which giveaways you entered in the comments below

Entries accepted through 11:59pm EST, November 28th.
Open to U.S. residents 18 years old and older only. No P.O. Boxes.
We are not responsible for shipping. PR company will ship thep prize to the winner.

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Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips

This is a follow up to Part 1 of my Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips review.

What can you do in 2 hours while you’re whitening your teeth?
Iron clothes, answer emails, pack for your trip, make your grocery list, feed the kids, and exercise! And I’m speaking from experience.

Having the Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips on my teeth for two hours didn’t hinder my ability to do anything really.  The strips were easy to put on.  You simply peel off the backing and apply them to your teeth.  The strips provide good coverage all the way up to the gums.  The very tops and bottom of my teeth are what were most yellow/discolored and I can tell a difference since using the Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips.

After removing the strips, I felt a little bit of gel on my teeth and per the instructions I wiped the gel away.  I didn’t experience discomfort through the entire process.  Yes, it was a little strange having strips on my teeth but I kept busy and was looking forward to the results so I wasn’t bothered by them.

Drumroll please…. here is the before and after photo:

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips Review - Before & After

The bottom line is, if you are in a time crunch and need whiter teeth quickly, Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips will do the job!  What busy mom couldn’t use the boost of knowing that her teeth are whiter?

More about Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips

• Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips remove the stains below the tooth’s surface
• They give you a whiter smile in just 2 hours that lasts for 3 months
• 4 treatments per kit to keep your smile bright for a whole year

Visit the Crest 3D White website to learn more about this and Crest’s other teeth whitening products.
You will will find a coupon for Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips here and can learn more about them by liking Crest Whitestrips on Facebook.

You can purchase 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips at Amazon.com (affiliate link) and at most local Walgreens, Kroger, Target, and Publix stores.

Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips GIVEAWAY!

We are giving a lucky reader Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestripes
To enter tell us what life event would you whiten for in just two hours, in the comments below.

Earn extra entries

• Follow The Mommy Insider on Twitter and on Facebook
• Tweet this: “I entered to win Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips here http://bit.ly/crest3dgiveaway  You can enter to win too! @mommyinsider #giveaway”
• Be sure to tell us what you’ve done in separate comments below.

Entries accepted through 11:59pm September 30th. This contest is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and over only. No P.O. Boxes.

Disclosure: I am participating in a Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express Whitestrips campaign hosted by One2One Network. This is a sponsored post. The opinions here expressed are my own and were not influenced in any way.  You may not experience the same results.

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You can design a myPocketBac too!

I am a hand sanitizer addict. I carry at least one hand sanitizer in my purse, two in my van, and you’ll find them in drawers, bags, and closets throughout my house.  I recently asked my daughter’s pediatrician if there is such as a thing as too much sanitizer (specifically, when you go to Disney) and she said no.  So there’s my argument to my husband and sister.  Done! I win!  The pediatrician said so.

I’m excited to tell you about a contest that Bath & Body Works has going on right now.. related to none other than.. hand sanitizer!

Bath & Body Works has inspired a clean hands craze with its custom collections of pocket-sized anti-bacterials that started with Bac-2-School PocketBacs that launched last year.

Bath & Body Works is giving fans the opportunity to put their own spin on the brand’s iconic PocketBac Hand Gel Sanitizers with the myPocketBac Design Contest. Bath & Body Works is inviting consumers to log on to www.myPocketbac.com to customize their Bath & Body Works PocketBac labels through June 9th.  The design contest puts the power of personalization in everyone’s hands, giving fans one more way to make PocketBacs their own.

The winning designs will be chosen by fan popularity, allowing Bath & Body Works customers to select the design that will end up on shelves. New winners will be selected this month AND next month, doubling their chances to win.

What are you waiting for?  Click on over to create your myPocketBac hand sanitizer design now!  Have fun!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, age 18 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Click here for entry details and deadlines and Official Rules.

Disclosure: Bath & Body Works is providing me with samples of Bath & Body Works PocketBac hand sanitizer for review purposes.  All opinions in this post are my own and are not influenced in any way.

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