Before and After....

Ok- after 6 days on Crest White Strips - just 5 minutes a day, here are my results so far....

I am no photographer so it was hard to make the pictures totally alike but I didn't do what they do on TV - suddenly have red lipstick on the "after" picture.

Honestly, I think this is working. It is subtle but my teeth are actually a bit whiter and seem to be more bright or shiny.

I will keep going... expect another pic next week.

Super Soft Sweater

If you need (want)a cozy, warm, soft like a cloud sweater for this winter - check out this one from Target. It looks great with jeans or with leggings tucked into ugg-type boots for a pass-me-the-hot-chocolate-at-the-ski-lodge look. I like the long, long sleeves- pull them out of my jacket for extra wrist warmth and fold them over for a good sleeve length when indoors.

This would make a great gift for the holidays - it is not tight fitting and would flatter anyone - cozy always works!


Pink Sweater by sponsormetarget

It is on sale for $19.99 and comes in a heather grey and a blue/grey color as well.

Enjoy!

Can I get white teeth at Target?

Crest Whitestrips Challenge


Teeth by sponsormetarget

I have always wanted to whiten my teeth. They are actually not that unwhite, but I am a sucker for commercials and hey, I smile a lot. I love those before and after pics in my dentist's office. But I remember once inquiring about the price and realizing it cost as much as the bus that takes my kid to school every day for an entire year.

I recently saw that the whitening strips have busted a move, offering to freshen your smile in just 5 minutes a day. I can handle that.

So today I started my whitening project. I promise to post before and after pictures - I even took a mouth close up today.

*My Crest Whitestrips box came with an offer for a $7 coupon AND (this is a big AND) got me a $10 Target gift card at check out!

So, wish me whiter teeth!

And if you want to take your own whitening challenge, I will be happy to post your before/after pictures too... just as long as you bought your products at Target of course.

Crock of ....

I admit it... I have stayed a bit away from my Target of late - just adding to the economy problems by avoiding any shopping myself.
But that just means I haven't been buying anything truly interesting. Not to worry, still heading to Target for pretty much anything I need.

One recent purchase was a good old crock pot. Ours was broken from overuse and it was time for a new one. Of course, while at Target I also picked up toothbrushes for the boys, a new pilates video (I know, I should have used half.com) and several other sundries.

But I wanted to mention the crock for anyone who doesnt love theirs.

Here is, hands-down the best chicken recipe you will ever taste - thanks to a crock pot:
Slow Cooked Garlic Chicken (3 Points)
Serves 4 @ 3pnts



4 skinned chicken breast halves

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons lemon pepper

1 large onion, sliced

10 cloves garlic (about 1 medium), un-peeled



Mix together salt, pepper and paprika. Rub all over meat side of chicken breast. Place onion in slow cooker. Place chicken breast side up on onion. Place garlic on chicken. Cover and cook on low in slow cooker for about 6 hours or until juices run clear.