Colgate Palmolive Headquarters Visit ~ Info and Coupons

While at Blogher, I had an amazing opportunity to visit the Colgate Palmolive Headquarters with Collective Bias. While there, we listened to the representatives of Colgate and Softsoap talk about what the company and their mission.

I learned that you need to change your toothbrush often, at least every 3 months. No really, once you read the statistics I am about to show you, you will run to change your toothbrush.

How much Bacteria do you think you are carrying in your mouth right now?



Much more than your



that should make you shiver and re-think your oral care routine.

Brush at least twice a day!


Important information to remember about your toothbrush from Colgate:

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• Make sure you let your toothbrush dry out between uses.
• After using your toothbrush, shake it vigorously under tap water and store it in an upright position so that it can air out.
• To prevent cold and flu viruses from being passed between brushes, try to keep your toothbrush from touching others when it is stored.
• Keep your toothbrushes at least 6 feet from your toilet, ideally behind a door such as a medicine cabinet.
  

It's important that kids understand how and why we need to take good care of our teeth and do our best to prevent germs, and Colgate agrees!

Colgate has a great kids campaign about Invisible Nasties here: http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/Invisible-Nasties.cvsp


Some members of Collective Bias have some great ideas on how to get kids involved with learning about Invisible Nasties here:
http://invisiblenasties.info/invisible-nasties-crafts/


While at Colgate Headquarters, we also learned about the importance of washing your hands. They have some great information for kids http://www.colgate.com/app/LatherUpForGoodHealth/US/EN/Kids-Activities.cvsp


Another great feature that Colgate.com offers is printable coupons! Sign up for coupons from Colgate Palmolive here: http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/PC/SpecialOffers.cvsp?Section=PersonalCare

I'm really thankful to have had the opportunity to visit the Colgate Palmolive headquarters recently. The company representatives took the time to explain the Colgate mission and how the company works continuously to improve through research and feedback from consumers. We also learned about germs and listened to the emphasis on the importance of a clean mouth and clean hands. The company truly has a passion to educate consumers through their campaigns and products. At the end of the meeting the company asked us our opinions regarding Colgate Palmolive, their products and campaigns. I felt the leaders of the company wanted to hear opinions from us not only as social media ambassadors, but as authentic consumers on ideas they could use in the future.

Groupon ~ My Blogher Sponsor

If you were at Blogher, you may have seen me in my Green Groupon Tee and even received a little treat from me from Groupon. I was really excited to confirm my sponsorship with Groupon because they are truly a network I believe in! They offer major discounts in most cities for businesses in your area. But if you are a Super Saving Sense reader, you already knew this! If you haven't heard me talk about why Groupon is great, let me detail it out for you:

#1 Save up to 90% with a new deal everyday = WIN

#2 Local businesses have an opportunity to bring in a great volume of business and consumers get to try something new = WIN

#3 It's Free = WIN

If you haven't yet, I highly encourage you to sign up for Groupons daily emails at www.groupon.com.

I recently found out (and I am sure you have heard me rave) about how Groupon has an app for most smart phones! This is great because not only do you see what is available in your area, check an area you may visiting in the near future!

BTW, if you saw this man roaming the streets of NYC while I was at Blogher, it was my fiancee!




Here's a bonus for my readers, first 3 people to leave a comment on why they love Groupon will receive a $5.00 coupon code for any Groupon!

Kohls Shopping Experience for Blogher!

I went shopping for Blogher '10 at Kohls because I had this awesome $10.00 coupon. Make sure you sign up for their notifications of coupons because I get this one a few times a year!

I also found jewelry for 80% off, I had a hard time narrowing a decision down to just a few! Let me know what you like, maybe you'll see what I got for free while at Blogher 10!

Frugaling and Thrifting to Blogher '10: Dresses (Pic Blog)

I wanted to show off the *proposed* dresses I will be wearing while in NYC at Blogher '10. I purchased all of these dresses from $1.00 - $9.99 each at Goodwill. Goodwill is truly helping me look good for Blogher '10 for a great price. You can help too by leaving a comment of your favorite dresses, this will help me narrow down my decisions! Thanks!

Casual Dresses

1950's Love

Shades of Green

Pink Floral Sundress

Pink and Black Stripes

Floral Love

Polka Dot Crazy

Black and Gold Checkerboard

Casual Skirts

Black Flow

Floral Embroidery

Party Dresses

Brown and Sparkly

Red Cocktail Dress

The Black Marilyn Monroe

Hot Pink and Black Halter Dress

Are you new to my Frugaling, Thrifting and Blogging to Blogher 10 Series? If so, check out what else I am bringing (on a budget) to Blogher!
http://www.supersavingsense.com/search/label/Blogher%2010

Frugaling and Thrifting to Blogher '10: Dollar Store Accessories

This weekend I went to the $.99 cent only store and found these quick grabs for Blogher '10:

Frugaling and Thrifting to Blogher '10: Inexpensive Makeup

I'm not into expensive makeup, but that doesn't mean I don't like looking good! Below is what makeup I am taking to Blogher 10. Nothing cost me over $10.00 per piece.

Face:

Simply Ageless Makeup Set
4 Pieces include
Foundation
Blush
Corrector
Eye Concealer
I enjoy the fact that this make up goes on smooth and doesn't feel cakey. It also allows for a natural look, hiding my *eh hem* blemishes.

Eyes:

I like my eyes to sparkle and glitter, my favorite eye shadows are the L.A Splash collection found at Ulta. This week I picked them up for buy one, get one half off totaling $10.50 for two.

My second favorite eye shadow is the HIP collection (High Intensity Pigment) from Loreal, the metallic duo collection. These retail for about $6.99 each, you can usually find them on sale at CVS or Walgreens.

I have two favorite mascara brands. The 2000 Calorie by Max Factor is my fav, but for some reason harder to find. This tube has lasted me forever and is in great shape still! No clumping or goopiness. The second one is the Maybelline XXL Pro, it has two steps and also does not clump.

I love the automatic eye liner from Ulta, this month it is on sale for only $1.00!

Lips:

I love lipgloss, it may be an addiction because I always have to have a different variety on me. e.l.f. lipgloss, you really can't go wrong for only $1.00. See their shop information below for a free shipping day or stop by your local Target!


If you can't find e.l.f., try Cover Girl Wet Sticks, I picked these up this week for around $1.50 at CVS (after sale and coupon).

e.l.f.
One Day Only- FREE SHIPPING on All Orders. No minimums and no coupon necessary. July 20 only.

This post was not sponsored in any way, all opinions are of my own!

Second Hand Love

A large portion of my featured writings of “Frualing, Thrifting and blogging my way to Blogher 10 series will include buying second hand. I think some may shutter at the thought of purchasing second hand, but really there are many benefits besides saving money. A while ago I talked about buying second hand and the how to’s and why’s here: http://www.supersavingsense.com/2010/02/thrifty-thursday-advantage-of-thrift.html

Stores like Goodwill are a great source not only for purchasing second hand but for helping your local community. Find a Goodwill in your area and learn more about the mission of Goodwill at www.goodwill.org

Don’t have a Goodwill in your area? Search locally for a Thrift Store in your area, most support a great cause. Most including Goodwill offer a “discount” coupon on a future purchase when you donate.

You also don’t have to limit yourself to a thrift store to buy second hand. Check your local Craigslist listings or other online communities.

When purchasing second hand there are a few important tips to remember:

• Do The “Leg” work

Make sure that item you are buying is working properly, no holes dents etc. A few weeks ago we experienced “second hand woes” with a freezer we had purchased at a yard sale. It did suffice through the winter, but once it got hot, the freezer had a hard time working. Now, the sellers said it worked and in fact it did. But because it ran on coil they didn’t warn that it could be overcome with ice and cause everything to go bad. Make sure you ask the seller for any and all information regarding the item. If you are purchasing from a store, plug the item in or give a thorough look-over to make sure everything is in good working order.

• Think of “how” you will use it.

Don’t buy something just because it’s a great price, make sure you can think of what you’ll do with that item.

• Remember your bargaining skills

Often times the thrift stores will have a special day for a sale where everything is on sale or a certain tag is on sale. If you are in AZ, you can click here to see what/when sale days are. If you are purchasing from an actual seller, make sure you offer a fair but low price. Of course it is at your comfort level if you want to ask for a lower price but it doesn’t hurt to ask for a lower price.

• Ask for a Return Policy

If you are purchasing from a store, ask what the policy is to return the item in case you change your mind or the item does not work. It is uncommon for a seller selling a personal item to take an item back after purchase but may be possible, just ask up front.

Frugaling and Thrifting to Blogher '10: Bags Vlog

This is my first vlog, you may get motion sickness lol. This video I show you what bags I am taking to Blogher, how you can find a cheap bag to take if you are going!

Frugaling, Thrifting and Blogging my way to Blogher '10

I am, in a word “STOKED'” about going to Blogher ‘10. A wealth of information in one place over a course of a few days, not to mention all of the awesome bloggers that will be there that I can meet and hopefully network with. This will be my second conference, if I could sum up in one word what others say what Blogher is, it’s probably “overwhelming”. So with listening to what others have said, I’m going to Blogher ‘10 with the expectation of just absorbing everything. Wearing my “outgoing and smiling” persona and pushing myself to meet others.

Since Blogher will cost me a large sum of money out of pocket, I plan on "Thrifting" and "Frugaling" my way to Blogher. I realize that these may not be ones defined in a dictionary but this is how I see myself getting there. I’ll be trying to get to Blogher as cheap as I can and I’ll be sharing what I am doing, what I am bringing and other information on how I will do that. Look for some vlogs, picture blogs and quick tips.

I’ll be doing a piece on budgeting for my trip as well. I was fortunate enough to get a ticket for the “early bird” pricing and I am even more fortunate that my fiancée had a “bucketful” of airline miles which is allowing us to travel to NYC for free. Of course there is hotel, festivities, wardrobe etc that I will need money for. I am un-sponsored so the posts you see will be un-biased and truthful in my opinion. I am just sharing my information with others that are also going.

I hope you enjoy reading this series this month and if you are going please make sure you say hello!