And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
Dumb Mom’s whitened-in-just-2-hours teeth courtesy of Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express White Strips…
What?! Despite the fact that it was an intense, and borderline-painful experience (apparently I’m a big baby my teeth are super SENSITIVE, probably something to do with the fact that they are also being shifted and turned and twisted and pulled all around my skull by Invisalign), I am quite pleased with the results.
The grill is looking quite sparkly!
No pain, no gain, right?!
But, that’s not what you’ve all been waiting for, is it?!
I’m pretty sure you really couldn’t care less about my white teeth are far more interested in learning the winner of the Goodbye Summer, Hello Snapfish Photo Contest!
We had some marvelous entries (these are the runners up actually)…
But only one person could win.
Actually, we have two winners (there was a concurrent contest running for non-blog owners to participate in), but still.
After much deliberation and a quick stint with Random.org, we have the official winner of the random thanks for entering Target gift card (Jennifer from Momma Made It Look Easy) AND the official, not-quite-unanimous-pseudo-celeb-bloggers’ choice winner selected by myself, and the lovely bloggers behind Seven Clown Circus, Scary Mommy, Moments That Define Life, and Our Crazy Boys.
So, congrats Elaine…
You’re the big winner!
You will be the happy owner of a Target gift card, a spot on my sidebar and, best of all, a beautiful art canvas from Snapfish!
Hope you enjoy!
You’re in great company with the email winner Cookie (she gets a canvas too!)…
Congrats ladies and thank you to all of the wonderful entries.*
Now, let’s look at some photos of The Dudes lookin’ all stylish and stuff…
Even while getting their sword fight on…
What?! Like you didn’t see that coming!
Have something Wordful to share this Wednesday?! Link up below and then head on over to my pal Angie’s Seven Clown Circus and see what she has to be Wordful about too!
*Want some tips on how you can take great, contest winning type photos? Join me in a live chat hosted by This Life Wednesday 9/28 at 1pm Eastern! All of your photography questions will be answered. There will be prizes. And, I will give you the winning lotto numbers too! Okay, the last part is a lie, but still, come anyway!
*pBd Admits It’s Free: I received the Crest whitening strips as part of a Crest campaign. They did not tell me I had to love them. I did that all by my self:).
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Invisalign rules! I’m going the traditional braces route, but I can’t wait to be as confident in my smile as you. LOVING #3’s HAT!
You wear braces, now?! I wore those too actually. For 5 long, arduous years. The hat is from WalMart!
I’m on my way to time #3 with braces on October 17. My estimate is 9 months (which means a year) and then veneers (who’s paying for that?). Each time I’ve gotten them, I’ve gotten pregnant. And had horrible pregnancy gingivitis (picture gums OVER brackets. Ew. And ouch). Since I have been told there are no more babies (as if I couldn’t sneak one in there!) I figure I may as well get it over with. And WalMart. Whod’ve thunk? I rarely go in there b/c there are none near me that I’ll actually step foot in. The closest is Clinton and, well…hell no is putting it nicely.
Thanks for the honest assessment of the white strips. I don’t mind if it hurts as long as I know it’s going to hurt.
Your teeth look great, so-worth it!
Thank you! And, you’re welcome. I wish I would have believed it when I read it on the package so I wanted to make sure other sensitive teeth owners didn’t ignore the warning!
You sure know how to pick ’em! Great pictures! And your dudes are just too much. I think I love them! :-) (not to worry, I’m no stalker…I just think your kids are adorable!)
The picture selections are beautiful.. Oh and your teeth look great too. Glab some Sensodyne to help if the sensitivity continues.
Lynn
Great idea! I read that it caused sensitivity on the package, but of course I didn’t believe it!
Those are such great photos. I don’t know how you picked a winner! As for the teeth whitening, my teeth are SO sensitive I can’t do it w/ the strips. I’ve done it with teeth guards but can only do it for a short period of time. OUCH!
That’s the beauty of the blogging-celeb judging panel; I don’t have to! At least not on my own! It was WAY to hard when I used to do it that way!
Love the photos! Wish I would have joined the chat, I could talk photography all darn day!
It was so much fun! And, I learned probably more from the others than they did from me!
I totally agree with the winners, those were great shots, there’s so much personality in each of them.
Great photos! Totally off topic, but I’m curious: you mentioned Invisalign. Are you happy with that process? We’re just starting to look at orthodontic options for my11 year old.
That flag photo is truly gorgeous.
Isn’t it! I LOVED it the moment I saw it!
Congrats to all the winners! Great photos for sure. Btw, I made an oopsy and seemed to have double-entered my link. My apologies :-(
You look fabulous!
Funny that your post should be about Whitestrips. I had gotten a box some time ago, but never used them because I was nursing. So I hid them in the cabinet. Well, I just weaned my last baby, went looking for the Whitestrips today, and found out that my dear husband had used the last one this morning!!!!!
There is no justice.
But the grill looks great! Work it, lady! :)
Congrats to Elaine, truly a fabulous summer photo. And your teeth are looking mighty fine. Thanks for the contest and considering my photo.
P.S. I’d love some feed back if you could spare the time.
Love the dudes’ stylish sword fighting…very classy! Just discovered your #WW linky…yay!
Congrats to all of the winners. And Amanda your teeth look wonderful!
love this shot of you! and the stylish sword fighting? shamazing.
I had to put some shades on just to read this post, thanks to your glowing white teeth. lol Love those dudes! That hat is FAB! I want one!
I recognized that first photo right away as Diane’s of 4 Lettre. Love that mama’s photos!
All the entries are wonderful! Congrats to Elaine!
I LOVE THE FLAG PICTURE!! AMAZING!
I love the hat your young dude is wearing in the sword fight. That is such a great picture.
Thanks! We got it from Target a few years ago! He loves it!
Your pearly whites looks great. I really need to whiten mine again….
honestly, your children can be ad models for target…very stylish =)
Thank you! I will Tweet this to Target immediately!:)
Before I whiten my teeth, I always use sensodyne for a week before hand because my teeth kill if I don’t. I love your little man’s hat- so cute!
Sensodyne! Great tip!
Congrats, Elaine!
Congrats to the winners! All the pictures were awesome.
Ok…whitening hurts with sensitive teeth? Wow…didnt know that. Love the sword fight picture too ;)
Yes, it does! And I’d heard it (aka read it on the package), but I didn’t believe it until I tried these. It was pretty intense! Not unbearable. And, totally worth it. But, painful!
Excellent winning choices and I especially love the sword fighting one!
Oh, my WORD…LOVE the paint-splattered cherubs!
Congrats to the winners! Awesome photos :) Your grill does look sparkly and nice and straight! I have been wanting to try those Crest 3D strips. Maybe now I will.
Congrats to the winners! Every entry was fabulous.
Congrats to the winners!!
The tooth sensitivity thing is exactly what I was afraid of with the 2 hour whitener. The one time I did the 2 week thing and I couldn’t even breathe in without feeling pain. Ow.
Your smile is beautiful .Congrats to the winners, great photos! Love your stylish boys too, the hat rocks. My oldest granddaughter wears hats too ( she’s 12) . She has her own fun sense of style. It’s wonderful.
Hugs!
I thought things seemed a little bright over here! ;) Your teeth look amazing – as do all those awesomely summer pics, and the awesome dudes, too. ;)
That was the most fun and wordful Wednesday to read. :) Love getting to see all those pictures!
Some very inspiring photos here! Congrats to all who were chosen!
You look lovely, pain well deserved :) I really like the winning shot. Well done to all.
Congrats to the winners!! Those are great pictures!
Love the pictures of the Dudes too. Very stylish!
First of all…gotta say I’m totally inspired to try those strips. I’ve always wondered if they actually worked.
Second…the contest winners are fantastic!
Third…your little men are too cool for school. Though don’t tell them I said so, k?
Loving all of the entries!!!
All of the photos are absolutely wonderful. I especially like the one with the kids covered in paint.
you look fantastic!
And congrats to Elaine what an adorable pic!!
And the dudes….well they are always awesome! But where’s Dumb Dog been lately?
Oh, she’s around here. I’ve not been taking as many pics of her b/c she’s big now and hard to get good shots of inside. And, since it’s been raining SOOOOO stinkin’ much we’ve not been spending a ton of time outside. Soon. And update dog post soon!
Wow, those pictures are AMAZING. I can’t imagine having to decide.
And we have a similar sword, perfect for similar adventures with our 3 year old!
We got that from the Renn faire. The Dudes ask to go every year specifically to select new weaponry!
REALLY? Really?!?!? Oh yay, I’m SO excited!! Thank you, THANK YOU!!!! That was some stiff competition too.
I would like to thank the academy of bloggers and random.org. :)
Seriously, thanks so much!
And your teeth looks tres awesome!
I love the swimming photo. I would have voted for that one. Can I be a judge next time? ;P
Love ya!
Elaine is so talented! She is one of my favorite bloggers. :o)
Love the pics as your boys as always.
Mine too! I met her at BlogHer and she was a really cool chick!
LOVE all the photo entries!
Oops! Darn auto correct! That shoul have said CONGRATS!
Contests Eleaine!
Oh, and I’m lovin’ the sword flight…keepin’ it real!
Congrats to Elaine! That photo is just beautiful.
Well Poo! Always a bridesmaid and never a bride….I mean…always a runner-up and never the winner. I totally agree with Runner-mom’s comment!
But, I am proud of my runner-up pic and the painted cuties within. Thanks for the lady-in-waiting status.
The winning picture does scream summer! Congrats to you! But Hubs just got me a new camera with more buttons than mission control and as soon as I learn how to use it it’s on like Donkey Kong!
Oooooh! A new camera! Sounds fun! What kind is it?!
Great entries and your teeth look perfect. Something like this is on my list since a while.
Your pearly whites are sure looking fabulous!
Congrats to the winners! Wonderfully summery photos!
I think all of those pictures are great! The painted boys one is my favorite, but what do I know ;)
Your smile is super sparkly…I use the Crest classic strips, less pain for sensitive teeth like we have.
Do you have any idea how long the whiteness is supposed to last?! I’m sure I could Google it or get up offa my couch and read the box, but asking you just seems so much easier!
You mean I’m’ll hafta PAY for my canvas print?! Dang.
Ah well. Congrats to the winners, your teeth are lovely.
Thanks! And, yeah. But the canvases are SO worth it! Seriously love mine!
You mean I didn’t win? Ah man! (Great pictures! I’m just kidding about bein’ sore…)
They are all great photos! Congrats to the winner and your teeth look great!
My teeth are also VERY sensitive…just for the record…LOL!
Great entries for the contest!!
Have you tried white strips before?! Were the intense?! I was losing my mind a little!
Those photos are all great! And your teeth look great, too. ;)
Love that shot of you! :)
Oh, and your teeth look purdy.
Thanks:)
Woohooo!!!!! I’m so excited that I one something, and that my photo made the finals (or the randoms).
I LOVE that photo Elaine took. I definitely agree with the judges. That is a fantastic photo.
I’ve always wanted to try that stuff! Thanks for sharing. And very stylish dudes as well! ;)