Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash Ointment

Being a blogger, I get the opportunity to try out new products and sometimes even attend some pretty cool events. Last month I was invited to the Launch Party for Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment, a product that is trusted to treat and heal even the most severe diaper rashes. Now, I don’t have kids in diapers, but I do have kids, and as with many mom’s, I have found alternative uses for many products that are in my drawers and cabinets. I have been known to put diaper rash ointment on chapped cheeks after a day out in the wind or on blistered toes from uncomfortable shoes. But since it IS a diaper rash ointment, I passed the product on to a friend of mine who has a baby in diapers, so I could report on the use it is obviously intended for, and this is what she had to say,

“I absolutely love this ointment. My daughter has had several extremely bad diaper rashes due to being Lactose Intolerant. I have tried many well known ointments with the same result, me calling the pediatrician to get a prescription cream because her rash wouldn't clear up. When I was given Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment to try I thought, "Why not? Just another cream to add with the others." Oh how I was wrong! I highly recommend to every mother out there looking for a cream that actually works! It has a silky and creamy consistency, and goes on nicely. I have found that it doesn't immediately wipe off when I put her diaper on, but also isn't caked on  her bottom either. The last diaper rash my baby had was a bad one, but Dr. Smith’s helped clear it up within just a few days. I have since, been using it daily, and will continue to use it. Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment by far exceeded my expectations!”

~Christina, mom to 14 month old Gia

Dr Forrest Smith was a well-known and loved pediatrician in 1963 who was unhappy with the products on the market that didn’t seem to treat diaper rashes quickly and efficiently. He set out to create a product with premium blends of ingredients to help mom’s and babies get quick relief of diaper rashes. The company has continued to be family-run to this day.

Dr Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment is zinc-based, it goes on like a cream, protects like an ointment, is easy to apply and has no unpleasant odor. It is gentle on sensitive skin and easy to wash off and often heals diaper rashes OVER NIGHT! I don’t know about you, but I really wish I had known about Dr Smith’s when my babies were in diapers, because this sounds like the miracle I was always looking for a few years ago, but never found.

The launch party was so much fun! Bill and Giuliana Rancic hosted the event at their chicago restaurant, RPM. We got a chance to try some of the amazing food, learn about the brand and the product, chat with executives of the company, fellow media members, and of course, hang out with Bill and Giuliana!

You can check out Dr Smith’s on their webpage, facebook, and twitter. Dr Smith’s can be found in Walgreens stores across the country. Dr Smith’s is a product of Mission Pharmacal.

*I was compensated for my time, attendance, and coverage of the event and product mentioned 

in this post. As always, all words, thoughts, and beliefs are my very own*

Coca-Cola ~ Live Positively

Last month I was invited to the Coca-Cola Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia for a two day social media mom blogger conference (along with about 20 other bloggers from across the country) Conversations with Coca-Cola. We got a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of some of Coca-Cola's biggest projects and a many of our tough questions were answered.

Megan Calhoun of Social Moms was our Keynote Speaker, and I couldn't have been more excited. I had heard of her before, but didn't know just how inspiring she was. She got me thinking about my blog and how to re-energize myself. She re-ignited my passion for blogging, something I had lost, for a long time. And now, I am able to slowly bring it back.

We also worked on "Vision Boards", something else very inspirational and amazing. I can't thank Coca-Cola enough for offering that session, it has truly helped me and given me a "visual" inspiration that I look at every day.

We got a chance to listen to Monica Vasquez, professional trainer for Subway Restaurants. She even got us outside and got us "exercising". She even taught us a few quick an easy exercises to squeeze into our busy days. Woohoo!

The Women in the Workplace panel was awesome. They were able to paint a picture for us on how successful corporate business women are able to balance Home Life-Work Life. The "Living Positively" principle is awesome (Coca-cola allows their employees to adjust work schedules/time at the office with their home life, so they don't miss out on important things with home and family too.). It is so refreshing to see a company like Coca-Cola caring so very much about the lifestyles of their employees.

We talked about an annual project called America is Your Park, where the community votes on their favorite park that is in need of restorations. They then present prizes to the top parks. I will be posting more about this in more detail in the coming days. It is a significant passion of mine (getting out and playing) that I need to devote an entire post just to America is Your Park!

Coca-Cola detailed for us their significant work in minimizing their environmental footprint. Pinpointing their work with Water Stewardship, Sustainable Packaging, and Energy Efficiency.

We also discussed the work Coca-Cola is doing to be "Committed to providing Choice". By clearly labeling all of their products with the amount of Calories in each serving, you can make an informed choice before purchasing, whether it is in the store, at a vending machine or at a fountain. There have been some reason debates on New York Health Department considering a ban on all LARGE sized soft drinks in restaurants and food establishments. I'm going to blog more specifically on this topic soon, but to see Coca-Cola's stand on the issue, you can read it here.

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Thanks to Coca-Cola for their generosity in covering all travel, hotel, and event costs for me and my fellow bloggers. I appreciate it the time you took to listen and engage with us, as well as give me a few days away to refresh and recharge. Thanks will never be enough.

*I was not asked to blog or promote Coca-Cola in any way in exchange for their generosity.*