It's that special day of the year.....the American Idol finale!

Happy Idol Finale Wednesday everyone! Will it be Kris or Adam? Or as Ryan Seacrest so eloquently put, "Guy next door" vs. "Guy-liner?" - a question I find myself asking quite a bit around New York.

N e wayz...the other day I needed some new toothpaste. I've been really loving Colgate's toothpaste/mouthwash combo lately so my eye was immediately drawn to these stand-alone tubes sitting in a dark aisle in the Duane Reade by my work. I scanned the shelf for the toothpaste I've been planning to buy (Electic Mint) but was sidetracked by this special edition (please note the selection in Duane Reade was sparse on this particular day) - Colgate Pop Stars w/ star-shaped breath strips - mild mint flavored. At first I questioned whether or not it was a kids product and then I decided 'tis the season of pop stars, so - why not!?

After reviewing the product online, it appears I did buy a kids product... But my only real problem is that the mild mint is sooo mild that it doesn't deliver that kick I'm looking for after a brushing session. It's just kinda ehh. Kind of like Kris Allen . Cute packaging, but doesn't deliver where I need it to.

2-in-One of the Best Toothpastes Ever

You know, I've always been a Crest kid so it almost pains me to write this recommendation, but I think I've honestly found toothpaste nirvana. I mean, talk about a fresh burst of minty fireworks, Colgate 2-in-1 Icy Blast has really mastered this pyrotechnic sensation. It's a combo of t-paste and mouthwash (but you can always double up on the mouth wash) thus it's way more intense than any other similar product out there. I've tried a lot of toothpastes in my day and I've never been totally loyal to any of them, but I must say, I will probably purchase this stuff at least 8 times in a row. Which is making a statement. And that statement is, this toothpaste is unmatched.