To die for.
The folks over at Wrigley's asked me to interview Marty from the Biggest Loser, Season Three, and I love that show so I jumped at the opportunity. In return for getting a few great tips from Marty, I get to give 10 Walk and Chew Gum Sets (gum, a water bottle, a pedometer and a Biggest Loser DVD) away free to you guys. To be eligible, just leave a comment below - no duplicates please. I'll Read more
This summer we'll all be able to say "ooh that makes my mouth tingle." At least we will if we have a piece of Wrigleys new gum "5" (yep, that's the name, no letters, just the number 5). The gum claims to have longer-lasting flavor and "sensations you can feel as you chew." It will be available in three flavors Rain (tingly spearmint), Cobalt (cooling peppermint) and Flare (warming cinnamon) and Read more
If the candy-lined store shelves didn't give it away, the sweetest annual holiday is just about here — no, not Valentine's Day silly . . . Halloween! For those with celiac disease or a gluten allergy/sensitivity, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat because deciphering which candies contain traces of the gluten protein found in wheat, rye, and barley can be downright tricky. Good news Read more
If you've always loved the taste of Juicy Fruit gum, but hate the thought of glomming all that sugar onto your teeth, this should make your day. There's a Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Flavored Lip Balm ($3 at Claire's) available, and it tastes exactly like the real, edible thing. Plus, it looks like a pack of gum. It's a conversation starter, is so very delectable, and doesn't dry lips out, either. Read more
We all know Wrigley's makes gum and Tiffany sells jewelry, but those brands didn't get going by selling their signature products. Many companies, including these two, started in markets much different from where they ended up. A little trial and error never hurt an entrepreneur; in fact, I'm pretty sure it almost always helps. Can you guess what some brands sold before they hit a stride with the Read more
