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| This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Old Spice. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine |
As much as I’ve scoffed at others saying it, I swear it really did happen over night. I went to bed one night and the next day when I woke my son up for school, he was thirteen and as tall as me (and at 5’10, I’m no short cookie!)
It’s only been a few months now since my son entered his teenage years, but boy, oh boy, the changes are happening at break-neck speed. Voice cracking, hair growing, girls calling and err… smell happening. The Old Spice manhood “toolkit” couldn’t have picked a better time to arrive at our home.
I mean, really, what mom is ever truly prepared for their son’s transition to manhood? I’ll take all the help I can get and then-some, particularly when it comes to hygiene.
When my son first saw the kit, I was honestly surprised by his reaction. He sat up straight as a big grin spread across his face as he tentatively asked, “this is really mine?” It quickly dawned on me that this was the first time we truly acknowledged his transition to manhood and he was full of pride. What a milestone and moment for us!
Now, I’d love to say he magically transformed into a well-groomed, odor-free young man at this point… but we all know that’s not very realistic. Nope, he promptly opened one of the Old Spice Re-fresh Body Sprays and proceeded to spritz it all over his shirt. This is what we refer to in my house as a “teachable moment.” A session of responsible scenting was in order and this is what we reviewed:
How To Scent Responsibly:
- Pick up a can of new Old Spice Re-fresh Body Spray in your favorite Old Spice scent.
- Hold the can 6 inches away from your body. Remember to remove your shirt first, clothes are for wearing, not for spraying
- Spray across your chest for no longer than 2 seconds. Anything longer, and you’re entering scent cloud territory.
- Put the can away. With Old Spice Re-fresh Body Spray, “One Spray Lasts All Day”
And guess what… he “got” it! Our discussion turned to chatting about how many kids at his school were scenting incorrectly, leaving trails of spray in the hallways and classrooms. His new manly mission would be to help them along, politely, by sharing his new-found wisdom. Gotta love a guy who wants to help his pals out by sharing the good stuff!
Could your teen use a little scent responsibility?
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I would like to give it to my husband.
This would be for my 14 year old son.
I am a single mother…so the biggest problem is trying to understand the issues a teenage boy has.
Nice prize
I would give this to my three nephews who are all middle school age.
Thank you!
My son is only 6 but I would give this to my husband.
I would give this to my son, he knows how to use his “scents” now, but boy when he was in the early teen years he definitely over did it. Thank you.
I’d Gift This ToolKit To My Nephew, He Would Really Enjoy It.
This gift kit would be for my twin sons.
One of the biggest transitions was letting go and letting my daughter drive.
I would give this set to my teen grandson.
My boys are 14 and 11. I am having a hard time realizing I do not have to be involved in every little detail of their lives (sigh)!!!!!.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
My son is only 7 so I would either give it to my hubby or my oldest nephew who it would actually be really cute for just the right age
MARIA SIMON
IT WOULD BE FOR MY SON WHO IS ABOUT AT THAT TRANSISTION AGE…HOW SCARY..LOL..HE WOULD LOVE THIS..TOO CUTE THANKS FOR OFFERING
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