The refill store near me sells toothpaste tablets. You put them in your mouth, bite down, and then start brushing with a wet toothbrush. The idea is to reduce plastic use and packaging, and the additives in some toothpastes. I will let you know what I think once I try them.
IF Sugary, weird, flavored toothpaste included xylitol - I would be more likely to support that concept
But children need less sugar in their lives for dental and long term health purposes …..so many are hooked on sugar like a drug, and they will be diabetic when they get to 35 40 45 years old. A few will see life themselves when they become adults how many of the sugar addicted people today have diabetes, drink more energy drinks, and then go on Monjaro or Ozempic GLPs for the pill that makes losing weight fast And with prolonged use, very dangerous.
What I thought was going to be a gentle stroll through the grocery aisle has turned into quite the cultural screed against our consumer excess. At least Lucky Charms toothpaste encourages a habit that is good for us!
If you need inspiration consider this announcement from Campbell’s Soup and Pabst Blue Ribbon about beer-infused soups. The article also mentions “soup drops” that Progresso introduced last winter - cough drop-like nuggets that taste like chicken noodle soup. They sold out. I don’t get it. I want my soup in a bowl and my beer in a bottle or can, not in the same container.
You mean you've never tried wearing Crocs or eating one? Krispy Kreme and Crocs have teamed up to make donut-themed Crocs but as far as I know they're not offering donuts that look like Crocs.
Yes, I wonder if they are mostly for kids. I believe Walmart sells them, believe it or not, so there must be a market. I used to love the super minty ones, like Aim.
The refill store near me sells toothpaste tablets. You put them in your mouth, bite down, and then start brushing with a wet toothbrush. The idea is to reduce plastic use and packaging, and the additives in some toothpastes. I will let you know what I think once I try them.
Cool! Thanks Isabella and thanks for the great illustration.
IF Sugary, weird, flavored toothpaste included xylitol - I would be more likely to support that concept
But children need less sugar in their lives for dental and long term health purposes …..so many are hooked on sugar like a drug, and they will be diabetic when they get to 35 40 45 years old. A few will see life themselves when they become adults how many of the sugar addicted people today have diabetes, drink more energy drinks, and then go on Monjaro or Ozempic GLPs for the pill that makes losing weight fast And with prolonged use, very dangerous.
What I thought was going to be a gentle stroll through the grocery aisle has turned into quite the cultural screed against our consumer excess. At least Lucky Charms toothpaste encourages a habit that is good for us!
Wow. They must be novelties.
If it gets kids to brush…
I will be posting my consumer cultural spiral essay inspired by your essay on Thursday. Thank you for the inspiration!
Can’t wait to read it!
If you need inspiration consider this announcement from Campbell’s Soup and Pabst Blue Ribbon about beer-infused soups. The article also mentions “soup drops” that Progresso introduced last winter - cough drop-like nuggets that taste like chicken noodle soup. They sold out. I don’t get it. I want my soup in a bowl and my beer in a bottle or can, not in the same container.
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/food/2025/08/18/campbells-soup-pabst-blue-ribbon-beer-taste/85676064007/
You mean you've never tried wearing Crocs or eating one? Krispy Kreme and Crocs have teamed up to make donut-themed Crocs but as far as I know they're not offering donuts that look like Crocs.
Never tried wearing them but I know lotsa people love them.
I love the crocs
Okay, that's it, I need a pair.
Your essay has inspired me to write a food-novelty roundup, starting with Crocs and Krispy Kreme donut shoes.
Awesome Polly! I have never tried Crocs but I’d like to.
Life just gets weirder and weirder.
I'm sticking with Crest, thanks.
Ditto.
And now I know what to put in Christmas stockings this year!!!
What a great idea!
Great! And cruel. :D
Ugh, the flavors sound horrid to me, but then, my grandson would probably brush more!
Yes, I wonder if they are mostly for kids. I believe Walmart sells them, believe it or not, so there must be a market. I used to love the super minty ones, like Aim.
We need to stop. The typical grocery store carries over 30,000 food products. We could do this the rest of the year!
If Hismile is ever looking to get into mouthwashes they would have a lot of options there - flavors like Pepsi, Coke, Orange Crush, Mountain Dew, etc.
Love it! I would try ginger ale.
I bet if you look hard enough you could find a company that is already doing this. And probably one making flaming hot Cheetos toothpaste.
Flaming Hot Cheetos flavor would sell out overnight.
I would feel the need to brush after brushing with any of those.
Ha! They would not leave you feeling minty fresh.