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Can you use a pink DaysAgo Digital Day Counter? (Because I’m Giving One Away!)

by Karen Lynch on May 21st, 2008

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Do you ever ask yourself any of these questions:

  • How many days ago did I open this can of tomato sauce?

  • How old is this milk?
  • How long has it been since I cleaned the fish tank?
  • Have I taken this antibiotic for ten days?
  • When was the last time I changed the filter on my cat’s litter box?
  • Am I due for a breast self exam ????????

Kathleen Whitehurst is a nine year breast cancer survivor. She and her business partner, Debbie Stephens Stauffer, invented a way to allow families to keep track of these and other lifestyle tasks. It’s called the DaysAgo digital day counter. It has won all kinds of awards and has been featured in several consumer magazines, online and on television.

Here’s how it works. With the touch of a button, you can keep track of anything … all you have to do once you take the unit out of the package is pull the side tab out of the unit to engage the battery, press the button for five seconds to set the timer, and affix it onto any surface via a magnet, suction cup or elastic band (included, but any rubber band will work). The screen displays the number of days elapsed since setting the timer — it’s that easy! The batteries are replaceable, so you can use it over and over again for a myriad of purposes!

I tried one out before writing this post: a demo DaysAgo is on a jar of salsa I just opened to make tonight’s dinner — another is going on one of my flower pots because I’m notorious for forgetting to water my plants. So easy to use — and what a relief to know that two things I used to need to retain can be taken off my list. Life just got easier for me, seriously.

The website has a great refrigerator storage chart, FYI, that everyone should keep handy even if they don’t have one of these counters.

You can buy the DaysAgo online of course, or at Sur La Table, H-E-B, select Whole Foods Markets and The Container Store nationwide!

But listen … here’s why I’m telling you about this gadget guys and girls: Whitehurst’s company, double u products inc., recently introduced a pink DaysAgo counter as part of their commitment to helping women of all ages get into the habit of doing regular BSE by tracking how long it’s been since their last BSE. 10% of the pink DaysAgo sales are donated to breast cancer research. That’s a pink ribbon promise! Can I hear a “wahooo” anyone? WAHOOOOO!

FYI, Kathleen and her daughter Jamie are participating this summer in the Avon 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer in San Francisco (July 12-13, 2008). For their first walk together, they generated around $20K in pledges — this year, they are hoping to beat that number and I’d like to wish them Godspeed!

But wait, there’s more: I’m giving away one pink DaysAgo counter to a Pink Ribbon Review Reader in an effort to help them track their last BSE!!! Here’s how to win:

Leave a comment on this post owning up to the date of your last BSE (feel free to explain your answer but I’m not here to judge). I’ll award it to someone randomly selected from the list one week from today!

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72 opinions for Can you use a pink DaysAgo Digital Day Counter? (Because I’m Giving One Away!)

  • Louise Brouillette
    May 21, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Kudos to you for such a great giveaway!

  • Elizabeth Ray
    May 21, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    I last did a BSE on 05/12/08. I know the date because I had just had a follow-up exam by my surgeon (who now only wants to see me once a year - woo-hoo! 5-year survivor!). I always do a BSE after the appointment, while I remember the current “correct” way to do it. (THe approved style has changed over the years.) But, even after going through a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, I STILL have trouble remembering to do the exam every month. My lump was so deep that even after the mammogram detected it and we knew where it was, the doctor could not feel it! So I’m still not sure what I’m feeling for, but if I feel something (other than scar tissue) I’m letting my oncologist know!

  • geekbearinggifts
    May 21, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Since I haven’t been good about BSE lately, this would be a great tool for me (and make my doctor very happy.) Thanks for the offer!

  • Julie J Donahue
    May 22, 2008 at 12:06 am

    It’s been a while since I’ve done one. But I did have a mammogram in October.

  • C. Clemens
    May 22, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Yikes, um a LONG time since the last BSE.
    but thanks for the great giveaway!

  • Sharon Jones
    May 22, 2008 at 5:43 am

    It’s been well over a year…but going next month. I would LOVE to win this…(and want to buy some, too!)…what a great prize and thanks!!!!!! :)

  • Kari Follett
    May 22, 2008 at 6:35 am

    Um…I dont even know. :(

  • Catherine copeland
    May 22, 2008 at 6:50 am

    self exam is so important. that’s why i do it on the tenth of every month. They say using your birthday is a good idea and I’m born august 10th.

  • Donna Coughlin
    May 22, 2008 at 6:53 am

    It’s been a while since I’ve done one.

  • Karen Lynch
    May 22, 2008 at 7:49 am

    The good thing about BSE is that you can pick up where you left off today and just do it! (Catherine, I love your way of remembering; thank you for sharing.)

    Sharon, you don’t have to go anywhere to do a BSE. If you (or any of ya’ll) need a refresher on how to administer a breast self exam check this post of mine: BSE!

    Keep the entries coming!

  • marybeth i.
    May 22, 2008 at 8:11 am

    I would love one of these! Few mos. since last SBE

  • Kathy Scott
    May 22, 2008 at 8:42 am

    Since my mom died at 38 from breast cancer, I do a self exam on the 15th of each month. Thanks for the chance.

  • Susan
    May 22, 2008 at 9:52 am

    Believe it or not, it was yesterday!

  • sarah
    May 22, 2008 at 10:45 am

    February was my last.

  • jennefer sweitzer
    May 22, 2008 at 11:07 am

    I admit , I don’t really know, but since you brought it up, I will do it later today…THANKS!
    Great giveaway!

  • Debbie
    May 22, 2008 at 11:37 am

    About 200 days from last mammogram

  • debbie
    May 22, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    i’m a RN so i know howimportant bse is however with busy life it’s good of you guys to offer this!!! keep up good work

  • Dawn Yates
    May 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Well, had a mammogram last week, but last self-exam was probably 2-3 months ago. Great giveaway, thanks!

  • Irene Ilmonen
    May 22, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Excellent idea! Every woman should have one!

  • Renee
    May 22, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    I’m not sure of the date of my last self-exam — but I had a physical and breast exam yesterday— so I can start fresh for this year.

  • Debbie Block-Schwenk
    May 22, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    What a great idea for a reminder — and for a giveaway! I’ll be sure to pass the information on.

  • Angela
    May 22, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    I do mine once a month with the start of my period (thats how I remember) so it was yesterday.. ugg.

    I blogged you on Prize-A-Tron too!
    http://www.prizeatron.com

  • Danielle
    May 23, 2008 at 12:56 am

    I did my last on May 1st, I do them the first of every month.

  • Jessica
    May 23, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Like Elizabeth Ray - I am a Breast Cancer Survivor (actually a two time survivor) and have undergone lumpectomieS, radiation, chemo and am still taking Arimidex (tres $$$$) - At first - did the BSE at least one EVERYDAY - then once a week now about every 10 days - a day counter would be wonderful - since even though I promise myself I will remember/won’t forget - it’s just so easy to lose track of time…

  • Huguette E.
    May 23, 2008 at 6:19 am

    Great giveaway. My last BSE was last month.

  • cheryl
    May 23, 2008 at 7:23 am

    Very pretty and very handy tool!
    My last BSE was probably about 6 months ago. I DO forget so this would be great!

  • Angie P.
    May 23, 2008 at 9:13 am

    As a BC survivor, I try to be vigilant about self-exams. (It’s been four weeks at least.) But life gets hectic and I forget, so this would be a great reminder tool. (So how does one stick it to the boobs…suction cup, rubber band, personal preference…? LOL)

  • Linda Ellis
    May 23, 2008 at 9:50 am

    I know I did it this year, but as to when?…. Can’t really tell you.

  • Belinda
    May 23, 2008 at 10:59 am

    This a wonderful idea! I think it’s been about 8 months since I’ve had one. I know how important it is to have them done …I will try my best to remember to do it. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Judy
    May 23, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    I was at the Doctor May 1. My last BSE….2 mo. ago, maybe. It is hard to remember.

  • Andrea
    May 23, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    Truthfully I don’t do BSE very often. I’m a breastfeeding mommy so my boobs constantly feel different depending on the day, the week, eatting, etc. However.. now that I’m charting again (blah) I will do one once a month when it reminds me on my NFP chart. THanks for a great contest.

  • feener
    May 23, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    ahhh, i had one at the doc’s office about 6 months ago, but that has been it (i had a mammo as well then) count me in
    feener44atgmaildotcom

  • Tami
    May 23, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    I am ashamed to say this, but I haven’t done a proper BSE since my annual in February.

  • Shannon
    May 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    I don’t ever think about doing a exam!
    This is a reminder that I need to do this in the shower, often.
    Thanks

    palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net

  • Shelley
    May 23, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I don’t think I have ever done one.

  • Ginny
    May 23, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    I honestly do not know, probably months. I guess I could really use this couldn’t I? Great giveaway & thanks for the important reminder!

  • misty wright
    May 23, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    It’s been a few years since I did it. I know, that’s bad. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

  • Belinda A.
    May 24, 2008 at 12:34 am

    I don’t remember. My OB GYN did one in March and I promised I’d be diligent about doing them, but I’ve failed - thanks for the reminder. Thanks also to the ladies who’ve commented that they do them on their birth date each month, what a great way to remember, I’ll try it!

  • margaret herrin
    May 24, 2008 at 7:22 am

    About three weeks.

  • Tisha
    May 24, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    I don’t remember the last time I have done one… this product would definitely help me to remember!

  • Debbie Criss
    May 24, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Love how cancer is being reconized by so many groups. Know of 2 woman struggling with cancer. Please enter me, thank you

  • Elizabeth M.
    May 24, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    My last thorough BSE was probably last June at my annual exam. I know that’s terrible but it’s true. I know I should do it but the only thing I keep checking is a lump I’ve had for years which is a cyst but I keep an eye on it. I should be doing this because my mom just had breast cancer a year ago. What is my problem? Now I’m really ticked at myself since I started typing here. There’s no excuse for my laziness.

  • Doreen
    May 24, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    Will try to win this for my Mom! Her last mammogram was a year ago I believe. I honestly don’t do the BSE as often as I guess I should.

  • Kalani
    May 24, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Thank-you soo much for listing the link for BSE- It’s been soo long since I’ve done one- I honestly don’t think I remember how to.

  • Chris
    May 24, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    Ages since my last BSE (and years since I was supposed to have a mammogram). Why do we as women put off the most important things?

  • Ilissa H.
    May 25, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    I do mine pretty frequently. Just because I am a little paranoid. I usually do it about twice a month or so. I don’t time it to the day so my last one was about 4 days ago.

  • Kathleen Scott
    May 25, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    I’m like a lot of people and don’t do it because I either forget or don’t know how to exactly. I’m glad this website and “daysago” are reminding us to stop being so complacent.

  • Mary Casper
    May 25, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    I have mammograms every six months or so…cancer runs in my family.

  • Jeanne
    May 26, 2008 at 3:11 am

    I did an exam yesterday, and I do them more frequently than 1xmonth since completing my treatment last year.

  • Jennifer C.
    May 26, 2008 at 9:12 am

    I just did one today after seeing this giveaway contest. Before that it has been probably about 2-3 months.

  • Angelia McDonald
    May 26, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    I have always done my own exam, my daughter has just turned 18 and I am always telling her not to forget the exam, she will soon be moving away, this would be like I never left and always reminding her.

  • Max
    May 26, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    probably months

  • Pauline M
    May 27, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Five days only. Every aunt of mine has had breast cancer so I’m a bit of an obsessive when it comes to ensuring I’m cancer free.

  • Rita M
    May 27, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    May 24th!
    (A local TV station (Fresno’s KSEE-24) has a program called Buddy Check - on the 24th of every month they remind you to remind a friend to do a BSE — which comes in very handy since I have a tendency to forget!)

  • Karen Lynch
    May 27, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks to all of you for these entries! Your candid responses will help make sure all the readers here are not alone in their habits.

    Rita … I love that system. I blogged about a similar system in Illinois at my previous blog a while back — it’s a great program indeed. I’ll toy with doing something similar. Maybe the winner here picks the day each month I remind everyone?

  • Paula Harmon
    May 27, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    I saw this thing on Oprah. I try to do bse on the 15th of the month, the same day I am supposed to give the puppy her heartguard medicine!!!

  • Carissa D.
    May 27, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    This is awesome. I haven’t done a BSE since last fall. I know I should be better especially since my boss was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Great giveaway!

  • Marlene
    May 27, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    My last BSe was 2 months ago. I love the pink reminder and would actually use it.

    Thanks for having such a great giveaway.

  • Kyle Banderman
    May 28, 2008 at 12:21 am

    I would love to give these to all the women in my family…..so I would love to win one!

  • Chrysa
    May 28, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I honestly couldn’t tell you the date. I guess I really should use a timer!

  • Linda B
    May 28, 2008 at 8:30 am

    I try to do every Sunday. My Mother died from advanced breast cancer and my sister has had a small pea size lump for 2 months and won’t go to a doctor- I am so worried for her.

  • Brooke
    May 28, 2008 at 9:30 am

    2 years ago. Before my pregnancy. My doctor told me I needed to wait until I’m finished nursing.

  • kathy pease
    May 28, 2008 at 9:31 am

    last night :)

  • sarah woods
    May 28, 2008 at 10:08 am

    Love the tracker with the timer!!!! It stares you in the face; will not let you put off the unpleasant that saves and protects life!!! Many Thanks SW

  • Tiffany G
    May 28, 2008 at 10:49 am

    Im unsure when I did my last bse? I had better do one today..thanks for reminding me!!

  • Veronica Garrett
    May 28, 2008 at 11:21 am

    April 24 2008

  • LaDawne Brown
    May 28, 2008 at 11:35 am

    would love to win one of these to keep track…

  • K Devenport
    May 28, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    not yet.. hmm

  • Janet
    May 28, 2008 at 4:26 pm

    a few days ago! ty 4 the great useful contest!

  • Rosanne Morrison
    May 28, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    I haven’t checked them as I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction due to breast canbcer but would like this for my daughter in law

  • Heather C
    May 28, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    I pretty much do this every time I shower…which is almost daily. Shhhh.

  • Lily Kwan
    May 29, 2008 at 1:29 am

    I’ve never had a breast self exam before. =(

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