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Happy Friday, y’all! We are officially on spring break as of 3 PM today, and tomorrow we leave for DISNEY WORLD!! So, as you’re reading this, there’s a really good chance that I’m currently packing a suitcase. Thankfully, I prepared this post in advance, so I didn’t have to worry about blog work as much yesterday or today. ;o)
Are y’all ready for some favorites?
O N E – Crest Professional Effects
After my braces came off, I immediately started the process of whitening my teeth. I drink a lot of hot tea as well as wine and whiskey on occasion, so my teeth were quite stained after three years of not being able to whiten them at all. I started with the Lumineaux Whitening Strips because I’d heard excellent things about them from influencers, and I really loved that they’re highly recommended for people with sensitive teeth. I have always had very sensitive teeth, so I knew that would be the way to go!
WRONG.
I completed a full treatment of Lumineaux Whitening Strips, and I swear, they did nothing at all. As a matter of fact, I felt like my teeth were even more stained than they were before I started?? So if you’re reading this, just know that the Lumineaux strips get TWO HUGE THUMBS DOWN from me.
After those didn’t work, I grabbed a box of Crest Professional Effects whitening strips, and I cannot believe how well they worked… and fast. The strips are easy to use, they stick to your teeth VERY well (unlike the Lumineux strips… those were super slimy), they didn’t leave a bunch of goo on my teeth like the Lumineux strips, and they didn’t have a strong taste either.
The entire system takes 22 days, but I could honestly tell a difference after day one. And the difference between day one and day five was huge! All photos were taken in the exact same spot in my house with the exact same camera and angle around the same time of day each day in natural light and they are not edited at all.
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| Day 1 |
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| Day 5 |
I’m currently still in the middle of the process, and I did have to take a couple of days off here and there because they do make my sensitive teeth feel more sensitive, but once I complete the entire process, I’ll be sure to report back with another before and after. I’m excited to see the transformation!
T W O – Sensodyne
Toothpaste
And speaking of teeth sensitivity, this toothpaste is a must if you experience issues like I do. I have used this toothpaste on and off for decades, and I made sure to stock up since I’m doing my teeth whitening process right now. It really does help with sensitivity issues.
T H R E E – Truly
Seamless Underwear for Less
I have been wearing the Chantelle Seamless Hipster undies for years, and I’ve always loved them, but I do not love the price tag. They are regularly $22 per pair, although, I have only ever purchased them in the NSale when they’re much cheaper (although, still expensive).
I decided to try to find a dupe on Amazon, and ladies, the Amazon undies I found are not only LOADS cheaper (five pair cost less than one pair of the Chantelle undies), but they are better. These Amazon undies are even thinner at the edges than the Chantelle undies and they do an even better job of looking “seamless” under leggings and jeans. For the most part, the Chantelle undies didn’t show under my clothes, but I have one pair of jeans that I wear that didn’t work well with the Chantelle undies.
These Amazon undies look great under everything and they are soooo inexpensive. They are true-to-size (I bought them in small), but they are well-made and very stretchy. I cannot speak to the durability just yet as I’ve only washed and worn mine a couple of times, but I’ll try to remember to report back after I’ve been washing and wearing them for a bit.
F O U R – The Perfect Swimsuit
for Girls
Olivia has had three of these cute suits, and she’s about to get a new one for summertime! These swimsuits are perfect… they have an array of sizes to get the perfect fit, they are age appropriate, and they are two pieces which makes going to the bathroom so much easier. We all know how awful it is to try to pull down a wet one-piece swimsuit to go to the bathroom and then put it back on, so Olivia and I are all about the two-piece suits. This one comes in tons of colors and patterns, and this pink lemon pattern is just the absolute cutest. They are priced awesome as well! And they wash and dry beautifully! Of all the swimsuit brands Olivia has had through the years, these seem to be the ones that hold up the best.
F I V E – THIS.
Stop and watch the sun set. Smell the flowers. Open the sunroof. Savor every bite of every meal. Hold your babies as long as they’ll let you.
Life is precious, my friends. Please don’t rush through it. I’m still learning this, too. <3
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Happy Friday, y’all!
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