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Quick & Easy Recipe Fish Sandwiches with Crunchy Cilantro Lime Slaw

Enjoy a quick and easy dinner any night of the week with these delicious Fish Sandwiches with Crunchy Cilantro Lime Slaw.

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Gorton’s. All opinions are my own.

Quick and easy dinner ideas are my speciality. Evenings are busy around here and while I’d love nothing more then to spend my night cooking, time doesn’t allow it. But that doesn’t mean I can’t get a delicious dinner on the table quickly. Even better when the kids exclaim “Wow, mom. That was delicious”. That was exactly the case when I made these Quick and easy Fish Sandwiches with Crunchy Cilantro Lime Slaw.  [Read more…] about Quick & Easy Recipe Fish Sandwiches with Crunchy Cilantro Lime Slaw

7 Things You MUST Experience at This Year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

7 Things to Experience at This Year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival if a foodie’s dream come true. This year’s festival is officially underway and one of the best spots to visit this fall. I had a chance to experience the Food and Wine Festival on opening day and enjoyed so many delicious dishes. Some that were way out of my food comfort zone. Each dish I tried I throughly enjoyed and some I even went back for more when I visited again with my family. Keep reading to see why this year’s Food and Wine Festival might just be the best yet and 7 things your should experience at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.  [Read more…] about 7 Things You MUST Experience at This Year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

What You Need to Know About Invisalign® Aligners & Beginning Treatment

This post was sponsored by the Invisalign® brand and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

If you’ve been thinking about Invisalign® treatment for your teen, you might have some questions on how exactly the process works or if it’s the right choice for your teen. While we’ve only had 3 visits so far and are two weeks into Ryan’s treatment, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the process, how Ryan is responding to treatment so far and just how easy it’s been overall. Today I’m sharing what you need to know about Invisalign® aligners and beginning treatment.

Our initial visit was relatively quick and painless. The doctors at Segal & Iyer took computerized scans of my son’s teeth and put together a comprehensive treatment plan to shift his teeth into place. The hardest part was waiting for our Invisalign® aligners to come in.

Is Invisalign® Treatment the Right Choice for Your Teen? Here's what you need to know

Ryan was so excited leaving the office. Once he saw the progression scan of how his teeth would look after treatment he couldn’t stop talking about it and was eager to get started.

Once we got the call the Invisalign® aligners were in, we headed into the office to pick everything up.

Invisalign® aligners are the only aligners made with SmartTrack® material that straightens teeth with more predictably than other aligners.*

*Compared to aligners made from off-the-shelf, single later .030in material

On this visit Ryan had SmartForce® attachments put on his teeth due to how some of them are positioned. His teeth needed some pretty complicated movements to shift them into place and these small, tooth-colored pieces attached to his teeth to help keep the Invisalign® aligners in place. These attachments help make these movements possible without the need for traditional braces.

The SmartForce® attachments help the Invisalign aligners apply the right amount of force in the right direction for treatment.

Once the attachments were on it was time for his treatment to begin. He practiced putting the Invisalign® aligners in and taking them out while we were in the office to get the hang of it.

There’s a bit of a learning curve but once he got it, we were on our way.

They sent us home with 10 sets of Invisalign® aligners* that he will replace once a week. Once he uses all of them, we’ll head back into the office for another visit to check his progress a we’ll be given the next set of Invisalign® aligners.

It’s really that simple. If he accidentally breaks a set of aligners, he can just switch to the next pack or go back to his last set. There’s no need for an emergency office visit for broken aligners (which I had so many of with traditional braces).

Watching my son take something so serious has been a welcoming relief. He’s so excited to see what the end result for his smile is and has taken the whole process seriously.

Invisalign® clear aligners have really helped boost Ryan’s confidence. Ryan didn’t like the idea about having traditional, silver braces on his teeth. He saw how they looked and didn’t want that for himself.

*The number of aligners needed per treatment is up to the discretion of the Invisalign provider.

When the Invisalign® aligners are on, they’re virtually invisible. So he feels and looks his best and isn’t self-conscious at all. We all know the teen years are hard enough, so seeing how confident he is wearing this is a relief.

If you ask him what he loves the most, he’ll tell you it’s the fact that the Invisalign aligners don’t interfere with his adventurous life.

They don’t get in the way of things he likes to do or things he likes to eat. They don’t hold him back from living his life and exploring new things. Plus the fact that you can hardly tell he’s wearing them.

Invisalign® aligners in case

When it’s time for a trip, they’re the first thing he packs.

We’re both thrilled with the process so far and cannot wait to see his progression over the coming weeks.

Learn more about Invisalign® aligners here and see if they’re right for your child by taking the FREE Smile Assessment! If you’re considering Invisalign treatment, find a doctor near you.

Dawn

It’s Time to Talk Women’s Health – Know What’s Normal & What’s Not

Compensation was provided by Hologic via Momtrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of opinions of Hologic or Momtrends.

Do you know if your period is normal? Interesting question, isn’t it? While this may seem like a taboo topic, it’s one we as women need to get more comfortable talking about. Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience heavy periods that dramatically affect their life?  1 in 5. That means you probably know someone who is affected, but since we don’t talk about these topics, you may not know who in your circle may be suffering. But what if you did? What if it’s you? Wouldn’t you want to talk to a doctor, or find a treatment plan to help eliminate pain, embarrassment or fear?  [Read more…] about It’s Time to Talk Women’s Health – Know What’s Normal & What’s Not

Ballerina Dreamer Doll the Perfect Toy for Little Dancers

It’s never to early to start your holiday shopping! Get a head start with Ballerina Dreamer! This is the perfect toy for tiny little dancers.

Calling all parents and grandparents of little dancers!  Let me introduce you to Ballerina Dreamer. The perfect doll for the little dancers in your life. My little girl loves to dance. We’re getting ready to sign her up for dance classes this year to encourage her love of dancing. No matter where we are, if music starts playing, she starts dancing.

This post is sponsored by Hunter Products.

I recently had a chance to review this new Ballerina Dreamer dancer doll and I just couldn’t say no. Knowing how much dance means to her, I knew she’d love this doll.

And I was right. As soon as the box arrived Evie was jumping up and down with excitement for me to open it up. This doll has literally been played with every single day since she arrived!

She loves it! Just look at her smile.

She’s mesmerized with her music and the fact that this doll actually twirls and moves just like she does when she dances.

Ballerina Dreamer can twirl, pirouette, and dance like a real ballerina

Your little one can watch the Ballerina Dreamer doll dance just like a real ballerina! Using its magic tiara, the doll can pirouette, spin on both toes, kick forwards and backwards, do the splits and more!

She plays music when she dances and her tutu magically lights up for a magical touch.

Ballerina Dreamer is available now for only $29.98 at Walmart. You can order her with blonde hair or brown hair like the one my daughter is playing with in these picture.

Ballerina Dreamer is for ages 3 and up. She makes a great gift for birthdays, Christmas of just because.

Get ahead start on your holiday shopping and order a Ballerina Dreamer doll today!

Dawn

Orange Vanilla Keto Ice Cream Recipe

This post has been sponsored by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A few months ago, I started following a Keto-based diet. It took a little trial and error in the beginning but after a few days, and a few slip ups, I’ve settled into a new routine and mindset when it comes to eating. While meals have been easy for me, it’s my gigantic sweet tooth that was setting me back. Once I found some simple and delicious Keto-friendly dessert options, things became a lot easier for me. This Orange Vanilla Keto Ice Cream, made with Atkins® Shakes from ACME, is one of my go-to desserts.  [Read more…] about Orange Vanilla Keto Ice Cream Recipe

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