What is a dental aligner?

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I Just Started my Alignerco dental journey, and I had a difficult start.  Since I received my dental aligners, the journey seems like it is getting a bit easier. 

Every two weeks I have to start another tray and although they are tight the first day or so, the pain is bearable.  I thought that I wouldn't do well with eating, brushing my teeth, and the aligners back in my mouth. 

The only problem that I seem to be having is putting the aligners in after having lunch at the mall.  You have to be careful to not leave your aligners in a napkin because they will be tossed out.

I am finding that there are a few changes happening when I change into a new tray.  This is going to be a long process that is for sure.

I have been using different products for the care of these aligners and to keep my mouth clean and fresh.  Flossing every day is really important. I use string floss but I also use a water flosser.

Smile Brilliant has a great dental probiotic that has been very effective at preventing me from having bad breath so I make that a part of my routine every day.

My aligners are made of plastic so I have to be very careful about how I handle them.  I have been instructed not to rinse them under hot water because it could ruin them.    

Below are some questions that people ask about dental aligners.

Why are teeth aligners so expensive?

They are expensive because people have to be trained to make the aligners and it takes a certain skill to get it right to fit your teeth correctly.  At-home aligners are a little cheaper than going to your dentist and they still work.

Are aligners safe?

They are safe but you must visit your dentist to make sure that your teeth are healthy enough to use aligners.

Which clear aligners are the best?

I use Alignerco so I don't know about the other clear aligner companies but Alignerco is the least expensive option.  They also have a day and a nighttime option. So if you don't want to wear dental aligners all day you can get the nighttime aligners and only wear them at night. This is good for people who are busy so they do not have to change their aligners throughout the day.

How long do aligners take to be made?

When I finally got approved to get my aligners, it took four or more weeks for them to be sent to me. 

Do you like Alignerco?

I was very upset with Alignerco at first because taking the impressions and getting them right was a pain in the neck.  Honestly, I didn't think that I would like them at all.  The process is easier once you receive your aligners.  So far, I am pretty pleased with them.  If this changes, I will give you all an update.

If you have tried Alignerco and finished your treatment, please comment and let me know what you think about the company and how your teeth turned out.

Mainstays Folding All-Terrain Wide-Track Wheeled Beach Wagon

Mainstays Folding All-Terrain Wide-Track Wheeled Beach Wagon, Blue by Walmart.com 

This wagon is great for carrying all of the things that you are taking to the beach.  It would also make a great wagon to take with you to carry your groceries when you are doing your food shopping.

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Plus Size Macy’s Last Act And Macy’s BackStage Haul

Macy's Last Act is the best way to refresh your wardrobe with clothing that is cute and so affordable.  I have been able to get clothes for under three dollars.  I make sure that I shop out of season, to get the best quality for very little money.

It takes a long time to go through their racks, but it is definitely well worth it! They also have a shoe department.  Finding name-brand shoes is very easy.  Now, since the fall is about to come in, I will be concentrating on sandals for the spring and summer next year.

I bought beautiful dresses for my daughter for under ten dollars.  It is fun to see what I can score for the day.  You can bring twenty-five dollars, and have a nice amount of clothes.  If you have a Macy's department store with Macy's Last Act or Backstage please go and see what they have.  You will be very surprised!

*Circus NY Eileen Shoes By Sam Edelman*

Circus NY shoes are stylish and comfortable.  I purchased these shoes to add to my collection for the Fall and Winter.  My feet are a size 9 wide, and these shoes are so comfy.  I am a diabetic, so I have to be careful with the type of shoes that I buy. These shoes fit the bill perfectly!

Back To School Must Haves 2022

 

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Shopping for school supplies and clothing can be such a daunting task. It is a time when you have to make some smart choices especially if you have more than one child.

There are so many things that your kids must-have for the new school year. Make sure that you make a list of the things that you still have from last year that is still in good condition that you can use for this year.

If you can start purchasing some supplies in advance it would be the best way to start buying things for your kids.

Make sure to ask your kids what is style this year so they can get stylish clothing and accessories.

Your kids will need pencils, pens, calculators, laptops, tablets, bookbags, and the coolest clothes to wear back to school.

Get your kids the latest lunch box or lunch bags to carry their lunch.

It is best to start with the most needed items and then add some of the things that your kids want the most for this school year.

Right now is the perfect time to get coats, shoes, boots, and sweaters.

You can save a lot of money if you shop now for those items.

Here is a list of retailers who may have sales and products to take advantage of to save money.

Back-to-school shopping guide

1. Walmart sales valid through 9-7-2022
2. Nordstrom Rack  Up to 70% off new markdowns.Valid for a limited time
3. Columbia   Up to 50% off past season gear plus 25% off fall styles valid now through 9/6
4. Target  Great sales on school supplies and just about anything that your child needs.
5. Nordstrom  Pick up some nice and sturdy bookbags for your kids.
6. Abercrombie     Up to 40% off select styles plus an extra 20% off almost everything. Valid now through 8/30
7. DSW   40% off sandals with code TOPFLOPSValid 8/29 through 9/1
8. Under Armour   Up to 50% off outlet items valid for a limited time
9. Back Country  Up to 70% off Labor Day sale valid now through 9/6
10. J. Crew Factory  Up to 70% off Labor Day styles valid 9/1 through 9/4

Remember, that these sales are for a limited time so check them out now so you can get the best buys.

 

Dresses are fabulous for the summer.

Dresses are fabulous for the summer.

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Strappy Babydoll Mini Dress by Abercrombie & Fitch https://shopstyle.it/l/bJfvB

I love a simple dress that makes its own statement without being over the top.  Ambercrombie & Fitch has a great variety of dresses to fit most occasions. 

What 5 Household Products Or Gadgets Literally Changed Your Life

 What 5 Household Products Or Gadgets Literally Changed Your Life?

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I am a gadget lover, and I love searching online to find items that I can save to my watchlist or put on my wishlist.  Being an apartment dweller comes with some restrictions, such as, not being able to have a washing machine in my apartment being a biggie for me, because I absolutely hate laundromats.  Having limited space can be a challenge and sometimes gadgets can be very expensive. 

I try to carefully plan purchases in advance, and over the years I have acquired many gadgets to make my life easier.  I work at home, so I wanted to make that process easy and make sure that I had the right printer, paper, stamps, and whatever else I needed to make my business run smoothly.  It isn't wise to wait until you run out of things that are needed right away. 

There are products that I had a second thought about because they were a bit expensive, but then I started to think long-term about the benefits and the fact that they would save me money over time.

So here are the 3 household products that literally changed my life.

1. I purchased a twin-tub washing machine that allowed me to wash my clothes in my apartment and it is very easy to store.
2. My Canon Pixma MG 3620 Printer because I no longer have to go to the library or pharmacy to make copies and I can print important information and send it out immediately, and this assists me with getting more work done.
3. Nikon Coolpix L830 Camera. I am able to get more work because of this camera and it has definitely been a gamechanger for me. I use it for YouTube and for blogging and I really love it.
4. Apple iPad Air because I am able to take my work with me on the go and I am able to edit my videos faster.  It took me a long time to jump on the Ipad train but I am so glad that I did.
5. My Acer 315 Chromebook because it works faster than a traditional windows laptop and does more things than I thought I wouldn't be able to do on a Chromebook.  It makes my job much easier and it is lightweight too.

If there are products that will make life easier for you; take a chance and buy them or save monthly towards the purchase if they are very expensive. 

Go to review sites to find out the quality of the products that you want to buy. 

Before you buy the product or gadget check out different sites to find out which one has the lowest prices.

Buy office supplies in bulk if you work at home.  This will save you a lot of money in the long run.

 

Beautiful Braided Hairstyles For The Summer

 

                         The model is wearing a multi-colored single braided style

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The model in the picture is my daughter.  She loves to wear her hair braided during the summer.  She has been doing hair since she was nine years old.  One thing is for sure, she is not scared to use color as an accent.  

This single braided hairstyle is so easy to maintain.  You can wear it down like she is wearing it but it can also be carried up in a pretty bun. Braids are so easy because when you awaken in the morning, you do not have to worry about wasting so much time on your hair.  You just wrap it up at night and take it off in the morning and you are out the door. 

Braids have been around so long, but this year I have seen so many unique styles with braids that are curly with the multi-colors, or even hair that is super-long you could almost sit on it Lol.  Braids can even be worn if you work in a professional position as long as it is a simple, sleek, style, with using one color braids.

Cornrows are easy if you do not want to sit for a very long time to get your hair braided because getting your hair braided in single braids takes a very long time to accomplish but the results are worth the wait.

There are so many places where you can pick up your braiding hair.  You can check out:

Amazon

Nia Wigs

Wish

eBay

Sally Beauty

Etsy

Target

Where to find good workout wear.

 Where to find good workout wear.

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I have always liked camouflage because it always look sporty, and fresh, and like animal print, it never goes out of style.

 

My doctor told me to implement different forms of exercise that would be easy for me and I decided to use walking as my main exercise.

I have chronic medical issues so walking works for me.  Finding cute workout clothes for plus-size women can be a little difficult so I have looked around and found some sources that will work for me. 

Workout leggings are very comfortable to wear as long as they fit well.  I don't want them to look too tight because I want a uniform look.

Workout wear does not have to be expensive.  I have found some cute workout wear at Walmart that is very comfortable.

Workout wear is good to lounge around the house in too. 

Please keep in mind that you need workout well that is good quality so your workout wear can last a long time.  

When you purchase your workwear make sure that you put it on and stretch and do some exercise to make sure that it is comfortable and it does not restrict you in any way.  If it does, return it promptly to the company where you purchased it.

During the pandemic, workout wear has been the perfect clothing staple that we have to look good and feel good in.  

To make your workout wear more comfortable, make sure that you wear a sports bra.  

I have still had some issues finding complete sets so I had to buy the pants and then the top.  This can be frustrating at times.

You can find a lot of cute workout wear by shopping at a variety of retailers to find a good variety of sizes and styles.  I don't just shop at one place.

Don't let no one try to shame you when you are exercising in your workout wear.  People like to do this to plus-size people and it needs to stop.  Look cute and hold your head up high.

Here are five retailers to purchase workout wear for plus-size women

1. Torrid
2. Amazon
3. Asos
4. Good American
5. Ashley Stewart

These resources will help you find some workout clothes that will make you look and feel your best.

Be you and stay fabulous!

Does the plastic bag ban in New Jersey really make any sense?

 Does the plastic bag ban in New Jersey really make any sense?

New Jersey started their plastic bag ban which means that stores cannot give you a bag when you shop at their store.  You have to bring your own reusable bag or plastic bags that you already own.  This ban officially started on May 4, 2022.

I have my own bags, but this ban is really starting to irk me already.  The government should have done this when the pandemic was over because this is one more thing that we have to worry about and be concerned with.

On May 5, 2022, I was in a store and an elderly lady asked where were the bags.  She forgot that the stores no longer have bags.  Another customer gave her a bag, but this could have quickly become a real problem for her.

This is already an added expense for shoppers that are already struggling with the high price of gas and food.  We don't need another thing that we have to pay for this year.

This plan wasn't well thought out at all.  Someone needs to create bags that break down more effectively and that would definitely solve the problem.

We will have to bring bags with us to places where we wouldn't ordinarily need a bag just in case we have to make an emergency trip to the store.

New Jersey with its high rents and cost of living, is really becoming a place that isn't desirable to reside in.