Good oral health is a foundation that you want to start as early as possible for your family, and that means getting help from a good dentist. However, if you’re starting from ground zero, this can be difficult. Choosing a dentist requires a lot of thought and research, but here’s some ways to break the process down.
What Do I Need?
Let’s take a moment to dispel a few myths. Finding a dentist is not hard, at least, as not as hard as it used to be. We live in a time where you can access individual dentist websites as well as use databases from organizations like the American Dental Association to narrow down options in your immediate area. Review platforms like Angie’s List and Yelp make it easy to get opinions from a variety of spectrums (though you may need to filter through a bit of bias before finding an opinion to listen to). The difficulty isn’t in finding a dentist, but finding one that is a match. Yes, you want someone who’s skilled at their craft. This is bone part of a larger relationship.
Wondering where to start? The best thing you can do is try and work through the opinions of others. Ideally, this would be a family member, friend, or colleague who has seen the dentist in question before. If this isn’t an option, there are plenty of platforms like Angie’s List or Yelp where people will post their reviews. Sometimes, it pays to sift through the reviews to find the best ones, but these will often be the best way to get a rounded picture of what a business has to offer—and a dentist fits the bill. The best thing you can do is try to see as many examples of reviews as possible, ideally from those with a similar profile to you. For example, do you plan on seeing a family dentist? Look for reviews from people with children
For example, the largest thing keeping people away from the dentist in the U.S. is not fear, but cost. As a result, you need to make sure before starting your search to have a good grip on what your finances are as well as what insurance you have. Choosing a good dentist does you little good if you can’t afford them, sadly.
What Do I Want?
For example, look at the webpage of this dentist in Albuquerque who offers convenient appointments for families. This business is clearly catering for families of all kinds, including morning and evening appointments, as well as same-day appointments for emergencies? Think about the things a dentist provides that you value most in order to narrow the field when your search gets underway.
Along with this is something a bit more esoteric: what type of style do you like from your medical practitioners? For example, some people prefer just getting in and getting out, with minimal time lost. In this case, a larger practice with the resources to take care of you quickly will be a better choice. On the other hand, some people want to feel like part of a family, with a dentist who knows them personally as well as a patient. A smaller practice will likely be a better fit.
In addition, your other medical history may play a role in whether or not a dentist is a good match for you. Did you ever wonder why a dentist asks for your full medical history whenever you start seeing them, as well as updates year-by-year? Sure, part of this is due to the fact that you don’t want different treatments or medications interacting with each other. But another important aspect is the fact that oral health has been proven to be related to more and more conditions in the rest of the body. It may be worth it to alert your dentist so they can keep their eyes open for any relevant aspects to the rest of your condition.
Picking a dentist is often an imperfect process, and you may need to go through a few different people in order to find the match you want. However, a dentist does a lot more than just clean your teeth. They take care of an important facet of your health, with bearings on other parts of your body. Any time you spend finding the right one for you and your family is time well spent.
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Butterball Turkey Giveaway ($20 towards your holiday meal) 11/15
Every year I partner with Butterball, to giveaway Butterball Turkey checks on my blog. They are amazing and hep with the costs of a nice Thanksgiving dinner. This year Im doing it again. Butterball has some amazing things going on for Thanksgiving 2017.
Butterball always wants to make sure you are having the best Thanksgiving you can. All that matters is that you have your family and friends to share it with, but of course everyone wants that perfect meal.
Butterball has so many ways to help:
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Amazing how much help they give to help get your holiday meals ready.
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I am giving away 2 Butterball Turkey gift checks (a $20 value towards your meal).
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Contest closes: 11/15 an there is no expiration on the checks they can be used anytime.
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Why Biz Stain Fighter Works On Everything
My kids are getting old and the stains are getting worse. Sports bring grass stains, having tweens brings makeup stains. The ultimate dreaded crafts stains, and slime stains. So I have been using Biz Stain fighter on every load of laundry I use.
Tougher stains I will pretreat overnight and then wash in the morning. So here is the Question: Does Biz really work on everything.
I have used Biz Stain fighter on upholstery, carpet, clothes, rugs, and even different stains. Slime, chocolate, pasta sauce, juice, and grass. So far it has worked wonders. Some stains you have to treat a few times but it does come out. Biz Stainfighter is also a lot less money than other brands making it perfect to stock up and save.
I do laundry so much with kids in the house. This is usually my daily set up. Laundry with Biz on the side to make sure I don’t forget to add it to every load.
You can fine Biz Stain fighter at most retail locations near you or online at their website.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post as a ambassador for the Biz Brand. All opinions are 100% my own.
Biz Is Helping Me Fight Everyday Stains.
I have been using Biz Stainfighter for over a year now, and it is my go to product for all stains. From clothes, carpets. furniture. I use it on everything. And it works to different lengths on everyday stains.
I put on cup of Biz Stainfighter in each wash, to help keep our clothes clean. If there is a tough stain I let it soak overnight in Biz just to get that tough stain out. My kids stain so much everyday and they can be the hardest stains to get out but pre-treating and washing, does the job.
Lately the newest trend has been slime in my house, The kids love to make it. It;s the biggest everyday stains maker in my house. Unfortunately it’s very sticky and gets everywhere. my carpet becomes a mess between the slime and the food dye they use to color it. Biz has helped keep the stains to a minimum and get the sticky slime up out of the carpet.
I was skeptical at first that it would work but it has been amazing at fighting any kind of stain. It really gets the job done.
To see where you can find Biz Stainfighter products please go here.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Biz. All opinions are 100% my own.
Biz Stain Fighter Helps Fight the toughest
I have been chosen to be a Biz Stain Fighter ambassador again for the 2017 year. I am excited to tell u all about their products and what they have to offer.
Biz was the first enzyme based pre-soak and color-safe bleach that Moms have trusted to remove stains from the family’s laundry, for more than 40 years. Different types of stains need different ingredients to clean them. Science shows that there is no one single ingredient that cleans everything well. So why doesn’t every brand put all of these ingredients in? Probably because it costs more to do that. But BIZ didn’t cut corners here… BIZ has more stainfighters than other brands. That’s why it works better.
As a mom of three I am doing laundry daily not to mention soaking and treating daily stains my kids come home with. It’s a constant daily struggle with stains in my house, so I use Biz Stain Fighter with every wash.
The toughest stain in my house right now is pasta sauces.My kids love pasta and always seem to be wearing light colored clothing when they eat it. Making a big mess and staining their clothes. Usually I will have to put some biz with hot water in a bowl and let it sit over night then wash with more biz but gets the job done.
Biz is great for other uses to like it will treat stains set into your carpet or upholstery. So its great to have on hand for any occasion.
Have you used Biz Stain fighter?
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Disclosure: I am a 2017 Biz Ambassador, and will be receiving compensation as well as products for my contribution. All Opinions are 100% my own.
Biz Stainfighter Works on Carpets, Cars and More
Biz Stainfighter has been helping my kids clothes stay perfect and clean throughout the school year. Lets face it, they are messy and their clothes get stained like crazy. Biz Stainfighter has been getting out the stains through pretreating nd also adding a cup load into the wash.
Biz also works great on other items that can’t fit into the washing machine though, like carpets. upholstery and cars.
We tried Biz Stainfighter on a purple marker stain that has been sitting on our carpet for a couple months. It definitely lightened up the stain, but not completely removing it. It looks so much better now though.
A little about Biz:
Biz was the first enzyme based pre-soak and color-safe bleach that Moms have trusted to remove stains from the family’s laundry, for more than 40 years. Different types of stains need different ingredients to clean them. Science shows that there is no one single ingredient that cleans everything well. So why doesn’t every brand put all of these ingredients in? Probably because it costs more to do that. But BIZ didn’t cut corners here… BIZ has more stainfighters than other brands. That’s why it works better.
Have you used Biz before? What did you think?
You can find Biz at Walmart and select retailers nationwide.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post on behalf of Biz. All opinions are 100% my own.
Atkins Meal Kit Has Kept My Craving In Check
I have been using the Atkins Meal Kit I got daily. Shake in the morning, a frozen meal for lunch and dinner, with a meal bar in between. As I had mentioned before in my previous post, my weight was up and down during my trial with the Atkins Meal Kit.
I am happy to say that after the Atkins meal kit and keeping at it daily with my workout routine, and I am down 12 lbs. Although a few pounds have been added on since I have been off Atkins now a few days. I am satisfied though with my results.
The Atkins meal kit comes with a variety of different options and meal that you can choose. I chose the Easy Peasy meal kit, as I am a busy mom and it seemed simple.
Every morning I would have a shake, either Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. They were actually tasty and very fulfilling.
At lunch I would eat a Atkins Taco Meal or the meat loaf.
A Meal bar a few hours later as a snack.
Dinner another frozen meal.
It’s just a simple meal plan.
the Atkins Meal Kits take all of the guesswork out of preparing meals and snacks, and offer simplified options for the low-carb lifestyle.
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This post was sponsored by the RoleMommy Writer’s Network. All opinions are 100% my own.
Creating a Home Office That’s Inviting, Cozy and Organized Too
Although many would say that switching homes can be a rather exhausting and stressful thing to do, I loved every step of it when it was my turn. Sure it was exhausting and it took a great deal of my time to transport all the furniture elements and clothes from my old home to the new one, but I wouldn’t have done it any other way. It was my home and my story that I took care of transferring for many more happy chapters to continue, and I’m glad I took things into my own hands.
One of the most important things to determine while moving is which things you plan to bring with you into your new home and which items you’d like to replace. It was time for me to decide whether I would continue using my old office furniture elements, or if I would make a dream come true – a brand new home office. You’ve guessed right.
I love my job and creating a home office that will help me feel my best and boost my productivity was a real challenge that I looked forward to accomplishing. This time I was not settling for anything less than extraordinary modern office furniture. So, I did my best to create the home office of my dreams: bright, elegant, contemporary and functional with a dose of a personal touch so that I feel more like myself in my work space.
The Desk as a Focal Point
As I was shooting for the stars, the first thing I did was make a list of some of the most reputable online and brick-and-mortar stores in my town. I visited a few websites and stores to find my perfect piece of furniture – my everyday work companion – a desk. And since my idea was to create a cosy yet sophisticated office, my first choice was undoubtedly white coloured modern office furniture. Sleek and contemporary, I found the perfect combination of durability, design and function – all in a wooden piece in the form of a white desk. It features clean lines, sleek track metal legs and a large floating top work station which provides plenty of room for all my office needs. It also comes with a couple of drawers which are my ally to getting things done in a more organised manner. It’s a life saviour during hectic working days.
The Importance of the Chair
After choosing a desk that will make it easier for me to work for hours on end, it wasn’t that hard to choose the office chair. Do not get me wrong, it was easy in terms of colour and overall design, as nothing goes so perfectly well with a dazzling white office desk than a stunningly white, ultra-modern chair. From all that I had read about office ergonomics thus far, I gathered that the office chair should provide great lumbar support, with adjustable back support, arm rests and height. So, I made sure I followed all these rules for the sake of my long term health, my mood and my productivity. And there it was – the perfect addition to my small slice of paradise, the ideal complement to my modern office furniture set – a gorgeously white office chair with 2 inch thick seat cushions upholstered in a high-quality Italian leather. It features a wide seat which provides extra comfort, removable arms as well as an adjustable gas-lift seat height. A real treat to the eye.
Light It Up
Since most of us are more productive during daytime while there is ample natural light, it would be a shame not to use all the daylight you could get in your home office in favour of your productivity. What I did in mine was left all the windows without any curtains whatsoever. This way, there’s more light coming into the room, making it brighter, which in turn is more inspiring and makes it harder to fall into the trap of that middle-of-the-day sleep craving. Of course, I strategically placed my computer desk in a position so that there is no glare to affect my eyesight while working. Moreover, I installed white light bulbs as these are known to set a better working atmosphere rather than yellow lights which give a more laid-back ambiance. Yellow lighting is nice, but then again, you have work to do in that room. Leave the sweet pleasures of falling in your comfort zone for the bedroom.
Details Matter
The thing about details is that they are not just details – they make the design. For the ultimate cosy feel, it would be a great idea to add a fluffy rug on the ground so that it adds a comfy touch to the room. To add up to the sleek design of my office I chose a greyish rug which paired well with the all-white set of modern office furniture. It also matched perfectly well with the cushions on the corner sofa and the rest of the office accessories in the room. The perfect contemporary colour blend.
Last but not least, in order to break the white-grey monotony, to give the room a colourful stylish boost as well as to give myself the motivational boost that I so much need from time to time, I created an art wall. I put nothing but the most creative and positive mindset building quotes and photos on it, which help me get through tough days. Motivation is a crucial ingredient for optimum success in any field. Practice it daily.
Little Chickies (Los Pollitos) Book and App.
My kids are all taking Spanish in school, it’s actually a class that is required and offered, not a elective at all. I think it’s great growing up in AZ and not knowing any spanish was really hard as a child. Even my son who is only in second grade is starting to learn and the new Little Chickies book and app is helping him along the way. It seems like it may actually be for younger kids, but it is still helping my son and even helping me learn a little Spanish.
Little Chickies/Los Pollitos is based on the Los Pollitos Dicen/Little Chickies Squeal nursery rhyme/song and is an homage to the demanding nature of babies and unconditional love, care and warmth given by their moms.
The Author/illustrator Susie Jamillo explains: “As a Latina mom exposed to songs and traditions from both the US and my native Venezuela (I traveled back and forth between the two countries throughout my childhood), I’ve had a hard time finding books and apps of the nursery rhymes I grew up with and, in talking to people in both Latino and non-Latino communities, I realized this was missing from bookshelves and digital platforms. In addition to promoting bilingual/multilingual learning, I hope the books, apps and videos also promote a sense of community and connect kids, especially Latino kids, to their culture.
This app is just too cute, and the book even has been helpful one side is all Spanish and the other all English. I didn’t even tell my kids at first and quizzed them to see what they knew. I was cheating by looking at the english version, but they got most of it.
The book is very bright and would keep the focus of a small child, it is also a lift the flap book, which has been very entertaining for the kids.
You can get the Little Chickies/Los Pollitos book here and the App here or Android.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own.
DealSpotr Earns You Rewards for deals
I must get over 100 emails a day from stores and websites pitching me there deal of the day or a sale they have going on. Usually I just delete them and move on with my day, but now I am earning rewards from them. I am placing the deals on a website called dealspotr. The website has hundreds of users and all you do is upload a deal you have found online or in store. You automatically start earning rewards like Amazon gift cards.
Dealspotr is all about sharing great deals (coupons, product deals, store-wide sales, flash sales, stacking matchups) and garnering votes from the community. You get points for sharing deals which are redeemable for Amazon e-gift cards, but you earn the most points if the community votes for your deals and you build your reputation score (Deal Rep). You also earn points for curating deals and being a great dealspotr.
I have been adding deals for weeks and even finding reliable coupons when I shop. It’s so easy to use and load deals. I have made some great connections using Dealspotr and I am getting a few likes on my posts which help me in achieving rewards.
Have you visited dealspotr? What do you think of the website, and have you joined in to start earning rewards.
Disclosure: This is a compensated post and contains a referral link. All opinions are 100% my own.