As a new Mommy I have found that doing my normal beautification takes a little more time and planning. Since having my braces removed last year I have wanted desperately to get my teeth whitened but I have not been able to find the time. Luckily I found an at-home whitening kit that allows me to whiten at my leisure.

The kit that I used is from Smile Brilliant and it was unbelievably simple. I was mailed a kit which included materials to make a mold of my teeth for my custom trays. The instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. Making the mold of my teeth made me feel like I may have missed my calling as being a dental hygienist lol. Once I created the mold I shipped it back to Smile Brilliant in the prepaid envelope. I received my custom trays back rather quickly and I was all set for my whitening journey.

The whitening process itself was as simple as applying the gel to the trays and popping them in. Once the actual whitening was done which took about 30-45 minutes, I followed the process with a desensitizing gel. This was my first go at using any type of whitening product and it was great. The trays fit my teeth so well and were so comfortable that at times I actually had forgotten that I had them on. I was able to get a professional experience without the cost or inconvenience of leaving home to do so.

What I liked the most about this whitening kit is that I didn’t have to go out of my way to use it. I was able to whiten while doing pretty much anything! I found that what worked best for me was to whiten during my evening “Mommy Time” which includes showering, reading, or watching one of my favorite shows ever, The Golden Girls. At the end of my whitening treatment I did see a difference and I am super excited to show off my pearly whites! I’m so thankful to have found out about Smile Brilliant. I would definitely recommend it to any Mommy out there like myself who just can’t seem to find the time to do an office whitening.

Here are my results after using Smile Brilliant for 7 days.

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I noticed recently that Lennox did not seem to be satisfied with the amount of milk that she was receiving. I increased her serving size and it still did not seem to suffice. I decided that it was time to take the slow leap into incorporating solid foods into her diet. Her pediatrician gave us the green light to feed her rice cereal at her 4-month appointment. He recommended that we feed her with a baby spoon opposed to putting the cereal in the bottle. He informed us that eating off a spoon is a developmental accomplishment for a baby. It helps them learn to control their oral motor muscles. I tried to feed her rice cereal several times however; it was an epic fail and Lennox was not a fan at all. I decided to take a different approach and introduce her to fruit first and she loved it!!!

Feeding Lennox with a spoon for the first time was very fun, easy, and down right adorable with the Nuby Weaning Spoon. These spoons are a must-have item for feeding your little one. The long handle prevents food from making a mess and the bright, fun colors help with stimulating your baby’s senses. I’m cautious about introducing Lennox to different plastics but I didn’t have to worry about that since these are BPA free. The Nuby Weaning Spoons come in a set of 6 fun colors that I am sure your baby will enjoy as much as Lennox did.

I am always looking for fun and functional items to assist me with my everyday task for Lennox and these spoons were a hit for us. I would definitely recommend you give them a try. I can’t believe that our baby is already transitioning to solid foods. Before you know it she’s going to be able to feed herself. Can the time please slow down?!

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Yesterday I had a little moment… I thought about all of the things that I planned for the day that did not get completed and I felt so unproductive. Some days I am on top of it, and I get so much done. Other days things don’t go as planned, and my to-do list is a complete flop.

I have to admit at times I am guilty of getting a little overly ambitious with my to-do list goals for the day. I end up putting myself in “in a perfect world scenarios”. There is only one problem with these “in a perfect world” scenarios… #Momlife is NOT perfect in any way, shape, or form (insert sigh). There are going to be days where I can’t get stuff done because I’m needed for comfort and love and I am okay with that.

I am learning not to only measure my day by tasks completed because there is no measurement for motherly duties, they are a labor of love. I saw a picture of Lennox smiling yesterday and it put everything into perspective. I don’t want to miss these small moments because I am too caught up in scratching items off of my to-do list. At the end of the day I will not remember the dishes that didn’t get done or that load of laundry that I didn’t fold. I will however remember her first smile, her first belly laugh, and how she looks at her fingers and toes now that she’s discovered them. I will remember the way I look at her while she is sleeping, and the way she looks at me while she is awake. These are the things that are most important right now and something as small as a picture reminded me of that. So now when I think about it I have actually been overly productive with enjoying my perfectly imperfect life.

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This past weekend was a world wind in the wonderful world of Lennox. It started on Friday, when her pediatrician confirmed what my husband and I suspected; our baby is teething! Her behavior over the past week makes so much sense now that we have confirmed that she is in fact teething. A few signs we noticed were her drooling more than normal, chewing on her fingers, and rubbing her eyes. Her mood has been a little shifty as well so I knew she wasn’t feeling like herself. Over the weekend I commenced teething duty. My good friends over at NUBY graciously sent us some teething products and they have been lifesavers!

I have always heard that a cold teething ring could be very soothing to the gums of a teething baby so I decided to whip out my NUBY Ice Gel Baby Teether Keys. I really like the easy grip design, which is ideal for little hands and helps with coordination. It took only a few minutes for Lennox to get the hang of holding her own teether and chewing on it at her leisure. The cool (pun intended) thing about this teether is the size and the shape. I like that it is small enough to fit in Lennox’s hand so there wasn’t much of a struggle for her to hold it. She actually prefers to wear it on her wrist like a bracelet lol.  It’s also nice that the entire teether is not the freeze pack material, so she has something to hold onto that wont be too cold on her hands.

We also tried out the NUBY Reversible Teething Bib with Dribble Catcher and Teething Corner. This bib is by far my favorite because it is a two-for-one deal for babies that are both drooling and teething. This soft absorbent cotton bib kept Lennox’s onsie dry. I especially loved how the triangle shape of the bib allowed her arms to move about freely. The secure and easy Velcro tabs were also super soft and didn’t snag her hair (she hates when that happens).  This bib features a teething corner, with multiple textured surfaces, to chew on as new teeth break through. This worked well for us, as Lennox liked to bring the teething corner to her mouth to lick and chew. These bibs are completely BPA Free and did I mention it reversible!!!.

Lennox has recently learned how to hold items in her hands for a short period of time. This allows her to play with some of her favorite little soft toys like the NUBY Blankie Pal. This extra soft plush teething toy mixes fun and function. The Blankie Pal comes in several different characters and features a variety of textures that kept Lennox entertained. She loved squeezing the blankie pal and hearing the crunch sound that the crinkle fabric made. This toy will definitely go in her diaper bag as her entertainment on the go!

I am so happy that we had our NUBY teething products to assist us. We will continue to use them during this teething journey. NUBY has a variety of great products for all of your baby’s needs.

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