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At Home Teeth Whitening: Does it Work?

Five years ago this March, I had life-altering double jaw surgery. I was never confident in my smile since said smile was crooked. The jaw surgery boosted my confidence which escalated the number of times that I smile in a day. Five years later and I cannot quit smiling. There is one slight problem. I do enjoy my daily coffee in the mornings and a cup of hot tea in the afternoons, and this enjoyment stains my teeth. Let’s just say that it did not take much time for me to realize that whitening strips do not keep the stains away.

Last month, I partnered with Smile Brilliant to keep my teeth shining! The reason I accepted this partnership is that their teeth whitening kit involves custom trays that match your teeth exactly.

In the initial kit, you are sent molding clay to make your impressions. Do not let this overwhelm you. An instruction guide is included to help you with each step. Once you make your impressions, you will mail them back to Smile Brilliant. In just a few days, you will receive happy mail that includes your custom molds.

Let the whitening process begin. Please remember that it takes time for the stains to be removed. I’m happy to share my results after using the whitening gel for seven days!

I’m continuing the whitening process, and my husband made the comment the other night that he couldn’t believe how white my teeth are now. He said you may want to stop because you are making my teeth look bad. You can really tell the difference in my color in our New Year’s Eve picture! I think it is time that we get Hubby his own custom whitening trays.

 

Can you see that beautiful white smile? I truly believe the custom molds help ensure that you are whitening all teeth and not just sections of teeth.

GIVEAWAY:

Would you like to WIN your very own whitening kit (value $149)? Please fill out this form for your chance to win. If you would like to go ahead and get your own whitening kit, please use my coupon code to save 15% (onemomsworld15).

Disclosure: This is a partnership with Smile Brilliant. All thoughts and opinions are of my own. I’m in love with my smile!

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To My 16 Year Old

M,

16 years ago you came into this world clinging to me to help you survive. I provided your nourishment and ensured you were safe from the outside world. For the last 16 years, I have raised you to be a shining light in this world. You no longer have to grab my hand to help you get down from the couch or walk into your kindergarten class. The skills we have instilled in you are now in your independent hands. You will make your own good choices and spread your wings to soar into the next 16 years.

Always remember that your mom’s hands will be here to hold you at any hour. My arms will be open to give you hugs and help guide you in the right direction. You may be very independent, but there are times that you will still need your mother. Truth be known is that your mother still needs you.

You will stumble upon many roadblocks in the future, but your best person to help you first is God. He will never fail you. Keep Him first in your life and everything will be fine and dandy and those roadblocks will be moved from your journey.

Every time you leave the driveway in your car, please know that prayers are being said. I know you are an independent young woman and will be just fine, but my hope is that you will always need your mother.

It’s your moment to shine my beautiful daughter. Even though I am not walking you to the stage, I will be in the background cheering you on every step of the way. God has big plans for you and it is my pleasure to watch from the sidelines to see those plans be unveiled.

I love you, M, forever and ever!

Signed,

Your Mother

THE WIZARD OF OZ Live Stage Performance in Charlotte, NC

Guess what? The Wizard of Oz tour is making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina December 18-20, 2018.

Ovens Auditorium will host The Wizard of Oz for three shows starting at 7 p.m. This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.

Dean Sobon will serve as the Director and previously created the national tours of “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. Amy McCleary will create the magical choreography and was the Director/Choreographer of the national tour of Memphis, the Musical and the choreographer of the national tour of “The Wedding Singer”. The team of Sobon and McCleary will take Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow “Over the Rainbow” to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City.

Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If I Only Had A Brain,” along with the beloved characters, TheWizard of Oz will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable day at the theater.

SAVINGS ALERT! Please use code TINMAN to save 25% off ticket prices. Please note discount expires December 16, 2018. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles’ Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd.

Winter Storm Diego Hits North Carolina Mountains

The forecast warned us a week in advance that a winter storm was going to bring record amounts of snow to North Carolina. I tried to not get my hopes up as I know winter forecasts are hard to nail. Winter Storm Diego arrived on time Saturday evening, and 20 inches blanketed us over a two-day period. The smile has not left my face!

Also, let it be known that you are never too old to build a snowman, aka snowwoman. I felt like a little girl again. My husband told me that I need to live in Alaska because I love when it snows!

Winter Storm Diego – you did not disappoint in North Carolina. Thank you for bringing such joy to my family over the weekend.

Family Fun at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Annual Speedway Christmas!

We were honored to be invited to opening night of Speedway Christmas in Concord, NC at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is a must-do event with the family during the holiday season.

Enjoy the festivities from our video we have put together that will for sure get you in the holiday spirit.

Here are this year’s facts, by the numbers, for what has become a can’t-miss tradition for families gearing up for the Christmas season:

3.5 MILLION – Adding to an already spectacular showcase of sparkle, the speedway has added nearly a half million lights this year, bringing the grand total to a mind-boggling 3.5 million. The theme of this year’s display – Storybook in Lights – will see popular fairytale characters like Rapunzel, The Three Little Pigs and Mother Goose, come to life in illuminated fashion.

3.75 – Strung throughout the infield, along portions of the iconic speedway and innovative ROVAL™, in the grandstands and under the concourse, Speedway Christmas guests wind through 3.75 miles of lights as they take in hundreds of creative displays and lights synchronized to Christmas-themed music.

4,300 – A light show of this magnitude takes a sizable effort to construct. Crews have been hard at work since mid-October stringing lights, running power and testing the lights. In total, crews have racked up more than 4,300 man hours getting ready for opening night.

33,000 – In 2017, more than 33,000 cars visited Speedway Christmas during its six-week run. While most ticket sales are done on-site, visitors from 41 states and three foreign countries purchased tickets in advance, making Speedway Christmas a global attraction.

50 – Fans who think they’ve seen it all at Speedway Christmas before are in for a treat this year as the speedway has added a 50-foot-tall Ferris Wheel to its new attractions for 2018. Located in the infield near the Christmas Village, fans can take in the views of Speedway Christmas from above every night the village is open.

14 – In addition to the Ferris Wheel, fans can enjoy 14 nights of live entertainment from the Christmas Village outdoor stage, with local bands and organizations adding to the festive atmosphere with music, carols and more. Among those scheduled to perform, the speedway will welcome musicians Cameron Ripley and Thor Mauldin, the Olympic High School Chorus, South Iredell High School Chorus and Cuthbertson High School Chorus.

76,000 – With all the fun that is to be had walking through the Christmas Village – which also includes photos with Santa, a living nativity and a variety of craft vendors – fans are sure to work up an appetite. A Speedway Christmas staple, Lil’ Donut Express, will return, serving sweet treats throughout the show. In all, Lil’ Donuts expects to sell 76,000 mini munchies, which, if laid side-by-side, would stretch nearly three miles.

16,000 – Back by popular demand, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 16,000-square-foot HDTV will transform into a drive-in movie screen throughout the light show, playing popular holiday movies like “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” and “Polar Express” every Thursday through Sunday night as part of FOX46 movie nights at Speedway Christmas.

1 – With millions of lights, a sprawling Christmas Village, new additions including a 50-foot Ferris Wheel and live entertainment, and a slew of popular Christmas movies playing on the speedway’s 16,000-square-foot HDTV, there’s only one place families need to be this year to get into the holiday spirit – Speedway Christmas.

Fans can purchase tickets online at www.CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com or on-site. Tickets start at just $20 per car on Monday through Wednesday nights, $25 per car on Thursday and Sunday nights and $30 per car on Friday and Saturday nights.

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