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Spring Cleaning? Extra Long Lint Roller

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June 2, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Mom Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

Remove tough pet hair and debris from clothing, furniture and more with this Long Handle Lint Roller. The extension pole easily extends to 48″ allowing you to pick-up your pet’s hair without needing to bend over or getting down on the floor. This lint roller is great for picking-up pet hair and lint from rugs, bedding, furniture, staircases and more. And when you’re done you can easily pull off the used tape to expose the new sheet to continue cleaning and creating a healthier environment for you.

 



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Monogram Glitter Pony Tail Caps $11 from $27

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June 2, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

I love wearing ball caps, and ones that allow me to throw my hair up in a pony tail or bun are a must-have. You’re going to want these cute and trendy Monogram Glitter Pony Tail Caps for just $11 (reg. $27).

These hats come in a bunch of colors. I love the dark pink and blue hats. They’re so fun and girly. And, there are so many neutrals that will go with any outfit from white and silver to black and coffee.

These hats will be your new go-to for bad hair days or for when you’re just feeling like wearing a hat. I wear mine all the time, so I am totally grabbing these for my collection!

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WHAT’S TRENDING? How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon or the TV. Your kids will love this!


Also access our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables! We are here to help you with your North Pole friend! Make sure to visit our Elf Store to cover you on printables for the entire season!



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16 Invisalign Hacks and Tips To Make Your Treatment Better

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June 2, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Invisalign Hacks. Are you a new patient to Invisalign? Take a look at these sixteen tips to make your Invisalign Treatment even better!

16 Invisalign Hacks and Tips

Invisalign Hacks and Tips To Make Your Treatment Better

Disclosure: I am not a doctor, dentist, orthodontist or medical professional. This post is not affiliated with Invisalign. Please consult your orthodontist before beginning any of the listed hacks or tips with Invisalign.

I did it. At age 37, I became a “brace face” mother of five. I never had braces as a kid and there has been one canine tooth that has always driven me crazy, especially with a smiling profile view. It really sticks out. I allowed that tooth to go for years until in frequent visits my dentist kept telling me “you would be a good case for Invisalign.” I ignored his nudges but began to notice my own problems. It became clear I have a cross bite in the back and my gums began to recede. The joys of getting older. Finally, done with having babies, I found an opportunity to take care of myself.

Best Invisalign Accessories

My first week of Invisalign was hell. I am not going to lie. I have 22 brackets and they were really awful to put on. Additionally, my clear aligner was really tight, I was not used to the whole “planning” to eat thing and my mouth was bleeding. Installing the clear attachments, the dental hygienist tugging and pulling, really cut up my mouth during that first visit. However, once I left that dentist chair, my mouth began to heal. The Invisalign treatment became my own at home. I was getting use to a routine of when to eat and brush and slowly things got better. I learned about some of best Invisalign accessories to get me through the process. After about one week, I no longer regretted my decision. In fact, though over a year long, I was looking forward to the results of when I was done.

About two months into treatment, I was really comfortable with my routine. My orthodontist mentioned being able to to change the number of days I wear each of my aligners with the aid of a vibration device. At the time, I was switching every 8 to 14 days and he mentioned I could get as few as 5 to 6 days for each new aligner. This would cut my Invisalign treatment by months but the device was $450. With five kids, that was not in the budget. I searched high and low for a similar device and could not find one until I found the Orthorush Soft Vibrating Device on eBay for $78. Similar to a very popular brand name, I pop the device in my mouth for 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evenings. Since I was using a “knock off” brand, he would not let me change my device more often than every 7 days, but every day helps.

Grab your Orthorush Soft Vibrating Device here.

As my treatment moved along, I began researching Invisalign treatment. I didn’t want the “dentist” explanation, I wanted to see what had worked for patients and made their experience better. In my research, I decided to compile for you, 16 Invisalign Hacks and Tips to make yours (and my) treatment better! Leave a message and let me know what works for you! Together we can get through this process. I would love to hear your own hacks and tips to make this whole process endurable!


16 Invisalign Tips & Tricks

Remove Your Trays in Private. I highly recommend going to the bathroom or another room to remove your trays. Your aligners do accumulate some degree of saliva and pulling them from your mouth may not be a pretty sight.  It’s not a visual you want to leave in other’s minds.

Invisalign Cleaner

Clean While You Eat. Your clear aligners get gross. No matter how many times you brush, they just pick up plaque, saliva, you name it. The first and best hack is, clean while you eat.  I picked up Retainer Brite Cleaning Tablets, which I keep in my kitchen. When I am eating, I toss a Retainer Brite tablet in water and allow it to soak for at least 15 minutes. While nothing will perfectly whiten Invisalign trays, they really look so much better! When I am done eating, I brush my teeth and to polish the Invisalign aligners with my toothbrush. For a better clean, you could pick up an Ultrasonic Cleaner (this is the one I use!).


Goodbye Manicures. Initially it was hard to get my aligners out. Once I got the hang of it, they came in and out really easy. However, it takes the help of your nails/fingers to get them out. Either kiss manicures goodbye or pick up a little tool called an outie.

Invisalign Hacks Toothbrush Travel Kit

Always Have a Travel Toothbrush Set. You will want to carry a toothbrush, toothpaste, a floss pick in your bag. You will not regret it. Another Invisalign accessory I keep in my travel set is an Aligner Chewie. You use Aligner Chewies to help close any air gaps between your teeth and your Invisalign aligners. Insert your Invisalign and bite on your chewie to perfectly place on your teeth.


Rough Around the Edges. If you find yourself with a sharp edge, you can use a nail bugger to gently smooth down the area irritating your check or gum. Be careful not to shave down too much or you might damage the tray or the purpose of that set of aligners. They are shaped intentionally to make your teeth shift!

Invisalign App

Install the Invisalign App. Initially I found this app a waste, but as time went on, it really became helpful. Not only can you track your progress with photos (if you wish), you can get alerts when it is time to change your aligner. This was very resourceful because when you are not on a 7 day change cycle, then the day of the week is always different.  You can also see your calendar history and future. See future change dates, see your end date (loved having that goal!) and see how long you wore each aligner (i.e. first aligner was 10 days, third aligner was 8 days.) The app also has a time so you can track how long your aligners are out when you eat. Remember, Invisalign recommends use for at least 22 hours a day!

Invisalign Welcome Kit

Have Multiple Cases. Initially I was rolling my aligners in a paper towel when I took them out to eat. This of course was not wise, because paper towels get tossed. Try to have multiple cases. Your kit comes with one, but you can get more online. I preferred three cases. One in the bathroom, one in my purse, and one in the kitchen. If I worked out of the home, I imagine I would want a case in my office too.


Invisalign Whitening Foam for Clear Aligners

Get Whitening Foam.  Invest in the White Foam Clear Retainer Cleaner. Maybe only in my mind, but I found it to really help whiten Invisalign trays and more importantly, my teeth! In fact, I had a friend ask how my teeth are still so white. I am a whitening snob, have been one as long as white strips have existed. This was my solution to keeping white teeth while I had Invisalign. I found it cheaper online (I used Subscribe and Save every 3 months) than at the dentist office.


Kiss Lipstick Goodbye. Can you war lipstick with Invisalign? Well of course but here is the bad news. Lipstick get stuck on your clear aligners. Lipstick is not your friend during treatment. If you must wear lipstick, look for a long lasting matte like Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color. In response, found myself wearing a lot of chapstick. I sometimes sneak on a gloss toward the end of my aligner period (in case it stained, I would be moving on to the next set), but for the most part I kissed lipstick good-bye. Go for dramatic eye makeup to draw away form your lips!


Careone Ibuprofen for Invisalign

Switch Aligners at Night.  Switch aligners at night and pop ibuprofen. I feared each new change, but it wasn’t that bad. I am someone who prefers something night over something loose. I like tons of blankets on me when I sleep, I love the feel of Spanx, etc. So when a new set went in, it just reminded me I was setting my teeth in place. It wasn’t that bad but I did typically use ibuprofen for the first 24 to 48 hours.

Bubly Mango Sparkling Water

Drinking Sparkling Water with Invisalign. Drinking was the hardest change for me. I am a coffee sipper. I drink it all day. Everyday, I found myself never getting a full cup of coffee and sometimes I was taking ibuprofen for a headache, not for teeth pain.  I have read varying answers on this but for me sparking water was great! Of the Invisalign eating and drinking tips, learning I could drink sparkling water wearing Invisalign was a win.  Mango and Grapefruit bubly Sparkling Water was a friend of mine. The bubbling allowed my stomach to be tricked into feeling full between meals and i find of felt like the fizz was helping to clean my teeth (perhaps it wasn’t; perhaps it was mental.) Can you drink white wine while wearing Invisalign? Honestly, you can drink anything, but anything with color will slightly stain. The only time I cheat is when I know i am cleaning my trays that evening.  When you change, take your own aligner and new one and compare the colors. You will see!

The attachments Stain Really Easily. Be sure to brush especially after drinking things like coffee or red white. I would really recommend skipping red wine for a rose or white wine. If you cannot get to a toothbrush and toothpaste quickly, swish with water, but I would not go very long without! Remember, do not drink anything but water when your aligners are in. If your teeth are beginning to stain too, consider picking up a Teeth Whitening Gel Pen. They won’t break the bank and still keep your smile sparkling!


Clear Invisalign Trays

Hold Onto Your Old Trays. Okay, this might seem a little strange at first glance. Why would you hold onto your previous set of trays once you graduate to a new set? There might be a reason you need to go back, like a tooth not shifting. One time, a few days after an aligner change, I lost one of my aligners. I had to go back to my old set white looking for my lost tray! I found it outside in the grass, talk about a lucky find! If in this case, I did not find it, I would be waiting a few days for my orthodontist to get a new set made. My wearing an old aligner, you prevent your teeth from shifting back or regressing in your treatment.

Invisalign Retainer

Use the Last Aligner Tray to Whiten Your Teeth. Your last tray makes the perfect delivery method for a teeth whitener. Grab a whitening gel and insert in your tray and follow the directions of your gel. Perhaps you can ask your orthodontist for a professional gel at the end of your treatment.  When you are done with your treatment, I would suggest the AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit with Gel Syringes. Over 5,000 positive reviews!


Fluoridex Prescription Toothpaste

Get Multiple Toothpastes. I found myself using three different toothpastes. I preferred a toothpaste that was strong like Crest Whitening + Scope. I also, switched over to a Sensodyne Whitening on days my teeth were more sensitive. My doctor also recommended a prescription toothpaste for my receding gums. I used the prescription Fluoridex toothpaste at night to help protect my enamel when I slept.


You Might Loose Weight. I did manage to loose weight on Invisalign. Initially, I began to eat 3xs a day but I ate larger meals to prevent myself from getting hungry. During the beginning, I did not loose any weight. Eventually, I embraced this time of “not being able to eat” and watch the meals I ate 3xs a day adding more protein in my diet. After making changes to my own diet/intake, the reduction of snacks I ate a day helped me loose 13 pounds. It was work on my own end but I was giving the deterrent of my Invisalign trays not allowing me to snack.


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Also access our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables! We are here to help you with your North Pole friend! Make sure to visit our Elf Store to cover you on printables for the entire season!



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Space Saver: Ottoman to Sofa Bed

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June 2, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Mom Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

Stay on the cutting edge of style. Adding function to beauty, this well-designed Ottoman with Fold Out Sleeper fills multiple needs. Perfect for an everyday footrest, it also doubles as a coffee table in a seating ensemble. Pull out the hidden sleeper mattress for an extra sleep spot to accommodate small guests. Modern, clean lines enhance the sleek look of dark brown leatherette with black finish legs.

 



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WHAT’S TRENDING? How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon or the TV. Your kids will love this!


Also access our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables! We are here to help you with your North Pole friend! Make sure to visit our Elf Store to cover you on printables for the entire season!



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Distressed Jeggings $19 from $45

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June 2, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

If you love the ripped, distressed look for your jeans and leggings, you’re going to want these jeggings in your closet. Get these Distressed Jeggings on sale for just $19 (reg. $45).

I have a pair of these jeggings, and I LOVE them. I wear them all the time because they’re stretchy, comfy and go with everything. They’re also totally trending with the ripped, distressed look. I throw these on with tees, tanks and flip flops for an easy look.

If you love Jane, also check out GroopDealz, Cents of Style and Belle Chic.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a Balloon or the TV. Your kids will love this!


Also access our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables! We are here to help you with your North Pole friend! Make sure to visit our Elf Store to cover you on printables for the entire season!



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I am a wife, mother, daughter, blogger, teacher, friend – a woman of many different hats. My delights are my husband, my five kids, reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family. I am a Florida girl transferred to the heart of the DC-Metro area. I'm glad you're here! Learn more about Ashley.

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