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Whitening Lighting Kit Review

I am so excited to be doing this review on Whitening Lighting. I bet if each and everyone of us looked at what toothpaste we are currently using the word “whitening” is mentioned on the label. Because people want whiter teeth, and I am one of those people! SO lets get into it! 

I ordered the DIAL A SMILE PROFESSIONAL TEETH WHITENING KIT. It included the syringe of whitening gel, 3 teeth wipes to polish and prep for the gel, Vitamin E swabs to protect your gums, and their LED light that activates the whitening gel. FYI: The directions say to use 1.5 ml of the 5ml syringe all over your teeth but that was a lot of gel for me. So I used a little less each time and was able to get 5 sessions out of one kit. I still got great results doing that modification. I used the entire kit over a week and a half time period and went from 8 to a 5 on their whitening dial. Overall my teeth got whiter, however I am a big coffee and wine drinker so since I have stopped using the kit I feel as though I am not as bright as when I first used the kit. They do sell a SUPER BOOSTER TEETH WHITENING PEN, which is suppose to help maintain your results post kit. I do plan on purchasing the booster pen to help maintain a whiter smile overall.

FINAL VERDICT:  100% YES I would order it again. Super easy to use, I could safely use it on my veneers, NO Pain because of their advanced and sensitivity free formula! I highly recommend trying it, right now the kit is is 40% off..... you just can’t beat that!  Try it out and let me know your thoughts on the product over on Instagram (PositivelyPosie).

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The Ultimate Mothers Day Gift Guide

One of my favorite holidays is two weeks away, and I am so excited to celebrate this year! YES, I’m talking about Mother’s Day. Mother’s day has always been such a special holiday to me because I have the most incredible mom ever, being a mama myself the day is that much sweeter! Lets be real, now that I am a mom finding the time to shopping for the perfect gift is not easy. So I thought I would make a Mother’s Day gift guide where all the gifts are available to order from Amazon. Here are ten sweet....yet super easy to order gifts that would be perfect for any mom on her special day.

1.DIPTYQUE -Vanilla Scented Candle, 64.00

2. LuMee- Lighted Gold iPhone 6/6S Case, $54.99 

3. Erin Pelicano- Gold Mother & Daughter Necklace, $110

4. Drybar to Go The Ultimate Travel Essentials Kit, $186.00

5. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime Cookbook- $17.00

6. Peter Thomas Roth Mask-A-Holic Kit, 5-Piece, $65.00

7.Le Creuset of America Enameled Cast Iron Buffet Casserole with Glass Lid, 3 1/2 quart, Hibiscus, $179.00

8.Kate spade -New York Gold-Tone Alphabet Pendant Necklace, 18", $58.00

9. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne Spray 3.4 oz, $60.00-136.00

10. Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss Set, $49.00

One of these gifts will surely put a smile on any mom’s face. BUT at the end of the day gift or no gift, just make sure to shower your mom with lots and lots of love!

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My Current Workout Playlist

A good workout for me includes good music! When I have a great playlist to listen to I put more effort into my workout. I realized how important music is at the gym after I had Miss B! The first couple post baby gym sessions can be discouraging, but my workout playlists made it fun and put pep in my step. So I thought I would share my current workout playlist! 

Remember two things-- 1. I don’t discriminate, I like all types of music   2. I am a girl of the 90′s....don’t hate! 

1. SPICE GIRLS- SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

2. BECKY G- BREAK A SWEAT

3. FIFTH HARMONY- WORK FROM HOME

4. NO DOUBT- I’M JUST A GIRL

5. LIMP BIZKIT - ROLLIN’ 

6. BRITNEY SPEARS- STRONGER

7. OFFSPRING- COME OUT AND PLAY

8. SIA- UNSTOPPABLE

9. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE- CAN'T STOP THE FEELING

10. YELLOWCARD- ONLY ONE

Happy Working Out! 

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Instagram Worthy Spots in North Park, San Diego

JACKET: H&M  // JEANS: 7  // SHOES: Old Navy  // SUNNIES: Nordstrom

Being a military wife I never know where we will be living next, so I want to explore and make the most of our time in San Diego. This past weekend we spent our Saturday in North Park. North Park is a vibrant community filled with small businesses, a booming Matcha scene (I’m addicted) and lots of Instagram worthy scenery. Here are a few of North Park’s Instagram worthy spots you don’t want to miss.

Pigment: Pigment it is my favorite store in San Diego! Succulents, Flamingos and Pineapples items cover the store. As soon as I walk in I know I’m in trouble, I’m always inspired to make or buy something. This time was no different, I found a little something and I had to get it! Before I left I had to take a quick pic infront of their ombré pink wall…it’s a must!

Artelexia: Next we walked down the street to Artelexia, a wonderful store full of handcrafted Mexican gifts, art, and home décor. If your looking for vibrant color and culture this is the place for you. Buzzfeed recently named Artelexia one of the 6 Culturally Vibrant Brands on Instagram. I can always find a cute gift from their gift tables and I hope to try out their DYI piñata bar (Seriously...HOW FUN!). Before I left I had to stop and admire the Instagram worthy “ You are Radiant ” mural. The colors are out of this world and the message is perfect!

Holy Matcha: Mama needed her Matcha so we made our way over to University Ave to get our Matcha fix! As we were walking we passed this awesome North Park mural, so of course I had to capture it. I swear there is something Instagram worthy on almost every wall in North Park. Finally, after some goofing around we made it to Holy Matcha. It’s hard not to have a smile on your face when you walk through the door. The tropical pink and green décor is so inviting, it really makes you want to sit and relax for a few. For those of you who don’t know, Matcha is highly concentrated powdered green tea, it has tons health benefits and is filled with antioxidants. My drink of choice is the Matcha Latte with coconut milk, and it is delicious! It was a great way to wrap up our Instagram worthy Saturday in North Park.

Have a great Wednesday!

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San Diego Sunnies

Guys, Summer is literally knocking at my door here in SD...  as an Arizona girl I love sunglasses and now living here in sunny San Diego my sunglasses obsession is out of control.You can have never have too many sunglasses! When it comes to sunglasses I often splurge but I just love when I find something that looks expensive but was a steal.  My recent sunnies come from Nordstrom (my favorite) and are only $12.00 doesn’t get much better than that. Have a great Tuesday!!

 PINK SUNNIES: $12.00 \\ BLACK CAT EYE SUNNIES: $12.00

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Avocado Smoothie Recipe

After a busy & warm weekend in San Diego I need a little Monday motivation. So here is my super easy and quick Avocado Smoothie Recipe. It literally takes 5 minutes to make and it is super filling. You can’t mess it up! Hope you enjoy the recipe and have a great Monday!

1/2 of a Frozen Banana

1 cup of Spinach 

1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries

1/2 of a Avocado 

1/2-3/4 cup of Coconut Milk or Water 

4 scoops of Protein World The Slender Blend {Vanilla}

1 Tab. Dr. Axe Collagen Protein {my joints need it}

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I got that Friday feelin'.... and I feel sooo honored that my best friend @kgrace01 asked me to write a guest post for her blog Everyday Grace. I'm sharing my 5 Must Haves For A New Mom! Make sure to check it out and don't forget to follow Kristen! #Bloggervibes #thatsdarling #theeverygirl #proptoit #mystyle #blogger #style #picoftheday #photosinbetween #photooftheday #livecolorfully #livethelittlethings #everydaygrace #positivelyposie #momlife #momblogger #bestdayever #bestfriendgoals #sandiego (at San Diego, California)

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|| 5 Things To Help Get You Bikini Ready ||

1. Protein World - The Vanilla Slender plan is a great and healthy way to start off your day.Check out ProteinWorld.com to see if the Slender Plan is the best fit for you.

2. Booty Band- Who doesn’t want a Bootiful Booty. Once I had Miss B I realized that my back side needed some strengthening and toning. I spent ONE month really focusing on squats and using my booty band and let me tell you.... the difference was incredible and it was worth it! Check out my Pinterest page for some amazing booty workouts, you WON’T regret it!

3. Water Water Water- Your kidneys and liver can't do their job in the body when we aren't properly hydrated. It is SO important to stay hydrated for your overall health and to help boost your metabolism.

4. Foam Rolling- Pain has never felt so good. At the end of everyday I foam roll to help release and lengthen my muscles. If you find yourself going to bed or waking up sore, it's time to invest in a foam roller. If you head over to my Pinterest page you will find some videos to help guide you through the foam rolling process.

5. Workout in clothes you L.O.V.E ❤️ When your comfortable in your clothes and shoes you can truly push yourself harder and farther than you ever thought. There is nothing better than working out in a pair of new Nikes!

xo- Whitney

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|| Positively Perfect Daytime Essentials ||

Over the years I have heard that all of our senses connect with memories, for me smell particularly triggers a whirlwind of incredible emotions and memories. I love wearing fresh floral scents...and Jo Malone’s Peony & Blush Suede Cologne is exactly that. It’s just one of my many positively perfect scents for Spring. Check out my  TOP 4 Favorite Fragrances!

1.White Eau de Parfum ELIZABETH AND JAMES NIRVANA

2.Viva la Juicy Rosé Eau de Parfum

3.Black Orchid Eau de Parfum TOM FORD

4.Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette

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|| The BFF Detox ||

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|| Creativity is Contagious... ||

Like so many of you out there I’m a huge fan of blogs-- my bookmark bar is filled with them and I find myself getting so much inspiration and info from them. So why start a blog now? I’ve realized over the last few months that as a new mom,a military wife, a nurse, a fitness lover and a beauty fanatic... I have a lot to say and share. I hope you will stay awhile and enjoy my great beauty finds, fitness tips and mama must haves.

xo- Whitney