Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 31!

Hey everyone!

Happy New Year's Eve! Have you made your resolutions yet? Mine for 2014 are to be happy, healthy, and enjoy life more! For the 31st Day of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this gift!

Inside was...

Barbie & Her Sisters in a Pony Tale! As you may know, I collect Barbie DVD's and I totally needed this one, as I am a huge fan of horses!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 30!

Hey everyone!

For Day 30 of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this little package!

Inside was...

Hershey's Air Delight Chocolate Bar! These are really yummy, so I was very happy to have this to snack on for the day!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 29!

Hey everyone!

Can you believe December is almost over? It feels like this month has flown by! For Day 29 of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this gift!

Inside was...

The Taylor Swift Wonderstruck perfume! I've been wanting this fragrance forever, so I was super excited to find this in my box!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this item for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 28!

Hey everyone!

For Day 28 of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this cute little package!

Inside was...

 

A Lindt Chocolate bar! These are my absolute favorite, and I cannot wait to try out the Dark Chocolate with a Touch of Sea Salt!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Ring in the New Year with New Lip Balms!

Hey everyone!

New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and I know many of you are thinking of your resolutions as I type! This year, my main resolution is to take better care of my lips. Over this past year, they have been dry, chapped, and just plain gross most months. So, in order to avoid this in 2014, I have decided to share with you a few of my favorite lip balms that I will be using this coming year!

Soap & Glory A Great Kisser Lip Moisture Balm in Peppermint

This lip balm is fantastic to use when your lips need an instant hit of moisture! The balm is light enough to use over lipsticks, but is beautiful enough to wear alone. It leaves a soft glossy look to lips, while drenching them in pepperminty goodness!

Price: $10.00

Where to Purchase: Sephora stores and webiste!

Maybelline Dr. Rescue Baby Lips in Coral Crave

These lip balms are fantastic to use on the go, because all you have to do is twist them up and apply! No worry about dirty fingers here! Maybelline has a wide range of sherr color options, so everyone will be able to find one that works for them!

Price: $3.99

Where to Purchase: A wide variety of retail stores!

Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss

Get ready to not only have your lips conditioned, but to also have one of the best smelling lip balms ever! This lip balm literally smells like raspberry candy, and leaves a sheer wash of pink behind on your lips!

Price: $3.99

Where to Purchase: A wide variety of retail stores!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received the Soap & Glory Peppermint Lip Balm to try and feature on my blog. The Maybelline lip balm is a Christmas present from my mom, and I purchased the Nivea lip butter! I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 27!

Hey everyone!

There's only a few more days till New Year's Eve! Are you planning any fun parties this year? For the 27th Day of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this gift!

Inside was...

 A Dark Chocolate Kit Kat Bar! This was super yummy, and didn't make it very far after the picture was taken!

XoXo,
Whitney 

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

It Cosmetics' New Year, Your Most Beautiful You! Set

Hey everyone!

This collection, available as a Today's Special on December 28th on QVC, features a worldwide launch of several NEW must-have products from It Cosmetics to make your 2014 beautiful!

The collection includes Feel the Moment Anti-Aging Primer Serum with Heavenly Luxe Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush, Celebration Foundation Illumination with Heavenly Luxe Double Airbrush Foundation Brush, and Bye Bye Under Eye and Hello Light Liquid Brightener Dual End Concealer! This kit was developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing ingredients, it's truly 30 seconds to full coverage and illumination!

First, start your routine off right with an in-home sensory spa treatment. Using the Heavenly Luxe Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush, apply Feel the Moment Anti-Aging Primer Serum to clean and moisturize skin before makeup application for a poreless, ultra-hydrating, airbrushed result. Be sure to wait one to two minutes before applying makeup to ensure primer sinks in completely. Now, your skin is primed and ready for foundation!

Next, buff your way to a flawless airbrush complexion in just 30 seconds! Using the Heavenly Luxe Double Airbrush Foundation Brush gently swirl circles into the Celebration Foundation Illumination, then dust onto skin in circular motions to distribute a naturally flawless, airbrushed finish that looks and feels like silk. The Heavenly Luxe Double Airbrush Foundation Brush feature dual fiber hairs that help create the look of an airbrushed complexion. The velvety, full-coverage Celebration Foundation Illumination is infused with a blend of anti-aging skin-loving ingredients that help leave skin feeling fresh and hydrated, never dry and cakey.

Lastly, finish off your looks by concealing imperfections and adding the look of light and lift! Bye Bye Under Eye and Hello Light Liquid Brightener Dual End Concealer is a secret weapon for bright eyes and beautiful skin. Apply to clean, moisturized skin or over top of foundation. Using the wand, tap a dot of Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer onto skin and gently blend using your finger to erase the look of darkness, imperfections and discoloration. Apply Hello Light Brightener to the areas of the face you wish to appear more lifted, such as under the eyes, above the cheekbones, the center of your forehead, above your brows, or straight down the bridge of your nose!

The It Cosmetics New Year, Most Beautiful You Five-Piece Collection will be a Today's Special Value on QVC! It will be offered at the exceptionally low price of $59.96 for ONE DAY ONLY on QVC on Decemeber 28, 2013 from midnight to 2:59 AM ET the following day.

Are you ready to start the New Year with It Cosmetics?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received this kit to try and feature on my blog from It Cosmetics. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their kit. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Christmas Box Swap with Lauren!

Hey everyone!

This is the second Christmas box swap that me and Lauren from Lauren Alice MUA have done, and I must say, the boxes are only getting more fun each year! This year, Lauren completely spoiled me!

Take a look and see!

Look how cute she wrapped everything! She definitely took her time, and even wrote little notes on all the packages! Talk about attention to detail!

~Collection Felt Tip Black Eye Liner - I'm not any good at eye liner, but this one looks easy to use!

~Seventeen Brow That! Kit - I've never had an eye brow kit before, and I can't wait to try out all the products it comes with!

~17 Bee Hive Lipstick x2 - This is my all-time favorite lipstick, so Lauren made sure I was stocked up fully!

~MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter - This highlighter is simply gorgeous, and I cannot wait to try it out!

~Bourjois Color Edition Cream Eyeshadow in the shade Or Desir - This cream eyeshadow is a beautiful metallic gold shade, and will be perfect to wear alone or under matching powder shadows!

~Alice & Eliza Bath Fizzies - This has to be one of the cutest things I've ever seen! These bath fizzies are in the shape of holiday crackers!

~MAC Mineralised Skinfinish in Centre of Attention - This mineralized Skinfinish from MAC is simply gorgeous! Plus, Lauren told me that there is real gold in it! How cool is that?!

~MAC Lipstick in Flair for Finery - This lipstick is super pretty, and totally up my alley! I've never tried the Lustre finish from MAC before, but I think it might be a new favorite of mine!

~MAC Mineralized Eyeshadow in Until Dawn - This mineralized eyeshadow is beautiful! I love the two colors paired together, and I think they'll look great over the cream eye shadow she sent me!

~Lauren also sent me and my mom some of these amazing handmade Lavender treats! We each got a lip balm, which is incredible! Then my mom got a lavender sachet, while I got a few lavender bath melts! Let me tell you, I cannot wait to use these in my baths!

~Downton Abbey Lip Balm Duo - I have never seen Downton Abbey, but Lauren assures me it is a must-see! And since it is one of her favorite shows, I definitely have to check it out!

~Beautiful Sparkly Necklace from a British Designer - This necklace is super pretty, and you know me, I love anything with sparkles!

~ Limited Polish in Mint - I love soft, pastel nail polishes, and this one is getting painted on my nails tonight!

~Limited True Red Travel Fragrance - This fragrance smells great, and will be perfect to tuck into my purse for on the go touch-ups!

~MAC Archie's Girls Lip Glass in Summer Sweetheart - I fell in love with the Betty side of the Archie's Girls Collection, so when I unwrapped this beauty in my box, you can imagine how much squealing I did from excitement!

~MAC Archie's Girls Blush in Cream Soda - This blush is a gorgeous, natural shade that will be perfect to wear on a job interview! Plus, who can resist that packaging?!

That's everything beauty related that I got from Lauren this Christmas! If you want to see the other gifts Lauren and her sister Aimee sent me, then go check out this post!  

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Lauren sent me these items as gifts!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 26!

Hey everyone!

It's the day after Christmas, and is anyone else feeling sad? The Christmas music is gone off the radio, and the presents are all unwrapped. However, I still have a few more gifts in my Advent Grab Box Calendar, so this is the one I pulled out for Day 26!

Inside was...

A Maybelline Dr. Rescue Lip Balm in Coral Crave! This is such a fun bright coral color, I just know I'm going to use this up in no time!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 24!

Hey everyone!

It's Christmas Eve!! Are you as excited as I am?! For the 24th day of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I pulled out this gift!

Inside was...

A Chapstick Lip Balm in Gingerbread Kiss! It smells sooo good, and is super cute!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 23!

Hey everyone! 

For today's Advent Grab Box Calendar gift, I picked out this cute little gift!

Inside was...

Christmas Sour Patch Kids! I was so happy to open this, because Sour Patch Kids are my absolute favorite candy in the entire world!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 22!

Hey everyone!

On the 22nd Day of December, I picked out this gift from my Advent Grab Box Calendar!

Wrapped up inside was...

A Marshalls Gift Card! If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love shopping at Marshalls! I could spend over 2 hours just browsing the store, and many time I have!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 21!

Hey everyone!

It's the Saturday before Christmas!! Are any of you out there braving the mall to pick up gifts? I went by earlier, and it was packed full of people! For the 21st Day of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this gift!

Inside was...

Christmas themed Nerds! This is one of my favorite candies, and I'm so glad I had it to eat when watching Christmas movies today!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 20!

Hey everyone!

Only 5 more sleeps till Christmas! Can you believe that?! For the 20th Day of December I picked out this gift from my Advent Grab Box Calendar!

Inside was...

A Revlon Kissable Lip Stain in the shade Honey! This is totally in my color range, and I cannot wait to try it out!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 19!

Hey everyone!

It's Day 19 of December! Can you believe it? I feel like December is flying by way too fast! Today, I picked out this gift!

Inside was...

Another lip butter from The Body Shop! I loved my other one so much, that I can't wait to dig into this one! Plus, it smells super sweet and yummy!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 18!

Hey everyone!

For the 18th Day of December, I picked out this gift from my Advent Grab Box Calendar!

Inside was...

Cry Baby Bubble Gum! I love sour candy, and this stuff is some of the best!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!

Tropical Island Chex® Party Mix

Hey everyone!

Give your holiday party a taste of the tropics with our recipe for Tropical Island Chex® Party Mix! 

We all know Chex® Party Mix takes just 15 minutes to make in the microwave, is a delicious gluten free snack the whole family can enjoy, and above all else is fun to make! Recently, I was given the chance to make a Tropical Island inspired Chex Party Mix thanks to Publix and Platefull Co-Op!

Check out this tasty recipe below courtesy of Publix! 

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This mix is super easy to make, and would even be great as added gifts for friends this holiday season! I actually made a batch the other day for a small get together I was hosting for a few of my friends, and it turned out the be a huge hit. Everyone asked me for the recipe. As a take home gift, I packaged up more of the Chex Mix into mason jars and tied them with a festive holiday ribbon! Needless to say, my friends are super happy with me!

And be sure to check out these great deals at your local Publix store!

11/14—12/31: Save $1.00 off 2 Chex cereals, find coupon in the “All The Trimmings” coupon booklet, available now until 12/31/13 in Publix stores.
 
12/12—12/18: BOGO on the following Chex cereals:

• 14.25oz Chocolate Chex
• 13.75oz Apple Cinn Chex
• 13.5oz Cinn Chex
• 14oz Corn Chex
• 13.8oz Honey Nut Chex
• 12.8oz Rice Chex
• 14oz Wheat Chex
• 13.5oz Vanilla Chex

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Are you going to try and make this Tropical Island Chex Mix? Let me know how it turns out!

XoXo,
Whitney


Disclosure: The information and pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 17 + An Early Christmas Present Opening!

Hey everyone!

The 17th Day of December brought about a bunch of excitement, because my mailman delivered my Christmas packages from Lauren! But before I get into all that excitement, let me show you the gift I pulled out of my Advent Grab Box Calendar today!

Inside was....

A Chapstick Tin with three of their classic flavors (Strawberry, Spearmint, and Cherry) tucked inside! This little cutie is already in my purse waiting to be used! 

While me and mom were outside doing yard work (Not Fun!), our mailman made a special delivery with my Christmas Boxes from Lauren at Lauren Alice MUA! While I am saving the beauty box to open up on Christmas Day, I did open up the lovely food box she sent me, so I could chow down on some English treats!

These are the goodies all wrapped up! Can you believe how cute this wrapping paper is?! Also, her sweet sister Aimee from Aimee Dot sent me a few amazing presents as well!

Ready to see what's inside?

Can you believe all these amazing treats from Lauren? I feel completely spoiled, and I have already dove into a lot of them! I'm saving the Christmas Pudding and Minced Pies until we get some vanilla ice cream! 

These are the goodies Aimee sent me! Aren't they absolutely adorable? I have the ornaments hanging up on my tree, and the gummies are totally calling my name today!

I have to say that Day 17 was a total success!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased the advent gift for me! Lauren and Aimee bought the other gifts for me!

Advent Grab Box Calendar Day 16!

Hey everyone!

Does anyone else love Mondays as much as I do? I think it's the optimism of a new week beginning, and all the possibilities it can bring. For Day 16 of my Advent Grab Box Calendar, I picked out this super cute gift!

Inside was...

An Amazon Gift Card! You all know that I love to read, and I always have my Kindle on me wherever I am! I can't wait to go book shopping with this little guy!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: My mom purchased this gift for me!