Finger-Licking Friday #4

Hey everyone!

During my last trip to the grocery store, I came across these Vanilla and Raspberry Soft Creme from Lancaster! 

These chewy cremes taste absolutely incredible! I plan on picking up more on these very soon!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this item at the grocery store with my own money! I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to mention their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

L'Oreal Kids Sweet Pear Detangling Spray Review

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You know I am all about using detangling sprays in my daily hair care routine! My newest purchase is from L'Oreal, and it's their Sweet Pear Detangling Spray.

This spray works great on my fine hair. All I use is about 5 - 7 pumps, and my hair is left knot free and super easy to comb through. It never makes my hair feel greasy, and the Sweet Pear scent makes my hair smell fresh all day long. And, I love that new formula is now Paraben Free! 

What is your favorite detangling spray?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not associated with the brand, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Publix Nature Valley New Products

Hey everyone!

Recently, I received a box containing samples of the new Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits in the flavors Honey and Blueberry! Now, you all know me and my love for easy breakfast items. So, I was extremely excited to try these out. I really enjoy these Breakfast Biscuits as a quick and easy way to fuel up when I'm running out the door. They are crispy, crunchy and the flavors are delicious!

 
Introducing new Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits – 4 delicious biscuits packed with 26 grams of whole grain energy to keep you going, no matter where your day takes you, available in the cookie aisle!

 
Be on the lookout for exclusive savings on Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits at Publix.

Savings, available at Publix: 

•$0.50 off when you buy one box of any Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits, follow link for coupon http://www.everydaysaver.com/nvbiscuitblog

•Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits will be on sale at Publix for $1.99. Look for details in the Lucky Savings grocery story flyer available 3/1 – 3/21 

Have you tried these new Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits at Publix?

XoXo,
Whitney

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

Celebrate Women's Day with L'Occitane‏

Hey everyone!

Saturday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day and I invite you to join L’Occitane in celebrating this special day with a limited-edition Women’s Day Soap. 

For just $3, you can commemorate this day with L’Occitane’s fund-raising, fair trade soap. The Women’s Day Soaps are produced in Burkina Faso as part of a development partnership with a local factory. The factory has been run entirely by women and supports their economic emancipation.  

About the soap:

• The 2014 Women’s Day Soap features a special design that evokes the joy of women in Burkina Faso
• Formulated with shea butter (52%) from a fair trade producer
• Made by the women in Burkina Faso
• The L’Occitane Foundation and NGO will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the soap to organizations that promote women’s entrepreneurship

L’Occitane’s Woman’s Day Soap retails for $3 and is available on usa.loccitane.com

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information provided by PR! 

Finger-Licking Friday #3

Hey everyone!

My family loves to eat fresh vegetables, and we try to incorporate them into all of our dishes. One of our favorite dishes is Brussels sprouts with pancetta.  

This is a super quick, yet delicious dish to eat whenever you can find fresh sprouts in your area!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I cooked this dish myself and bought the ingredients myself!

It Cosmetics CC Your Way to Beautiful Skin 4 Piece Set!

Hey everyone!

This new collection, which is scheduled to be offered on QVC as the Today's Special Value Monday, March 10, 2014, features several must-have It Cosmetics products to help you discover your most beautiful self this spring! QVC features one item each day as a Today's Special Value, which is offered at an exceptionally low price is valid from midnight until 2:59 AM ET the following day, while supplies last.

The collection includes CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss, Tightline Waterproof Mascara Primer, Supersize Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+, and Heavenly Luxe Plus Paddle Foundation Brush. Products developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing ingredients, it's truly a multi-tasking miracle!

First, start off your routine right with Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+. Using the Heavenly Luxe Plush Paddle Foundation Brush, apply a smooth, even layer to clean skin or on top of moisturizer. This CC Cream combines several products in one step, include SPF 50+ UVA/UBV Broad Spectrum, Physical Only, Non-Chemical Sunscreen. This is the Supersize Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+; at 2.53 FL oz, it's more than twice the size of the original CC+ Cream! Be sure to blend this multi-tasking cream all over the face, neck and decollete to provide the look of an even, hydrating, luminous finish.

Next, prep and prime the eyelashes with a waterproof mascara primer that lasts 12 hours! Lightly and gently press the Tightline Waterproof Mascara Primer wand along the root of the lash line to fill in the gaps between the lashes to achieve the look of full volume and definition. Move along the enter upper lash line for a beautiful and natural liner effect for lashes that appear longer and fuller.

Lastly, finish off your look with hydrating vitality! Glide ultra-conditioning CC+ Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss in the Love shade over the lips for instant color correction and a lip tone that appears even. It can be worn day or night for improved hydration and a pretty flush of color that lasts!

The It Cosmetics CC Your Way to Beautiful Skin Four-Piece Collection will be a Today's Special Value on QVC. It will be offered at the exceptionally low price of $58.98, while supplies last, for ONE DAY ONLY on QVC, the QVC apps and QVC.com on March 10, 2014 from midnight to 2:59 AM ET the following day.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: It Cosmetics sent me this set to try and feature for you! I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their set. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is provided by the company!

L'Oreal Kids Princess Strawberry Shampoo Review

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I have been wanting to try out a new shampoo for a while now, and I spotted this one when I was in the grocery store the other day. It is the L'Oreal Kids Strawberry Shampoo, and it smells just like strawberry candy! So, you know I had to pick it up! 

This shampoo lathers beautifully, rinses clean, and leaves my hair super soft! Plus, my hair smelt like strawberry candy for most of the day! Talk about a win-win in my book! I also really love that the formula is now Paraben Free! I definitely plan on collection the other to Princesses as soon as I find them.

Have you tried this shampoo yet?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with the brand, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Month in Review - February 2014

Hey everyone!

February has been another great month for me, and I thought I would share a few of my favorite moments with you!
 

Twiggs the giraffe - Me and my family went to the Florida State Fair this month. And, one of the highlights from our trips was getting to feed a giraffe!

Valentine's Day - I have this memory board in my room, where I love to show case some holiday decorations. This month, it was these super cute Scooby Doo Valentine's Day cards!

Valentine's Day gifts - Here is the gift my parents got me for Valentine's Day. I love sour candy, and I'm a self-proclaimed princess, so this gift was perfect!

Breakfast - I have been loving oatmeal this past month, and my favorite way to eat it is with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon!

What were your special moments this past month?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any brand or place shown above! I just wanted to share some of my moments with you!

THE LEADING MEN AT THE OSCAR'S: WINNING LOOKS‏

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At this evening's 86th Annual Academy Awards, celebrities came out to celebrate the best in cinema, walking the red carpet, showcasing their very best in fashion and grooming. 

We all watched as the handsome list of leading men - Jared Leto, Bradley Cooper, Matthew Mcconaughey and Leo DiCaprio - walked the carpet looking dapper than ever. 

Vaughn Acord, Celebrity Grooming Stylist to the stars, says, "This is a big night for many of these men, and they all chose hairstyles that were well thought out, had a purpose and felt very classic, old-Hollywood." 

Here Vaughn shares tips on how to achieve each look: 

SHORT SIDES, LONG TOPS: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill "Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill both chose a look that is very reminiscent of the roaring 20's. The hair is extreme with short sides and longer on top. It's a super clean hairstyle that has a purpose. The product selection becomes very important when achieving this look because you have to ensure that the longer hair on top is pressed down. Start by prepping hair with the V76 Ultralight Grooming Spray ($25) and begin to dry it into the hair with a blower. Before hair is fully dry, apply the V76 Control Balm ($28) which will add in weight to the hair and continue to use a blower to set the product in. A finishing spray will add a touch of shine to the Gatsby-ish look." 

BEARDS/FACIAL HAIR: Leo DiCaprio, Jared Leto, Bradley Cooper "I am really glad to see Bradley went with this look tonight. As predicted, his hair looks refreshing and cool. It's short on the sides but has texture on the top. It pairs well with his beard and fits his personality and style to perfection. To achieve this look at home, rub V76 Molding Paste ($26) into hands and apply it throughout, focusing on the top to get the volume you want for this look. Hit it with a blow dryer to set the product and to mold hair into the shape you want." 

"Jared's hair is down and it works. It's the red tie, white suit, light ends and it looks very polished with his beard. Hair has to be washed and ends need to be cut because his hair looks incredibly healthy. Apply V76 Well Groomed ($26) through ends on damp hair to control any flyways and set with V76 Holding Spray ($28)." 

SHORT HAIR / NO BEARD: Matthew Mcconaughey, Chiwetel Ejiofor "There are a lot of clean faces on the red carpet tonight; even in a moment of facial hair, the leading men went formal, including Matthew. His hair is short on the top and sides, and it looks very sophisticated this evening--like he's ready to accept an award! To get his look at home, start on damp hair and rub a wet gel, like V76 Conditioning Gel ($26) from roots to ends, leaving it slightly undone on top." 

All V76 by Vaughn products can be found on www.v76.co.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I am not associated with any brand mentioned above. All information provided by PR!

Chrissy Teigen at the 2014 Oscars - Makeup by Lauren Andersen for Avon‏

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Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen Creates A Glamorous Look for Chrissy Teigen at the 2014 Oscars

For tonight's red carpet, Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen gave Chrissy a bold lip while keeping the rest of her face soft and natural to complement her gorgeous floral gown. Here's how to get the look.

1. Lauren groomed Chrissy’s brows with Votre Vu Brow Wax. 
2. Next, Lauren applied the soft pink shade (#2) from Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Emerald Cut to Chrissy’s lids and then coated her lashes withAvon Mega Effects Mascara. 
3. To create Chrissy’s natural, sunkissed glow, Lauren used a YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation and then brushed on a Lorac Bronzer.
4. To complete the look, Lauren gave Chrissy a bold lip—she applied the NEW Avon Ultra Color Absolute Lipstick in Pure Orchid on the models lips.

What did you think of her look?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note:I am not associated with any company mentioned above. Photo and information is provided by PR!