Revealing My Adore Me Secret + a $500 Gift Card Giveaway!

This post was sponsored by Adore Me as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

I'm a bit of subscription box fanatic; with so many amazing companies offering such a wide variety of products via mail, it's easy to see why I love getting these boxes full of goodies each month. I have a subscription box for clothing, jewelry, food, and even beauty products, but I was missing a subscription box for one really important thing, one kind of secret thing... until recently.

Adore Me is my newest box I've added to my collection of subscriptions and since I'm loving the box so much, I've decided to share all the details about something I usually keep a secret... Adore Me is the perfect way to treat myself to pretty "unmentionables" and since they make a variety of sizes, I guarantee you'll fall in love with the service too! Plus, with over 500 styles of beautiful lingerie to choose from, I think I'll be a fan of this box for a very, very long time! After signing up, I also learned they add pieces to a new collection each and every month, providing access to the newest fashions in lingerie and sleepwear to their VIP members only! Hello gorgeous new undergarments, all the time!

If you're new to the subscription box thing or haven't heard about Adore Me yet, I bet you are wondering "how does Adore Me work exactly"? It's simple, for $39.95 a month, you will become a VIP & you'll receive the opportunity to pick a matching set from Adore Me’s new collection! That means you get the choice of what is sent to you, from a wide variety of classic styles and those super fashionable new items that come in each month! The membership is flexible though, so you can simply skip a month if you decide you don't need or want anything or you can just save your credit for a future month when you really want to spoil yourself - the choice is yours!

Want some good news? If you decide to become a VIP member between now and November 30th, you'll receive your first set for just $19.95 using the code "GETGLAM19"!

That's not all the benefits you'll reap by signing up to become a VIP though; I'm super excited to share that VIP Adore Me members also receive $10 off any style, any time, a free set (every 6th set is on the house), free shipping and exchanges, and exclusive access to VIP only sales and sets.

That means there's a handful of benefits waiting for you, as well as an adorable (or seductive) new lingerie set - made in your size & your style, shipped directly to your front door... We all know having a matching set of undies makes a girl feel pretty, even if it's just her little secret...

While you're trying to decide which Adore Me set you want to invest in first, I highly recommend you take the time to enter the giveaway for 1 of 2 $500 Adore Me store credits using the giveaway form below! Plus, don't forget to share the giveaway with your friends... you know we all love the chance to win items that make us feel pretty!

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Whether you are looking for a gift for yourself, your best friend, or you're looking for your girlfriend - Adore Me is the perfect way to spoil a girl that loves getting girly!

Holiday Traditions & Hickory Farms Gifts

Thanks to Hickory Farms for sponsoring today's discussion.

It's obvious that I love the holidays, with the joy that's spread through out the season and the loving times I get to spend with family - what's not to love? While hubby and I are celebrating our 7th Christmas married this year, we're still working on building traditions of our own but we both have traditions we follow with our families and those traditions truly matter to us!

This year we're going to try to make new traditions while traveling, with having to make so many stops along our journey in the midwest to see all of our family it should be an adventure. One new tradition that I'm super excited about is our little off-the-beaten-path vacation we're plotting and hopefully going to take. We'll be driving all the way home so we want to stop a few beautiful places along the way and hopefully we'll make a random stop a tradition each year. With that said, another new tradition that I love to partake in around the holidays includes giving (and receiving) food as gifts and now it includes tea parties! What better way to any person's heart than through their tummies & taste buds?!

Receiving a fancy tea party package in the mail from Hickory Farms recently was an amazing experience! With two wonderful tea selections, Belgian truffles, Pretzels, Fruit Spread, and Biscuits - I felt like I had stepped into a regal tea party the second I laid eyes on my new collection!

While I was enjoying my "biscuits" and tea, I suddenly realized I knew just the right person to surprise with a Hickory Farms box first. I decided to check out the variety of gift baskets I could send and realized I could check almost every one off of my list!

Are you a foodie wanting to celebrate the upcoming holiday the right way? I bet you are wondering where can you buy Hickory Farms for your family? Hickory Farms' food gifts are available at Holiday market locations, on HickoryFarms.com, and at most big box retailers!

Not only can you buy Hickory Farms at those locations, you can win an awesome Hickory Farms giveaway here on the blog! Simply fill out the giveaway tools form below & leave a comment completing one simple sentence, "Traditions matter because..." - I may include your quote in an upcoming post as well!

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Disclaimer: Compensation and products for review were provided by Hickory Farms via MomTrends. I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review and to facilitate a giveaway.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hickory Farms. Must be 18+ to enter to win, US residents only. Lauren Paints | a beautiful life is not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prizes, all information submitted via the form is only submitted to LaurenPaints.com. 

Well, now that you've had your chance to enter to win an awesome giveaway and I've shared one of my favorite ways to treat others (and myself), I suppose it's time for you to treat yourself as well!

"I and Love and You" Pet Food Giveaway

Thanks to I and love and you for providing samples for my pooches & for providing one lucky winner with a prize,
all opinions expressed below are my own.

Choosing the right food to feed my pups has been an experience, to say the least, with so many brands and so many ingredients in every brand - I feel overwhelmed a lot of times. Trying to decipher labels and decide what they really need in their food has been a learning process but I think we may have finally landed on a food that we all can agree on. I love my dogs a lot and they love me a lot, so "I and love and you" is the food I choose to make sure they are healthy, happy, and satiated.

With a picky and particular little poodle and a muscular mix of a dog that seems to have an aversion to most dog foods, we are constantly trying to convince them that dog food is actually made for them. Luckily we found "I and love and you". We all love it so much because it's a wholesome pet food formulated by holistic veterinarians with the highest standards and made with quality food ingredients, found right in the grocery store with our food!

Our particular poodle seems to have warmed up to I and Love and You and will nudge the bag when he's hungry and our little muscular mix scarfs her food down every time we fill up her bowl, so I think it's safe to say we have found the food for our pups.

I&L&Y's ingredients include the things I look for when choosing food for myself: grain-free, real meat as the first ingredient, prebiotics, probiotics, no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors... I choose to buy food like this to promote optimum health for my dogs and I've noticed they really seem to love the flavor! Plus with a formula made to make their tummy happy &to help them look more beautiful, what more could I ask for in a dog food?

Do you want to let your dog sample I and love and you? Maybe your little feline friend would like a taste of their cat food line? Enter to win a giveaway for an awesome sampler pack with the giveaway form below:

One lucky winner has the choice
between a dog box or a cat box!


Dog Box
(approx. $150 value) includes:
5lb Kibble - Red Meat Medley
1.5lb In the Raw - Raw Raw Beef Boom Ba
Nice Jerky - Venison + Lamb Jerky Bites
$100 in coupons (5 coupons with $20 value each)


Cat Box
(approx. $125 value) includes:
5lb Kibble - Poultry A Plenty     
2 cans - Chicken Lickin'
2 cans - Oh My Cod!
2 cans - Puurky Turkey
$100 in coupons (5 coupons with $20 value each)

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Now that I've shared our new doggie food and how much we love it, I'd love to hear all about your dogs (or cats) and why you think I & Love & You would be a good fit for your little furry friend!

My Dream Vacation #InAHyattWorld + a $500 Gift Card Giveaway to Fuel Your Wanderlust!

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Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic.

Vacationing is my number one hobby; I mean, who doesn't love sitting on the beach with a drink in their hand and the sun on their face or wandering around a foreign city with nothing but time? There are so many beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the world to visit, it's hard to decide where you should plan your next stay.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

While I've had my sites set on places like Portland, Denver, and La Paz, just to name a few; I know no matter where I choose to go on my next adventure I'll be staying in a Hyatt hotel. With so many beautiful locations, spread out all over - it's best to stay where I know I'm always going to be guaranteed the five-star service and quality that only Hyatt offers.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

After searching from my backyard all the way to the west coast, I decided I want to travel down south for my next vacation! I want to visit Mexico again and I can't wait to stay at the Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. If you've ever dreamed of staying in a sunkissed castle or a dreamy palace as a child, this beautiful location is going to blow you away.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

This palace is like a fairy tale, it features beautiful crystal chandeliers and working fireplaces in each room as well as a classic style garden with a contemporary elegance. I can't wait to plan my visit, it's going to be an amazing stay - but luckily with Hyatt, that's always the case.

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

Want to know the best part about finding this awesome palace to stay the next time I'm in Buenos Aires? They want us all to warm up with winter savings, so they are offering 20% off stays of 2 nights or more and 25% off stays of 3 nights or more at any of the Hyatt hotel locations listed here!

Use the code WSALEA while booking your room to claim your savings, but hurry because the offer is only good through November 30th! It's time to have some fun in the sun and then stay overnight in a palace, you deserve it... and so do I! Plus, Hyatt offers the Best Rate Guarantee for bookings made directly through their website, Hyatt.com!

Palacio Duhua - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

No matter where you choose to visit, Hyatt has your back. If you decide the winter weather is more your thing than the soaking up some sun then let it be known, there's "Snow on Sale" too! You can earn a free night stay at participating resorts in Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, get all the details here!

Now that I've shared where I'm dreaming of visiting next, I have some awesome news for you! Use the giveaway form below to enter to win a $500 Hyatt Digital Gift Card to help pay for your next stay!

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So tell me, which Hyatt location do you want to visit first? I think I'll be adding several locations to my travel bucket list but the Palacio Duhua-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is definitely first on my list! I can't wait to hear all about your dream location in the comments below...

Enter to Win: Van's Prize Pack + $100 William Sonoma Gift Card Giveaway

Habit Help from Van’s

This is the time of year when things can get a little bit hectic. Fall commitments are in full swing and days are shorter – in what seems like more ways than one. Add in a quickly approaching holiday season, and it can seem impossible to get everything done.

I know life can feel so busy it's hard to always keep up good eating habits and with food allergies running abundant in our home, it's easy to see why we get stuck in a pattern eating certain foods.

That’s where Van’s can help – with wholesome, delicious options that are super-convenient for even the craziest of times. Take our new cereals. They’re made from a gluten-free whole grain blend, with deliciously indulgent flavors: Blissfully Berry and Cocoa Sensation. Yes, they’re wonderful with just milk and fruit – a super-easy, super-fast breakfast.


But they’re also perfect to keep on-hand for snack time – in the pantry, in lunch boxes, even in the car. And because they bring a full serving of whole grains – and 5 grams of fiber – per serving, they’re a snack parents can feel good about.   They’re crunchily delicious atop sliced apples and peanut butter. . .


Perfect in a fruit and yogurt parfait . . .

And fabulous for snack mixes, like these from blogger Silvana Nardone.



So pick up a box or two, and find out for yourself how tasty they are . . . and don’t forget to share!

This month, Van’s is offering you a chance to win the new cereals along with a few other prizes. Just fill out the form below before Nov. 30 and you’ll be entered to win:

• $25 in Van’s coupons
• $25 in Van’s coupons
• $100 Williams Sonoma Gift Card
• Van’s tote
• Van’s water bottle

 

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This is a sponsored post by Van’s International Foods and facilitated by Conservamom

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How to Achieve A Golden Glow for The Holidays with Milani + a CVS Gift Card Giveaway!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LookByMilani #CollectiveBias

I've always been a makeup junkie, I love trying out new products and experimenting with new looks so when I found all kinds of fun Milani products I hadn't tried before at CVS, I knew I had to invest and add a few new items to my makeup collection.

I grabbed a handful of everything Milani, from Eyeshadow Primer to Black Gold Foil Eyeliner. That's why I love shopping the little Milani area at CVS, they carry everything this makeup lover could want or need!

With a whole new look in my bag, I was on my way out the door and ready to start experimenting with the new products... If you're a makeup junkie like me, you know the excitement of getting a whole new line up of makeup products.

I've been trying to figure out how I was going to do my makeup for our upcoming Christmas photoshoot, plus I've just been wanting to give a "new look" a try so trying out a new line of makeup was a great way to mix things up for me!

The Fierce Foil eyeliner is actually new to everyone, not just me. It's hopping right off the Milani runway and into the hands of makeup lovers everywhere. Blackened jewel tones with a beautiful, shiny foil finish add the little extra pop you need when used as a liner or the fierce foil can really make your eyes have depth if used as an eyeshadow. I'm loving the gold flecks mixed with the darkness, it's perfect for a smoky eye effect with some glimmer!

The next item on my list of goodies is the Milani Supreme Kohl Kajal eyeliner. It's so super soft and easy to apply, yet it doesn't smudge like other brands tend to do. Plus, it's waterproof and laced with hydrating, nourishing ingredients... I've always been a heavy eyeliner user, so I'm more than happy to have finally found a drugstore brand eyeliner that won't smudge!

The Stay Put Brow is something that I wouldn't normally use, but I'm so glad I decided to give it a try. I love makeup, but I've always felt my brows were satisfactory, until recently. I want to give my brows the extra oomph they deserve so I've started filling them in some with Stay Put Brow from Milani and boy, what a difference good eyebrows can make with a full face of makeup!

The Eyeshadow Primer is one of those makeup items that everyone should own, especially if you love bold eyeshadow looks. It's amazing how easy the primer was to apply and it definitely helped my eye makeup last longer and made the colors more bold!

The Milani foundation powder is a definitely going to be a new makeup staple in my collection. I loved how silky smooth it went on and the color matches my skin to a T. Plus, it provides just the right amount of coverage without looking cake-y!

The Golden Eyeshadow Palette includes four gorgeous shades of brown/gold tones that are absolutely dreamy. It has a creamy texture which means it won't flake off onto your cheek and it goes on smooth as butter! I'm a HUGE fan of Milani eyeshadows now and will be buying every color palette they make!

The last item I grabbed was a Color Statement Lipstick and it is stunning! I'm a huge fan of adding a pop of color to a fairly neutral face and vice versa so I grabbed a shade that I think will look good no matter what. Laced with vitamins A and C to hydrate and nourish my lips, the Bahama Beige is another new staple in my makeup collection! Next I'll be adding the Brandy Berry to my collection I think, although all the colors are beautiful!

Now how did I apply it all? Here's a super quick video of my application... But I started with the Milani powder, leaving a gorgeous base for me to work with. Then I added some of the eyeshadow primer to my eyelids, followed by a heavy line of Fierce Foil eyeliner. Next, I lined my lower eye with the Supreme Kohl Kajal eyeliner.

Then I added a heavy helping of the light tan/gold eyeshadow all over my lid, with a little bit of the medium color on the corners of my eyes. Followed by applying a small amount of white eyeshadow on the inner part of my eye and smudge it a tiny bit so it blends into your eyeshadow - this really makes your eyes pop! Next I line my brows, if I'm feeling fancy... and lastly, I apply blush and mascara and out the door I go!

It's easy to achieve this makeup look, I promise anyone can do it if I can! It's my new favorite look to rock and I imagine I'll feel that way all Fall long!

Now that I've shared how I achieve my golden glow, I want to reward you with something super awesome! You can enter to win 1 of 3 gift cards from CVS, one lucky reader will win (1) $500 CVS Gift Card and two lucky readers will win (1) $250 gift card! Use the giveaway form to enter to win:

#LookByMilani - Holiday Looks with Milani at CVS

All of this makeup talk has me thinking maybe I should do more makeup tutorials! I'd love to hear what celebrity looks or makeup trends you are digging this year, I'll do my best to find creative, simple ways to achieve these looks and share them with you! Leave me a comment telling me which look you want to try and achieve the most this season...

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer - YummySnack Bars Wrapped with Santa and Rudolph FREE Printables {+ a giveaway!}

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time to start getting presents together! Lucky for you, I've teamed up with a huge group of bloggers and we're all giving away prizes that will be perfect to stuff into stockings this year!

This awesome giveaway hop is hosted by The Mommy Island  & The Kids Did It! Don't forget to enter to win all of the awesome giveaways in this hop, the more you enter - the better your chances of winning all kinds of amazing stocking stuffer items!

My prize in this stocking stuffer giveaway is epic (and delicious), YummySnack Bars are "better than candy bars"! With wholesome, real food ingredients like flaxseed, peanut butter, coconut, natural peanut butter, and cocoa - these bars are healthy, yet they still taste like your favorite candy bar!

All YummySnack Bars are gluten-free, which is a huge bonus in our home since hubby can't eat wheat! Plus, I'm happy to share they only have 8 grams of sugar and no starch, so I'm able to snack on a delicious "candy bar" with no guilt whatsoever!

High in fiber, with 100mg of omega 3s yet totally free of hydrogenated oils, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives of any kinds, YummySnack Bars are the definition of a the perfect treat without it being a cheat!

Available in a variety of different flavors to suit everyone's taste: Peppermint, Brownie, Coconut, Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate. Which YummySnack bar do you want to try first? Enter to win the giveaway for a sampler pack of YummySnack Bars (4 of each of the six flavors - 24 bars total) using the form below:

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Disclaimer: I  received one or more of the products mentioned above to facilitate my review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.This contest will run through November 30th at  11:59pm EST. Must be 18 years or older to win. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter,etc. You understand that you are providing your information to Lauren Paints | a beautiful life and not to Facebook, I will not use your information other than to e-mail you a winning notification if you are the chosen winner. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form above. Void Where Prohibited. Please note that Lauren Paints | a beautiful life is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

Not only am I giving away a sampler box of these amazing snack bars, I want to share a few printables that you can use to add some cuteness to all the "candy bars" you giveaway this holiday season. With Rudolph and Santa in tow, we're guaranteed a good time so go ahead and fire up your printer and wrap these cuties around the YummySnack Bars you win from the giveaway above!

Grab the Rudolph printable here and the Santa printable here.

Cut out both of the candy bar wrappers, using a piece of decorative washi tape or just regular tape, attach the new wrapper to the YummySnack bar!

Now you're set to give an adorable gift that everyone will loving snacking on!

Want to find more adorable gifts to give as stocking stuffers? Be sure to enter all the giveaways below:

After you've taken time to enter all of the giveaways, be sure to check out the rest of my holiday gift guide for inspiration this holiday season!