I'm Participating in No-Shave November: I Quit Shaving with my Flash&Go!

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

Life is good in Florida! I suppose you could say I'm living on island time, most days, so it comes as no surprise that I love spending time at the beach whenever I get the chance. What I don't like about my islander lifestyle is constantly having to deal with my bikini line and unwanted hair, especially on days when I just want to hop on the kayak in my bikini and go... Plus, my legs always burn when they're freshly shaven and I spend time in the salt water - that's something I definitely want to avoid at all costs.

Since I want to avoid that sting, I'm participating in "No shave November" this year. While I won't be shaving, I'm clearly not going to be walking around hairy... that's just not my style. I bet you're wondering how I plan on staying hairless?

I don't have to worry about shaving all the time because I've started using the most amazing little device, the Flash&Go. What exactly is a Flash&Go? It's an innovative light-based device for permanent hair removal on the face & body, the perfect tool for a busy girl that wants a smooth body without having to put all the effort into shaving on the daily.

Plus, I no longer have to worry about pesky ingrown hairs or razor burn, a beach bum's worst nightmares! The Flash&Go is so easy to use, effective, and safe on sensitive skin, that's why I think it'll make the perfect gift for every woman, especially my besties.

How do you use the Flash&Go device? It's simple, you need to make sure your legs are freshly shaven to allow the Flash&Go's energy to go directly to the source of the problem.

Then you'll plug your Flash&Go in, set the device to the correct setting (starting with the lowest and working your way up to the desired setting). You'll place the device over the spot you want to rid of unwanted hair and hit the "trigger" button.

Once it sends a light pulse and you feel a tiny little zap, it's time to move the device using the little itty bitty guidelines (just little imprints from the device) to help you treat an area thoroughly.

That's it, just keep using the device to rid any area below your cheekbones of unwanted hair and after several treatments the hair growth stops! I should note that only gals with darker hair and lighter skin can use this device and luckily it has a sensor that helps determine if it can work on your skin or not - I love safety features like that!

Are you wanting to reward someone in your life with the gift of not shaving? Did you know you can get a Flash&Go from Kohl's and/or Bed Bath and Beyond? This FDA-cleared, Dermatologist recommended spa-like device is easily accessible for everyone and that's what makes it so amazing! Say goodbye to $2000+ hair removal treatments and start ridding your body of those pesky hairs on your knee that we all manage to skip while shaving... I know that's the FIRST spot I started my treatments on when I got my Flash&Go!

This spa-like product wants you to spread the love, so they're offering an awesome deal! First, you need to pick up a Flash&Go for yourself, then go to KeeponGifting.com and snag a $25 gift card so you can grab a Flash&Go for a friend and you'll score an entry into a giveaway for a trip to Aruba - the perfect place to show off your hairless bikini line! Want even more amazing news about that gift card? It can be used up to 3 times, offering you a total savings of $75! So what are you waiting for? Head into Kohl's or Bed Bath and Beyond and start zapping away unwanted hair today!

Once I grabbed an extra Flash&Go with my Keep On Gifting gift card, I decided I wanted to make my bestie a gift basket full of items we both love. Since she's as much of a beach bum as I am I decided to make her a beach bag full of all the essentials.

I included the Flash&Go in her bag, of course, as well as all kinds of little goodies that I knew she would love. If you want to make your best bud a beach bag that'll make her smile you will need to grab a new sparkly bikini, some citrus scented sunscreen, a rad pair of sunglasses, a pretty little white pashmina, a trendy, floral headband, frilly, lacey shorts, a fun and fancy pair of flip flops, a handful of beach towels, and a beach bag! Now she'll be all set to rock the beach all year long, with hairless legs and all the essentials a girl needs.

Now that I've shared how you and your bestie can stop shaving and participate in No-Shave November with me, I'd love to hear what you think of handy new device in the comments below! What area of your body would you choose to treat first? Who in your life would you love to gift a hair removal device to this year? Don't forget about the awesome $25 gift card from KeeponGifting.com when you decide to surprise that special person!

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

 

Entry-Form

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

Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open to US residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom  

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:

Entry-Form

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!