Monday, February 25, 2019

Special Look at ‘The Lion King’ Debuts During the Oscars®

Last night, Oscar® viewers enjoyed an all-new look at director Jon Favreau’s The Lion King, which opens in theaters on July 19, 2019.


Disney’s upcoming film journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. 


The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, BeyoncĂ© Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon, and utilizes pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way.

This is going to be a big year for Disney movies with Frozen 2, Star Wars, and Lion King sure to be leading box office sales!  I'm certainly adding this classic to my list of summer must see movies to see with the family!  What are some films you're looking forward to in 2019?

Long Live The King!

Hayley 

  



Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Target Introduces More Natural Beauty Products to Fall in Love With!


Beauty fans are jumping up and down in excitement over Target's latest additions to their natural beauty products line.  What do Instagram-worthy face masks, innovative bath products and bubbling cleaners have in common? They’re all new, natural beauty products now available in Target’s beauty aisles and on Target.com—at amazing Target prices!

I recently began using skincare products from Red Earth's Pink Coconut beauty line available at Target.  This collection is all natural made with coconut oil and pomegranate extract.  I like to use products that make me feel good about what I'm putting on my skin, body and hair.  Target's commitment to continuously bring in the latest natural beauty products that I can add to my daily beauty regimen, all at an incredible value, is something I'm really passionate and excited about. 

Red Earth Pink Coconut Face Mist, Nourishing Lotion, & Clay Cleansing Mask

After cleansing my face, I use the Pink Coconut Face Mist. This is a hydrating mist that instantly provides lasting moisture to the skin to help soothe skin. The coconut oil hydrates my skin and acts as an antibacterial shield to protect skin and prevent acne.  The pomegranate extract is a powerful antioxidant that promotes collagen production and helps fight free radicals to prevent signs of aging.  Finally, calendula flower extract has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties   The Pink Coconut Spray Mist is perfect to spray before applying skincare products to improve absorption, or throughout the day for a quick skin refresh!



I then follow up with the Pink Coconut Nourishing Lotion which is a light-weight, fast absorbing, non-greasy formula that provides instant relief and long-term hydration for my skin.  In addition to coconut oil and pomegranate extract, it contains jojoba oil which moisturizes the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe irritated skin and aloe, an anti-inflammatory ingredient that soothes irritated skin and prevents redness.  Most recently, I have been experiencing some small acne breakouts on my chin and around my nose and redness.  Since I started using Red Earth, I've noticed these inflammations diminish and my skin tone looks even on smooth.  




I always follow up with sunscreen for my daytime routine and I also love to treat myself once or twice a week with the Red Earth Pink Coconut Clay Cleansing Mask.  It's a detoxifying leave-on clay mask formulated to gently yet effectively remove everyday impurities without over-drying or irritation. The highly moisturizing formula helps clean pores and keeps my skin smooth and hydrated. 



Red Earth has a number of other great beauty products available at Target with fantastic prices up to $30 max!  I want to try the Pink Coconut Lip Scrub and the Green Rush Bubble Cleanser pictured below! 

Photo Credit: Red Earth


Photo Credit: Red Earth

You may remember last summer when Target added a ton of new products to their natural beauty assortment. Well, customers such as myself and many others just couldn’t get enough. So Target set out to expand that assortment again with even more brands I really love and I know you will too!  The best part? Many of the new brands are cruelty-free and never use unnecessary chemicals so you can look and feel your best. Adding natural products like these is just one way Target is working towards a strategy to eliminate certain chemicals from all of their beauty products by 2020!

So get ready to meet your new must-have products from Red Earth (their Pink Coconut and Green Rush collections are exclusive to Target!) Yuni, Tenoverten, Cocokind and Grace + Tonic, plus new items from natural beauty brands Native and Hello. 

You can shop all of the Red Earth beauty products I've been using and many others in the shop links below, in stores, and online at Target.com.

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Disney Releases Frozen 2 Trailer

photo credit: Disney

What movies are you excited for in 2019?  There are several on my list and most of them are from Disney of course, but this one tops the list!  My kids and I are so ecstatic for the release of Frozen 2...the highly anticipated sequel to the mega popular Disney movie "Frozen", that was originally released in November 2013!  Shooting began on this sequel back in September 2017 and Disney just surprisingly released a teaser trailer for the upcoming animated film that's sure to be a major hit with families everywhere! 

Even though the first trailer is now released, we still don't know that much about the story's plot or what will happen.  I guess we'll have to wait a little longer to figure out those details although many rumors have been circling around. 

photo credit: Disney

From the Academy Award®-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and producer Peter Del Vecho—and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, and the music of Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2 opens in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2019!

See the recently released movie trailer below!


Is that song "Let it Go" stuck in your head now?  

Enjoy!

Hayley

Monday, February 4, 2019

TOP 10 Valentines Gifts for Everyone From Groupon!

Valentines Day is right around the corner! Have you already picked out that special gift for your Valentine or Galentine?  If not, I've curated the TOP 10 (in my opinion) Valentine's gifts for everyone on your list using my favorite app for savings...Groupon!  

I've got you covered...from personalized  ice cream to adult themed candy to gifts for the kids!  Order now so you don't need to stress about it last minute!!  

Tell me which one is your favorite? 

photo credit:  E Creamery

1.  ECreamery Gourmet Ice Cream Delivery - 4 options to choose from between $25-55
Everyone loves ice cream!  An ideal gift for any occasion, this small-batch, freshly-churned eCreamery ice cream is made with high-quality ingredients and delivered right to your doorstep! Choose from any of their bestselling flavors and personalize your titles with a message that you get to choose!
  • The $50 value option may be applied to making a custom flavor or to any Special Occasion Collection.
  • Four- or eight-pint options may only be used for personalized bestselling pints. Choose from a variety of flavors.
  • The Valentine’s Day Premium Collection may be chosen here and includes four festive-themed pints:
  • XOXO: S’mores Ice Cream
  • Scoops of Love: Chocolate Cake Ice Cream with Fudge Swirls & Brownie Bites
  • Be Mine: Vanilla Ice Cream with Toffee Crunch
  • Love Potion #9: Mint Cookie Crunch Ice Cream with Fudge Swirls


Red roses are the most iconic gift on Valentines Day so I couldn't leave these off the list!  This is a fresh flower delivery arranged by artisan florists, gourmet chocolate, and bountiful gifts for any occasion from FTD.com.  

Two options available:
1.  Purchase a $40 value for $20
2. Purchase $30 for $15



This is a perfect gift for your Galentine! Sample the flavors of five different countries with a 6-, 12-, or 15-bottle assortment of rosĂ© wine.  3 options to choose from:

1.  Valentines Roses 6 bottle pack for $39
2.  Valentines Roses 12 bottle pack for $59
3.  Valentines Roses 15 bottle pack for $69



Don't forget your kids on Valentines Day (or that adult who loves to be a kid!)  Personalize 20+ colors of M&M’S candies with a message, photo, and clip-art. Favors, gifts, and bulk M&M’S perfect for this Valentine’s Day!  Choose from 3 options:

1.  $40 value for $26
2.  $70 value for $45
3. $100 value for $59

photo credit: Harry & David


Chocolates are my love language!  This is a gift box filled with 24 signature Harry & David truffles including dark chocolate cherry and milk chocolate almond for $16.99!  Mmmmm!

photo credit: Groupon


OK!  I had to throw in the adult themed gag gift...I mean its funny!  Customers can anonymously gift a prank bag of adult-themed candy to their significant other or friends for $29!

photo credit: Groupon


Love me some lobster!!  Live lobster and other gourmet seafood packages shipped directly from Maine fishermen to customers.  8 option available starting at $57.99!



My husband is the chef in our household, but sometimes it's nice for him not to worry about smeal plans, shopping and prep for our family!  Weekly boxes from Home Chef are delivered to your door include all the ingredients and recipes needed to create gourmet meals in 30 minutes!  Options available priced between $30-$60

photo credit: Groupon


I left me heart in San Francisco!  Did you know it's considered one of the most romantic cities in the world?  A hotel stay for you and your significant other is a perfect weekend getaway! Choose from 3 options with dates into April and prices starting at $149/night!

photo credit: Groupon


Your man will love you for getting this tee for him on Valentines Day!  This cotton blend tee can be a great gift idea, provides a comfortable feel, and can be worn while lounging around the house!  Select the color and size for $17.99!

xoxoxo,

Hayley

Friday, February 1, 2019

Krispy Kreme Valentines Conversation Doughnuts Have Arrived!

Location: Krispy Kreme
How do you send sweet nothings to your loved ones on Valentine's Day?  For the last few years, my family looks forward to the release of the Valentine's doughnuts at Krispy Kreme!  To be honest, we like to pick up a dozen (or two!) whenever they do holiday limited edition doughnuts!  The kids love them (I mean... who doesn't love doughnuts?) and the holiday themes are always so fun and delightful!




 The Krispy Kreme Valentine's doughnuts just released for a limited time available now through  February 14th, Valentine's Day!   This year's theme is "Conversation Doughnuts" paying homage to the pastel hard candy conversation hearts that have been around as far back as I can remember! 

Photo Credits: Courtesy of  Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme’s all-new Valentine Conversation Doughnuts are topped with more than a dozen new and traditional edible phrases, including “DM ME,” “ALL THE FEELS,” and “BE MINE.” The conversation gets even sweeter since the doughnuts feature four Krispy Kreme classic fillings – Cake Batter, Strawberries & KREME™, Raspberry Filled and Chocolate KREME™ Filled.


Here are some of my posts from years past enjoying Krispy Kreme limited edition doughnuts for Valentines Day!  They are sooo good!  









My kids enjoy reading the sweet messages on the doughnuts and giving them away to their friends and classmates on Valentines Day!  I always clear it with the teacher first, but when my kids show up with 3 dozen doughnuts at school on Valentine's Day, their classmates get giddy!  They can pick out their own unique color and conversation saying which is a unique way to let friends and family know how much you love them!   

And to make this even sweeter, I have two additional announcements:

1. Krispy Kreme Rewards members can get a FREE Conversation Heart Doughnut of choice with any purchase on Wednesday, February 6. If you are not already a rewards member, don’t miss out and sign up here.

2.  Friday's just got a lot more chocolatey! On the First Friday of every month (hey that's today), select Krispy Kreme shops will offer the wildly popular Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts. If you haven't had the chance to try one yet, it's Krispy Kreme's classic Original Glazed® Doughnut covered in rich chocolate glaze. The perfect start to any weekend.  Find participating locations here!

Head to one of the participating locations on the First Friday of each month and get your hands on some Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts while you can!
  

Krispy Kreme’s Valentine Conversation Doughnuts will only be available through this Valentine’s Day at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the U.S. To find a shop near you, click here  and click on "Find A Shop".   Don’t forget to show your friends how you #SayItWithDoughnuts this Valentine season by tagging @krispykreme with a photo of your favorite Valentine’s Day doughnut phrase.

Enjoy!

Hayley

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