Makeover Party Madness with #HummusMadeEasy

April 28, 2016

This post is sponsored by The Women Bloggers, LLC and its advertiser Kendal King Group #SoapBoxInfluence. All opinions are mine. #HummusMadeEasy

A couple of weeks ago I went to a fun makeup party with some family and friends. If there is one thing I know from growing up with a twin sister it’s that MAKEOVERS ARE AWESOME! I love to play with makeup, always have, and always will. My sister and I went through a tragic phase…like most teens…until we learned to straighten our hair and conceal those pimples. Ha!

Anyway, I digress…

Nothing brings girls together like makeup and good food am I right?

We had the best time chatting and talking about different looks. I love a liquid eyeliner myself (I like to channel my inner Katy Perry).

I didn’t get a photo of my makeup darn it! That’s what happens when you are always behind the camera, but I promise you I looked fab!

Oh the choices we gals have to make to look beautiful. Actually, I think it’s quite fun to change-up your look and play with different options.

Nothing makes a party like good food in my opinion. I mean what’s better than “party food”??? To this gathering I brought some YUMMY….I mean totally DELISH Hummus. I love me some hummus lady friends.

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Someone asked me what my recipe was. Well, I’ll tell you all three of these hummus creations took less than 15 minutes to put together. It was incredibly easy.

I used BUSH’S^® Hummus Made Easy. It comes in three flavors: Classic Hummus Made Easy, Southwest Black Bean Hummus Made Easy, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Made Easy.

TOP IT OFF:

Classic Hummus Made Easy: Topped with a bit of cracked pepper feta.

Black Bean Hummus Made Easy: Topped with diced jalapeno peppers.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Made Easy: Topped with paprika.

Serve with pita chips, veggies, and pretzels.

I know we all had a great time! I always love get together with the girls.

Look at my beautiful sister in laws…Rebecca and Kim. Aren’t they so pretty!!! Love you girls! I can’t wait until we can get together for another party! (I’ll bring the hummus 🙂 )

FabFitFun Spring Box Reveal + Coupon Code

April 13, 2016

This post is sponsored by FabFitFun via Bloggin’ Mamas.

It’s spring time lady friends and that means it’s time to polish and shiny up your skin and get yourself in tip top shape! If you’re looking for some inspiration to get you in the mood for spring time, look no further than the FabFitFun box!

You can check out the box HERE and use coupon code:

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for $10 off your first box. FabFitFun is a subscription box with full-size fashion, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle products. It retails for $49.99 but always has a value over $200! These boxes sell out so fast and only come out seasonally…so move fast gals!

So….OMG Becky what’s in the FabFitFun spring box???

Here we go…

Marrakesh Hair Oil (Value $23)

I have dry, frizzy hair so this is perfect to tame my crazy tresses.

An ISH Beauty Contour Kit in Light/Medium or Medium/Dark ($32 Value)

I had been looking for a good contour kit before I received this one. I have been using it for the last couple of weeks and I just LOVE it. The color and pigment go on really smooth and it does a great job. I highly recommend this contour kit if you are looking for one.

A Jook and Nana Gold Plated Tag Necklace ($65 Value)

I love this necklace, it’s so easy to pair with anything and layer with other jewelry. They come in several different styles that say different things.

Kitchen Herb Garden DIY Kit (Value $35)

I’m loving this cute little herb kit. Now that we live in an apartment we don’t have a yard. I love fresh herbs, and this sits perfectly on our balcony.

Hello Legs Lotion

Jus D’Amour Bath Bomb Trinity (Value $28)

These smell AMAZING! Perfect for bubble bath and a glass of wine or if you want to share with guests…they look super cute in your guest bathroom 🙂

Merrithew Mat Strap Plus (Value $15)

Bodypure Glove and Socks (Value $10)

My skin and nails have been so dry from the winter, I’m excited to use this to get my skin soft and ready for spring.

A Thirty One Bits $25 Gift Card & Sterling Forever $30 gift card.

I’m never disappointed with the FabFitFun box. Every season it gets better and better. If you want to check out what was in my fall box go HERE. The overall value of this box is worth $282.91! You get all of these goodies for $39.99! Use code “Becky” to get $10 off.

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Honk Honk! Win TWO Tickets to the DFW Auto Show!

March 11, 2016

This post is sponsored by SheBuysCars & the DFW Auto Show. All opinions are my own.

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Honk Honk Everyone!

Guess what’s coming up next week? The DFW Auto Show!

I attended last year and let me just say there was some serious eye candy. If you are looking for a new car, love getting all googly eyed over the new shiny vehicles, or are just looking for something fun to do you have to go! I’m the type of person that likes to touch and see everything in person. The DFW Auto Show was the place to do just that. I hopped in the drivers seat and got a feel for each car. I may have imagined myself on a couple of fabulous road trips or winning a car on the Price is Right too! Ha ha!

Mazda will be showing the newly updated Mazda CX-9. 2016 is turning out to be the year of the family car, and Mazda is taking that to heart; after years of focusing on smaller sedans and the Miata roadster, we can’t wait to see what is in store for the popular three row SUV CX-9. Mazda’s “zoom zoom” is still a favorite with drivers and critics. The company’s sedans win award after award; they are a favorite to drive among auto experts. Partially this is because they are well engineered; this is also partially because they deliver a lot of value for the price.

Mazda has a car for everyone! From ‘starter’ cars like the Miata or the 3 to crossovers perfect for the family, like the CX-9, Mazda wants its customers to grow with the brand. Check out more here.

Last, just ahead of the CX-9, Mazda brought out the completely new CX-3, a smaller crossover: Just as capable and flexible, but perfect for those who don’t travel with a crew. You can find more on Mazda’s website here.

The DFW Auto Show opens March 16-20. For more information please visit the 2016 DFW Auto Show website.

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ChapStick Fun + Enter to WIN!

February 19, 2016

Girls let’s talk about lips shall we? My lips get so dry during this time of year….one time a co-worker actually came up to me and told me my lips were bleeding they were so dry! Ahhhh! I don’t know if I lick my lips too much or I am just prone to chapped smackers, but it’s no fun. I remedy that embarrassing problem with the goodness that is ChapStick® – something that helps my dry lips AND comes in so many varieties and flavors.

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Right now with it still being cool outside my lips are crazy dry. I’ve been using the ChapStick® 8 Hour Moisture variety. It’s really soothing and lasts a long time. I need that because I often forget to re-apply during the day. It comes in some great flavors, like Green Apple, Vanilla Mint, Raspberry Crème and Original.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! A Bachelor Party & #ASweetPairing

February 2, 2016

What’s better than a night in with girlfriends & jumping on the crazy train also known as “The Bachelor”? Add in some wine and chocolate and you practically have a love fest going on, not to mention the best commentary in the whole world! Ha ha!

My friend Kelly and I get together on Monday nights to have a Bachelor viewing party and girl’s night in. (Have I mentioned how much I just adore Kelly and the fact that she moved here from Arkansas recently???) It’s so hard to make friends when you move some place new. I know God put her here for ME…at least that is what I’m telling myself because we have become instant friends 🙂 We say Kelly is my future self or I am her past self or whatever that is…ha ha!!!

Bachelor night with the girls. I thought that was cute with my rose in my mouth. Ahem…

Anyway…we have the best time just doing anything! So, this past Monday night was extra special because we threw a wine and chocolate party to go along with our Bachelor get together.

First stop…Walmart for all the necessities.

What’s better than some Ghirardelli chocolate and Josh Cellars wine for a girl’s night in?

Will you accept this rose???

Me and Kelly aka “The Hostesses with the Mostesses” getting things ready for the night.

Fun little photo props I found at Walmart for around $3.00!

The way to a girl’s heart…chocolate. That’s how I knew my husband was the one. Within the first week he bought me a HUGE box of chocolates 🙂

Wine for all the girls. I thoroughly enjoyed the Josh Cellars Chardonnay. I’m a white wine gal. What is your wine of choice?

Next we made some Ghirardelli covered popcorn. Oh my goodness…YUM.

Almost party time!

I also dipped some pretzel sticks in Ghirardelli chocolate. The more chocolate the merrier in my opinion.

We have a party crasher and trouble over here. Doesn’t trouble look like Adele???

EVERYONE GETS A ROSE!

“Let’s Instagram that!”

Pouring a little Josh Cellars wine to get the party started 🙂

We also had some fabulous prize winners! Woohoo for Lindsey and Jessica! Parties are more fun when prizes are involved am I right?

Now we are ready to chill and watch The Bachelor while I binge on chocolate and drink my wine. I could not ask for a better night with friends. We had some significant others there too and let me just say the commentary from men about The Bachelor is hilarious!

Jeff giving Kelly a rose. Awwwww….

It’s Monday night ladies and The Bachelor is about to start! What are you going to do this Valentine’s Day? Mine is going to definitely include some wine and chocolate. That’s for sure!

A special thank you to Ghirardelli & Josh Cellar wine for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Minions Movie Fun! #peepsholiday

December 19, 2015

PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY® provided me with information, samples, & a discount code in exchange for this post.

Who doesn’t love a Minion? I do…they are so cute and remind me of a Twinkie. All they want is to be wanted. Our family loved the Despicable Me movies and we were so excited to FINALLY get the chance to watch the Minions movie!

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We had Alek, Connor’s BFF over the other day and I popped some popcorn and broke out all things Minions for the boys to enjoy the movie 🙂

The Minions movie was just released on December 8th and it would be a great gift or stocking stuffer if you have kiddos in your family. Special thank you to PEEPS® – we got to watch the movie in style.

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Are these not the cutest EVER???

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PEEPS® thank you for making this little boy’s day! He has everything he needs to enjoy a POPPIN & PEEPIN PARTY!
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Want a chance to win everything shown here? Just comment and I’ll choose a winner on Monday, December 21st!

INCLUDING:

PEEPS® Large Banana Crème Flavored Minion: PEEPS® introduces a new banana crème flavored marshmallow in honor of the beloved Minions characters. Three varieties of the individually packed large Minions include the likeness of Kevin, Stuart and Bob – stars of the Minions movie available on DVD this holiday season.
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Bring on the Bubbly! #SparklingHolidays

December 19, 2015

This post is sponsored by Acorn & Dasani, all opinions are my own.

Hip Hip Hooray!!! Y’all we are SEVEN days until Christmas! Let the festivities begin sistas! I have been to a couple ugly Christmas sweater parties this year, and I have to say those are my favorite. What’s better than getting together with friends and dressing up acting a fool? Ha ha!

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I love to have parties and entertain. Baking and making fun beverages is at the top of my list. This year I made a few fabulous drinks with DASANI Sparkling Water & I’m sooooo excited to share this deliciousness with you!

The first drink is a white wine spritzer.

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Who doesn’t love a little bubbly wine? Just choose a bottle of your favorite white wine and add in DASANI sparkling water. It comes in several different flavors available at Walmart. I chose the lime and berry flavors for my drinks.

I filled party glasses with 1/2 white wine & topped off with DASANI sparkling water in Berry and Lime flavors.

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Top it with a yummy candy cane and you are all set!

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Aren’t they so cute and festive! The candy canes turn the drinks red and green 🙂 BBP_2631 BBP_2635

Okay…now for you serious folks I have a little something else for you.

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I added a little kick to some of the drinks with some cranberry and lemon vodka. I added the cranberry in with the DASANI Berry sparkling water & the lemon with the DASANI Lime sparkling water. These turned out delicious!

Top with a candy cane and you have TWO yummy drinks for the holiday season.

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Gulp.

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These were so easy to make and DASANI sparkling water is the perfect mixer because it has ZERO calories, no added colors, is caffeine-free and naturally flavored.

DASANI sparkling water comes in Lime, Berry, Lemon, & Black Cherry flavors.

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