What I Love: Candy Corn Baby Cakes

Cute right?!!
Check out this recipe for Candy Corn Baby Cakes Cupcakes!

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 1:15 Hr:Mins
Makes: 48 baby

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 teaspoon orange paste food color
1 teaspoon yellow paste food color
2 containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy white frosting
Orange and yellow coarse sugar
48 pieces candy corn

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place mini paper baking cup in each of 48 miniature muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and egg whites.
Divide batter evenly among 3 medium bowls (about 1 1/2 cups in each). Stir orange food color into one bowl; stir yellow food color into second bowl. Leave remaining batter white. Place about 1 teaspoon of each color batter into each muffin cup, layering colors in order of candy corn—yellow, orange and white. Do not stir! Each muffin cup will be about three-fourths full.
Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks; cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with coarse sugar; top with candy corn.
Makes 48 baby cakes

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Technique Tip:
Make quick work of filling the mini muffin cups by using a small cookie scoop or measuring teaspoon.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Baby Cake)Calories 151Total Fat 6g(Saturated Fat 1g,),Sodium 120mg;Total Carbohydrate 24g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Protein 1g;Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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Google's Halloween Feature Doodle!

Hey Everyone!
Have you seen the cute little spooky Halloween Feature Doodle for google today?
Check it out!


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LUSH - Flying Saucers - Shower Gel

Flying Saucers - Shower Gel from LUSH.
Funny name huh? :)
Herbal scented, great for a clam relaxing bath to relive stress.
Contains honey and cypress oils.
Lathers well and makes your feel nice & fresh!
Keep in mind.. If you like Flying Saucers, you’ll love its sexy cousin; Flying Fox shower gel.


So be sure to check out their website below to shop online or find your local shop:
www.lush.ca
www.lush.com
www.facebook.com/lushcosmetics
www.twitter.com/lushcosmetics


FTC: Product provided by LUSH.

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KORRES - Pomegranate Mattifying Treatment

Hi Dolls.
Check out the Pomegranate Mattifying Treatment by KORRES.
This is a longwearing, lightweight treatment that forms a breathable, oil absorbing film to mattify skin and refine the look of pores.
It's perfect for those with oily to combination skin.
It's hydrating and I like the feel of it on my skin.
Antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract combines with willow bark extract and rice starch to help absorb excess oil for a beautiful shine-free finish.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan


- KORRES is available at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations and Sephora

You can check out Korres on their links below:
www.twitter.com/KorresUSA
www.korrescanada.com
www.facebook.com/KorresCanada
www.korresusa.com
www.facebook.com/KorresUSA


FTC: Product Provided by KORRES

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What I Love: Double PB Halloween Cookies

Hey Everyone!
Check out this recipe for Double PB Halloween Cookies.
With Halloween colored candies. :)

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Makes: 18 cookies

Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix snack size
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup orange candy-coated peanut butter candies
1/4 cup brown candy-coated peanut butter candies

Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil and water until soft dough forms. Stir in candies.
Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
Makes 18 cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Substitute chocolate chip cookie mix.
Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Exchanges: Free*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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I Love It Perfume: Baiser Vole by Cartier

Check out the NEW fragrance Baiser Vole by Cartier.
Clean bottle look, it's a nice fall/winter scent.
Very fresh, powdery, and feminine.
Light floral, & long lasting!

It describes itself as (from Sephora.com):
An exceptional Lily. The original expression of this majestic and mysterious flower reflects all its perfection for the first time: fresh, floral and powdery.

Cartier Baiser Vole is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.

Notes:
Lily Petals, Green Lily Leaves.
Style:
Fresh. Floral. Powdery.

Be sure to check out this fragrance at your local Beauty Counter.
Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)


Photo from: www.Sephora.com

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What I Love: Halloween Black Cat Cake

Here is a recipe on how to make a Halloween Black Cat Cake.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 3:45 Hrs:Mins
Makes: 16 servings

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 containers Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Tray or cardboard (20x14 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil
1 large yellow gumdrop
1 small black gumdrop
Black shoestring licorice

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans. Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off cake to level surface; place cut side down. Cut cake as shown in diagram; arrange pieces on serving tray. Attach pieces together with a small amount of frosting. Spread a thin layer of frosting over top and sides to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes. Frost entire cake with remaining frosting. Use yellow gumdrop slices for eyes, black gumdrop for nose and shoestring licorice for whiskers, lines on eyes and front paws. Store loosely covered.
Makes 16 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Substitution:
Can't find black shoestring licorice? Use black decorating gel instead; it can often be found near the cake and frosting items in your grocery store.
Create an attractive display by covering a piece of sturdy cardboard with wrapping paper, then plastic food wrap. Stretch and secure with tape. Or cover cardboard with foil or cooking parchment paper.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 330(Calories from Fat 130),Total Fat 15g(Saturated Fat 4g,Trans Fat 2 1/2g),Cholesterol 40mg;Sodium 350mg;Total Carbohydrate 48g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 32g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;2 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:3;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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I Love It Forever: KORRES - Pomegranate Toner

Hi Dolls.
Check out the Pomegranate Toner by KORRES.
A toner made with 15% Pomegranate water and natural astringents for pore-minimizing, mattifying, and clarifying.
It's perfect for those with oily to combination skin.
This toner gently exfoliates to remove excess oil and dirt from skin, imparting a tighter, smoother, and more matte finish to the skin.
I also noticed it helps to reduce redness.
Pomegranate extract, which is rich in tannins and polyphenols, helps tighten pores and rejuvenate the look of skin.
Alpine willowherb and witch hazel extract help refine the appearance of pores and provide a matte look to the skin.
A very freshing toner it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth and well hydrated unlike other toners.


What it is formulated WITHOUT:

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan


- KORRES is available at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations and Sephora

You can check out Korres on their links below:
www.twitter.com/KorresUSA
www.korrescanada.com
www.facebook.com/KorresCanada
www.korresusa.com
www.facebook.com/KorresUSA


FTC: Product Provided by KORRES

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OPI - Pink Of Hearts 2012 Collection + Swatches

OPI Launches the Pink of Hearts 2012 Collection.
It's a limited edition collection in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October.
Also read my thoughts on this Collection in below.

Pink Of Hearts 2012 Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or
Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate
in application.
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I love the idea/theme to this collection and think it's a great cause that we should support!
This year OPI is set to donate $25,000 in the US and $5,000 in Canada, that's great to hear.
I always love seeing beauty brands team up for the cause to bring in money to help one day find a cure.
It's a great little set, the

2 shades:
* You Glitter Be Good To Me - Very opaque, lots of small light pink micro glitter, also contains a little larger purple like hexagonal glitter. The two really compliment each other well.

* Think in Pink - Creamy/Milky light jelly like pink, I think this shade is adorable. It looks lovely with the You Glitter Be Good To Me Shade too!


Pink of Hearts 2012 by OPI is available starting this October Month so be sure to check it out at
Professional Salons and Spas for $14.95 suggested retail for the little set.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com.
Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


FTC: Products Provided by OPI's PR.


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I Love It Perfume: L'Ambre des Merveilles by Hermès

Check out the NEW fragrance L'Ambre des Merveilles by Hermès.
I love the bottle its gold and bold with a touch of sparkle!
Makes a great addition to any fragrance/perfume collectors shelf. :)
It's a very warm and soft scent, great for fall/winter!

It describes itself as (from Sephora.com):
Eau des Merveilles tells the tale of an imaginary journey at Hermès, the feet on the ground, the head among the stars.

A new variation of the original olfactory theme, L’Ambre des Merveilles is an eau de parfum, a concentrate that is mysterious and marvelous, warm and sensual in one. A supple and generous woody, amber interpretation. An olfactory color and a sensuous texture for an enveloping sensuality that becomes one with the skin.


Be sure to check out this fragrance at your local Beauty Counter.
Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)


Photo from: www.Sephora.com

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Simi

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LUSH - Potion Lotion - Body Lotion

Potion Lotion - Body Lotion from LUSH.
I love the name of it!
It fit's it well.
It has a very seductive scent.. Carnation makes it a beautiful fragrance.
Contains Cocoa butter and almond oil which is great to make your skin soft and gorgeous.
Creamy and absorbs quickly and the scent is long lasting!
Also did you know the fragrance in this Potion Lotion is the same as the Retro Christmas bubble bar.


So be sure to check out their website below to shop online or find your local shop:
www.lush.ca
www.lush.com
www.facebook.com/lushcosmetics
www.twitter.com/lushcosmetics


FTC: Product provided by LUSH.

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What I Love: Spooky Skeleton Cookies

Check out how to make these Spooky Skeleton Cookies below..

Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Total Time: 1:00 Hr:Mins
Makes:16 cookies

Cookies:
1 pouch (17.3 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1 tablespoon Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg

Royal Icing:
1 tablespoon meringue powder
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup powdered sugar

Heat oven to 375°F.
In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, flour and cocoa. Add butter and egg; stir until soft dough forms. On work surface sprinkled with flour, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 4-inch gingerbread cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack to cool completely.
In medium bowl, beat meringue powder and cold water with electric mixer on medium speed until peaks form. Gradually beat in powdered sugar about 1 minute or until soft peaks form. Place in 12-inch piping bag fitted with #3 tip. Pipe skeleton design on cookies. Let sit about 5 minutes or until icing is set.
Makes 16 cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Store uneaten cookies in airtight container.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)Exchanges: Free
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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Infinity Sun Avance Balme - Coconut/Vanilla Bean/Spearmint/Citrus

Hey Dolls!
I recently tried out a new product called "Infinity Sun Avance Balme".
It's a great lip care product for those who spend a lot of time in the sun/or out and about in the winter.
This new collection comes in 4 fabulous flavors.. "Coconut", "Vanilla Bean", "Spearmint", "Citrus".
Avance Balme is a blend of the finest certified organic ingredients, including Organic Beeswax, Organic Vitamin E, Organic Essential Oils Organic Rosemary Extract and Organic Calendula  to soothe and heal chapped lips, keeping the lips moist, soft, and supple. Contains SPF15.

I have tried many lip balms/products that contain SPF and they tend to dry out my lips and I just never really found a good one.. but these so far have worked well and I love all 4 flavors!
My favorite is the Coconut but I know the Vanilla Bean will be my favorite around the holidays!
I love the pure ingredients and the modern/fresh packaging look! They are nice and moisturizing.


Check out the Infinity Sun Avance Balme's at:
http://shop.infinitysun.com/infinity-sun-avance-balme---sampler-p69.aspx


FTC: Product Provided by Infinity Sun


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I Love It Perfume: Viktor & Rolf - Spicebomb

Check out the NEW fragrance  Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb.
I know the original Flowerbomb is a favorite among MANY ladies, so I was very excited to see this new one from Viktor & Rolf.
This is noted as a men's fragrance but many women are mentioning that they like this fragrance for themselves too! :)
A great gift-giving fragrance for the holidays.. keep in mind! :)
Sephora does a great job of describing Spicebomb as "Explosive. Addictive. Seductive" that's exactly right!

It describes itself as (from Sephora.com):
In 2005, Viktor&Rolf launched its first bomb: a profusion of flowers in a feminine perfume, sensual to the point of excess—Flowerbomb. Today, it is the turn of the masculine codes of perfumery to be dynamited: Spicebomb offers us the promise of a concentrate with an explosive personality. Deliberately powerful, exaggeratedly sensual, decidedly audacious.

The bottle, a reworked custom-built grenade for a perfume made up of explosive scents, is encircled by a black band that cannot contain the force of the fragrance. An olfactory explosion is ineluctable.

An explosive encounter between two accords with detonating tones: the first, explosive, fuses zesty, fresh notes while the cold spices leave their icy bite. The second, addictive, combines a middle note of incandescent spices with a wholly masculine combination of leather and tobacco as well as the brute force of vetiver.

Notes:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon Leaf, Pink Pepper, Lavandin, Chilli, Saffron, Elemi, Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Tobacco Accord, White Leather Accord.
Style:
Explosive. Addictive. Seductive.


Be sure to check out this fragrance at your local Beauty Counter.
Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)


Photo from: www.Sephora.com

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HyunA Releases New Mini-Album "Melting" Today (Review)

Hey Dolls!
HyunA's new mini-album titled "Melting" has been released today!
It features 5 songs:
* Don’t Fall Apart - Good upbeat intro song, love her vibe in this song!
* Ice Cream ft. Maboos - Sexy fun and fresh, beat is sick!! looking forward to the music video.
* Unripe Apple ft. BTOB’s Ilhoon - Light playful and very catchy lyrics/sound.
* To My Boyfriend - Very soft and sweet song.
* Very Hot - Electro sound, "very hot.. very very hot" this song is sure to stick in your head. HyunA's vibe is very hot in this track! :)

Be sure to check out this album starting today!
Although it's a very tiny album with only 5 songs, they are a great few.
It will be a fall/winter favorite album for sure. :)
I like the album cover art, it's very "Ice Cream Melting like" haha!
I can't choose a favorite, because they all are amazing! So I'll list the tracks in order of my favorites first.. "Ice Cream ft. Maboos", "Unripe Apple ft. BTOB’s Ilhoon", "Very Hot", "Don't Fall Apart", & "To My Boyfriend".

Btw: While typing this blog, i've been listening to this album all day!
Also you can see the Teaser for the "Ice Cream" music video below:



Check out "Melting" at your local music store or it also should hit iTunes soon.


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Simi

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What I Love: Yummy Mummy Cookies

Check out this recipe for Yummy Mummy Cookies, great for children for your Halloween Party!
With White Chocolate = MY FAVORITE!

Prep Time: 1:10 Hr:Mins
Total Time: 2:15 Hrs:Mins
Makes: 32 cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
64 miniature chocolate chips (about 2 teaspoons)
1 cup white vanilla baking chips

In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour; beat on low speed until dough forms. Roll dough into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes for easier handling.
Heat oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into rope 14 inches long. Cut each rope into 4 (3-inch) and 4 (1/2-inch) lengths of dough. Roll the 4 (1/2-inch) pieces into balls and attach to 4 (3-inch) pieces as heads. On ungreased cookie sheet, place 1 inch apart. Press 2 chocolate chips, point sides down, in each mummy head for eyes.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until very light golden brown and tops are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place vanilla chips; seal bag. Microwave on High 40 to 60 seconds or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chips are smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle frosting in a crisscross pattern over cookies to look like mummy bandages. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes.
Makes 32 cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
These cookies can be made ahead and frozen. After they set up, they can easily be stacked. Cover tightly before freezing.
Prop these cute cookies up in a glass using orange and black jelly beans.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cookie)Calories 150(Calories from Fat 70),Total Fat 8g(Saturated Fat 5g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 20mg;Sodium 55mg;Total Carbohydrate 18g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 9g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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Books With Simi (Review) - "The I Heart Trader Joes Vegetarian Cookbook" By Kris Holechek Peters

Hey Everyone!
Good afternoon and welcome to Books With Simi.. today's review will be on the book released September 2012, titled "The I Heart Trader Joes Vegetarian Cookbook" By Kris Holechek Peters.

150 Delicious and Healthy Recipes Using Foods from the World's Greatest Grocery Store
By Kris Holechek
Trader Joe’s unique and affordable vegetarian foods combined into creative, tasty, and satisfying dishes

Great-tasting vegetarian food shouldn’t mean ending tracking down of specialty ingredients or spending an entire paycheck. With this book and a quick stop at the neighborhood Trader Joe’s store, chefs of any ability can learn how to make delectable, animal-free meals for every occasion.
Trader Joe’s is treasured by cooks across America for their healthy, affordable ingredients, including hard-to-find vegetarian staples. From dainty tempeh fritters, tangy guacamole, and sweet soymilk smoothies to rich vegetable curries, hearty eggplant burgers, and fragrant pine nut pesto lasagna, the recipes in this collection will be sure to please.
The I Love Trader Joe’s Vegetarian Cookbook takes the guesswork out of vegetarian cooking with easy, step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and helpful cooking tips. It also provides handy notes on how to make each recipe strictly vegan. With this book, both veteran vegetarians and curious carnivores are sure to enjoy the recipes and benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.

TRADER JOE’S® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe’s® Company and is used here for informational purposes only. This book is independently authored and published and is not affiliated or associated with Trader Joe’s® Company in any way. Trader Joe’s® Company does not authorize, sponsor, or endorse this book or any of the information contained herein.

Paperback with 180 pages.
Trader Joes is a very popular grocery store and loved for it's unique finds and this book is great as it uses items from their store!
I love the Vegan versions for every recipes.
My favorite recipe from it is "Tuscan Tomato Soup".
I give this book my SimiSodaPop Stamp Of Approval!


So be sure to check out this book at your local bookstore or online below at..
www.ulyssespress.com


FTC:
Book Provided By Ulysses Press.


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I Love It Perfume: Aquolina Gold Sugar

Check out the NEW fragrance Aquolina Gold Sugar.
I know the original Pink Sugar one is a favorite among MANY ladies, so I was very excited to see this new one from Aquolina.
I adore the gold and just a nice sophisticated but playful fragrance!
A great gift-giving fragrance for the holidays.. keep in mind! :)

It describes itself as (from Sephora.com):
Gold Sugar imparts rich, opulent, luxurious scents of white flowers, vanilla, and musk for a unique interpretation of sweetness. The new perfume from Pink Sugar is an exclusive mix of long-lasting sweetness and elegance in the golden packaging. The fragrance is also available in the pure gold texture of the rich shower gel and in the innovative, deeply nourishing texture of the pampering Body Butter.

Notes:
Neroli, Orange, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Crèème Brûlé Accord, Coconut, Australian Amberwood, Cream and Musk Accord.


Be sure to check out this fragrance at your local Beauty Counter.
Be on the lookout soon for more "I Love It Perfume" posts on my favorite fragrances! :)


Photo from: www.Sephora.com

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Flo Rida's New "I Cry" Music Video Showcases The Latest Eyeglass Trend - Black Derek Cardigan Eyeglasses - CONTEST/GIVEAWAY

Hey Everyone!
Hope your having a great Friday morning. :)
Wanted to ask if you have seen the new music from singer Flo Rida "I Cry"?
If you haven't yet then check it out below..
It features a new style trend "Geek Chic" that is taking over, it's these super cool Black Derek Cardigan Eyeglasses that have math symbols on each corner, really simple yet bold.
I love them and think they look great on all!
Interested in purchasing a pair then check out the official site of Clearly Contacts to pick them up.
Great for fall fashion!



Check out the Eyeglasses here.
If your interested in winning a pair then enter my CONTEST/GIVEAWAY below.

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I hope you all enjoy entering this Contest/Giveaway & be sure to tell your friends and family to enter too!
Remember ONE CONTEST ENTRY PER PERSON!

& Here are all the DETAILS ON HOW TO ENTER!

The Giveaway: One of my readers will win ONE pair of the Derek Cardigan Eyeglasses.

Main Entry: Enter at this form here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9sbXl3MGFkOFJicWtWTWlDWmU3eFE6MQ

How many times can I enter?
ONE Entry PER PERSON!
Fill out the form with your details and be sure to keep up with my site for more fun contests! :)

Who can enter? - Open to US/Canada & International Residents!
As I like to host all my Contest/Giveaway's.. I love to make it worldwide available so ALL MY READERS CAN ENTER!

The Contest/Giveaway will end on:
- November 2nd 2012 -


FTC: Product Provided by Clearly Contacts.ca


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What I Love: Chocolate Mocha Mummy Cookies

Aren't they the cutest? Chocolate Mocha Mummy Cookies..

Prep Time: 1:30 Hr:Mins
Total Time: 1:40 Hr:Mins
Makes: 20 cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips (from 11-oz bag)
1/4 cup miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate baking bits (40 bits)

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until creamy. On low speed, beat in flour, cocoa and coffee granules 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed. Divide dough into 2 balls; press each to form disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap; freeze 10 minutes.
On lightly floured surface, roll 1 dough disk at a time until 1/8 inch thick. Cut with 5-inch gingerbread boy cutter. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 1 inch apart. Reroll and cut any remaining dough. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
Place white baking chips in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 seconds. Turn bag over; microwave 15 seconds longer until chips are softened. Squeeze bag until mixture is smooth. (If necessary, microwave 10 seconds longer or until chips are completely melted and mixture is smooth.)
Cut very small tip from one corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle melted chips over cookies for mummy wrapping. Add 2 baking bits to each cookie for eyes.
Makes 20 cookies

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens:
Make It Quick
Use prepared frosting in a small food-storage plastic bag instead of white vanilla baking chips. There’s no need to melt the frosting, just pipe it on the cookies.
Substitution
Instead of mini baking bits, use raisins for the mummy eyes.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cookie)Calories 220(Calories from Fat 120),Total Fat 13g(Saturated Fat 8g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 25mg;Sodium 75mg;Total Carbohydrate 23g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 14g),Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1/2 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;2 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Recipe & Image from: www.bettycrocker.com

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Simi

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Koda Kumi Featured As Cover Girl For ViVi December 2012 Issue

Hey Pretty Readers!
Koda Kumi will be featured as cover girl for popular magazine ViVi on the December 2012 issue.
As her new single "Go to the top" was released recently, now you can check out Kumi featured in this magazine issue.
A very sexy cover with Kumi wearing a leather jacket. I love her fresh natural makeup look!
Be sure to check out the issue and pick up a copy online/book stores.


Source: Koda Kumi's Official Website

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Simi

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Hasbro - Playskool Poppin' Park Learn 'N Pop Lion

Hey Everyone!
Playskool Poppin' Park Learn 'N Pop Lion toy is from Hasbro and
it helps introduce your child to numbers, counting and language through unpredictable ball-poppin’ fun! As your little one "feeds" the balls into the lion’s mouth, it counts! The balls pop out so your little one can chase them and then put them back in the lion’s mouth or belly.

I think that the toy's music is cute and lively and lights go nicely while it counts in 4 languages (English, Spanish, French, & Portuguese).
It's a nice and strong toy too, easy to carry for little hands.
It's a very bright and fun toy for little ones, and keep in mind it would be perfect as a gift for holidays.

It's for ages 9 month and up.
Your child can name him too!
His name could be Sher (as meaning in Punjabi = Lion!)

Be sure to check this product out at your local toy store or online at Hasbro's sites!

You can check out where to purchase this product here:
http://www.hasbro.com/en_CA/shop/details.cfm?R=0A9AC389-5056-900B-1008-7181103BE29C:en_CA


FTC: Product provided by Hasbro.

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Simi

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zazubean Organic Dark Chocolate - nutbar & hottie (100% Organic, Fair Trade Certified, Functional, Gluten Free, Vegan, No Emulsfier, GMO Free, & Soy Free)

Hey Everyone!
Here are two Chocolate Bars from a local company called zazubean.
I have done a few reviews of their chocolate bars, and here are two more today!
Recently I tried two more, called: nutbar & hottie.
zazubean is 100% Organic, Fair Trade Certified, Functional, Gluten Free, Vegan, No Emulsfier, GMO Free, & Best of all Soy Free.
With a good amount of fiber & iron, this makes a healthy dark chocolate to indulge in.

nutbar - GO NUTS BE HAPPY - Coconut & Almond - Very smooth and heavenly!
My favorite of the two. The Coconut & Almond make a good duo in this chocolate bar. :)

hottie - GET FIRED UP - Chili & Cinnamon - Not the type of Chocolate bar you would normally see in the stores,  it's with Chili & Cinnamon, very interesting and bold!
This was a fun chocolate flavor!

This is my new favorite chocolate brand, I love that their a local brand and I like their ingredients.
Also the packaging is very eye-catching!
Be sure to check out zazubean chocolate bars are your local grocery store, and look out for more posts on their chocolate soon..


Check them out at:
www.zazubean.com


FTC: Product Provided by zazubean.

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Simi

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