Valentine's Day 2013

I felt so blessed to be spending Valentine's Day with my sweet, loving fiancé..he made my day so special. I love him so much!

Michael Kors Ainsley..I love the zipper!

Post Honey Bunch of Oats Tropical Blends Review and Giveaway

Post Honey Bunch of Oats Tropical Blends Review and Giveaway

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Winners have been notified

I am a huge lover of all things tropical, so when I opened this box from Post containing their newest addition, Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends, on a cold Pennsylvania winter day things got a little brighter! It contains mango flavored flakes and real coconut shavings, perfect for fruit lovers like myself, or anyone who wants to satisfy a sweet craving in a healthier way. 

Look at all those crunchy clusters and coconut chunks, yum!

I love that it's made with four whole grains, nine essential vitamins and minerals (including 60% of your daily value of iron!), and only contains six grams of sugar and 120 calories per servings. I do wish it contained more chunks of fruit since I'm always looking for more ways to sneak fruit into my diet, but it's still a much healthier cereal than many that are on the market today. Overall, a yummy way to get some extra nutrients into your daily routine! 

 I'm giving three of my readers the opportunity to try their choice of cereal from the Honey Bunch of Oats line! Simply comment below with your favorite healthy snack to win. I will choose the winners and email them on March 10th. 

 Post also let me know about a fabulous sweepstakes they are holding right now. One lucky winner will be sent on a tropical paradise vacation to Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, courtesy of the Purex brand, Honey Bunch of Oats, and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts! I would love to be laying on the beach right now with a cute little fruity drink in my hand! Enter to win a chance to spend your days relaxing underneath the warm, Hawaiian sun and your nights exploring Waikiki's never-ending nightlife. First place winners will receive one year's supply of Purex Natural Elements Tropical Splash Detergent and Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends, and second place winners will take home coupons for free Purex natural Elements Tropical Splash Detergent and Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends. It runs from February 13-April 19th so get your entries in!

Enter the Tropical Trio Sweepstakes!

Disclaimer: Post provided a box of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends so that I could review it. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

Nothing like a few beauty goodies to brighten a dreary winter day!

Instagram Love

I'm just recently getting hooked on Instagram, look me up! Instagram: Jessalynnz

So Many Updates!

I hosted my first ever Thanksgiving where Bill's family met my family for the first time. Everyone had a fun time and my food was a big hit! I made an herb butter rub that made the turkey perfectly golden brown (love that crispy skin!), and Giada de Laurentis' baked mashed potatoes. Everyone helped out with the appetizers, stuffing, gravy and desserts. For dessert I baked an apple cream cheese turnover and whipped up some homeade fudge.

My table setting

How cute are these name tags?

The whole spread

Soo happy with how this 14 lb. bad boy turned out! 

We finally got all of our Christmas decorations up, I can't believe how amazing it all looks. We got the 12' Christmas tree from Hobby Lobby. Decorating it was a bit tricky (we spent a fair amount of time balancing on ladders and the ottoman in the living room) but it was so worth it. The neighbors love seeing the tip of it through the second floor window. Bill rigged the star together out of stuff we found at HomeGoods. The garlands are the final touch. The whole room makes me feel like I'm in a Charles Dickens novel, it's so cozy and warm.

Treats for Chickens

Our chickens are getting bigger every day! It's so much fun to see them interact with each other, they all have such distinctive personalities. The little Ameraucana is always scratching in the dirt for worms, and the two Buff Orps are so friendly and docile-they're always the first ones to fly up onto my lap when I'm sitting out with them. Lately I've been experimenting with different treats and reading up on what they shouldn't have. So far I've found that they absolutely love cottage cheese, cabbage, acorn squash, and pumpkin. They weren't huge fans of carrots. Next I'm going to try some cooked pasta, I keep hearing they go crazy for it. It's so fun to watch them try something new. What do your chickens like to eat? I'd love some more ideas!

Here they are enjoying one of our leftover Halloween pumpkins

Diorshow Mascara Review

Can I just begin by saying how much I adore Dior? My purse is never without at least one shade of the Addict Ultra glosses, and their scents have always worked really well with my body chemistry. When the amazing folks at People Stylewatch (one of my favorite mags!) offered me the opportunity to test drive their Diorshow mascara, I nearly fell over. I have used and loved the Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping serum for over a year now, and couldn't wait to see how it looked paired with the Diorshow mascara. I was not disappointed. The thick, almost fluffy brush holds the perfect amount of product, making it very buildable for a natural or dramatic look. The mascara literally glides on and gives my lashes that voluminous, plush look. Many mascaras get clumpy after a few coats, but with it's creamy, almost gel-like texture Diorshow made it simple to get that doll-eyed look with only a few coats, and no smudging or flaking. I really like how my lashes feel soft and natural to the touch even though they look like crazy long false lashes. Several people actually asked me if I was wearing false lashes, so it's safe to say I'm a new fan of Diorshow. Plus I just love seeing the mascara tube on my vanity, the packaging is so glam-I'm a sucker for that Old Hollywood style. :)

Visit www.dior.com and enter DIORPSW2012 at checkout to receive complimentary ground shipping on all Dior Beauty purchases now through December 31-I know I'll be stocking up!

Diorshow with the amazing Maximizer Plumping Serum..LOVE!!

Wearing two coats of Dior with the Dior Plumping Serum

Ok now I'm just hammin it up! :D

Disclaimer: This product was provided by People Stylewatch in order for me to give an honest review. No compensation was given, all opinions expressed are completely my own.