Clean Eating with KIND Granola

As much as I love making homemade clean eating granola and snacks for travel, I'm not superwoman. I only have so many hours in the weekend that allow me to cook and bake from scratch, and I usually prioritize cooking our main meals over desserts and snacks.

When I don't have time to create healthy snacks on my own, I turn to KIND Healthy Snacks. I have been a huge fan of KIND bars for a long time now. I always have one packed in my laptop bag and suitcase for hunger emergencies. My favorite is the Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate + Protein bar. These all natural bars are a life saver! One can hold me over between meals and I don't have to feel guilty over it tasting so good.

KIND also makes granola. Recently I was lucky enough to receive some samples of their granola clusters. My favorite flavor was the Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters. Absolutely delicious! If you like peanut butter, you'll love this granola.

This flavor is protein packed, with a blend of peanuts and whole grains. One serving contains 16kg of whole grains!

I put a half a cup full in a baggie for my travels and made yogurt parfaits one night with my hubby. Here's my Clean Eating Yogurt Parfait recipe:

Start with 6 oz. of Greek yogurt (I used Fage), and add toppings! My mix of toppings include:
 - KIND Granola (Peanut Butter Whole Grain, but all flavors taste delicious)
 - Fresh blueberries
 - Fresh strawberries
 - Unsweetened coconut
 - Extra dark chocolate chips
 - Sprinkles

This is also a fun snack to make with kids. When I have my niece and nephew over I put all of the toppings in different bowls and let them add the toppings to their individual yogurt bowls. It's a 'build your own yogurt parfait' bar!

You can buy KIND granola from the KIND website, Soap.com and Walmart.

Giveaway Break - $75 Ulta Gift Card Giveaway

If you don't want a $75 gift card from Ulta, stop reading now! A bunch of amazing beauty bloggers have combined powers to bring you this awesome giveaway, all organized by BeautyByArielle.Blogspot.com. Enter below!

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Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup - February 16

TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla declares why Tom Ford Spring 2014 Lip Color Sheer 06 Firecracker is one false claim you will forgive and love!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for the Perfect Trio for the eyes & lips? NARS Warhol Flowers No. 3 Palette, Karl for Shu Rough Unlimited Lipstick in Luxe Burgundy & Guerlain Maxi Shine in La Petite Robe Noire fits the bill!

Painted Ladies: Learn more about Suave Professionals® Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion and enter to win a $1000 gift card!

BeautyTidbits: Enter to Win an Emilie M. Handbag + Essentials Box Giveaway ($250 value)!

D.G.S.Beauty: Have trouble organizing your scarves? Check out this simple and easy way.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura tells us all about Colleen Rothschild's new line, specifically the Discovery Collection.

Glamorable!: Glamorable is unboxing her February Sample Society box. Take a look at the goodies inside!

Beauty by Miss L: Colourful Vivo Cosmetics Show Me The Money eyeshadow palette swatches

Slashed Beauty: Bad habits are hard to break... are you guilty of these 5 bad beauty habits?

daydreaming beauty: Amber did a super easy Valentine's Day manicure this week on daydreaming beauty!

Lipgloss Break: Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips is my Valentine this year! Check out my review and enter to win one for yourself!

Giveaway Break - Vaseline Rosy Lips and MarieBelle Chocolates

Who knew something so tiny could bring so much joy into my life…check out my latest obsession: Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips. Anyone who knows me (or has read my blog in the past) knows that I keep a tube of lip balm everywhere in my life. In my coat pocket, in my purse, in my laptop bag, in my suitcase, in my car, etc. I can’t go without lip balm for more than an hour.

My favorite type of moisturizing balm is petroleum based, so obviously Vaseline has made an appearance in my bags. I recently got a sample of the Rosy Lips mini jar and fell in love. The light rosy hue it leaves on lips is just gorgeous. And it’s just as moisturizing as regular Vaseline, which makes it a win-win. And the cute size also helps its appeal. 

This mini jar retails for about $2 at drugstores, but you can also try to win for yourself below!

**Giveaway***

Enter to box of MarieBelle Chocolates you can share with your Valentine, and a Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips mini jar for yourself!

 
Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter, follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook. Make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day to increase your chances of winning!
 
This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, March 7th. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck! 

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup - February 2

Manifest Destany: Destany takes a look at Shimmer Polish Nichole

TheFabZilla: Do you have a classmate or friend like Pas Du Tout? TheFabZilla reviews the new Tory Burch Lip Color Pas Du Tout 01.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: There are at least 20 reasons why to choose The Organic Pharmacy Rose Balm for the cold months of Winter!

Glamorable!: philosophy released their newest fragrance - loveswept - just in time for Valentine's Day! Click here to read the full review.

D.G.S.Beauty: Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask is a MUST-HAVE! Your face deserves this kind of loving.

Painted Ladies: Sheila from Painted Ladies has the perfect smoky eye and peach lip makeup inspiration for Valentine's Day.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura shows you her idea of the perfect Date Night Makeup!

Slashed Beauty: This week, beauty bloggers are talking about what real beauty is. Check out what Miranda has to say.

Beauty by Miss L: How does Leelo from Beauty by Miss L use her plastic stamping plates?

Lipgloss Break: Lisa Hoffman's Fragrance Jewelry is stylish and practical. Check out my review!

BeautyTidbits: Enter to win the new Total Beauty Beautiful You Collection with 7 products that promote beauty from the inside out!

daydreaming beauty: Amber has swatches of her favorite shades from OPI's Brazil collection this week.

Never Say Die Beauty: NSDB is dreaming about the beach and wearing Milani's super-intense Lip Intense Liquid Color shades!

Lisa Hoffman Fragrance Jewelry

When looking for a new fragrance, I always go after one that transitions nicely from day to night. Since I sit close to teammates at work and I'm in and out of conference rooms, I don't want to wear anything that's super strong or overpowering.

I recently came across Lisa Hoffman's Fragrance Jewelry and thought: "this is genius." Stylish, wearable fragrance that isn't overbearing. It's the perfect amount of fragrance. I tried the Tuscan Fig scent and loved it's vanilla bean notes. The rose gold fragrance charm is so pretty too. Perfect accent to an outfit.

Other brilliant things about this product:
 - It's travel friendly! You don't have to add it to your quart size baggie through security and you don't have to worry about it breaking in your bag.
 - It's double duty - both stylish jewelry and fragrance.
 - It's refillable. Unlike perfume where you have to buy a new bottle once out, with Fragrance Jewelry, you just have to buy new fragrance beads.

Lisa Hoffman also has a new Black Collection. It's so sleek! And it will go with so many different outfits. I also like the wooden bead bracelet. Super cute for layering!

Have you tried Fragrance Jewelry before? If so, what do you think? What's your favorite piece in the collection?

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Round Up - February 2

Beauty by Miss L: Pink & white Valentine´s Day themed manicure.

TheFabZilla: "Give a woman lipstick and she's fine. But give a woman high-end lipstick and she will love you to the moon and back"- TheFabZilla, lipstick-obsessed. Check out Kathryne's review, swatch and FOTD feat. Tom Ford 03 Casablanca.

Glamorable!: Anastasia tried new and improved Creaseless Cream Shadows by Benefit Cosmetics, and confirmed they are in fact creaseless! Read her full review here.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Chapped lips need an extra boost beyond ordinary lip balms? Then Hourglass N° 28 Lip Treatment Oil is just what you need!

BeautyTidbits: Enter to Win the new Starter Kit from jane iredale!

Peppermint Lips Beauty Blog: Get CoverGirl Bombshell Look: Review, tutorial & giveaway!

My Highest Self: Tina reviews the NEW Naked collection from Herbal Essences, see what it's all about!

D.G.S.Beauty: Arganio 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil perfect for you skin and hair!

Painted Ladies: DHC's new Premium Lipstick GE offers luxury quality at an affordable price!

Pammy Blogs Beauty : Win It!!! Did you know that January was National Oatmeal Month? You can still celebrate by entering Pammy Blogs Beauty's Giveaway for Aveeno's Oatmeal-Based Daily Moisturizer!!!

Spontaneous Chick: If your skin is looking a little dull then head over to Spontaneous Chick to learn about some homemade coffee face scrubs that are sure to revitalize it.

Lipgloss Break: Enter to win a Clear Skin Kit from Evologie!

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura shows us the contents of her latest GlossyBox!

Endless Summer: The peeling which is not for the faint of heart - Ole Henriksen POWER|peel

Slashed Beauty: Enjoy Pamperosity's Chocolate Love Body Scrub alone or with a loved one this Valentine's Day- Miranda's giving one away!

Never Say Die Beauty: Ulta's private label metallic cream shadows are an unexpected bargain with easy application & blendability

Giveaway Break - Evologie Clear Skin Kit

The dry and cold weather we've been experiencing in Michigan has been wreaking havoc on my skin! I think it's time for a skin care regime change. If you're in the same boat, check out Evologie. Their Clear Skin Kit is all natural, oil free, and non-drying.

The Clear Skin Kit system is  designed to evolve with your skin's changing needs (ie. protection from this weather!). The kit contains the following:
 - Stay Clear Cleanser
 - Intensive Blemish Serum
 - Stay Clear Cream

The Kit retails for $49, but Evologie is giving Lipgloss Break readers a great discount. Get 20% off by using the promo code 'angela' on their site. Or, you can try and win the set...!

**Giveaway***

Enter to win an Evologie Clear Skin Kit to try out for yourself!

 
Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook. Make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day to increase your chances of winning!
 
This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, March 1st. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup - January 25

TheFabZilla: Can't wait for spring! TheFabZilla paints her lips bright pink with Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet 44 La Diva. (Spring 2014 Collection)

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Can you imagine an ultra lightweight, super potent anti-aging face oil that contains retinol? Colbert MD did just that with Illumino Face Oil!

Painted Ladies: Too Faced's The Chocolate Bar palette is the sweetest collection of eyeshadows Sheila has ever seen.

BeautyTidbits: Looking for a budge-proof gel eyeliner in a pencil form? Check out the brand new No Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliners from It cosmetics!

Glamorable!: Check out Anastasia's nail art inspired by Disney Princess Snow White.

Midnight Manicures: Check out Jeanie's new love, Dior Psychedelic Orange Nail Enamel.

D.G.S.Beauty: Keep your skin nice and soft with the Arganio Argan Soft Skin Lotion.

My Highest Self: What's so great about Whish Coconut Shave Crave? Find out!

Peppermint Lips Beauty Blog: DIY: Quick & Affordable Hair Glossing at Home! Get Shiny Hair Instantly!

Beauty by Miss L: Budget friendly Avon Ideal Flawless Skin Loving Beauty Balm BB cream review.

Icy Nails: Erika reviewed the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette on Icy Nails on Thursday. Click here and grab a cup of coffee, you'll need it.

Never Say Die Beauty: Milani's introducing a new, affordable universal lipliner/primer!

Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor finally got her hands on the Surratt Beauty Diaphane Loose Compact Powder and sings its praises in a video review!

daydreaming beauty: Amber swatches Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette this week on daydreaming beauty!

Slashed Beauty: Miranda shows us what Crown Brush has in store for 2014!

My Newest Addiction : Laura does a sultry smoky eye using Paul & Joe Spring 2014 Stormy Weather Trio.

Lipgloss Break: Lipgloss Break reviews LAQA & Co.'s Fat Lip Pencils.

Endless Summer: Have you tried konjac sponges yet?

LAQA & Co. Fat Lip Pencil Review

I love finding new makeup brands. It's like finding a hidden gem! I was recently introduced to LAQA & Co. by Gloss48. They are a New York based cosmetic company that sets the bar high for their products. They focus on convenience for their products, which I can definitely appreciate it!

I was able to try out their Fat Lip Pencils, which are glossy lip pencils in a handy jumbo pencil. You may cringe when thinking of a lip pencil, usually dry, and always seem to need sharpening, but these are different. Fat Lip Pencils are super glossy and no sharpener needed. They twist up when they get low. 

I was able to try out Wolfman, which is a creamy soft pink, and Fairyblood, which is a shimmery peach. Wolfman is my new go-to gloss. I'm a pink girl, and I can wear this during the day and out at night. And no extra gloss needed, these are pretty shiny!

Fun fact about the packaging: LAQA & Co. uses young artists looking to get their work seen by lots of people to design their packaging. The artists also get a cut of the profit from every product purchased...so cool!

For 2 more days, Gloss48 is having a sale on a set of two LAQA & Co. Lil' Lips, which are two mini size Fat Lip Pencils. Normally $16, these are on sale for $12.