HI-CHEW: The Ultimate Summer Snack

As temperatures rise and the days get longer, all we want to do is bask in the summer sun. Unfortunately, the reality is, most of us are office-bound, counting down the hours to breathe in the fresh summer air. Enter HI-CHEW, the long-lasting, chewy fruit snack experience that will transport your senses and allow you to take in a flavorful moment to get you through the day. As we celebrate National Candy Month in June, HI-CHEW is a timely and delicious snacking option for everyone under the sun.  {Product provided for review/feature consideration} 

See Disney's The BFG in theaters on July 1!

I am so excited that Disney’s THE BFG will be opening in theaters everywhere this Friday, July 1st! This is the first time that Steven Spielberg has directed for Disney and it’s an amazing and magical film that must be seen on the big screen!

Celebrate National Rose Month with C.O. Bigelow and Soap & Paper Factory

Did you know that the month of June is National Rose Month? C.O. Bigelow and Soap & Paper Factory have the rose-infused beautifying essentials to help you celebrate this popular flower. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

New Releases from Picador Books!

My goal this summer is to read 20 books  - and Picador Books is helping me reach my goal big time! I just received this awesome box of book mail from them and now I can't decide which one to read first! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

FOREO Launches FIRST EVER Electric Toothbrush for Babies: ISSA mikro!

Meet the new ISSA mikro - the first silicone power toothbrush for babies offering a gentle gum massage and oral cleaning to defend against tooth decay. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Celebrate National Brush Week with Tulip Clean!

Meet TULIP - a subscription based oral care service that aims to change the way consumers think and feel about oral care and oral care products. Tulip wants to cultivate an oral care experience that is customizable from top to bottom and enjoyable, thereby instigating better, healthier habits in an organic way for the user. The “movement against the mundane” officially launched on June 26th, which is also the day the toothbrush was invented! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Get Clear Skin for Summer with mē clear

I hope you lovelies had a great weekend! Summer is officially here, and it’s that time of year where you want to wear makeup, but it tends to not be sweat-proof. Now, mē has the solution – go makeup-less! mē clear will give you the blemish-free skin that you desire in just 24 hours. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

RUN to Sephora for Sol de Janeiro!

When it comes to confidence, Brazilians got it! You can radiate this feeling with the help of the trio line from Sol de Janeiro. There is no longer a reason to wait until June 20 {though, thank God it's finally here} to enjoy the summer - Sol de Janeiro can be your Sun all year round. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Meet the New Additions to L'Occitane's Peony Skincare Collection

In case you didn't know, I'm a diehard fan of all things L'Occitane - from the hair care to the fragrances and everything in between - but especially the skin care! So I was super excited to try out the new additions to the already fabulous Peony Line. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Be Chic Literate: A Study In Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

A Study In Charlotte
Series: Book 1 in The Charlotte Holmes Trilogy
Pages: 336 Pages
Genre: Young Adult, Suspense, Mystery
Publisher: HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books, March 1, 2016

Links: Goodreads // Amazon
Overall Rating: 4.75/5

*Library Book*

Upgrade Your Shower Time with Korres, Lavanila, and ESPA!

Whether it’s to wake up in the morning or unwind before bed, showers can be the best part of the day, especially if it involves our favorite natural products! From florals, extracts to warm, soothing vanilla, boost your shower time with these cleansing essentials and ensure you will never want to step out. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Korres Shower Gels in Basil Lemon, Guava, and Jasmine

Welcome Summer with Krigler, Molton Brown, Philip B, and More!

Summer is in the air, so it’s time to grab the freshest scents, sprays, shades and sun-kissed skin tips to celebrate! Bring on the heat and a hint of sweet with fragrances from Krigler and Molton Brown, wavy beach hair from Philip B, fame worthy nail lacquer from Lauren B Beauty, and tips to lock in the perfect summer tan with Skyy Hadley! {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

Let the Sunshine In With Invisible Glass!

Spring and Summer are my favorite seasons - I love all of the warmth, sunshine, and natural light. It immediately elevates my mood and makes me happy! So I have to make sure that my windows are sparkling clean so that I can let all that glorious sunlight in. Invisible Glass has all the products and tools to help you tend to your windows - Invisible Glass EZ Grip soap-free glass cleaner and Invisible Glass Reach & Clean Tool help to make the chore so much easier! {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

A Tribute to Her Father - Patricia Gucci – In The Name of Gucci: A Memoir (Be Chic Literate)

In the Name of Gucci: A Memoir, by Patricia Gucci (Crown Archetype) is the first book written by a direct descendant of Guccio Gucci—Patricia’s grandfather and the company’s founder. It chronicles her life as the secret love child of Aldo Gucci and Bruna—the woman he fell in love with when she was just eighteen. Woven throughout the book is the relationship between Aldo and Patricia Gucci, the first woman in the family to be elected to the Gucci board of directors and his sole universal heir. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Perfect Your Brows and Erase Beauty Mistakes with Hard Candy!

Uneven eyeliner? Smudges on the waterline or mascara running? Want to beat the summer heat and achieve brows with staying power? Enter the new products from Hard Candy:  Oopsy Proof Eye Liner Eraser {to fix and glam up looks for good} and Brow Ink {a long lasting ink gel formula that instantly darkens and defines brows for up to 24 hours} - both guaranteed to make summer time beauty a cinch! {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

The MAKEUP SHOW Announces First-Ever ATLANTA POP-UP SHOP on JUNE 18TH AND 19TH!

For the first time ever, The Makeup Show is bringing the exclusive luxury beauty sale to the bustling city in the South with The Makeup Show Atlanta Pop-Up Shop! Normally limited to makeup industry students and professionals, this special event will be open to makeup lovers everywhere, bringing top beauty brands to residents of Atlanta and its surrounding areas on June 18th and 19th. Doors will open to the public bringing over 40 top beauty brands to The Empire City of the South!

The New Trailer for "Pete's Dragon" is Here!!!

Check-out the new trailer for Disney’s PETE’S DRAGON, which features spectacular never-before-seen footage of Pete’s dragon, Elliot.

The film, which is a reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford and is directed by David Lowery, opens nationwide on August 12th!

Amazing Father's Day Finds for Dad!

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and every man deserves a little TLC too! Indulge dad with these gentlemanly products from Molton Brown, Philip B, and Krigler Perfumes!

Introduce Dads & Grads to Tribe Mignot

Zak Tahitian Necklace $350 and Dallas Tahitian Bracelet, $400

This Father’s Day and Graduation Day take gifting to the next level ditching the ho-hum ordinary and mixing it up with an investment piece of jewelry both he and she will love. Jewelry designer, Wendy Mignot uses pearls (yes pearls for men too!) entwined with silky soft leather in a collection of timeless and simple elegant jewelry pieces that are anything but ordinary. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

See the New Teaser Trailer for Disney's MOANA!

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new feature film “Moana” is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui, sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people.

Say GOODBYE to Summer Beauty Buzz Kills with Avon, Rimmel London, and more!

Summer time is almost here and it’s time to pack those bags! Between beach vacations, day trips, barbeques and parties you’ll need the proper beauty tools to keep you looking flawless without missing a beat!

Happy National Red Rose Day (June 12th)!

From "I-love-yous" to "Thinking-of-Yous," the most iconic flower in history is the red rose. June 12th marks a day to celebrate mankind's simplest symbol of love, beauty and romance with National Red Rose Day. This year – switch up your bouquet of rose with a scent-ional bunch of your fragrances, with an aromatic blend of red roses – all available at Fragrance.com (formerly FragranceNet.com). {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Be Chic Literate-Father's Day Edition (A Father's Day Gift Guide)

It's been a few years since my last one, so I'm excited to share a bookish Father's Day gift guide - featuring some new releases from Saga Press that are perfect for your sci-fi loving dad! {Review copies provided for coverage consideration}

Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2016 Pre-Sale Offer (Infinite Energy Center)

The pre-sale offer for Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions 2016 is going on now through June 22 at 11:59 PM. Below is all of the information!

McAlson - Belgian Boxers for Father's Day!

This year, would you like to give your father something that he wil really enjoy for years? Something that is even better than the best bottle of Scotch or the best looking tie? This year, give him a McAlson! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Suns Out Guns Out with DDF!

With the weather heating up and our skin soaking up the sun, we CANNOT forget to take proper care of it. After all, we only get one birthday suit and we must protect it any we can… These products from DDF will keep your skin protected and moisturized. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Get the Perfect Father's Day Gift from Fragrance.com!

I can personally attest to the fact that choosing Father's Day gifts are tough - my father is near impossible to shop for and it appears as if the case is the same with my hubby. You want to give something that says "thanks for being a great Dad," without the reassignment to the grill. Clothes are tricky. Beers are overdone and imply no thought. AND for all dads do, he deserves the best of the best. So what better way to show your love than a thoughtful gift from Fragrance.com {formerly Fragrancenet.com}? Here are some handpicked gift ideas from Patti Kapla, Fragrance.com's V.P. of Business Development and fragrance aficionado!  Hopefully your dad will love these picks way more than the mug with "#1 Dad" slapped on it. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Be Chic Literate: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is the cofounder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and the book was inspired by the day in 2007 when she collapsed from exhaustion and how that became her wakeup call. She wrote about the experience in her #1 NYT bestselling book Thrive and as she traveled the country talking with people, the issue that folks brought up most often was sleep and how they weren’t getting enough of it. Arianna – who after her collapse, learned how to prioritize sleep and went from sleep amateur to sleep pro – wrote The Sleep Revolution to help the rest of us do the same. In the book, she becomes our personal sleep evangelist, coach, and champion. She compiles the latest research about just how sleep-deprived we are, the havoc it wrecks on us personally and collectively, and uses the latest cutting-edge research and science to lay out a roadmap of practical tips to help us get to sleep. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Cirque du Soleil's TORUK – The First Flight Returning to Atlanta (Infinite Energy Center/Duluth)

When I tell y'all I'm excited - I'M EXCITED! The beloved Cirque du Soleil is returning to Atlanta with their touring production, TORUK – The First Flight {which is based on the James Cameron’s record-breaking film AVATAR}. Following their successful run of the big top production KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities this spring, Cirque du Soleil will bring the arena show TORUK – The First Flight to the Infinite Energy Center for seven performances from June 15-19. FYI: the Infinite Energy Center is a hop, skip, and a jump away from me, I've been dying to see a Cirque du Soleil performance {for years}, AND the hubby and I are in desperate need of a date night - and we get to go to the opening night performance!!!!

Meet A Classic: Dr. Bronner's Unique 18-in-1 Castile Liquid Soaps

Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Castille Soaps in Peppermint, Rose, and Almond

Dr. Bronner’s classic 18-in-1 Castile soap formula is simple and ecological, based on Old World quality and expertise, yielding soaps unlike any you have ever used. A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being abrasive and produces a velvety lather that leaves the skin silky-smooth and refreshed. No synthetic foaming agents, thickeners or preservatives are used. Rather, natural plant-derived Vitamin E and citric acid protect freshness, and the liquid soaps are almost solid in density because they are three times more concentrated than other “liquid soaps” on the market, thus conserving packaging materials. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Plan Your Next Family Fun Night at Bowlmor Lanes!

According to the American Camp Association (ACA) the average summer day camp costs $304 a week, with for-profit camps costing and upward of $500+. As a parent, this cost can be overwhelming especially for a family with multiple children.

Family fun should be affordable - but the rise in bowling’s popularity has also coincided with a steep increase in price by some area bowling alleys, putting the activity beyond the means of many Atlanta families. Bowlmor Lanes has set out to change that!

Thinking Of Becoming A Vegan? Here's How To Get The Whole Family Involved

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Becoming a vegan is more than just about what you eat. It’s a lifestyle change and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While there are so many health benefits for changing your diet to a vegan one, it can be difficult if you are the only one doing it. Which is why it can be a great motivator to get the whole family involved. Not only will everyone become healthy but it will make the cooking much easier as you are accommodating for everyone. So if you are considering becoming a vegan and want the family involved here are a few suggestions that may help.

Summer Reading for Middle Grades! {Wunderkind Reads}

My daughters and I have embarked on our own summer reading program - we each set a goal of how many books we wanted to read this summer {I picked 25, Peyton - 30, Little Miss Lo - 40, and my oh so ambitious Kenziekins decided that we should read her 60}, the person who meets their goal first will get the ultimate bragging rights and I'll buy them a book of their choice when the competition ends {right before they go back to school on August 8}. Here are a few selections from Simon & Schuster and Sky Pony Press that we've added to London's TBR stack! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Latest Launches from Bond No. 9 {AND A Great Deal}!

For Spring ‘16, Bond No. 9 introduced the world’s first shopping scent—just for us! They named it Madison Avenue, after New York’s most celebrated street of boutiques. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Make Dad Happy This Father's Day with Gift Sets from L'Occitane!

L’OCCITANE has great options for Father's Day {Sunday, June 19th} ranging from under $25 shower basics to lux shaving essentials & fragrances, so there is something for every man in your life. And, they come packaged in a cool, masculine box that is completely ready to gift-- saving you the hassle of wrapping! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Stay Fresh When You're On The Go with Ban!

With the temperatures rising, things can get a little too hot for comfort – especially when you’re on the go! This season, stay fresh and odor free no matter where life takes you thanks to Ban Roll-On Deodorant, your everyday, feel-fresh essential that lasts all day long! It has quickly become my oldest daughter's favorite antiperspirant - which is saying a lot because she is particularly picky when it comes to that. Lol!

NEW! NYC New York Color Showtime Lip Balm

Just in time for summer, NYC New York Color has launched the perfect Lip Balm! This is the perfect lightweight product to get your lips ready for the hot summer months! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Spotlight on Ingredients: Blood Orange Rage from FragranceNet.com

Did you know blood oranges are packed with more antioxidants than navel oranges? Not to mention, they have a stronger taste and zestier aroma! With summer around the corner, now's the time to think about updating and revitalizing your beauty arsenal with a new zesty scent! Oh and did I mention, we're in the midst of blood orange season so what's better than smelling like that refreshing orange scent? Here are some fantastic blood orange scented products - perfume, cologne, candle and body lotion - from FragranceNet.com guaranteed to give you a sweet and tangy taste of summer. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Amazing Apps Your Children Will Love

We all know that entertaining the kids can be tough. That's why sometimes it's nice to get a little helping hand from some kid-friendly apps. Here are some of the best apps out there for your little ones to enjoy, while you get some peace and quiet.

Leila And The Little Folk

If your kids love art, they'll love Leila and the Little Folk. The game is beautifully crafted and a work of art all by itself. The aim of the game is to solve different problems and puzzles as the story unfolds. It's a kind of introduction to role-playing games. But it's heavy focus on solving problems means that it's a workout for their brains too.