Scattered Lately Wednesday, January 14, 2015 6 Comments Images

You guys I feel like I have been a little M.I.A. lately and I feel bad! Ever since moving, and trying to pack and unpack my house, I have been a little insane! My house is slowly coming together, and sooner than lately there will be a lot more home posts on the blog! Another thing keeping me insanely busy are my two little munchkins.  I didn't think two kids would be that much different than one, but for some reason it has rocked my world! There is not one second that at least one of them doesn't need me, sometimes I wonder how moms do it. I feel like half the time I am a chicken with my head cut off.
Now, not only did we just move, but I have some exciting things coming up in the next few weeks! I have been working on it for so long now (like soo long haha), and I can't wait to finally share everything with you guys! I know that's probably super annoying, but I promise it's worth the wait! Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for being a little scattered lately, and I hope you can all bare with me! Love you all, muah!
p.s. I have had a few people ask about my tan lately, and I have to credit my amazing sis-in-law Glow By Meg. She is saving me lately so I don't look like a pastey mess, if you are in need of an amazing spray tan and live in Utah...you must check her out!

Marc New York jacket via c/o Nordstrom Rack
7 For All Mankind jeans via c/o Nordstrom Rack
Rag & Bone shoes via c/o Nordstrom Rack
Ray-Ban sunglesses via c/o Nordstrom Rack
Louis Vuitton bag via c/o Nordstrom Rack (also available here)
Tarte lipgloss (blushing bride)

*Thanks Nordstrom Rack for sponsoring this post.

Other winter coats I am in love with right now....

My Crew Tuesday, January 13, 2015 44 Comments Images

As crazy as it sounds, I hardly had any pictures of my entire family since Arrow was born.  My amazing sister, B Couture Photography took these pics for us in her studio, which is pretty amazing.  We actually don't live very close to each other, so every time we get to see each other we always love to squeeze in a little shoot. Whether it's the boy (like here), just me (here), or the whole fam like today! She is really amazing at what she does, and I'm so lucky to have her as my sis!

photos by B Couture Photography

dress (similar) c/o Virgos Lounge 

Meaningful Beauty Friday, January 09, 2015 22 Comments Images

I am asked often about my skin regimen and facial products that I love, and one of them that has moved into a definite favorite is my Meaningful Beauty products by Cindy Crawford. I do have to say that my favorite product of theirs, that I have used most frequently is the new Ultra Lifting and Filling Treatment. I feel like as a busy mom, lacking in sleep lately, the lifting and filling treatment is exactly what I need.  It also helps me because the line of products is super convenient, the face cream includes SPF, antioxidants, and day creme all wrapped in one product. I feel like they were made for a busy mama like myself. I have become a little bit of a freak the past five years or so when it comes to letting my face get any sun.  It's so funny because I used to love it when I was in high school, and now I do anything I can to avoid it. I want to preserve my skin as much as I can and keep that youthful feel in it as long as possible, and I think products such as these from Meaningful Beauty help to accomplish that same goal of healthy, cared for, and preserved skin. I highly recommend ya'll to try them out! Happy Friday!
One of my followers will also win the entire Meaningful Beauty system, so stay tuned on my social media to see how to win! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! 

Tartelette: Super Mom Wednesday, January 07, 2015 34 Comments Images

I am beyond thrilled to share with you guys the amazing opportunity I had with the one and only makeup brand, Tarte.  I'm sure you have all heard of them before, and most likely already love them. If you follow my instagram then you know that I traveled a little while ago with my boys to New York.  It was pretty hush hush as to why I was there at the time, but now I get to share the details with you guys. In celebration of Tarte's 15th anniversary, they are paying a tribute to their awesome, and beautiful fans, that have have helped make the brand what it is today. The new tartlette Amazonian clay matte eyeshadow palette is their latest addition to their high performance naturals line. As part of this launch they named each color of the palette, and I am beyond thrilled to be named the super mom of the palette! 
I had so much fun at the shoot with Tarte, they made me feel so comfortable and at ease the entire time.  I was spoiled and treated like a queen (I'm not complaining haha), and when my boys got to join in on the fun they were in heaven. Hanes started out a little shy, but quickly became the chatter box that he really is. I have been able to try more and more of the Tarte products, and have become completely obsessed with everything the brand has to offer! It feels so amazing on my skin, and gives that fresh look that I am always going for!  I hope you guys enjoy and check out all the fun stuff that is going on with Tarte right now.  You can see my official page for the Tarte campaign HERE.  I am also super excited to tell you guys that I am the gondola girl for Tarte in the month of Januray! That means my picture will be up on a gondola all throughout the month of January in your local Ulta and Sephora! I would love to know if you happen to come across my picture at your local stores, so make sure to instagram tag me, or tag me on twitter so I can see!
I just wanted to end by saying thank you so much for all of your support, and you guys are the reason I am where I am today! I love you all!

Giant New Year Giveaway Tuesday, January 06, 2015 9 Comments Images

After the crazy holidays and all the parties, I really needed a night out for some quality time with my boys. We love stopping by City Creek in Salt Lake for a little shopping and eating. Whenever we go there Hanes thinks he get's to go to the Disney Store, so I always have to keep that in mind.  I say it's all him but I have to be honest....I love toy shopping way more than I should.  I feel like I'm still a kid in some ways, and have to collect every little piece to these silly toy sets. It's seriously a problem and I need to stop, Brody keeps teasing me about it haha. But anyways, we decided to go to the yummiest pizza joint ever called Pizza Studio.  I'm sure most of you have already heard of it and tried it, but if not.....it's a must.  It is the perfect place to take kiddos and the pizza is divine!  Hanes is a picky little eater but because of all their options he loves eating there, and it doesn't hurt that ninja turtles eat pizza haha.
Now since Pizza Studio is the best, and we are all starting our New Year resolutions, they are doing a killer giveaway for my followers! They are giving away to one lucky winner a 2015 Madsen Cycle Bike to exercise with your family (check out my post with Madsen Cycle HERE), a $400 gift card for new exercise clothes to Albion Fit, and a $250 gift card to Pizza Studio to eat healthy (GF/whole grain pizzas).  This is an AMAZING giveaway so I hope you all enter....good luck!!

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Repost my social media post using #PSGIVEAWAY and #pizzastudiogiveaway and tag and follow @caraloren and @pizzastudio.
2. Sign up for Pizza Studio's loyalty program between 1/5-1/12. (http://619.be/sy2w) If already a loyalty member you are automatically entered as long as you buy a pizza during that time frame. The more pizzas you buy, the more times you are entered to win!
*Giveaway ends on the 12th and it's only for the Utah Pizza Studio locations.

p.s. Pizza Studio is giving all Cara Loren followers 10% discount when you use code : CARA
(locations: City Creek, University Mall, Foothill Drive, and Ft. Union)

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Hanes' jacket
Arrow's hat
Arrow's one piece