Live In Each Moment.

Have you ever had one of those moments in time that you wanted to live over and over? I have had so many; the extra special occasions that were so special and life changing. The ones that went by so fast that you felt like you almost missed it. The ones that you almost forgot to live in each moment.

My husband Jeff and I recently celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary. We had a whirlwind courtship. We knew each other for about a year before we dated, but once we made that jump from friendship to dating, it went to engagement, to moving in together to getting married in just a few months time. I was head over heels in love with him before I even introduced him to my parents.

I recently saw a preview of a movie About Time, a film from Richard Curtis, the creator of Love Actually, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. There is a scene in the film where Mary (Rachel McAdams) and Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), the main characters in the film, are having dinner with Mary's parents for the first time. Mary is doing all of the talking for Tim, because she is just so in love with him and she wants her parents to love Tim just as much as she does. This scene had me in tears because it reminded me of the time when I introduced Jeff to my parents for the first time. I remember coming home from work late because I had to go buy a new outfit to wear because that was the night that Jeff would be coming over to meet them. I was doing everything I could to distract myself from how nervous I was. I wanted them to love him as much as I did. It had been all of two weeks, but like I said above, I was head over heels in love with him. I knew I would be marrying this man I was about to introduce to the people whom respected most in the world. I remember the very 80's neon accented outfit; my big hair, bright makeup and super long fake nails. Luckily, he loved it all. My plan was to distract him with the outfit and hair and rush him in and out of the house fast. I was going to do all of the talking for Jeff, just as Mary did for Tim in the movie. It just didn't turn out the way I planned. Jeff had bigger plans. He took my family, along with my aunt and sister, all out to dinner. I didn't get a word in all night. My parents loved him. It is one of those nights that I wish I could go back and relive. I wish I could have relaxed and enjoyed that moment more.

About Time tells the story of a young man, Tim, whose special "gift" allows him to go back and relive any moment of his life. But instead of making every moment perfect, he learns that life and love are most extraordinary when you embrace all of their imperfections. Critics are already calling About Time "the first must-see movie of the fall" and "easily the most heartwarming, feel-great film of the season." On 11.8.13, get ready to fall in love all over again, with About Time. Here is a preview.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Universal Pictures through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write a post about About Time, all opinions are my own.

The Estēe Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

I have always been a huge supporter of the The Estēe Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. To date, the BCA Campaign has raised more than $48 million to support global research, education and medical services worldwide. There is no pink washing here.

The theme of this year’s Campaign is “Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer. We’re Stronger Together.”

In a true “Stronger Together” spirit, many of the The Estēe Lauder Companies brands are selling Pink Ribbon products or making donations to unite in their support of The BCA Campaign’s mission to defeat breast cancer through education and medical research.

Here are the products and brands supporting the campaign this year.

AVEDA Limited-Edition Aveda Hand Relief™ - $24.50
With a limited-edition invigorating Rosemary Mint aroma, this incredibly rich formula moisturizes dry, chapped hands. Hydrating plant emollients, vitamins and exfoliating fruit acids leave skin noticeably softer and smoother. $4.00 from the purchase price supports cruelty-free research through The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, with a maximum donation of $300,000.

BOBBI BROWN French Pink Set with Embossed French Pink Blush & Mini Face Blender Brush - $45.00
Bobbi Brown is offering a limited-edition set featuring a Pink Ribbon Embossed French Pink Blush & Mini Face Blender Brush. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $10 from the purchase price of this limited-edition set to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Spray de Mode Hairspray - $27.00
A multi-dimensional styling tool, this hair spray gives flexible hold, workability, exceptional memory and can take heat and repeated brushing. During the month of October, Bumble and bumble will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + - $38.00
This limited-edition bottle of the brands newly reformulated Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + delivers double the moisturization for all-day hydration while improving skin’s barrier strength by 54%. This BCA version is a super 6.7 ounce size and is adorned with a Clinique key ring with a “C” shaped charm and a set of three hearts ornamented with ribbons. $10 from the purchase price of this will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick Pink Ribbon Honey & Cosmetic Pouch - $15.00
This pretty pink hue provides a hint of colour, and the sheer, smooth formula allows the natural lip colour to come through to create a custom-fit shade for a great cause. Housed in a pink mini cosmetic carrying pouch with a sewn pink ribbon detail, Pink Ribbon Honey is irresistibly flattering on everyone. $3 from the purchase price of this limited-edition set will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact - $49.50
The Evelyn Lauder Dream Solid Perfume Compact is an instant collectible with its brilliant new Pink Ribbon design. This year, the beautifully detailed, hand-crafted compact is filled with pleasures, one of Estée Lauder’s most popular fragrances. The inside of the compact is inscribed, “Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness 2013.” 100% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin - $12.50
The Evelyn Lauder Dream Pin sparkles with contrasting soft pink and hot pink enamels, accented with two stones – one traditional BCA pink stone and a blue stone to represent the approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States that are diagnosed in men. This beautiful pin is the perfect accessory to spread awareness. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of the pin to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley Dream Lip Collection - $29.50
This year’s lip-loving duo offers a pop of pink for your pout with Estée Lauder’s best-selling Pure Color Lipstick and new Pure Color Gloss. Full-size Pure Color Lipstick in Rubellite and limited-edition Pure Color Sheer RollerGloss in Hot Pink are featured in a stylish two-toned textured pink clutch with a classic Estée Lauder golden touch. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this collection to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II - $92.00
Estée Lauder introduces a Breast Cancer Awareness edition of the NEW Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II paired with a Pink Ribbon Bracelet and charm. Featuring the 2013 Pink Ribbon, the beautiful charm includes a touch of blue to represent the approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States that are diagnosed in men. Estée Lauder will donate 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
COACH Signature EDT Spray - $68.00
Coach Signature EDT is a classic scent for the woman that is timeless, chic, and sophisticated. The scent is a unique blend of soft, fresh fruits and florals with a heart of fragrant yellow blossoms and hints of amber and cedar wood. Coach Signature EDT is available in a limited-edition glass bottle with the signature “C” logo in pink, along with the Pink Ribbon packaging to help raise awareness. 20% of the suggested retail price from the sale of this scent will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, with a maximum donation of $25,000.
 
DARPHIN Silky Moisturizing Lotion - $40.00
Darphin experts have taken inspiration from the Hydra StructureTM technology, which harnesses the skin’s natural moisturizing ability, providing immediate and long-lasting hydration to help recapture the body’s baby soft skin. The Silky Moisturizing Lotion provides key ingredients to act on different levels of the skin. Darphin will donate $8.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. 
 
DONNA KARAN COSMETICS Donna Karan Cashmere Mist EDP Spray - $82.00
Cashmere Mist, a fragrance created to seduce the senses, is a sensual, sheer floral scent that whispers, never shouts. 20% of the suggested retail price of the sale of this fragrance with a maximum donation of $25,000 will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
JO MALONE LONDON
Jo Malone London will donate $40,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Jo Malone London products. 

LAB SERIES SKINCARE FOR MEN PRO LS All-In-One Face Treatment - $29.00
This lightweight daily hydrator helps soothe, moisturize, repair and mattify all in one step. The quick-absorbing, high-tech formula instantly soothes and calms redness and irritation from shaving while potent moisturizers restore moisture back to skin. PRO LS All-In-One Face Treatment is available in limited-edition Pink Ribbon packaging in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Lab Series will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
LA MER The Hand Treatment - $40.00
For the first time in La Mer’s history, The Hand Treatment’s packaging has been redesigned with pink accents to pay tribute to The BCA Campaign. The Hand Treatment’s healing moisture soothes hands on contact, working to help protect and rejuvenate even the driest hands while diminishing the look of age spots. To aid research and increase awareness in the month of October, La Mer will donate $10 from the purchase price of The BCA Campaign’s limited-edition Hand Treatment, with a maximum donation of $45,000, to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
ORIGINS Drink Up™ Hydrating lip balm in Pink Guava - $17.00
This soothing lip balm is created with nature’s cocktail of hydrating agents including Ximenia Americana seed oil, Jojoba Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil, leaving lips drenched with comforting hydration. The high shine formula features mineral pigments and mica to help deliver a subtle juicy hint of tint. Drink Up™ Hydrating lip balm is available in limited-edition Pink Ribbon packaging in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Origins will donate $3.50 from the purchase price of this limited-edition lip balm to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
PRESCRIPTIVES
AMOUNT OF DONATION: Prescriptives will donate $5,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Prescriptives products. 
 
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Foundation Primer - $36.00
Smashbox has dressed up its Photo Finish Foundation PRIMER with the iconic pink ribbon. The award-winning primer creates the perfect canvas for makeup application, reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores and creates visibly softer skin. Smashbox will donate $5.00 from the purchase price of this to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
 
TOM FORD BEAUTY
Tom Ford Beauty will donate $50,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® regardless of purchase of any Tom Ford Beauty products.
 
For more details on The BCA Campaign, visit BCAcampaign.com, join them on Facebook.com/bcacampaign and follow them on twitter.com/BCRFcure.

BeWell Expo, Ticket & Swag Bag Giveaway.

The ultimate beauty and wellness oasis, the BeWell Beauty & Wellness Expo takes place next month in Pasadena, California. On October 12th & 13th, over 100 spa and wellness exhibitors will take over the Pasadena Convention Center for an experience like no other.

Immerse yourself in the tools your body, mind and spirit need to look and feel good at the two day experience. Check out things like the following:

• Skin Analysis Lounge - identify your skin type and understand the current condition of your skin
• Eco–Beauty Makeup Bar - find the best natural makeup to lock in your look
• Brow Bar - get a whole new look with a beautifully shaped eyebrow
• Eco-Nail Bar - treat yourself to the healthier gel polish manicure
• Tanning Bar - Feel and look like you just spent a week on the beach
• Aura imaging
• Initiate, inspire and transform yourself at the Yoga Studio + receive free GAIAM mats on a first come, first serve basis

There will also be lectures and demonstrations on energy healing, chakra balancing, relaxation techniques, color therapy, inner peace solutions, aromatherapy and so much more.

All of the above is included in the ticket price of $25 for a one day pass or $50 for a two day pass. Use code BW2013 for 20% off! Register at BeWell-Expo.com. Tickets are limited, so get yours now.

My friends at the Be Well Expo have given me a pair of tickets and a swag bag (worth $300+) to give away to one lucky reader.

The swag bag includes:

• Sheer translucent finishing powder from Plain Jane Beauty
• Oxygen mask from Lumavera
• Bio Absolute Eye Serum Gel from Bio France Lab
• Nightly and Daily Beauty Tea from BijaBody
• Vita B from Auspect Clinical
• Exfoliating Scalp Cleanser from Revivogen PRO
• Lace Highlighters from Chella
• Love and Gratitude bracelets from The Infinite Love & Gratitude Wellness Center

One winner will receive two tickets to the Be Well Expo and the Swag Bag with contents listed above. To enter, please leave me a comment on this post stating that you want to go to the expo. One entrant will be randomly selected as the winner. By entering this sweepstakes, you agree to all the official rules listed below.

The Be Well Expo Tickets & Swag Bag Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES

The Be Well Expo Tickets & Swag Bag Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is intended for participation only in the United States (excluding Rhode Island) and shall be construed according to, and governed exclusively by, United States law.  Do not participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not a legal resident of the United States (excluding Rhode Island) physically located in the United States (other than in Rhode Island)  at the time of entry or do not fall within the eligibility requirements set forth in these official rules.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  A PURCHASE, DONATION OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING.

PROMOTION DESCRIPTION:  The Sweepstakes begins on or about September 27, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) and ends on or about October 4, 2013 at 5:00 AM EST (the “Promotion Period”).  By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Beautiful Makeup Search (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor reserves the right to modify or terminate sweepstakes if conditions arise that compromise its integrity or intended play.

ELIGIBILITY:  Only legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia  (excluding Rhode Island) who are eighteen (18) years of age or older and located in the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding Rhode Island)  at the time of entry are eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. Employees of Sponsor and Sponsor’s advertiser partners and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (and immediate family members and those persons living in the same household of any such officers, directors and employees) (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win the prize.  Subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.  Void in Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited.

TO ENTER: Leave me a comment on this post saying that you want to go to the expo. Each comment is assigned a number and one winning number will be randomly selected by random.org on or about October 4, 2013. Winner will be notified by email left by entrant in the comment form.  Winner has 48 hours to respond or prize will be forfeited. All decisions by the sponsor are final.

PRIZE DELIVERY: Expo tickets will be mailed to the winner by October 12, 2013 and the swag bag will need to be picked up at the Be Well event.

This post is brought to you by BeWell Expo.

Update on 2013-10-06 20:36 by Teri Cosenzi, Editor

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. The winner has been selected and notified.