A Woman's Work is Never Done

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Haul

2011-06-18T08:57:00.001-04:00

This week I did a little shopping and stopped by the LUSH Cosmetics store!!! I heard about LUSH, but have never tried it. I watched numerous YouTube videos on reviews about their products. Before you even walk into the store you can see all of the wonderful goodness through the window. Some of their bath products look as if you are in a candy store. They have bath bombs to shampoo for your hair.

I actually purchased the Buffy which is a exfoliant and moistourizer. I tried it in the store and this is definitley for people who do no like to put on lotion on these hot summer days. Your skin will defenitley stay moisturized all day. I also got a piece of the Rockstar soap and the Fig and Leaves soap.

Don't get me wrong I was a bit taken back by the price of their products. While searching on YouTube I saw videos on how to cut the soap into smaller managaeble pieces so that they last longer. I am going to cut mine today so that I can salvage as much of it as I can. I heard that they melt fast in water. For the price I want to keep it for as long as possible. I think next time I will try some of their Bath Bombs and Bath Bubbles. Overall it's a really cool store and do know I will go back. Check them out you can order online if there isn't a store near you. LUSH Cosmetics

100th Day of School

2011-02-05T15:34:00.000-05:00

My daughter had to wear something for the 100th day of school. At first I was thinking what in the world is she going to wear. So of course, I let my fingers do the walking and hit the WWW. I found numerous projects, that I didn't really have time for. Although there were a few that didn't really didn't take up much time such as making a necklace out of 100 Cherrios or Fruit Loops. I couldn't just settle for average. So I stayed up late the night before she had to wear the item and made her a shirt of 100 ribbons. Of course before I completed the shirt I had to get her permission. There is nothing like an angry 3 year old in the morning when they don't want to wear what you have chosen for them to wear. So after I got her permission here is how it turned out.

Front

Back

Junk Drawer Organization

2011-02-05T15:29:00.000-05:00

I was inspired by what I saw over at A Bowl Full of Lemons and Organizing Junkie. They have tons of organizing projects going on right now and tips to help get your home organized. I am so busy with two little ones that I need all of the organizing tips I can get. A few extra hands won't hurt either. Anyway, I decided to stop by my local dollar store and pick up some baskets to help organize our junk drawer in our kitchen. Everybody has one of those. It's just a catch all for things you need when you need them. So here are my before and after shots. I am proud of my accomplishmebnt and I just hope that we can keep it this way.

Before

After

Free Herbal Essence Giveaway

2011-01-22T11:56:00.001-05:00

Starting at 12 noon today Herbal Essence will give away 6,000 coupons for a free bottle of their products. These tend to go very quickly, so be there or be square! Click Here: Herbal Essence Giveaway

Let me know if you are able to snag one!

Closet Organization

2011-01-22T08:55:00.001-05:00

Over at A Bowl Full of Lemons she is doing the 21 days of organization. I know it's a little late, but I decided to join in on the fun. So last weekend I decided to tackle the master bedroom closet. There were boxes and baskets from the front of the closet to the back. Here's a before shot:

Here is the after shot. I am so proud of myself! Well it's only my side of the closet, my husbands side is another day! I would love one of those ELFA systems.

See what others are organizing over at A Bowl Full of Lemons

Free Photo Collage

2010-01-13T13:31:00.002-05:00

Wednesday January 13th only, get a FREE 8×10 photo collage from Walgreens. As you check out use code FANFREE to get the deal, if you choose to pick up in your store your shipping will also be FREE.

Tackle It Tuesday!

2010-01-12T16:59:00.004-05:00

A TACKLE TIMES THREE

Tackle #1 is trying to get my two year old daughter to use the potty. This is a very daunting task. If you have any advice please leave it in the comment area. I am in desparate need of help. So far it is not going well. Today I purchased a kitchen timer from the school box. I tried to find one that would peak her interest. So I found this cute little timer with a worm on it, I explained to her that the worm was hard at working eating the apple to remind her to use the potty. We have had 2 accidents and one success so far...

Tackle #2 is handling an infant who is only one month old while trying to entertain a two year old. To top it all off the two year old is sick. So now I am trying to handle a one month old infant, entertain a two year old and keep the two year old at bay to keep the infant from getting sick. ADVICE please is despartely needed. I am new to this more than one child gig! If one child is sick how do keep the other one healthy? Lysol and hand sanitizer is in full affect! Now you wonder what else could I be doing...

Tackle #3 is trying to potty train a toddler, handling an infant, entertaining a two year old, keeping the infant cough free, all while trying to finish graduate school. I am currently working on my doctoral degree I just started classes yesterday. What was I thinking I need at least one more semester off! I was able to get in one chapter of reading in my book this afternoon. I am so ready for DH to get home!!!

That's what I am tackling today. See what others are tackling over at 5minutesformom.

SWAGBUCKS!!!

2010-01-12T16:47:00.003-05:00

Now through Friday 1/15 Swagbucks will be releasing a new swag code everyday specifically through the Swag Bucks toolbar.

You get 3 Swagbucks for registering for a FREE account, and you can also win a Swagbuck everyday day when if you search using the Swagbucks search engine.

My Favorite reward is: 45 Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon Gift Card

I plan to buy these throughout the year to pay for some of our 2010 Christmas gifts. Use can use as many as you like at Amazon.com.

Feel free to sign up using any of the links in this post!!!

A New Year A New Me!!

2010-01-07T12:36:00.002-05:00

I know I have not been good at this blogging thing. I am hoping that 2010 can be the year I can find an inch of time in my busy life to blog about deals and the daily happenings of my life. Well we will see starting today, and I am not calling it a resolution! :)

Publix Savings

2009-03-23T18:44:00.004-04:00

Here's a picture of everything I purchased at Publix today. I love their BOGO!!! Some things were out of stock when I got there, so I asked for a rain check. However I will check back tomorrow for the Tropicana 50 Orange Juice.

I get all of my information from www.Southersavers.com

She has a wonderful website!!!

Cheap Steaks @ Target!!!

2009-03-16T21:42:00.003-04:00

I can't believe I just got 5 packages of steak for $0.00 at Super Target. They have a store coupon for their steaks, roast and beef stew. Well this week they are all on sale. I will go back tomorrow and post a picture of what I purchase. I will be well stocked on meats for a while, I am going to keep going back getting more. Someone please stop me.

I am tackling all of this free meat. I am trying to figure out where to put it. Check out 5 minutesformom for more tackles.

CVS Deals March 16-22, 2008

2008-03-16T07:15:00.003-04:00

Credit to Moneysaving Mom for this weeks CVS deals:

SUNDAY AND MONDAY ONLY ECB DEALS

Buy 1 Plastic Eggs (Large 12ct or Extra Large 6ct) at $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs back (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Confectionary Lane Jelly Beans 9oz at $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs back (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Hershey's Pot Of Gold Premium or Nut Asst. 7.7-12oz at $4.99, Get $4.99 ECBs back
Free after ECBs!

WEEKLY ECB DEALS

Buy 1 Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor Or Gloss at $8.99, Get $8.99 ECBs back (Limit 1)
Use $2/1 coupon from 2/10 RedPlum insert
Free plus $2 overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Listerine Smart Rinse for Kids at $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs back (Limit 2)
Use $1/1 printable here
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 2 Glade Sprays (9 oz.) at $0.99 each, Get $1 ECBs (Limit 5)
**This is on sale and part of the March ECB offer, but the offer isn't listed in this week's ad.
Use $1/2 coupon here
Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Venus Embrace Razor at $9.99, Get $6 ECBs back
Use $4/1 coupon from 3/2 P&G insert
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Mennen Deodorant at $1.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 5)
Use $1/1 coupon from 3/2 insert--this will only work on Ladies' 24/7
Free after ECBs

Buy 2 Mars 8pk Fun Size at $1.29 each, Get $1 ECB back (Limit 1)
Use $1/2 coupon from 2/24 Valassis insert or printables here and here
$0.29/bag after coupons and ECBs

Buy 2 M&M's Chocolate Candies 11-14oz at $3 each, Get $2 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $1/2 coupon from 2/24 Valassis
$1.50/bag after coupon and ECBs (not the greatest deal, but this might be a good filler if you need one somewhere!)

Tackle It Tuesday

2008-03-11T18:21:00.005-04:00

Ok, on my last Tackle it Tuesday Post, I talked about moving and the overwhelming feeling it may bring. We have been here a month and still have not finished unpacking everything. So this weekend I decided to tackle the master bedroom closet. There were boxes and baskets from the front of the closet to the back. Here's a before shot:

Here is the after shot. I am so proud of myself!

See what others are tackling over at 5 Minutes for Mom

Works for Me Wednesday

2008-02-27T10:23:00.002-05:00

Here's what works for me as far as spending less time getting ready in the mornings. I know plenty of people probably do this, however; I have found that getting everyones clothes ready for the week on Saturday saves me a ton of time in the mornings.

I pick out clothes for me and my daughter on Saturday and iron everything up. I go as far as to even have socks and undwear together for each outfit. So in the mornings there is never a battle for who is going to wear what. Also you do not have to worry about ironing. This havd saved me time tremendously.

See what others are doing over at Rocks In My Dryer, where Works for Me Wednesday is hosted.

Tackle It Tuesday "I Hate Moving"

2008-02-26T19:09:00.002-05:00

I hate moving but I love my new home. We finally stopped renting and purchase our new home. It's a 5 bedroom 4 full bath home. It's a lot of space to have to maintain. We have boxes everywhere and plenty still in the garage. It's so overwhelming that I do not know where to start. It seems that as soon as I get one thing done here's another box around the corner. So I am taking the task of unpacking more boxes on the Tackle It Tuesday.
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See what others are Tackling over at 5 Minutes for Mom, on this Tackle It Tuesday

Menu Plan Monday

2008-02-25T10:26:00.010-05:00

Here is my menu for Menu Plan Monday sponsored by: Organized Junkie

Monday: Spaghetti w/ Texas Toast and Salad

Tuesday: Leftovers

Wednesday: Grilled Pork Chops w/ Cheesy Potato Casserole

Thursday: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Friday: Dinner Out

Budget Decorating

2008-02-22T09:08:00.003-05:00

Since moving into a new home, I have become overwhelmed with how much empty space I have to decorate on almost a non-existent budget. So while searching the web I ran across this article, and maybe it can help someone out...

5 Ways To Brighten Up Your Bedroom, For Free!by Kathy Wilson

The bedroom is the place we spend most of our time, yet also tends to be the most neglected when it comes to decorating. Nowadays, money may be a significant factor! Here are some great tips for brightening up your space with no money at all!

1. Rearrange! A new fresh arrangement always makes a room feel new. Don't be afraid to try new angles for your furniture. place your bed on a diagonal, or even right in the middle of the room!

2. Search your drawers for scarves, tablecloths, or even pillowcases that compliment your color scheme. You can use things you already own to soften a dresser top or the edge of your nightstand, or perhaps lay a pretty shawl over the foot of the bed. If you already have throw pillows on your bed (if you don't, it's time to steal them from another room!) you can also wrap these fabrics around the pillows for a new look, and just safety pin it in back.

3. Add a plant to your room. Look around your house to see if one of your existing plants would be happier in your bedroom, then move it there! If you can't find a plant ready for relocation, make one! Many plants can be grown from cuttings, either your existing houseplants, one a friend may let you cut, or even some outdoor plants. Ivy and many shade groundcovers are very good houseplants. You can even relive your childhood a bit and grow a cut potato, pineapple, or carrot tops in a pinch! For containers, look into your kitchen cupboards. Old teapots and cups, glass bowls, even baking dishes can make unique containers.

4. Add memorabilia to your room. I keep a photo of each one of my children when they were small next to my bedside, and it always makes me smile. How about hanging your wedding veil from the headboard, or framing your wedding invitation or old love letters?

5. Add scent. If you don't have any potpourri or incense in the house, cut up some orange peels and allow to dry, then mix with whatever sweet spices you have in your cupboard. (It only takes a pinch, try cinnamon, ginger, or allspice.) Place your potpourri in an open bowl in your room to freshen and inspire! Later in the summer, make sure to include flowers in your room, if you don't have roses or other scented flowers in your yard, roadside daisies can smell great too!Just a few small changes, no money involved, and a better, more positive place for you to start and end each day!

About The Author: Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget Decorator. For hundreds of free budget decorating ideas, and to sign up for her free newsletter and ebooks, visit her at http://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/

CVS 2/24/08 -- 3/1/08

2008-02-22T08:13:00.003-05:00

*Not too much going on next week at CVS, just the occasional razor deal that I would buy but, my hubby does not like them. Maybe I will try the Venus Embrace out for myself.

Ok here are a few deals that CVS is running for next week:

$6 ECB wyb (1) Gillette Venus Embrace or Fusion Phenom *9.99 LIMIT 1
-$2 off Venus Embrace SS 2-17-08
-$3 off any Venus razor CRT
-$4 off Fusion P&G 2-10-08

Scott Paper Towels 8 pk. $4.99 ea
-$1.00 Scott Paper Towels, any 4 roll+ exp. 03-09-08 SS #1 01/13/08

Tide (39-48 loads) or Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent $7.99 ea
-.50 Tide, any size exp. 03-31-08 PG 02/10/08

$10 ECB wyb Buy $20 Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools LIMIT 3 per household
-$1.00 off any Revlon beauty tools, exp. 04-30-08 SS #2 01/13/08
-$1.00 off any Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, exp. 04-30-08 SS #2 01/13/08
-$1.00 off any Revlon or Colorstay Cosmetic Product, exp. 04-30-08 SS #2 01/13/08
-$2.00 off any Revlon Face Product SS 2-17-08

$5 ECB wyb $10 Assorted Nestle products LIMIT 1
Wonka Golden or Nestle Nest Eggs 9.2 oz $5/2
Nestle 8 pk Candy or Giant Bar 5.5 oz .99 ea
Nestle Theatre Pack or Nips .99 ea Candy

Couponing

2008-02-21T21:33:00.005-05:00

I have been clipping coupons for the past 3 months, and I cannot begin to express home much money it has saved me. Once upon a time I thought that the best way to use a coupon was to see if there is an item that I wanted to buy at the moment had a coupon and then go rushing to the store to buy it. Now I have realized that you have to wait a while for the item to go on sale and use the coupon to your advantage. I am new to this and am still learning. I will post some of my favorite websites and deals later.

New To This!

2008-02-21T21:18:00.002-05:00

Hi Blog world! I am excited about putting my thoughts out there for others to view. I am learning how to save money and that's my main objective, now that I have a little one. It totallychanges your whole prospective on things. Once before I would just go to the store and buy whatever it was that I wanted and it didn't matter what the cost. Now I have found ways of obtaining the same items for free or next to nothing.

I am also trying to figure this whole thing out about managing time. Organizing a home all while holding down a full time job. I have not developed a schedule that works for me. My family and I just moved from a 3 bedroom townhouse to a 5 bedroom home with yard. It's totally frustating to me that I have yet to find a way to get things organized around here and a routine down pack.

Maybe someone out there can help me on my quest to save and organize my life and family.