Frugal Science Gal

Brown Sugar Body Scrub- Simply Amazing!

2012-01-24T15:26:00.000-06:00

So, I wrote a post for my new blog, "The Life of a Coach's Wife" and being the science nerd I am, I couldn't just accept the fact that the recipe told me to put olive oil, brown sugar, and honey together. I had to go further and do a little research. I even came across this amazing article about olive oil helping to reduce forms of skin cancer. So...I decided to share the post with y'all here too!

And please, if you get a chance, go and follow "Life of a Coach's Wife" on Facebook! (I'll be posting there a lot more than here.)

Here is the link to the Brown Sugar Body Scrub!

Hope you enjoy!

Brown Sugar Body Scrub in Mason Jar

Hobby Lobby Coupon- 40% off! And My CREATIONS!

2011-10-18T03:04:00.002-05:00

Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon that you can print online!!

If you don't have a Hobby Lobby next to you, you can order online as well and receive 40% off one item that way as well!

This is great to cut back even further on the price for DIY items!!

Here are some recent DIY items of my own!!

Sold on A & E creations Etsy Shop for $9.50

Sold on A & E Creations Etsy Shop for $1.50 for a set of 2

Like them?

Since I have started planning my wedding (you can read all about on South Texas Wedding), I've caught the crafty bug and started making creations. With my mom, we started A & E Creations and recently just made our first sale!

I hope you enjoy the products as much as we enjoy making them!

Toilet Paper Wall Decor!

2011-10-08T13:47:00.001-05:00

My Most Recent Wall Art!

How did I make this?

TOILET PAPER ROLLS!!

Now, I'm huge on recycling all forms of paper and cardboard in our home, but how about upcycling?

Yes, Please!

Supplies:
Hot Glue

Scissors

Toilet Paper Rolls

Primer

Spray Paint

I cut each toilet paper roll (and one paper towel roll) into about 1 inch strips. I then pushed them flat and hot glued them together. I started with a central 6 petal flower and just kept adding from them with hot glue along the way.

Once the glue dried, I sprayed a dark primer and then a chocolate gloss spray paint!

End result...I love it!!

Very simple project and you can use many different designs. Get creative!!

Confession Time

2011-09-09T09:58:00.000-05:00

So, I have a confession...I have stopped couponing!

That's right, until today, I haven't cut a coupon in almost 12 months!!! Ahh!! To fill y'all in, I got engaged! Yep, I started a new blog to follow the engagement, South Texas Wedding. That's taken a lot of time with the wedding planning and blog AND I started my professional career (night shift to boot), we moved into our first apartment, he started his professional career, (coaching so we have games once a week), and traveling back home at least once a month...just to name a couple!

I mean, I still go down the aisles of HEB and take the little yellow coupons that they have on hand, but nothing similar to the way I used to coupon. And...we are on our last bottle of shampoo and last deodorant stick. Our stockpile has lasted almost 1 whole year, but it's exhausted now. Being the Frugal Science Gal I am, I'm having a really hard time paying full price for a bottle of shampoo!

So, here it is...I'm starting my couponing journey again. Since I don't have as much time to plan the shopping trip like I used to so I think I am going back the the coupon file folder. Each week I'm going to go through the ads and cut the coupons of the products that we use. I mean, even if I'm only saving $0.25 on a product that we use all the time, it is better than nothing. Hopefully I'll get closer to the way it was before!

We need to save money for our Wedding!!

Giveaways on South Texas Wedding!

2011-09-08T14:21:00.000-05:00

Bride and Groom Toasting Flutes (Ends 10/7)

These would be an amazing engagement gift for ANYONE! They writing is etched in to make them even dishwasher safe! The Bride and Groom will be able to enjoy them for years to come!

$25 GC to Clay Bouquet Shop (Ends 9/3)

Looking for some Bridal Accessories? This is the place to go! You can get bridal belts, headpieces, and clay bouquets for a fraction of the price you would spend in a bridal boutique!

Uprinting 250 Labels Giveaway- Ends 8/25

2011-08-17T04:40:00.000-05:00

I have a QUICK giveaway going on at South Texas Wedding. It's for 250 product labels from Uprinting. The giveaway will end on 8/25 so get entering!! Check out the 250 product labels giveaway from Uprinting!!!

Wordless Wednesday- Our Mother-Daughter Etsy Shop!!!

2011-08-03T13:10:00.001-05:00

My Mom's and My FIRST Etsy Shop!!!

A & E Creations

So EXCITED!

Not Your Everyday Cards Etsy Giveaway!

2011-07-23T09:07:00.001-05:00

As I have told y'all before, the reason why my posts have decreased on this blog is because of my new blog, South Texas Wedding.

I'm hosting my first giveaway on that blog! Please check it out!

I love her products and the prices are so reasonable that $15 can go a long way!!

ENTER TO WIN $15 to Not Your Everyday Cards Etsy Shop!!!

Hamilton Beach Toaster RECALL

2011-07-09T07:33:00.001-05:00

About a year ago I did a review on the Hamilton Beach Toaster which we really enjoyed and have personally had no issues with. This review was part of CSN Stores where I was allowed to select an item and review it. It is by no fault of CSNStores, but yet I sill received this e-mail from CSN Stores informing me of a recall on the Hamilton Beach Brands Recall of Model 22600 Toasters:

We are writing to let you know that Hamilton Beach, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a voluntary recall of the Classic Chrome 2 Slice Toaster.
Some potential safety issues have emerged with the heating element, which can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster. This malfunction can cause a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items. Fortunately, no injuries have occurred, but we wanted to alert you to the situation right away. A more detailed description of this recall can be found here:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11265.html

The recall affects the Classic Chrome 2 Slice Toaster, model number 22600 with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector, function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and “Hamilton Beach” printed across the front.
If you have one of the recalled toasters, please stop using it immediately and contact Hamilton Beach about receiving a replacement. You can reach Hamilton Beach at (800) 379-2200 anytime, or visit the firm's website at: http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/recall-info/toaster-recall/.
We wanted to bring this matter to your attention as soon as we heard about it, as your safety is our highest concern. We apologize for any inconvenience that this recall might have caused.

I loved that they wrote me to infom me of the issue! Another reason why I love CSN Stores!

South Texas Wedding

2011-07-09T07:19:00.000-05:00

So...you might have noticed that haven't posted here in a while.

That would be because I have a NEW BLOG!!

That's right!

I'm documenting and sharing my experiences of planning my wedding over the next year on my blog, South Texas Wedding.

I am so excited to be doing this!! Although I haven't been taking advantages of coupons, doesn't mean I've lost my frugal side. I'm trying to plan a budget wedding and sharing it all with my readers! It's really difficult to try to have the wedding of your dreams and stay frugal! I really hope you get a chance to stop by and share this journey with me!!

I mean...who doesn't love a wedding?!?!

Traveling using Restaurant.com

2011-06-23T08:37:00.000-05:00

Our trip to San Francisco was pretty expensive. In order to save a little on our meals I ordered Restaurant.com gift certificates online before we left. I knew that we would be walking everywhere since we weren't getting a rental car and so I got all of them within a 10 minute walk. This was really easy since we were staying in Fisherman's Wharf and there are a TON of restaurants around the area and people walk EVERYWHERE. We were able to eat at a really nice restaurant that we wouldn't have been able to afford without the certificate. Another restaurant we ate at was in the Hyatt across the street from our hotel and it was so good that we ended up going back there a second (unfortunately without a certificate). The next time you take a vacation across the country or city near your own, you should check out Restaurant.com to help save some money!

Even better, you can get $25 gift certificates for as little as $2 a piece!!! They are currently 80% off if you type in the code SUMMER during check out!

Houston Couponers!!

2011-06-19T16:50:00.001-05:00

Groupon is having a Deal for the Houston Chronicle.

It's the Newspaper for 52 weeks for $52! That's half off the normal stand price!! Another way to cut back on the cost of getting your weekly coupons, delivered to your door!!

San Francisco Vacation

2011-06-12T08:45:00.000-05:00

I LOVE San Francisco!

We went on vacation this past week to San Francisco and I fell in love. I have been born and raised in Texas and I never thought I would ever find a place that I could live other than the sweet, southern-hospitality state of Texas, but...I think I found it!

I have so much to write about this wonderful city.

To leave you off with one feature that I loved so much about San Francisco was their environmental consciousness. They were very much focused on reducing our carbon footprint in this world which I absolutely love/respect. Their Recology program is one that should be spread Nationwide.

Even our Hotel had bins at the Continental Breakfast that said,

"Recycle", "Compost", and "Landfill".

It really drives home the fact that what we throw in the trash will be sitting in a landfill.

More on this amazing trip to come with travel details!!

Can't wait to share!

Daily Double- 10% Cash Back for Groupon

2011-05-17T08:38:00.000-05:00

Ebates Daily Double is 10% Cash Back for Groupon!!!

This is GREAT!!

I love Groupon and today only if you sign up for Ebates and purchase a Groupon through them you ALSO get 10% Cash Back!

Ebates Daily Double- 27% Cash Back 4Inkjets!

2011-05-16T08:45:00.000-05:00

Today, May 16th, Ebates is having Double Cash Back for 4Inkjets which is 27.0% Cash Back! That's amazing!

4Inkjets and you get free shipping for purchases over $50!

An example of the deals they have is the Epson T014 Color Compatible Ink Cartridge which is

Reg: $8.99

Their Price: $6.95

PLUS if you buy 3 you get them for $6 a piece!!

Mikasa® Bamboo Black Dinnerware Set- $159

2011-04-23T07:15:00.000-05:00

Housewares Deals has Gourmet Basics by Mikasa Bamboo Black Dinnerware Set, 48 Piece, Service for 12 for $159 (MSRP $401).

This is good for family too because they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Easy Daffodil Candy Cups

2011-04-21T14:23:00.000-05:00

Look at these Daffodil Candy Cups!!

These could be cute for Easter, Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, etc!

So awesome! You can just fill it with WHATEVER you would like!!

Easter Egg Deviled Egg Spread Recipe

2011-04-21T13:36:00.000-05:00

Look at this adorable Easter Egg Deviled Egg Spread!

This would be great for the center of a table!

I found the recipe on Snacpicks...

Ingredients

12 Eggland's Best® Eggs, hard cooked and peeled
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/4 cup chopped dill pickle or sweet pickle
Crackers Keebler® Town House® Original

Directions

1. Peel and chop eggs. In large bowl use potato masher to slightly mash eggs. Stir in mayonnaise, green onions, paprika, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mound on serving platter in oval egg shape.

2. Sprinkle with rows of bacon, parsley, olives and pickle. Serve with crackers.

It takes ~20 minutes and serves 24!

Pfaltzgraff® Pistoulet 20 Piece Melamine Dinnerware and Acrylic Set

2011-04-21T09:02:00.002-05:00

Houseware Deals deal today is Pfaltzgraff® Pistoulet 20 Piece Melamine Dinnerware and Acrylic Set, Service for 4. The set is $49 (MSRP $160).

This a fun, casual set! Looks great for Summer Picnics!

It's not suitable for the microwave and it's only top shelf dishwasher safe. This makes it not the most practical set but still cute!

Dooney & Bourke- Celebrate Mom

2011-04-21T08:32:00.000-05:00

Dooney & Bourke is having a special offer to Celebrate Mom!! They have this Canvas Pocket Satchel with Small Zip Around Wallet in several colors for $198 (Retail Price $303).

This offer is good 4/20/11-5/8/11 so don't wait too long to snatch yours up! And if you are in the Continental U.S. they are offering Free Standard Shipping on orders $100 and more!

Pfaltzgraff® Artificial Gerber Daisy in Container-$14.99

2011-04-21T03:56:00.001-05:00

Mikasa's Deal of the Day is a Pfaltzgraff® Artificial Gerber Daisy in Container.

This could be a virtually maintence free solution for a dash of color in the home, garden, or patio.

It's a 16 inch yellow, pink, or white gerber daisy in a paper mache pot for $14.99 each.

Mikasa Garden Toscana 5 Piece- $14.99

2011-04-20T18:00:00.000-05:00

Mikasa's "Deal of the Day" is a

Garden Toscana 5 Piece Place Setting for $14.99.

That's $60 for Service for 4! This is adorable for Summer!

We Got A New Car!!

2011-04-20T17:30:00.001-05:00

We got a new car!

It's A Dodge Journey!!
We love it! We have keyless entry, push to start, and a touch screen!!

The down side to this is that it is the first car payment we have ever had. Both of us have had our cars since we were 16 (Gifts from our wonderful parents). Having never owned a new car it will be a new experience for both of us!

I'm sure I will keep y'all updated on how we like it.

Bed Bath and Beyond Invitations and Stationary

2011-04-20T00:49:00.000-05:00

Wedding Season has started!!

We have gone to 2 weddings in the last month and have another one this weekend. One of the most common places for couples to be registered in our encounters is Bed Bath and Beyond! Well, they are becoming even more of a one stop shop by getting....

Invitations and Stationary!!!

That's right! You can now go to the website and customize your Invitations and Stationary. This will be great for those registering for their wedding but will also be helpful for Graduation, Birthday Invitations, and Personalized Stationary.

Train - Marry Me

2011-04-19T15:55:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love this song!! Just wanted to share it with y'all! So Sweet!