Tip Tuesday: Put This on Costume Jewelry

Do you love to wear costume jewelry like bold rings and fabulous earrings, but hate the green mark that gets left behind if you wear them too long? Does the color of the jewelry seem to wear away quickly? Here's a quick tip to help you out with that.

Use clear nail polish on the studs of your earrings and inside of your bracelets and rings. This will put a protective layer between your skin and the jewelry. You will have to reapply after a few uses and of course make sure it is completely dry before putting your jewelry on, but it really helps alot.

Extra tip: Store your costume jewelry individually in small ziplock bags to keep them from rubbing against each other in your jewelry box. This will keep them looking like new.

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Mom Vox Box-Influenster Program

I'm so excited to share information about this program with you all! I have been a member of Influenster for about 2 months now and was selected to receive the Mom Vox Box! I wanted to wait until I received my first box to share this program with you. As with everything I share, I try to do as much research as I can first. Influenster is definitely something to check out! It truly is an awesome program and best of all...it's FREE! This is not a subscription service that charges you a fee. They send out themed boxes of products. This one was for Moms, but they also do Beauty boxes and other themes as well. Check them out at www.influenster.com and be sure to sign up if you want to have a chance at receiving free products to test and review.

All you have to do is sign up, complete your Influenster profile, and start earning badges. Once a new Vox Box is under way, Influenster will choose participants based on demographics and badges that you have earned. The more badges you have, the better chance you have of being selected for a Vox Box.

Influenster is looking for 'influential' people to help spread the word by testing and reviewing products for them, share them with friends on Facebook, Twitter and any other social platform that you use. It's easy and like I said before...it's FREE! Just look at what I received in this month's Mom VoxBox!

This card is included in a VoxBox to tell you about each product and the retail value of full size products. If you receive a VoxBox, it will include full size and/or sample size products.

imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails: $5.99 to $7.99

From card: "Featuring advanced nail technology, now you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds--Simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! Available in 36 colors and patterns."

The shade I was sent is 170 Velvet Rope and includes enough for 2 uses.  I will follow up with a '1st Impressions' blog on this in the near future. :)

Ivory Bar Soap: $4.27 for 10-pack bars
From card: "Ivory Bar Soap is 99.44% pure - so pure, it floats! With no dyes or heavy perfumes, this product offers a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family at a competitive price. Great as a face wash, laundry soap (chip soap flakes in washer) and hand washing soap for delicate clothing.
I'm going to cut this bar into pieces to use each way recommended above and let you all know what I thought about it at a later time.



Stash Tea Superfruits Tea Sampler: $3.50
And Nektar Sweetener
From Card: "Featuring Mangosteen, Goji Berry and Pomegranate Raspberry, Acai Berry, Yumberry Blackcurrant and Blueberry, we've included instructions on how to make this tea iced as well as some Nektar Naturals Honey Crystals to use as a sweetener."

I tried the Yumberry Blackcurrant Herbal last night with a packet of the sweetener and it was delicious!

Quaker Soft Baked Cookie: $2.69 for a box of 6

From card: "Enjoy Quaker's chewy, soft-baked cookie in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats, you'll never remember they came from their kitchen instead of your own!"

This didn't last when my boys saw a package with a cookie on it. I was able to get a bite of it, then separated it for my 3 boys. 4 out of 4 thought it was yummy! lol


Last but not least...DenTek Comfort Clean & Fun Flossers: $1.99 to $2.99 for full packs.

From card: "Fun flossers make flossng fun and are designed to encourage healty oral hygiene at a young age, while Comfort Clean will help you to floss effortlessly & comfortably."

I already use these in my home and I definitely prefer these over the thread floss. They are much easier to use on your kids too.

As you can see, you get quite a few FREE products. It's definitely worth checking out. Be sure to subscribe to my blog, because I will be following up with this program in the near future.

And don't forget to 'Like' my Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandys-Money-Saving-Tips-CouponsCraftsDIY-Projects/218811121497482 Only 3 more 'Likes' needed to kick off my next Giveaway Contest! :)


Disclaimer: I received each product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. 



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Tip Tuesday: Cheer Up Buttercup :)

Stress and sadness can cause negativity, and negativity is contagious. Next time you find yourself stressed out or upset, take a moment to yourself and calm down. Remember, things could always be worse and when you really think about it, other people have it worse off than we do.

Instead, take that moment when you are calming down to think about all of the things that you are grateful for having. And not just the big things, but the little things too. Giving thanks shouldn't be set aside just for Thanksgiving. If we gave it a moment of thought every day, we would be amazed at all we take for granted.

For example, I am thankful for running water. Sounds silly, right? But think about those in other countries who don't even have clean water to drink.

So, the next time life feels burdened by daily responsibilities and all the extras that are out of your control...be thankful for the air in your lungs, the sun in the sky, and your loving family and friends around you. Life is too short to be negative. I hope this has been helpful to anyone that may be feeling like their life is overwhelming. We live in a fast-paced world, because we choose to do so. Slow down, let the car behind you pass you if they are in a hurry, hold the door open for the person behind you, and take time to play in the rain! Have a great night everyone! :)

What's in my Target Summer Beauty Bag

I went a couple of days without checking my mail so I got a wonderful surprise yesterday (Sunday). Toward the end of May I posted an offer for a FREE Target Summer Beauty bag on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mandys-Money-Saving-Tips-CouponsCraftsDIY-Projects/218811121497482. I of course signed up for this offer, because let's face it...who doesn't like FREE beauty products? lol



So, I thought I would share with you what I received, starting with the cute makeup bag everything came in pictured above. It's small enough to fit in your purse and great to pack makeup in if you are going away for a weekend. Let's check out what was inside! :)

I received 5 products in sample sizes and a booklet full of coupons.

First up is Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner Color Shield for Color Treated Hair. The product contains "Acai Berry Antioxidants, Grape Seed Oil, UVA & UVB Protectant."



Next is Aveeno Living Color, Color Preserving Shampoo and Conditioner for medium-thick hair. It states that it "locks in color and boosts vibrancy." I have red hair and come by it naturally so I will be passing these samples to family so they don't go to waste. I am looking forward to trying out the next 3 items though.

This Neutrogena Utlra Sheer Sunblock wth SPF 70 comes in a 1.0 fl.oz. tube which is perfect to keep in my purse for on-the-go use. It claims to have a "weightless, clean feel and is fast absorbing, leaves skin soft and smooth and is waterproof." I'm really picky when it comes to sunscreen because I can't stand that greasy feeling that sunscreens do to my skin. I may have to do a 'First Impressions' review on this for everyone.

This is TRESemme Split Remedy, Split End Shampoo. I just recently got my hair cut (actually, I got a lot cut off which I will share why in an upcoming post) so I don't have too many split ends. I am interested to see if this will help prevent more and reduce what little I do have right now.

Last, but certainly not least, is a one-time sample of Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in the shade Peach Parfait. I've heard a lot of great things about this lipstick, especially the shades Cotton Candy and Creme Bulee so I'm eager to try this out.

And let's not forget about the booklet of coupons that were also in the bag. There are 13 coupons in this booklet and I see some that I'm definitely going to utilize. Especially, the $3 off Revlon cosmetics item. The best part is that the coupons are Target Store coupons and we all know what that means. I can use a manufacturers coupon with the store coupon and save even more! I'm pretty sure I have a $1 off one already so that would be $4 off one item! Pretty good deal! :)

I hope you all enjoyed checking out what's in my Target Summer Beauty bag. Be sure to 'Like' Target's Facebook page, Target Style (which I will link below) to see posts on when there will be another makeup bag giveaway. I will do my best to let you know on my Facebook page as well. I hope everyone is having a great day! Be sure to 'Like' my Facebook page (Linked at the beginning of this blog post) if you haven't already and subscribe to this blog so you don't miss out on future posts from me! Getting close to my next giveaway!

Target Style Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/TargetStyle

*Please note: This is not a sponsored post. I signed up to receive this bag through Target Style on Facebook.

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale started today! Save up to 75% off in store and online. Sale includes select body lotions that usually retail for around $11...ON SALE for $3! Those wonderfully scented candles...ON SALE up to 50% OFF!

Click the following link to visit Bath and Body Works sale:

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4090263&cm_sp=FO-_-Sale-_-Sale


Want to see more deals like this? Be sure to 'Like' my Facebook page!
I only need 4 more 'Likes' for my next Giveaway Contest!

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Tip Tuesday: Pregnant? Be Prepared: Things you might overlook before baby comes.

When we think of getting ready for baby, we are more than likely concerned with having the nursery looking picture perfect, stocking up on diapers and getting some clothes packed for the hospital. All of the above are important steps to take in preparation for your bundle of joy, but with all there is to prepare for, here are some things you may forget.

• When packing, don't forget about Daddy. He will need the hygiene essentials and some clothes as well. Also, remember to pack some word search books, sudoku, or maybe some hunting/sports magazines to let him know you are thinking of him. You're going to be there for a while and if you need rest, you definitely aren't going to want the television on in your hospital room. This will give your significant other something quiet to do to pass the time.
• Take inventory of what you have in your refrigerator and pantry. As you get closer to your due date, you will want to make sure your kitchen is stocked. If you're feeling ambitous, make some meals in bulk and freeze in portion sizes to make your first week home a little less stressful. The last thing you want to do is go grocery shopping with a newborn.
• Last, but not least...BREATHE! Don't stress about your delivery. Every pregnancy is different and every situation is different. Stay calm and things will go much smoother.

Whether this is your first preganancy or you've done this before... Congratulations Momma!

Tip Tuesday

Decided to share an article for this week's Tip Tuesday from All You Magazine. If you would like to view this week's tip, and stay in the loop of all that I'm posting, be sure to 'Like' my Facebook page at the following link:

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*Please note: This is not a sponsored post. I found this article from All You and thought I would share on my Facebook page. If you would like to check out their website, visit www.allyou.com