100th Blog Post and Plans for 2014!!!

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! I sat down to review a product I have been testing out and noticed that this is my 100th blog post! It doesn't seem like I've had my blog that long.

So, have you picked your New Year's resolution yet? I have so many and I have no plans on narrowing it down. I will be making major changes this upcoming year and I can't wait to include you all along the way! I will be making more content on my YouTube channel and am working toward figuring out a schedule and hope to have consistent content available in the near future. Also, I will be doing more with this blog and possibly working on a new layout at some point next year. I'm looking to do more product reviews, DIY's and much more! Psst...don't forget random giveaways on most of my social media from time to time as well. So fun! :)

I am also going to be putting jewelry up on my Etsy shop that I created this year. I will be announcing the opening of my shop when the inventory is up and ready to sell. There is no set date on that as of yet, but I will update as progress is made. I thoroughly enjoy making quality jewelry pieces for myself as well as friends and family. I feel I am ready to expand my hobby and start selling my creations to the public. On top of that, I will be finishing up my Associates degree this Winter semester so yes...busy, busy my way, but the drive is there and I am ready for anything.

I found that doing my blog posts, creating YouTube content, making jewelry and doing projects really makes me happy. So, for 2014 I plan on going for it and not holding back. Many things happened this year that really deterred me from my goals, but I have overcome those obstacles and am ready to take on 2014 with a fresh start and outlook.

A New Year is a time to start over, get over the past, look toward the future and go for it! I would love to hear what you have decided for a New Year's resolution. Feel free to leave a comment here, on my Facebook page or on Twitter. Be sure to hash tag #mayday1101 or tag my name @may_day1101 on Twitter so I can find it easier. I hope you all are having a wonderful week! Check back soon for a product review of Meaningful Beauty!

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CVS Clearance!!!

It's that time of year again! CVS is having their annual 50-75% clearance sale on select makeup items, nail polishes, etc. Look for the round pink and green stickers on products.

Also, keep an eye out for price tags crossed with red or black marker. Sometimes they haven't gotten around to putting the clearance stickers on yet or may have run out of them since they will be marking down a lot of products.

The type of clearanced products may vary by store, but one thing goes for all stores...the good deals go fast!

Think stocking stuffers for the makeup lover in your life. As someone who enjoys both makeup and great savings, I would love to see what you get. Feel free to post your awesome finds on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/mayday1101 or tag me on Twitter @may_day1101 or Instagram @mayday1101. Be sure to use the hashtag #cvshaul

Can't wait to see what you find! Don't forget to share this post with your friends. :)

Black Friday/Cyber Monday: How to Get FREE Shipping and Cash Back

It's that time of year again! How are you spending it? You can choose to go to the stores and wrestle for that last toaster and stand in line for hours to save a few dollars OR you can get most of those deals online from the comfort of your own home. What's better than that? Well, let me tell you. lol

How would you like to get cash back on your purchases from thousands of stores online? Ebates can do that for you. Sign up for ebates and go to the site you wish by going through the ebates site first and you are on your way to earning cash back. Ebates sends your "big fat checks" through paypal or you can have a check sent to your house. All you have to do is go to ebates.com, use the search engine to enter the store you are looking for, click the shop now and it will take you to your desired website. That's it. You can place your order on Walmart, Ulta, Macys...and much much more. A few days after your order is verified, you will see money in your Ebates account. This is clipped right from my very own account. This is just from my recent Christmas shopping online purchases.

 

 

So, if you feel like you do a lot of online shopping, this could be the right choice for you. Click this link to be taken to ebates so you can check it out for yourself and see if it is something you would use. :) http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=wYQ2DuOa1JcghQy80JKSFw%3D%3D 

 

This is my referral link, but there is no obligation to sign up. Now, what about free shipping you ask? A lot of websites are offering FREE shipping on any purchase online. Look for coupon codes on the homepage of the website. Also, Amazon offers many different programs that you may qualify for to get FREE shipping at this busy shopping time of the year. They offer Amazon Prime, Amazon Student and Amazon Mom. I have a past blog post that I will link below that will fill you in more on those programs. 

 

How To Get FREE Shipping on Amazon: http://mayday1101.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-get-free-shipping-on-amazoncom.html

 

 

I hope this blog post was helpful to you and that you enjoy your online shopping experience this year. I did all of my Christmas shopping online last year and I loved it! I saved time, stress, wear and tear on my vehicle, no filling up the gas tank, I was warm, wore my pajamas lol, and the list goes on and on. All of my shopping will be done online this year as well. With that, I leave you with one question...What are you most excited for this holiday season? Feel free to leave a comment below or on Twitter. Be sure to tag me @may_day1101 and use the hashtag #tistheseason. Have a great day everyone! 

Tip Tuesday: Don't Juggle Too Much (How To Not Feel Like a Circus Act)

WELL, HELLLLLO THERE!!! I know...it's been a little bit since I have done a Tip Tuesday or a blog post in general; I have had a lot going on. I thought the lessons that I have learned from being so busy could serve well as a Tip Tuesday or maybe even just a life lesson. Even if I can help just one person, this information will serve well.

Without going into a long heart-felt story (I'll save you the tears and the whoa-is-me type feelings), I have found myself in a juggling act so to speak with family, education, career, housework, ect. Free time? What is that? I would love to know. So, I found myself feeling as if I was juggling all these things in the air and nothing was getting accomplished. To add to the juggling act, more responsibility was getting put on me so now here comes the circus act...juggling and spinning dishes on a spindle. That is what I can equate my life to until just recently (hours ago to be honest).

So where is the Tip Tuesday in all of this you ask? Here it goes. We live in a world where people expect instant results. We get tugged in so many different directions and for some reason society nowadays has become to act in an ‘I want it and I want it now’ mentality. One person can only do so much and when all you are doing is this circus act, nothing is getting done and you could come across as irresponsible when that is not the case at all. This is when you need to take a step back, re-evaluate everything you have going on and reassess what is really important. For me the list goes something like this:

#1 in my life is my family.

#2 is everything else.

With that being said, we still need time to enjoy ourselves as well. A lot of times when we become adults, we get caught up in this fast-paced world and we can even lose ourselves in it. Yes, we need to make sure family, education, career and things like that are met, but all those spinning dishes? I think some of them just need to be let go. If it is something that is sucking the happiness from your life or it's just too much and it's not an absolute need...then why do we need to keep it spinning? No one wants to look like a circus clown.

These are my thoughts on it anyway and I would love to hear yours as well. Feel free to comment with those thoughts right here or even share this post with someone who it may help. I am in no way a counselor or suggest that you take this advice. This is what I have found to be helpful in my life and if you find that it is helpful for you in any way, it was worth sharing.

That's it for this week's Tip Tuesday! I hope that I can let go of a few more spinning dishes :) so that I can bring more consistent content coming your way! Until next time! :)

Tip Tuesday: Don't Overlook "Cheap" Drugstore Cosmetics

Just because the price is cheap, doesn't mean it's not a good product. One brand in particular has really got my attention. That would be the Wet n Wild cosmetics line. Over the years their eye shadow, nail polishes and even lipsticks have vastly improved. The color is more pigmented, the formula is more creamy (not that chalky stuff) and I am just really impressed at how much they have reinvented themselves as a great product for little out of pocket.

If you can forego the fancy packaging, then you will love Wet n Wild as their packaging is pretty simple and I'm sure that helps with lowering the sticker price. I must warn you though that it can sometimes be a hit and sometimes a miss, but the great thing is most drugstores will return the product if you are unsatisfied as long as you have your receipt. I hear they have just release some new limited edition eyeshadow icon palettes and I'm also hearing great things! Hmm...might have to go and check it out.

Let me know if you have tried Wet n Wild products. If so, what did you think of it?





This is not a sponsored blog post. All opinions are my own.

Tip Tuesday: The Difference Between Organic and All Natural Food

Did you know that All Natural and Organic is not the same thing? You would be surprised at how many believe the labels. Have you ever looked closer or researched the meanings? If not, here is the gist of what these two labels mean.

Organic: In order for a food product to be labeled as Organic, it has to pass intense regulations to guarantee that it was grown or made without the use of growth hormones, pesticides and that it isn't genetically modified (GMO).

All Natural: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not clearly defined what All Natural can be used on so many companies throw it on their labels to entice a buyer.  While they may not contain artificial coloring or flavors, they will still more than likely have the dreaded high fructose corn syrup, even more sodium and will often still have preservatives.

Many companies know that healthy looking labels and pictures of fresh products on their pictures sells product...even if they are stretching the truth. Don't be fooled by the pretty colors and always read the labels. Look for the Certified Organic or NON-GMO Certified. If you would like to know more or would like a video on this, please leave a comment below.

I hope you enjoyed this week's Tip Tuesday! Be back soon with more Tip Tuesdays and hopefully some fun Fall projects. :)

Tip Tuesday: Must Have Items In Your Purse

We all have our staple items that we feel need to be in our purse; wallet, makeup, comb and other random items. Here are just a few things you should consider throwing in there as well:

Bandaids-I know what your thinking. How often am I really going to use bandaids? Wait until you need some and you don't have any. As a Mom, I've been there and it isn't fun. Throw a few in a snack sized ziploc and you are good to go.

Qtips-This kind of goes hand-in-hand with the bandaids. Have you ever had something get in your ear? Or even worse...your EYE? Qtips come in handy. Trust me...it's better than using your finger.

Nail clippers-You will want to thank me for doing this if you ever break a nail. Lol

Flashlight-You never know when you will really need it. Get a tiny one or put a flashlight app on your phone. When you need one you will have it.

Baby Wipes-These are such a life saver. Especially for those who have kids. It's like an on-the-go washcloth.

Feel I left something out? Do you have a must have idea that every woman should have in their purse? Let us know in the comments below. See ya next Tip Tuesday! :)