new mascara

1. i am not meticulous about the application of mascara...two swipes with the brush and that does it...i dont have the patience for finicky make-up application

2. i usually do not recommend any type of make up because, well just because. make up is different for everyone and it can turn into a huge expense if you purchase what everyone recommends

3. BUT...this stuff is super-fan-tabulous!!!! it is Physicians Formula 100% Natural Origin Mascara Ultra Black

look at the left eye compared to the right. i really only swiped those lashes twice. plus this is one of the mascaras that is on the safe products list that i posted a couple of weeks ago...read all about it HERE. CVS has a great deal on this mascara this week. you get a $7 ECB back when you purchase it for @ $10.50. find another product that you would like to try and use the ECB from the mascara purchase to buy your second item.

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baby booties

one of my stl besties hosted a shower a few weekends ago and decorated with these little gems. are they not the cutest things and so economical. i really like how she used scalloped scissors to cut the top edge. they are made from styrofoam cups. HERE is how to make them. another blogger out there in blog land hosted a really sweet shower and made them. i just love the subway "baby" art in her post too! i will be making one of those for the next shower i attend. anyone i know want to have a baby so i can make one for you?

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menu planning

menu planning is certainly a hot topic right now and with good reason. it definitely saves money and makes the day go a little smoother in regard to the evening routine. however, i just can't commit to a plan that i set on sunday for the entire week, because usually by monday what i planned on sunday for monday sounds about as appetizing as a card board box. the benefit of the couponing and stock piling is that i usually have all the ingredients that i need without a last minute trip to the grocery. so here is my plan for the menu around these parts.

monday: soup day

tuesday: beef and potato day(the beef type will vary and the way potatoes are served)

wednesday: breakfast day

thursday: Italian day

friday: chicken day

saturday: leftover day or if there are none a quick frozen something or sandwiches(hot on the griddle)

sunday: appetizer night...fun snick snack stuff with some healthy veggies and fruit on the side

what i like about this plan is it gives me a little guideline to think within but i have the freedom to chose within the guideline what sounds good. for example, instead of on monday thinking what out of all the foods in the world am i going to fix i just think..."what soup sounds good tonight?"

i don't know if this thought process will be helpful for you, but it is for me. what is your plan for tackling meals at your house?

HERE are some meal plan templates that are already created. they might be a good fit for you if you want to take the time to look through them.

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world market

so on vacation i have found a store that has become a favorite. i had been to this little nugget before but it was at a different time in my life so i certainly looked at things a little differently. anyway, world market is this great little store that has so many wonderful little finds. i got some really cute hats(anthro styling), some christmas gifts for next year, and some awesome specialty food. they have all of there christmas food 50% off. plus there is a $10 off a $30 purchase coupon if you sign up to be a member at their website. i bought tortilla chips (a really big bag) $1. gourmet peanuts that sell at home in a little tiny tin at kramers market for $8, i paid $4 for a tin that is literally 5 times the size. a big plastic drum of pretzels was $2. Old fashion glass soda bottles (box of 12) was $3.33. the best deal of the day though was the grade a maple syrup. 12 oz for $3. the only bummer is that the closest one to me is in louisville. i guess i will have to go visit my friends in st. louis or come back to florida for more world market excursions.

they also have this wonderful coffee rewards program too, if you have a local store. you can buy the christmas coffee to earn your rewards. the christmas coffee is really cheap. $3 a bag.

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organic finds

today at walgreens i found oscillococcinum (the children's variety) on the clearance rack for $3.24. i had a $1 off coupon so i scored big time. $2.24 for and item that is usually $12. i also purchased the chestal that can be mailed in for a rebate for the full purchase price. the chestal is a wonderful product. we use both of these products to help with winter colds and flu every year. they are excellent! note: CORRECTION: YOU CAN ONLY PURCHASE 2 IF YOU LIVE IN RHODE ISLAND. SORRY ALL YOU OTHER FOLKS. can't beat that deal!

at kroger they have cascadian farm cereal in a double pack for $2.99 (over a 50% savings) and on the pack there is a coupon for a FREE box of cascadian granola bars. i found the cereal right on the edge of the produce department not in the cereal department.

let me know what you find.

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deals at the drugstore

so here is the low down
spent:$17.39
would have spend that just on the razor and the toothpaste if bought at reg. price
total retail:$51.00 more depending upon where you shop

cvs has some great organic brands in their clearance section. you may want to check your local cvs. if you live near a rite aid they have some AWESOME deals this week on homeopathic medicine. i would go if i were you. check the deals on southern savers or thrifty mama.

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walgreens this week

today at walgreen i bought the following items for approx. $13 and some change.

Transaction #1
2~60 oz bottles of clorox bleach sale price $1.29 (used 2 dollar off coupon found by the clorox wipes at kroger to wipe off your cart) you have to buy the clorox wipes deal for the coupon to work.
make sure the clerk scans that walgreens coupon in the flyer for the sale price on the bleach

2~35 ct. Clorox wipe containers (used 2 25 cents coupons. there is one that is also $1 off that would be better to use if you have it)

2 bags of Brachs mallow pumpkins

Received $3 in register rewards that I used on transaction #2

Transaction #2
2 bags of Halls cough drops (there are coupons for this but i did not have them. you can save even more if you do)

6 boxes of puffs tissues (108 ct.)

the tissues alone would have cost more than the total if I had bought them at regular price.
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thrifted books

found two american girl books today, brand new, and 50 cents each at a local thrift shop. great savings of $13. they will make a wonderful birthday gift for sweet little friend that loves to read.

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$50 gift card at moe's for $25

combined with kids eat free tuesday night this is a spectacular deal. go HERE to purchase the gift card.

thanks for the tip candace

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teacher love

thrifting tuesday starts today. here are the back to school gifts that we made for dub and cheek's teachers. they had a great first day of school. we found all of the items except the ribbon at the dollar tree. thought these would add a little smile to their sweet teacher's faces. total amount spent per gift $5.50.

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sorry i missed messy monday yesterday. i'll show you what i made today a little later tonight.