Chocolate Covered Bridges

09 October 2010

FREE Sample: Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture

You can use this coupon to score a FREE sample of Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture at Sephora stores inside JCPenney! Expires 11/15 or while supplies last.

Wu ME!

I am sitting here gawking over Jason Wu's new Spring 2011 collect. I know, I know, we haven't even hit winter 2010 yet but the fashion world is always two steps ahead of the rest of us common folk.
I'm totally in love with all the BIG flower and bow accessories! I'm going to have to work on adding more of those to my wardrobe this spring!

Better Fast Food Choices

The bf and I make a really solid effort to eat meals at home and brown bag our lunches as much as possible. Not only does this save us money, but it also helps us to eat healthier since our options at home don't include fried foods, greasy chips or soda pop. However, it is inevitable that there are times you will find yourself out and in need of a quick meal or on a road trip where it seems your only option is fast food. I must confess, I actually ate McDonald's just last week.
Recently I read the article "Glove-Compartment Gourmet" on vocalpoint.com - they offer great tips on how to slim down your fast food orders without sacrificing taste or quantity...and no you don't always have to resort to a salad to watch your fat and calorie intake! Print this out and keep it in your car to reference the next time you find yourself waiting in the drive-thru line.

07 October 2010

Managing Your Vehicle

I have recently been having some trouble with my car which has had me pretty on edge. You see I know nothing about cars and when I hear the slightest odd noise I start to panic. Thankfully this past Monday I was able to get everything resolved and it was simply a broken output speed sensor which was an easy fix.

Needless to say before I took it in this past Monday I was doing lots of research trying to diagnose what might be wrong with my car and how much the repair was going to bludgeon my savings account. During my investigation I came across this wonderful site and knew immediately it was something worth sharing!

Go here to check out driverside.com.

If you are slightly car illiterate like me, this is a great site to keep on hand. We have all heard horror stories about auto shops taking advantage of people, so go here and reference this site to get average pricing, parts, reviews and more!

Quiz: What's your color personality?

Better Homes and Gardens offers this quiz to help you decide what color to paint your walls based on your answers to eight questions. My color personality was green...here's what it said.

Your color personality is: Green

It sounds like the hue you most relate to is green -- the color most evocative of nature. Adjectives such as kind, gentle, and contemplative likely describe you. You enjoy being involved with your neighbors and coworkers, but you also require plenty of time to yourself to recharge.You are social yet introverted, and modern but not trendy. Surround yourself with your signature color to create a restful, soothing environment. From sage to hunter, green can work well in virtually every room of your house. Use it generously to create a haven you'll love coming home to.

What color did you get?

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06 October 2010

GAP "Recycle Your Blues" 30% off Sale

In-Store ONLY from now until October 20th - Bring in your old denim (any brand or style) to be recycled and GAP will give you 30% off your Men's, Women's and Maternity 1969 Jeans purchase (or 35% off if you use you GAP card).

Consider pairing this with you Groupon $25 for $50 GAP gift card purchase and it makes for a great deal on jeans!

All of the denim donate from now through October 20th will be given a “new life” by being converted into UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation and donated to communities in need!

FREE Barilla Pasta from Vocalpoint

If you are a Vocalpoint member you can go HERE to sign up for a FREE box of Barilla Pasta.

These will most likely go quickly - so sign up now!

(Thanks, FortheMommas!)

Rite Aid Trip

It has been a while since my last Rite Aid trip. I kind of fell off of the weekly deal hunting for the past few weeks with everything I've had going on lately. Along that note I also have a confession - I was neglecting my couponing so much that I even let $11 in Rite Aid UpRewards expire! *GASP* But I got back up, brushed it off and last night I jumped back on the wagon and got some good deals. Here is what I came home with....

2 x Maxwell House Coffee 11oz cans
2 x Suave Body Wash (I got girly scents for me - we're well stocked on Nivea for men!)
2 x Ace single use Cold Compress
1 x Crest 4oz Scope Outlast Toothpaste
1 x Schick Hydro 5 Razor

Subtotal = $21.24

Coupons I used:
$4/$20 purchase RA printable
$2/2 Suave products RA printable
$2/1 Schick Razor or Refill RA printable
$4/1 Schick Razor (SS 10/03/10)
$1/1 Maxwell House Coffee (SS 09/26/10)
$1/1 Maxwell House Coffee (SS 09/26/10)
$1/2 Nabisco, Maxwell House or Yuban Coffee RA printable (sept)
$1.50/1 ACE Hot and Cold Product
$1.50/1 ACE Hot and Cold Product $1/1 Crest Toothpaste (P&G 09/26/10)

Total OOP = $2.24 (which I paid with a gift card from a previous SCR)
Got back = $5.26 UpRewards

Grand Total = $3.02 MoneyMaker