Deals!! Deals!! Deals!!

So as you know I love finding deals on just about anything. When I find a great deal I just can't keep it to myself, so lets get started......

~ Rimmel London and N.Y.C. Cosmetics Deal
My favorite drugstore brands for makeup are Rimmel London, and N.Y.C., and some Wet n Wild products. I was lucky to find a link for $2.00 off any Rimmel product and $1.00 off any N.Y.C. Cosmetic Item $1.72 or higher. N.Y.C. (New York Color) products normally range from $1-$4 anyway so this is a good deal! As you can see this link is from Coupons.com which features everything from food to auto repairs so have a field day in exploring other money saving offers!

~ Mommy Saves Big!
I found this gem late last night, its called Mommy Saves Big and it features every coupon code, printable coupon, and storewide sale that's going on in any store you can think of. I was kinda hungry last night and found A LOT of food coupons from Jack in the Box, Cold Stone Creamery, and Olive Garden just to name a few. Take a minute to explore this site and I promise you will check this site out for deals every time you plan on leaving the house..... just in case. I personally will be using the Michaels 15% entire purchase coupon...I like that store.

~ Hip2Save
So there's this wonderful woman named Collin and she searches high and low for savings. I check at least twice a day for new posts. It was because of her website that I was able to make a reservation to try the spicy Chick-fil-A sandwhich from Chick-fil-A before anyone else ;) This is a website that's worthy of being bookmarked.

~ Free Taco Bell Limeade Sparkler
This is the link everyone has been posting on Twitter for a free Limeade Sparkler from Taco Bell. I've had the cherry sparkler and it is soooo good on a hot day! This particular offer expires 7/11/2010.

~ Panda Express  This is a coupon for FREE orange chicken w/ any purchase after 9 pm, This offer expires 7/11/2010.

~ Red Plum
You usually see this brands' name in the Sunday paper with a lot of coupons to cut out.....well they also have a website for those who can't get their hands on the weekly paper.

~ Gas Price Watch
No one likes the rising prices for gas in the summertime. This website makes it easier to track the cheapest gas in your area. Check it out!!

~ Target Coupons!!!
Target actually posts coupons that can be used in their store. I didn't know about this until recently when I was browsing their site. Here's the link and at anytime you can locate this section on their homepage at the very bottom of the page under the "Target Stores" column.

And last but not least:
~ Retail Me Not
I honestly forgot how I came upon this website but it doesn't matter because I'm here to pass along this very useful source! Before you do any online shopping make sure you browse this site first. It lists any coupon codes or promotions that are in effect for that store. Beside every coupon code there's a little emblem that signifies whether that code works or is a fail, because sometimes the codes are expired or only in certain areas. But if the emblem is GREEN and has a GOOD PERCENTAGE of success given by actual shoppers, then you are on your way to some great savings!!!

You can register for FREE to many of your favorite stores, in store or online, to receive special promotions or offers they have going on by text or email. Just yesterday Arby's sent me a text for a FREE Banana Split Sundae w/ purchase of any sandwhich!

There are plenty of money saving deals out there, I hope this post helps you in snagging them. And as always stay Frugal and Beautiful!!

Woah! Where'd you get those abs?

A nice toned core looks good on anyone, but who has the time to sculpt them? Here are a few workouts that are great for squeezing in an ab workout.


A workout in bed?!!

And my favorite video:


I've worked out to all of these videos and felt amazing (and tired) afterward, so I hope you enjoy them!!

Lipgloss, lipstick, chapstick, lip chap, lip glaze, lip balm, whatever!!

Whether you're headed to a gala or just running some errands, every girl knows a look is not complete without juicy lips.

My favorite chapstick to wear is Softlips Lip Protectant SPF 20! I normally wear the vanilla flavor but they have other flavors to choose from like strawberry, cherry, raspberry, mint, and wildberry. I was just on their website and apparently they have a whole line of lipglosses and lip balms. One tube is usually around $2-$3 which is worth it for how good it feels on your lips.

A lipgloss I'm absolutely loving right now is N.Y.C (New York Color) Extreme Lip Glider lip gloss in Carnegie Melon. This is a new product N.Y.C. just released. I bought it from Rite Aid like three weeks ago for about $3. It literally glides on your lips and its not sticky like most glosses and smells just like a melon. You can barely tell in the pic but the color is very natural looking and can lasts up to 3 or 4 hours if you don't lick your lips....good luck with that ;)

For a very smooth, non-sticky, long-lasting lipstick try Rimmel Moisture Renew LipColour SPF 18 (Coral Shimmer) that runs around $5. This lipstick stays on for quite a while and will not dry out your lips like a lot of lipsticks I've tried. This product comes in many shades and can be found anywhere Rimmel London cosmetics are sold.

One trick I heard works wonders for the lips is applying Vaseline to the lips every night before bed. I've tried this twice and will admit your lips feel very smooth in the morning, but I personally don't like the gooey feeling it gives you in the morning.......maybe I apply to much. Oh well, here's to you and your juicy juicy lips!

-Raven

Who Am I?

Do you frequently browse the internet for the latest trends on makeup, hair tips, or effective workout routines? Well my friend, you've come to the right place. As a college student trying to survive in this crazy world, I constantly search for the BEST products and tips all while on a budget! Whether we want to admit it or not we've all been hit by the economy but that doesn't mean we have to let ourselves go. While reading numerous beauty blogs, magazines, reviews and by personal experience I've found a lot of products that are must-haves and inexpensive and some that are just a waste of time. I hope this blog will somehow spring into your head the next time you're searching for a new moisturizing lipstick or a great 10 min. ab routine;)

Your new friend,
Raven