Welcome to The Price is Right!

Drugstore makeup is an incredible bargain when compared with high end makeup.  But it is still not the cheapest stuff and can really add up.  By planning ahead you can save 50% or more on your favorite makeup.


How does one do this?

• Sales
• Manufacturer coupons
• Store coupons
• Store rewards

In order to really save I try to match up at least 3 of these 4 on a transaction.

For example: 

Riteaid had Maybelline products buy one get one half off and a $5 reward for spending $15 on Maybelline.  I also had a manufacturer coupon for Maybelline mascara.  I bought 3 products (it would've been smarter to buy 4) and saved quite a bit.

Another Example:

Ulta had Revlon products on sale for BOGO half off, I had a manufacturer coupon for $1.50 off a foundation and another for $2 off a foundation and an Ulta coupon for $3.50 off a $10 purchase.  I saved a ton on this one!  I got both foundations for slightly less than the price of the more expensive one.

Most of my coupons I find and print from coupons.com.  I also get some redplum and P&G coupons in the mail.  I don't get the Sunday paper so I actually probably miss out on some good coupons each week.

I look at the Riteaid ad online about once a week and look for good sales that also have +UP rewards.  You get money back basically as a gift card/voucher with the +UP rewards.

I also look for sales at Ulta, especially if I can use their coupon with the sale.

Hopefully this gives you some good ideas and inspiration so you can save some of your hard earned dollars!!

Fall Fabulousness

There are so many amazing things to love about fall.  Crunchy leaves, boots, sweaters, the trees changing colors, cooler weather, hot cocoa, pumpkin flavored everything, Halloween and fall decorations--it's just a very comfy, cozy season.

This fall I can't really plan on making a leaf pile and jumping in it like I have loved doing with friends in past falls.  But I do want to do some cute fall maternity pictures.  I think it would be cool to maybe be in a leaf pile, go to a pumpkin patch, or if nothing else just have beautiful fall leaves in the back drop.

Here's some fun photos from past falls :)

 Steve and I made this huge leaf pile when we were dating and had so much fun jumping into it.  We also carved pumpkins with my family that fall.  Last fall we did family pictures with my family up along the Ogden River Parkway and by the Timbermine.

D.I.Y. Coconut Oil Hair Treatment

If you haven't tried coconut oil in your hair, you should!  It's easy, cheap, and amazing for your hair.  I buy the really cheap coconut oil that is not technically that great for eating, (it's extracted and processed differently) but it is still the same oil and has the same properties.  The reason why coconut oil is so good for your hair has to do with its molecules being able to be easily absorbed by your hair.

The easiest way to do this is to not melt the oil, but rather work with it in your hands and work it through your hair as it melts.  I've tried melting it and then applying it before and that was way messy.

Simply brush through your hair so it's smooth and ready.  Part it or do whatever you need to so that you can work with about an inch of hair at a time.  Take about a teaspoon (dime size-ish) of the solid oil and work it in your hands to start it melting, then work it through your section of hair, adjust amount of oil for hair section as needed and repeat with all of your hair.

You can comb through your hair with a wide comb to better spread it.  Then put your hair in a bun and put on a shower cap or some saran wrap to hold heat in and help the oil penetrate better.  If you want to use your blow dryer to add a bit more heat you can do that and leave it in for a shorter period of time (approximately 15 minutes) or you can just go about what you were doing and leave it in for longer (about 30 minutes).

To wash it out start working your shampoo in before you get wet.  This will help with removing the oil, the oil will repel water if you start with water.  Most shampoos have emulsifiers in them which will help remove the oil.  You may also need to shampoo twice. 

Enjoy your healthy, smooth hair!