We received a bill from my son's doctor. There was a charge that I thought was wrong. I called the office and they took that charge off the bill. It wasn't a big charge, but every bit counts. Yes, we have good insurance, but I don't think my insurance company should have to pay for an erroneous charge either.
When at Target I always check the clearance end caps. This time I found a Toblerone bar for $1. My eldest loves Toblerone so I picked it up for him. 'No reason, just love you' gifts don't have to be big or expensive. He was happy with his candy bar and I was happy to get it for 1/3 retail.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
6/23 Firsts and Finals
Firsts
* L'Oreal Boost It Air-blown Texture Mist This stuff is amazing! It pops my waves into a cute 'I meant it' messy beachy look, BUT doesn't make my hair feel gross or crunchy.
*NYX Gotcha Covered concealer This is thick. If you want a FULL coverage concealer, this is a good cheap choice. For me, it was too much.
Finals
*bareMinerals Skinlongevity This is a serum that absorbs into skin instantly. I liked it, but didn't love it more than others that are at a cheaper price point.
Faves
*Boost It
Flops
* NYX concealer
* L'Oreal Boost It Air-blown Texture Mist This stuff is amazing! It pops my waves into a cute 'I meant it' messy beachy look, BUT doesn't make my hair feel gross or crunchy.
*NYX Gotcha Covered concealer This is thick. If you want a FULL coverage concealer, this is a good cheap choice. For me, it was too much.
Finals
*bareMinerals Skinlongevity This is a serum that absorbs into skin instantly. I liked it, but didn't love it more than others that are at a cheaper price point.
Faves
*Boost It
Flops
* NYX concealer
Monday, June 19, 2017
6/19 Money Monday
The van repair is complete. Yikes! Gotta buckle down and get that savings account back up!
With a combo of sale price, Target Cartwheel, manufacturer's coupons, and Ibotta rebate, I bought 4 boxes of a Big Brand cereal for $1/box. I rarely buy Big Brand anything because I hate paying that price, but this price was even cheaper than Aldi. I also bought each of the kids and hubby a Snickers bar for 18 cents for all 4. Spoiling for cheap? I'm in!
With a combo of sale price, Target Cartwheel, manufacturer's coupons, and Ibotta rebate, I bought 4 boxes of a Big Brand cereal for $1/box. I rarely buy Big Brand anything because I hate paying that price, but this price was even cheaper than Aldi. I also bought each of the kids and hubby a Snickers bar for 18 cents for all 4. Spoiling for cheap? I'm in!
Friday, June 16, 2017
6/16 Firsts and Finals
Firsts
* Schwarzkopf essence ultime diamond color & radiance shampoo This is a new favorite. My hair was puffy and soft for days.
Finals
* Dr Teal's Foaming Bath with Epsom salt Soothe & Sleep I love this stuff and have already ordered a replacement. It's so soothing!
Faves
* Schwarzkopf shampoo, Dr Teal's bubble bath
* Schwarzkopf essence ultime diamond color & radiance shampoo This is a new favorite. My hair was puffy and soft for days.
Finals
* Dr Teal's Foaming Bath with Epsom salt Soothe & Sleep I love this stuff and have already ordered a replacement. It's so soothing!
Faves
* Schwarzkopf shampoo, Dr Teal's bubble bath
Monday, June 12, 2017
6/12 Money Monday
So, we came back from vacation and the AC in my van had retired. That's why I save, so we have a savings account when big stuff happens. I'm not happy about spending the cash, but I'm happy it's in the bank.
I deposited a small rebate check. Every little bit helps. It did make me chuckle sadly that I was depositing $3 when being told the van repair would be $1800. But Save the Bits! lol
I deposited a small rebate check. Every little bit helps. It did make me chuckle sadly that I was depositing $3 when being told the van repair would be $1800. But Save the Bits! lol
Friday, June 9, 2017
6/9 Firsts and Finals
Firsts
*Shea Moisture Kukui Youth-Infusing Face & Neck Creme As a moisturizer, it was okay. It is a 'creme', so it's a little thick for day use for me.
Finals
*elf smudge pot in Cruisin' Chic Love this as a basic cream shadow that doubles as an eye primer. Definitely will replace.
*Essence gel liner This is a cheap, but very good gel liner. I'll be replacing.
*Juice Organics volumizing shampoo There was definitely some added volume and my hair was so soft! Unfortunately, this smells like over-ripened fruit. blech
Faves
*elf pot, Essence liner
Flops
* Juice shampoo
*Shea Moisture Kukui Youth-Infusing Face & Neck Creme As a moisturizer, it was okay. It is a 'creme', so it's a little thick for day use for me.
Finals
*elf smudge pot in Cruisin' Chic Love this as a basic cream shadow that doubles as an eye primer. Definitely will replace.
*Essence gel liner This is a cheap, but very good gel liner. I'll be replacing.
*Juice Organics volumizing shampoo There was definitely some added volume and my hair was so soft! Unfortunately, this smells like over-ripened fruit. blech
Faves
*elf pot, Essence liner
Flops
* Juice shampoo
Monday, June 5, 2017
6/5 Money Monday
We've been on vacation, which was very nice. I emptied the $5 tin and took that cash to use for dinner out one night on our trip. It was a tidy little sum already this year. In fact, it was enough for the dinner out including tip, tips at the kennel today, AND some bills going back into the tin. And it was all $5 bills that weren't missed in regular life.
While on vacation, we had a full kitchen, so we could eat as many meals 'at home' as possible. We shopped at Kroger, which is no longer in my area. They had signs up all over the store with sale prices, but the sales were 'with a Kroger card' that I, of course, do not have. However, at check out the clerk asked 'do you have a card?' and I replied with the magic words 'no, I'm from out of state' and we got the sale prices. I have found in touristy areas that those words will get the cashier to push an override button and give you the sales without the card. Not always, but often enough that it's worth a try. In this instance it saved us almost $25.
With the above said, we were on vacation and did do some splurging. haha That's why I save as much as I can where and when I can, so when we want to splurge it won't break the bank. Lemonade is $4? GAH! Sure, we'll take five because....vacation. ;)
While on vacation, we had a full kitchen, so we could eat as many meals 'at home' as possible. We shopped at Kroger, which is no longer in my area. They had signs up all over the store with sale prices, but the sales were 'with a Kroger card' that I, of course, do not have. However, at check out the clerk asked 'do you have a card?' and I replied with the magic words 'no, I'm from out of state' and we got the sale prices. I have found in touristy areas that those words will get the cashier to push an override button and give you the sales without the card. Not always, but often enough that it's worth a try. In this instance it saved us almost $25.
With the above said, we were on vacation and did do some splurging. haha That's why I save as much as I can where and when I can, so when we want to splurge it won't break the bank. Lemonade is $4? GAH! Sure, we'll take five because....vacation. ;)
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