Yay for clean teeth!!

I was recently invited by Influenster to test out a new fabulous toothbrush. Let me introduce you to the new Colgate Slimsoft Toothbrush. I've tried it out for about two weeks now and am pleasantly surprised by it. Let me bullet point what I love about it, since no one likes to read long paragraphs :)

• It's very ergonomic and easy to hold
• The soft bristles do NOT hurt or make my gums bleed. My old toothbrush used to do this and I thought that's how I could tell it was working. WRONG
• It actually cleans. Even though it has soft bristles, they are architecuturally designed to perfection. They reach all the crevices and provide a great clean.
• I even use it to brush my tongue. It works great.

Overall, I would highly recommend this toothbrush to anyone. Toss out your old one, and switch to this. Trust me, you will never go back!

Blog update- cell phone cases, etc.

Hi everyone! I know I have been neglecting this little blog lately, but this summer has been extremely busy and school is about to start soon. Anyway, I wanted to update you all on a little project I have started. I started designing and selling cell phone cases (mostly iphone cases)! Here are some of my desings:

      

          

So I have opened up a little shop on Etsy. You can check out more of my designs here. Hopefully you will like them. Let me know what you think! I always love to hear people's feedback. I can also make lots of custom designs if you would like. Help spread the word.

Don't forget to leave comments below on any ideas or thoughts you may have!

Have a wonderful week!

What's In My Mailbox??

Hi everyone! Hope your Wednesday is going well. I wanted to share with you all today something special I got in my mailbox. The wonderful company Influenster sent me a package filled with lots of goodies to review. I want to share with you what I got.

Opening the box.

Here is what they sent me (from right to left): 

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Polish (I am so excited to try this)

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner

Sally Hansen Nails and Cuticles Hand Cream

Always Radiant Collection

And last but not least- this one I ate because it looked delicious- Quaker Soft Baked Bar in Banana Nut Bread.

I am so excited to try these products out and let you know about these new products. From what I have tried so far, the Quaker bar was super delicious. Although not as soft as I thought it would be, it was a good on-the-go breakfast.

I'll update you on the rest as I try them out :)

Free Starbucks Refreshers July 13 12-3pm

Mark your calendars! This Friday July 13th from noon to 3 pm, Starbucks is offering their new Refreshers for free. You can get a FREE tall (12 oz.) Refreshers beverage- no purchase necessary. They are offering the Cool Lime and Berry Hibiscus flavors. More details here. 

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone has an amazing weekend filled with joy and fun!

Free Redbox Game Rental

You can get a free video game rental from Redbox if you just test TRYUS to 727272. They will send you a unique code for a free rental valid until August 1st. 

Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven on May 23rd

Just wanted to give you a head's up for a great freebie coming up! 7-Eleven will be giving away free Slurpees on May 23rd from 11am-7pm. Don't miss out on this!

Birthday Freebies!!! (Part 1)

So we all love to celebrate our birthdays. Did you know that many stores and restaurants literally give you free stuff for your birthday? Here I've compiled a list of freebies you can get on your birthday. When they send you a coupon, it is usually valid for a period before and after your birthday, so you don't have to go on the day of your birthday. Some things you will need to sign up for in advance because they are via email. Many will also send you offers the day you sign up. If you don't like receiving emails like this, I recommend using a separate emails for things like this.

Look for a second part coming soon. I will update this list regularly. Let me know if you come across any freebies I don't have listed!

• Applebee's - Free dessert on your birthday
• Arby's - Free milkshake with any purchase
• Auntie Anne's Pretzels - BOGO on your birthday
• Baskin Robbins - Free 2.5 oz. scoop on your birthday
• Ben & Jerry's - Free scoop on your birthday
• Benihana's Japanese Restaurant - Free $30 certificate in your birthday month
• Black Angus Steakhouse - BOGO steak dinner (plus free dessert when you sign up!)
• Buffalo Wild Wings - Free dessert
• Coldstone Creamery - BOGO Creation on your birthday
• Dairy Queen- BOGO Blizzard
• Denny's - Free Grand Slam Breakfast
• IHOP - Free Rooty Tooty Fresh'n Fruity Breakfast

Enjoy! Let me know if you like these!

Free John Frieda Sample

You can request your sample of John Frieda Root Awakening shampoo and conditioner. I find that samples are an awesome way to try out various products and see if you want to invest in a full-size product. 

Redbox 10 Days of Deals

Redbox, the DVD, Blu-ray, and video game rental service is offering a new deal everyday until May 22nd. All you need to do is text FUN to 727272 every day to receive a special discount code that is valid for that day. These codes can range from 10 cents to $1 off a rental. 

Weekly Coupon Roundup: Ulta, Bath & Body Works, and more

Going out shopping soon? Make sure to check out these coupons before you head out!

If you're Bath and Body Works lover, use this coupon to stock up and save $10 off your purchase of $30 or more. But hurry, this expires today. If you're planning on spending less, this coupon for a free Fine Fragrance Mist with your purchase of $10 or more would be great!

Use this coupon to save 20% at Aeropostale. Click to print, every barcode is different.

This coupon will save you $5 of your purchase of $25 or more at Old Navy through May 24th.

The Body Shop is offering a smokin' deal for $10 off your purchase of $20 or more. This expires today!

Save 20% off one item at Ulta with this coupon.

Let me know if you'd like a roundup of these coupons weekly!

Starbucks Half-Price Frappuccino's are back!

After taking a long break, I missed this blog too much and decided to start back up again- this time bigger and better. To kick things off, a half-price deal on my favorite treat. Starbucks is offering their infamous Frappuccino's for a limited time from 3-5 pm everyday from May 4-13. They just came out with their new Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Hurry in for this happy hour as the summer is right around the corner! 

Online Deals- ideeli

Let's get back to those amazing deals we have missed.
Today, I want to share with you an amazing website called ideeli. This is the first invite-only shopping community in the US. Every day, a few sale events start. Sometimes they last for a few days. All sales start at 11 am (EST). Ideeli offers so many great deals on designer clothe and home items to vacation deals. Here are a few things they have:

• Insider prices
• Early access to the newest products
• Hot European brands not available in the U.S.
• Exciting giveaways

The savings on this site are amazing, and I have seen some high-end brands at unbelievable prices! Let me tell you, if you like something you better grab it, because next time you come, it won't be there! 

Right now they have shopping marathon promotion going on with some spectacular deals. So what are you waiting for? Sign up now!

FREE Panda Express Orange Chicken Entree

On Friday, June 24th after 9 pm be sure to pick up your FREE Orange Chicken Entree at Panda Express. Print this coupon and redeem it in store. Although this deals should be available at almost all locations, it is a good idea to call ahead and confirm that they will accept the coupon.

$10 off $25 Macy's Coupon

Here's a great deal. Use this coupon to save $10 on a purchase of $25 or more at Macy's on Friday and Saturday 6/17 and 6/18 before 1 pm. They have a One Day Sale going on tomorrow, so this makes for some amazing steals!

It's That Time! Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

I wanted to update you all on the AMAZING sale going on at one of my favorite stores, Bath and Body Works. They have their Semi-Annual Sale right now, and let me tell you, the savings are amazing!

First off, they have their Signature Collection Classics body care items, like lotion and shower gel, for only……$3! The regular price of these is usually $9.50, so this is a steal!

They also have some awesome items for 75% off. There are also some great things for 50% off. I have seen some great items, like lotions, body splashes, and shower gels at amazing prices. If you don’t know, Bath and Body Works has great high-quality products, and they hardly have sales like this, so take this opportunity to stock up.

So here’s what I got when I went:

From left to right:

• Secret Wonderland body lotion (2 oz.). This was on sale for 75% off, so it was only 87 cents!!! I love this scent!
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Foaming Sanitizer. These were on sale for only $1. They also had a spray style sanitizer. I like to keep this in my purse for going out.
• Berry Vanilla lotion. I got this for free, using this coupon for a free Signature Collection travel size item with any purchase! You can use this on their travel size sprays and shower gels as well.
• Twilight Wood stackables. I love these. Bath and Body Works recently came out with these, so it’s strange to see them on sale, but they were only $1.75!
• The last two items are full-size body lotions that were part of the $3 deals. I got scents in Plumeria and Night-Blooming Jasmine.

There is also a coupon you can use, besides the one above, that you can use for an even better deal. Use this coupon to save 20% on a purchase of $25 or more. So hurry and stock up!!!

Remember, if you don't have a Bath and Body Works near you, there are also deals online.


What did you get, or what are you planning on getting?

Online Deals: Groupon

Today’s spotlight will be on a site similar to Livingsocial. Check out the post I did about it here. The way Groupon works is that every day, they post different deals depending on your location. They offer very deep discounts on places in your area, and oftentimes online. You simply purchase the deal, for instance $10 for $35 worth of food at a restaurant, and they will send you a voucher to redeem at the store (or online). I have found this site to have some amazing deals on things I would buy anyway. The really cool thing about Groupon is that you can buy multiple deals and give them as gifts.

Today only (Monday), they are offering a great deal for $35 worth of mineral makeup from e.l.f. Cosmetics for only $15. This is such an amazing deal because e.l.f. already offers great quality cosmetics at low prices. On top of that, e.l.f. Cosmetics are offering $1.98 shipping right now! You can buy one deal for yourself and multiples for gifts. Also, this Groupon expires on December 14, so it would make the best holiday gift. If you are not a member of this must-have site, sign up here. If you cannot find the deal in your area, change the location to Portland, Oregon, and the deal should show up on the left-hand side. It does not matter since it is an online deal.

Hurry, this deal is only good today!!

$3 Staples Printable Coupon

Staples is offering a $3 printable coupon. This can be used on anything and can make for some great deals. Make sure to print it out now. It is valid until June 11th. 

40 Free Song Downloads on iTunes

To celebrate their 40th birthday, Southwest Airlines is offering 40 free song downloads. All you have to do is enter your email address and they will give you a promo code that you can use on iTunes. Use the link in your email, and get your 40 free songs!

Complimentary Salon Treatment at Ulta Staring June 8th

Ulta is offering a FREE shampoo, blowdry, and style on June 8th from 3-8 pm and June 9th from 1-4pm. This is to promote their products from Fekkai’s Silky Straight Collection or Fekkai’s Full Blown Volume Collection.
Call now and reserve your appointment! I bet this will fill up fast!