Shaving & Razor Tips

This is an update of a post from earlier in the year. 

There was a link to an article on my homepage, Yahoo!  (the page that automatically opens when I open my browser) I usually try to atleast read the headlines in the news briefing. Today was a link I thought worth sharing, an article about saving money on your shaving costs :: http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/546/the-best-razors/.

Also, I had to (of course) throw my 2 cents in!

The best and cheapest shave I get is with the highest blade count in generic form. If  I have a coupon, I will opt for the pricier Venus or other NON disposable razor. The refills are ridiculously expensive. However, with coupons and sales, and if it is your preference, then go the refillable route.
The best razor I've ever used is the Venus 4 and 5 blade.
Mostly, I buy a 4-blade disposable multi pack - most recently, at the local Dollar Store (not Dollar Tree, where everything is $1). It was a 4 pack of 4-blade disposable womens razors. I think it was a knockoff of BIC disposables, I believe.

Anyway, always keep your razor DRY, as this will delay rusting, almost doubling your razor's lifespan, and buy the highest blade count in generic and usually disposable variety.



New Findings ::

Photo: Steve Mason/Getty Image

Razors

You're told to toss them after: 6 weeks
But they can really last for: 4 months
Keep your blade sharper for longer by dipping it in rubbing alcohol after each use. And rather than leaving the razor near the shower head, where it will get sprayed with water and is more likely to rust, place it at the other end of the tub.

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January Fun

(Originally Posted in January 2011)

Wow. I can NOT believe that January is halfway over and I haven't posted at all this year. Happy New Year to you all. I had the best Christmas and New Year's in ... probably Ever. Awesome.

On to other awesome things, like saving money. I am trying to save up about $200. So I have decided to begin selling on ebay again. I used to sell a few years back and made a LOT of extra money. Most of the things I would sell were things I only used once or twice, then I began getting into buying things at the thrift store and selling them on ebay. Kindof like a consignment thing. So I am doing that again. Hopefully I will be able to reach my goal quickly. I'll try to keep you updated :)

The best money saving advice I have for YOU to start the New Year is this :: If you shop at CVS, even remotely, buy the Green Bag Tag. It is a tag that you are supposed to carry on your reusable bag, and every time you shop, they scan your tag. After 4 uses, you earn a dollar extrabuck. These are printed on your receipts, so make sure you are always using your extracare card, your green bag tag and look closely at your receipts to see what special offers are on there. I found a Coca Cola offer on one of my receipts that I wouldn;t have known about otherwise. And as far as reusing a reusable bag, we all should to save the environment, but I always forget mine. So I just have them scan my tag and put the item in my purse ( I carry a large purse) or some of them will scan it anyway and give you plastic bags. Definitely one to check out ::

cvs.com

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