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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Look What I found at Dollar Tree

This weekend I was at my local Dollar Tree, which is within walking distance of my house (oh, the temptations) and right by the front door I see this ::

Solar Yard Lights. The cheapest I've seen them elsewhere is Target for around $3. I bought 4 of these, and promptly put them along the path in front of my mom's house. They work very well and do not look like they cost a dollar each.

When I went back Tuesday, they were sold out. However, you can order them in quantities of 48 for (you guessed it!) $48 at the DT Website

Some Craft Ideas for Solar Lights

Some MORE Craft Ideas for Solar Lights

Linking up to :

Goodwill & eBay Scores !

We went to Goodwill the other day, on a mission, to find an outfit. In addition to finding the ever-so-important outfit, up by the register, I see a little gem waiting for me ::

It's a Tarte Eyeshadow Pallette!

Tarte is a cosmetics brand sold at Ulta and Sephora, and immediately upon using (the thing was in BRAND NEW CONDITION) the eyeshadow, I could tell that this wasn't your random cheap eyeshadow. I did my research to find out that this particular palette, with a dual side brush and dual eyeliner. Never used. Awesome.

Anyway, retail was about $45.

What did I pay?

$1.99.
Yes, you read that right. A buck ninety nine. I feel like I hit the jackpot, again!!

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On to some other stuff I purchased on ebay and received today ::

some sweet pearl necklaces. Including shipping, total cost under $20 !!

The last one had a loose strand of pearls, I said never fear, cause I make jewelry and I can fix it easily. Well, when I was going to fix it, I decided to take the long strand completely off, I am going to be making a different necklace with a broch and grossgrain ribbon :)

YaY

I have found a totally useful site. Instructables.com. This Category shows you how to make everything from leggings, to purses, bags, and other clothing/fashion.

YaY, again!

Get this :: I am toying with the idea of combining all of my blogs into one blog . Gasp. The horror!

But, it might be fun, and it will definitely give me a chance to weed out the crappy posts, get a little more organized and cohesive, since all of my blogs are about being frugal, basically, I figured I would make it an all around "frugal" blog.
Or something else.
I dunno.

Dollar Store Craft Day

The Dollar Tree Haul of Saturday !

In this photo are :: several spools of ribbon, a large photo frame and beautiful gift bag for framing, a small black photo frame and an easel, some candlesticks and candle holders and glue, for gluing them together.

My mom immediately claimed this one. consisting of a bronzed candlestick holder and a mosaic votive holder, both from the Dollar Tree. For You guessed it! $1 each. I just glued them together with some glue (also from the Dollar Tree) and put in a tealight candle. This would look great in a set, but I only got the one, as an experiment. You better believe I will be going back to get more

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I set the candle holder next to another Dollar Tree project in my Mom's room ::
A Flower arrangement , all ingredients, including rocks, flowers, stems and vase, from the Dollar Tree.

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This is a little of the "fancification" of my dresser (which is a 1980's entertainment center made from ugly brown MDF which is about to collapse.)

Notice my lovely finds :: the beautiful etched glass container with the silver lid, is from BOMBAY, got it at Goodwill for $2.99. The back glass jar, which is pretty much a dollar store candy dish, holds my precious gemstones, such as Jasper, Tigers Eye, Amethyst and etc.

Also please notice the triangular easel Silver clock from BRIGHTON, which I got at Goodwill for $5.99. It's one of my newest prized possessions =)

The silver Tray and the black and white floral contact paper came from the Dollar Tree.

Before & After :: Dollar Store Craft Day

See previous post :: I went buckwild on "idea items" as I like to call them.... at the DOLLAR TREE, the most fantabulous place in the world !!!

Began this simple little project with two items from the Dollar Tree :: a silver and black beautiful gift bag, and an 11x14" black frame.

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I cut a piece out of the bag to fit into the frame. I hung it with some gray toned ribbon. I also hung it with some vinyl lettering, all items from Dollar Tree.

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Total Cost of Project :: $3-4

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There was a set of vinyl lettering at DT (dollar Tree) with the saying "Live Well Laugh Often Love Much" I decided to frame up "Much Love" (a more relaxed, easygoing saying. reminds me of potheads and Jamaicans). I used a pink envelope leftover from V-Day and randomly placed the letters on it. Then I framed it in The beautiful black frame, which is straight from DT, no alterations. I set the frame on the small black easel.

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LAMP TIME!!

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This little beauty struck my attention one day and Goodwill and I snatched it up for $3-4. I knew I wanted to put something inside the glass, like stones or glass chips, or something. I put about 3 different fillers in, before I found the perfect black river stones at DT (Dollar Tree) today. And it was just enough to fill the inside of the lamp :)

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AFTER

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A beautiful, classy lamp. for my new pink / black / romantical / swirlie / modern bedroom decor.

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LAMP UPDATE ::

I bought a new lampshade (trust me , this is against everything i stand for...) but it was at Target for $2.48. So I swapped it out ::

<(*please excuse the nasty table it's on!*)

Check out it's corner "home" ::

Just a little homemade cloche' :: made from a cheese board (scored at Goodwill for about $2.99) and a candlestick. The beautiful shell came off my beach here in Destin !!

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Well, I have been in 5th gear today, creating my booty off. I hope you all enjoy looking at everything as much as I enjoyed doing it all!

Also, please send any positive or negative feedback, share a project YOU have done, or and ideas you have. Remember, Create!.

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ebay Treasures !

Today, in my mailbox, I received a package I recently won on ebay. It's a full size unopened bottle of Proactiv Toner, and a full size unopened bottle of a very fancy Olay Regenerist Cream.

I want to try all this new Olay stuff, but it is pretty pricey. Ebay is a real good place to buy beauty products at a cheap price, so that you can try them before you pay full retail. I already know that I love the Proactiv toner, and it's hard to find a bottle on ebay for even as much as the COMBO of these two items.
I feel like I hit the jackpot !!

And for practically free, I figured I'd give this Olay stuff a try.

Total cost INCLUDING shipping :: $13.00 :)

Olay DNA Superstructure UV Cream with SPF 25 - Retail - $19.99

Proactiv Toner - Retail - $19.95

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It's a little cloudy here at the beach today. How is everyone else's Saturday going?

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