Cosmetic products that offer more bang for our buck

With all the cosmetics out there, everyone has their favorite products and brands. I’ve found a number of cosmetics products that offer more bang for their buck. What do I mean by that? Well, I mean make up that is good for more than just one thing. From muli-cosmetic purpose to even household use, here are some products I like that are budget friendly:

1.  As you all know, I LOVE Urban Decay products. Urban Decay does not always fit into a frugal budget.  That’s why I jump on the deals and sales they offer.  One product in particular that I absolutely love because of it’s unique purpose is .   While it regularly sells for $18 a pop, I just scored this item on Hautelook.com for $5!  What does it do?  Well it’s basically a clear liquid eyeliner that turns any of your eye shadows or blushes into an eyeliner.  So let’s say you really love that glittery purple eyeshadow you own and wished for an eyeliner like it?  well here you go.  You get the idea. Instead of buying a brown, black, blue, purple, white, etc liner just get this and use it with your shadows or blushes.  I found it on Amazon too for just $10:

2.  AVON’s ultra color rich 24k gold lipstick.  This product had a number colors including golden raisin, golden rose and a few others.  the 24k gold color is simply a gold colored lipstick with real 24k gold dust in it.  This product is great alone especially with a tan in the summer.  BUT the 24k gold color in particular I love for another reason.  You know that lipstick you bought a while back that you don’t wear.  Ya you know the one that you put on that was too dark, or maybe it was too bright, or was just too bland for you.  Well put that lipstick on and put the 24k gold over top.  Wala, it lightens up that dark color, changes the color of that bright color, and adds sparkle and definition to that bland color.  This product is currently not available on the AVON site but you can find it by searching online OR ask your AVON rep.  They may have a few on hand.

3.  Clear nail polish — of course you can use clear nail polish alone on your nails for a shiny look.  It can also be used as a top and bottom coat for your nail color to make your color last longer.  Those things you already knew.  You can also use it to temporarily stop that runner in your pantyhose.  Come on ladies, you’re in a hurry your pull up your panty hose only to find that once you wiggled into them there’s a run starting at the thigh.  You don’t have time to change but you’re worried it’ll be a huge runner buy dinner.  That’s ok, take your clear nail polish and lightly dab it around the runner .  It will temporarily stop the runner and save your look for the evening.  Any clear nail polish will do from wet n’ wild to

4.  — love this product.  I own several colors.  At only $1 a pop you can afford to try them.  These can be used as a blush, eyeshadow, or even a lip shimmer.  It is long lasting too.  If you were to buy only one though I’d recommend like Camilia.  It’s a very versatile shade for all the aspects  Or choose the color Spotlight to ad a shimmer anywhere you want.  Mix this one with a blush or eyeshadow to create a beautiful shimmery new look for your colors.

5.  fine glitter — fine glitter can be used in a lot of craft projects but it’s also a nice beauty tool for those nights you just want to sparkle.  Here some tips on how to use fine glitter to shimmer your look for the summer:
–mix a little fine glitter with some petroleum jelly to create your own body glitter alternatively you can mix some fine glitter into your body lotion or a shimmer.

–Use your clear nail polish i listed above, while wet, sprinkle some fine glitter over your nails.  Allow it to dry then paint another clear coat over top to hold it.

These are just a few products.  If you want more, let me know.  I’d be happy to do another post.  Have fun, look pretty, save money.

Wholesale costume club for any costume needs: review


Wholesalecostumeclub.com had lots of cool costumes. You’re sure to find something fun. Whether it’s for a party, event, halloween, or role play there’s a big selection.

I looked over the . My 2 older boys kept saying, “oh like that one. Can I get that one mommy?” My boys liked the Camo Ninja child costume.  My boys would have everything camo if they could.

Then I ventured over to the .  So adorable.  I couldn’t help but look at the little girl costumes (even though I have 3 boys).  I had my niece in mind for some of them.  I thought how neat it would be to get some of the costumes for my boys or my niece to play dress up in.  Knights, animals, princesses, mermaids, whatever they might imagine. They can even be Elmo if they wanted to.

After several days of going back to Wholesalecostumeclub.com and trying to decide what to get, I finally decided on the . Here’s what my little guy looked like in it: 

This costumes was easy to slip on.  It came with a hood and the turtle claw gloves.  I’m thinking I’ll try to put a green turtle neck under it for Halloween this year.  When we tried it on today I only had him in his diaper since it was 81 here today.  The cute little shell is attached and sticks out which I think is a nice touch. It also has plastic eyes that stick out on the top of the hood.   If I have any complaints though it that my son is now just getting into a 2 T.  I ordered this in a Large 2T-4T and it seems to just fit him.

The shipping was super fast on this item.

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Hospitopia, have fun while donating to the Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals

How many of you love to play the Facebook game apps? You know the games like Farmville, Cafe World, Frontiersville, etc? Yea I’m guilty. I have a few that I like to play. Some of them are pretty addicting.

Well a company called CausePlay created and customized the new Facebook game, Hospitopia specifically for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 10 % off all gross revenue will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals. When you sign up to play Hospitopia you’ll be asked who you will be playing for.  There’s a drop down box with CMN Hospitals to choose from.  Me, I’m playing for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

In Hospitopia you get to build and grow your own hospital, take care of patients, and play little side games inside the game like the Jumbieland nursery game. 

The game is fun and free to play.  As long as you are on Facebook, you can play.  I already started my hospital:  FFCM Hospital (go figure right?).    I’m still learning the ropes but it seems pretty easy so far.  I’ve played 2 of the side games too.  Also watch videos to earn money for your hospital and “miracle points” to buy cool things to customize your hospital 

You can also find Hospitopia on twitter: @hospitopia

If you all have ever watched the xtranormal videos on youtube.  Some of them are pretty funny.  Well they did a video for Hospitopia.  Hope you enjoy.  



If you all want a neighbor in Hospitopia, just let me know.  See you there. 

***I was not compensated in any way for this post.  I completed this post because I’m a supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network and wanted to share this great opportunity to donate with you. ***

Magnets.com a useful and affordable way to advertise


If you have a business of any kind be it, blog, crafts, your own store, a service you provide, you want to advertise it.  I think most of us try to carry business cards around with us.  Sometimes I wonder though what really happens to the business card after the needed info is placed in an address book or saved as a bookmark on someones computer.  I thought I’d like to have some cute magnets made up but I thought I couldn’t afford to do that.

Magnets.com offers lots of custom magnets that can be made into many different shapes, logos, or colors.  From your basic basic magnet to clips, calendars, well there’s a lot of clever ideas to choose from.  

I don’t know about you but I love those magnetic plastic clips I get on occasion as a promotion item.  I have one on my front door to hang reminder notes or clip a paper that needs to go with me next time I leave the house.  I have really clever magnets with cooking conversions that I’ve had for years.  I got them for free from a company I ordered something from.  I found them so useful, I keep them around.  Magnets are also an affordable item to offer as a handout when doing PR or public appearances.

sent me a sample pack of some magnets they have done.  I was truly impressed with the quality of the magnets and the creativity behind them.  I took a picture of the ones I received:

Some of them were several pieces so I took them apart just to show you how they were designed.

The one was made like a puzzle.  My toddler is fascinated with magnets at this point in life so I’m sure this will be one he can’t wait to get his hands on. 

Sometimes when I receive items to review I don’t always know the price upfront.  I brace myself because if it’s expensive I’m gonna say that.  So I looked over the site and was pleasantly surprised to see the prices on the magnets.  Even the ones that were more dynamic.  For example:  A handy custom kitchen conversion magnet is only 13 cents to 24 cents a piece.  The price varies depending on how many you order.  Of course the more you order, the bigger your savings.  But I thought 13 cents is very reasonable.  You figure if you order 100 of those your only looking at $13.00 plus shipping.  Then you have 100 handy magnets to handout when needed.  Custom business card magnets are only 8 cents to 24 cents a piece.  Custom design is free of charge too!

It’s not just small magnets though.  If you were thinking more along the lines of outdoor magnets like car magnets, baseballs or football helmets.  Or they even make magnetic memo boards. 

You can find Magnets.com on twitter as

and like Magnets.com on Facebook too. 

Use coupon code NoShip2010 to get free shipping on your first order under 10001 pieces.   Plus use Promo code 100FREE (expires June 15) to get 100 free custom business cards with any order. 

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New Recyclebank Learn and Earn opportunity

I’m actually delayed in posting this one. I apologize. I love to post these when I receive them. They give great eco-friendly info and you earn an easy 25 points in your Recyclebank account to trade in for cool rewards. It’s free!  So without further ado, here you go:

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