Friday's Fab Finds.

So, I found this cute little *baby on craigslist this week for just FIVE bucks!! More than one person in this house was excited...

Money Saving Tip: Don't be afraid to utilize craigslist and garage sales. I can't tell you how much of our furniture, toys, clothes, etc. have come from these places. And, you'd never even know it! The trick is being picky and patient. There's a lot of crap out there to weed through and it can be tempting to bring in stuff you don't need/won't use just because it's cheap or even free. (Been there, done that...) I try to ask myself being purchasing a 'great' deal these questions first:

1.) "Do we need it?" OR if it's a 'want' "Can we use it NOW or in the NEAR future?

2.) Do I love it? (Or will it sit hanging in my closet for 2 years until I donate it to goodwill?)

3.) "Where would I put it?"

If it's not needed or can't be used now and you have no idea where it would even go, it's probably better to pass it up! Or so begins the clutter monster...

This has helped me anyway.

Do you have any good craigslist/garage sale or other tips you'd like to share? I'm definitely no expert and would love us all to learn from each other. Feel free to leave a comment to share your insights/experiences, or your FAB FIND! :)



*the rocking chair---the actual baby I helped make myself . :)

Lookie, Lookie!

Good mail day. Got a little package in the mail I was not expecting. I didn't order anything from Target??...

Then I remembered I did this a while back...

Alright, free stuff! And the coupons are excellent too. If you wear make-up, you'll use them. And since they're Target coupons, there is great potential to stack them with manufacturer's coupons.

Any of you get your bags yet? What was in yours? (I noticed we didn't get everything the site depicted but then I remembered, hello? I didn't pay for any of it and the survey took like 2 seconds...)

Obviously, it doesn't take much to get me excited. (Even though my daughter has already taken a huge bite out of my new chapstick...) You can't beat free! Hope you got in on this deal too!

ME-OW.

Please forgive me for not posting regularly. I'll work on it. In the meantime, enjoy this GEM.

Friday's Fab Finds

So much for my goal of posting at least 3x per week.

Okay, really, I'm not giving up on my goal...I just got off track this week. (And I didn't run across anything super amazing that I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to share...) It was my birthday week, so I catch a break there, right? Thanks for understanding. :)

Anyhow-I think I'm going to continue with the Friday theme, and my sister, Allison, gave me inspiration for this one. (Thanks!) She introduced me to a fun little church site, Green Jello with Carrots. Heard of it? I thought I had. (I was thinking of Tatertots and Jello... a super cute craft site) What's with these Utah peeps and their Jello and casserole obsession? Yikes.

I mean, really?

Ah, I digress. Let me tell you about this site which is tons more appetizing than the above. Or actually, click the link above and can check it out for yourself. I've got ideas spinning in my head about getting some of their primary activity sheets, laminating them and using them for FHE's and during sacrament time.

While there, I noticed they have a blog and are having a fun giveaway this weekend (they have some kind of freebie every Friday, suh-sweet.) so what better way to try them out then to have a chance at winning some items for free? And there's 3 winners, score. Consider yourself now informed.

Good luck! And don't feel guilty if you win and I don't. I'll be happy for you, I promise. (And receiving chocolate in the mail may just solidify the previous statement.)

Friday's Fab Finds.

So, I've just got to share with you all my very FAVORITE clothing purchase I've made during this pregnancy. Has anyone else ever tried Gap's supersoft lounge pants? Oh my goodness, Heaven. On. Earth. I wanted something to wear around the house besides pajamas and I had a coupon to Gap so I was browsing, saw these, read great reviews and thought I'd give them a try. The moment I put them on, I didn't want to take them off. They are a loose, light fabric with a drawstring (so HECK YES, I'm wearing them even when I'm not pregnant!) and I may have even been known to wear them outside the house a time or two. (And probably will many more times over the next couple months as I continually get bigger and uncomfortable, I HATE maternity pants!)

Anyhow---the only problem is I only have ONE pair! Because they're not the cheapest pants, ($34.95 original price) I've been waiting for a promotion and now that there has been one, there are no more of these babies currently left in my size. (Sigh.) But I have my birthday coupon through the end of March, so everyday I faithfully check the website to see when if they've been restocked yet. (Sometimes multiple times.) I guarantee you when what I need is back in stock, I will be first in line!

If you are looking for a comfortable, lightweight lounge pant, you have GOT to try these!!

FREEBIE: Express Service and Mascara at JCPenny's!

Print and take this coupon into JCPenny's to recieve a free '7 in 1 full action' deluxe sample mascara at the *Sephora Beauty counter following a complimentary express service. There is no purchase necessary!

And because I had no idea what an express service was, I did some quick research:

Kristin P. describes it as this on www.examiner.com

“Express Services are 10 minute sessions dedicated to a particular area such as completion, eyes or lips. You can receive a personalized make up lesson where a sephora make-up pro will show you how to create looks such as the smokey eye, a layered glossy pout, or the perfect luminous base for your skin tone.”

Sounds fun! I sure wish the nearest JCP wasn't 40 minutes away, but since it doesn't expire until April, I may be up there purchasing other things between now and then. Let us know if you get this deal and what your experience was!

*I'm not sure if these are in all JCP's, you may want to call ahead to doublecheck.

Thanks, Maven of Savin!

FREE cosmetic bag with samples & coupons!

Target is offering a free cosmetic bag with samples and $25 worth of coupons for taking a very brief (5 questions?) survey. I just completed it and it said it should arrive in about 4-6 weeks!

Hurry over HERE to get yours! These will probably not last long.

Thanks, Hooked on Bargains!