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A Totally DIY Pampering

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I’ve always been a DIY fan, and with the recent Pinterest hype, finding DIY activities is now easier than ever. Some of the easiest (and most beneficial) DIY items are beauty products. Who ever thought that you would be able to fully stock your medicine cabinet with DIY items from teeth whitening to lip gloss? Well, you can. Here are a few to get you started on the totally DIY pampering:
 

EASY AT HOME TEETH WHITENING from The Budget Diet

 

DIY HONEY FACIAL from Petit Elefant

 

HOMEMADE SUGAR SCRUB from Homemade Ginger

 

10 HOMEMADE SHAMPOO RECIPES from Scoochmaroo at Instructables

 

HOMEMADE KISS GLOSS from Cheeky Kitchen

 
Like I said. It’s never been easier! Give these few items a try and you’ll more than likely be begging for more. Let me know with a comment below, a like, or a tweet and another post like this will come to you shortly! You can also find more penny saving ideas on our Pinterest board. Pamper on!

What are your favorite pampering activities?
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Happy 100th Birthday, Oreo!

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Today, March 6, 2012, marks the 100th birthday of our good friend, the Oreo cookie. And what a great 100 years it has been! The first Oreo cookie was sold on March 6, 1912 in Hoboken, NJ. Back then, Oreos were sold in bulk tins and by weight — 1 pound was only 30 cents! This was also the year that the Titanic sank and the South Pole was discovered. There’s some trivia for ya! *

In celebration of one of the world’s favorite cookies, here are 3 recipes that highlight the Oreo in the only way we know possible — DELICIOUSNESS.

 

OREO COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKES from La Mia Vita Dolce

 

OREO STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES from Picky Palate

 

COOKIES ‘N CREAMTINI from Snappy Gourmet

 
How do you eat your Oreo cookies? Share with us!
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* Oreo facts from Examiner.com

How far do you stretch your savings?

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We”ve seen the shows, we”ve read the blogs, but are we living the trend? The reality is that many people have realized the amount of savings that couponing can bring you — but there is a way to save without going to the extreme. With the state of our economy, and the money in our pockets more precious than ever, there are tools available to help cut the costs when it comes to groceries. Hello technology, goodbye sad bank accounts.

In a recent survey conducted by CouponDivas.com, of the over 10,000 couponers that responded, 46% say they spend approximately 2 to 3 hours a week or more making their shopping lists, coupon searching, matching sales, etc. But with blogs such as FabulesslyFrugal.com, CouponDivas.com, CouponMom.com and TheKrazyCouponLady.com, it even easier for you to shop at your favorite stores and cut your savings planning time by a significant amount. There are also phone applications being developed to help you create grocery lists and scan items while in the store. *

While couponing is clearly effective, it”s really a matter of individual motivation .. or lack thereof.  The question is not if you want to save, it”s are you willing to put in the time to save? If you are not in a situation where you have the extra time to spend on coupon hunting and sales matching, there are some other things you can do to save on grocery shopping:
  • Shop once a week
  • Plan your meals
  • Make a shopping list
  • Sign up for local sales ad alerts
  • Buy items that are on sale
  • Invest in a freezer for stocking up on sales
  • Buy in bulk and divide into portions
  • Cook larger meals and reuse the leftovers
  • Be kind to cashiers and know your store”s policies *

** (Source: DailyFinance)

 

For more tips, check out our Grocery Shopping 101 blog post.

Are you a couponer, or are interested in trying out couponing? What”s the determining factor for you?

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Candy corn galore!

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Not sure about you, but it”s basically a ritual of mine to eat as much Brach”s Autumn Mix as entirely possible during the Fall season. While this can be extremely satisfying in itself, isn”t it more fun to get creative? These three recipes are exactly the kind of fun I”m looking for this Halloween season!

CANDY CORN COOKIE BARK
Candy Corn Cookie Bark

Okay, this just looks phenomenal. I”ve always been a fan of Recipe Girl (as you may have picked up by now) and somehow this gem has escaped me until now. I will definitely be making this candy corn cookie bark in the very near future! This gives holiday peppermint bark a run for its money, in my opinion.

 

CANDY CORN CHEESECAKE
Candy Corn Cheesecake

So cute! I”ve definitely seen candy corn decorated cakes and cupcakes, but never something like cheesecake. What a great idea this is! This recipe calls for Candy Corn Hershey Kisses, which I never knew existed. Anyone ever tried them?  Thank you to My Baking Addiction for sharing this treat.

 

CANDY CORN BUTTERFINGER POPS
Candy Corn Butterfinger Pops

These are possibly the most adorable and delicious sounding pops I have seen in awhile. And no, this isn”t just a Butterfinger candy bar dipped in candy melts — it”s HOMEMADE. Dear Vanessa from Blog 5 to 9, you are my hero. “NOM NOM NOM” is right!

 

Do you have a favorite Halloween themed treat?

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