My Monthly Make-Up Bag: June

To begin this month I was going through my make-up stash trying to decide on which eyeshadow palette to use for the entire month. After a while of looking at them Joe come up behind me points and says "that one." Can anyone guess why? I am sure it has to do with the fact that there was a snake on the packaging because I highly doubt he had any idea that there was even eyeshadow inside.

Now that we are half way through the month I can say that I did find it challenging to create a large amount of different looks from this palette but loved the outcome of every look produced. This palette as well as this NYX blush in taupe were acquired mainly for travel. The blush from NYX I am not using for its intended purpose but to provide a slight contour without having to pack a large contour palette. The Rainforest After Dark Palette from Tarte is ideal for travel because not only does it contain six eyeshadows it also provides a blush, bronzer, and highlight. Both of the items above perform great and are recommended highly from me for anyone who is looking for compact makeup to travel with.

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I just might be taking these two beauties on our Anniversary trip to Aruba in 73 days… but who’s counting?

BONUS CVS Coupon Haul Week of 6/14/2015: Saved 91%

I don't plan on going couponing multiple times a week but because of the deals I see on other blogs it sent me back to CVS once more. CVS is down the street from my house so it is an easy stop on the way home from the train station.

Transaction #1

(2) Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash Spearmint: $7.99 on Sale for $5.99

(2) Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh: $4.49 on Sale for $2.50

  Sundown Vitamin C Gummies: $10.49 on Sale for $7.00

(2) DulcoGas Maximum Strength Gas Relief Chewable Tablets, Wild Berry: $6.79

Manufacture Coupons:

(2) $.50 Off Lady Speed Stick - 6/14/2015 Smartsource

$2.00 Off Sundown Naturals - Sundown Website

(2) $1.00 Off Colgate Mouthwash  - 6/14/2015 Smartsource

(2) $3.00 Off DulcoGas - Coupons.com

CVS Coupons

$1.00 Off Speed Stick

$2.00 Off any Sundown Naturals Gummy Vitamin

$2.00 Off Select Colgate

$3.00 Off $12 Antacid, Probiotic, Heartburn, or Stomach Remedy

(2) $3.00 Off DulcoGas

Used $10.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $4.71 and received $11.50 in ExtraCareBucks

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Retail Value: $50.18

Paid Out Of Pocket: $4.71

($19.50 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $45.47

91%

101 Things in 1001 Days: #26 - Add 50 New Amazing Recipes to My Recipe Book

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Slow Cooked Beef and Broccoli

by: paleoleap.com

Ingredients 

1 lb. boneless chuck roast, sliced into thin strips;
2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets;
1 apple, thinly sliced;
1/2 cup beef stock;
1/3 cup coconut aminos; (or soy sauce)
1/3 cup raw honey;
3 cloves garlic, minced;
1 tbsp. tapioca starch; (optional) 

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine together the beef stock, coconut aminos, honey, garlic, and sliced apple.
2. Add the beef to the slow cooker and stir.
3. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 5 hours.
4. When the time is up, combine the tapioca starch with some of the liquid from the slow cooker in a small bowl. Pour it back into the slow cooker and stir well.
5. Add the broccoli and cook for another 30 min.

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#26 - Add 50 new amazing recipes to my recipe book

 

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CVS Coupon Haul Week of 6/14/2015: Saved 92%

Transaction #1

(2) Nature Valley Protien Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate: $4.99 on Sale for $2.50

Metamucil Cinnamon Oat Raisin Bar: $11.49 on Sale for $8.49

  (2) Brookside Real Fruit Juice Pieces Dark Chocolate: $4.79 on Sale for $3.50

Physicians Formula Lip Plumping Cocktail Pink Crystal Potion: $11.49

Schick Hydro 5 Groomer: $16.99

Garnier Fructis Full Plush Root Am: $5.29 on Sale for $2.99

(2) Ajax Dish Liquid Lemon 14 fl oz: $1.67 on Sale for $.88

Manufacture Coupons:

(2) $.75 Off One Nature Valley Protein Bars - Coupons.com

$1.00 Off Metamucil Bars - Coupons.com

$1.00 Off Garnier Fructis  - Coupons.com

CVS Coupons

$7 Off Hydro Groomer Razor

$4 Off $10 in Razors

(2) $2.00 Off Brookside Pouches

$1.50 Off $5 in Candy

$8.49 Off Metamucil Bars

Used $20.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $7.29 and received $18.00 in ExtraCareBucks

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Retail Value: $70.22

Paid Out Of Pocket: $7.29

($18.00 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $62.93

92%

BONUS CVS Coupon Haul Week of 6/7/2015: Saved 94%

I went to CVS an additional time this week because I was unaware that one some of the deals from the previous weekend had higher limit than one per household. On the CVS nutritional drinks that are completely free this week there is a limit of six per card! If you haven't gotten to CVS yet this week better head there now for your free drinks.

Transaction #1

(5) CVS Liquid Nutrition Drinks: $1.77 on sale for $1.25

Colgate Max Shockwave: $3.99 on Sale for $2.99

 

Manufacture Coupons:

$.50 Off any Colgate Toothpaste - 5/31/2015 SmartSource

CVS Coupons

NONE

Used $8.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $.77 and received $8.25 in ExtraCareBucks

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Retail Value: $12.87

Paid Out Of Pocket: $.77

($8.25 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $12.10

94%

My 29th Birthday

I have to say that my 29th birthday was my best birthday I've had in a long time.
Moving across the country and making all new friends have made past birthdays in New York and little trying. It’s hard to make good friends with people you have only known for a number of months. More often than not when you really get to know the person you realize that a friendship is probably not a good idea. When Joe and I moved here I was introduced to a couple of his friend’s wives/girlfriends. Some relationships stuck and some didn't.

Here's to the relationships that stuck and to the last year in my twenties!!!

CVS Coupon Haul Week of 6/7/2015: Saved 86%

Transaction #1

Schick Hydro Silk Sensitive Razor: $15.29

(3) Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets Fresh Linen 80 sheets: $5.49 on Sale for $3.99

  (2) Coca Cola Classic: $2.19 on Sale for $1.25

(2) CVS Cotton Rounds: $3.79 on Sale for $1.89

Manufacture Coupons:

$3.00 Off Silk Razors -Found inside my current razor package

CVS Coupons

$4.00 Off $10 in Razors

 (3) $1.50 Off Bounce Fabric Softener

(2) $.24 Off 2 Liter Bottle of Coke

Used $16.75 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $6.72 and received $10.00 in ExtraCareBucks

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Transaction #2

Colgate Max Shockwave: $3.99 on Sale for $2.99

CVS Liquid Nutrition Chocolate Single: $1.77 on Sale for $1.25

(2) Snickers Bar: $1.25 on Sale for Buy One Get One for $.25

(2) Curel Moisture Lotion -Ultra Healing: $3.19

(3) Total Home Storage Bags 20 bags: $3.79 on Sale for $2.49

Total Home Sandwich Bags 100 bags: $3.29 on Sale for $2.49

Manufacture Coupons:

  $.50 Off Any Colgate Toothpaste - 5/31/2015 SmartSource

Buy One Get One Snickers Free - Coupons.com

CVS Coupons:

$2.50 Off Colgate Max

(4) $1.50 Off Total Home Food Storage

 

Used $10.00 in ExtraCareBucks

 

Paid $4.03 and received $11.25 in ExtraCareBucks

 

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Retail Value: $75.88

Paid Out Of Pocket: $10.75

($11.25 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $65.13

86%