Sample Saturday: Dr. Lipp Miracle Balm

Dr. Lipp Miracle Balm (Sample Size 3ml)

$16.50 (15ml) available at BirchBox.com

All I can say about this product is that I think I like it. The reason I only think I like it is that on the second use I have to struggle to get anything out of the tube. I understand samples are small but what a waste to send me this little tube with basically nothing in it. The balm did last long on my lips through eating and drinking but as for healing power I don't really know.

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

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Sausage and Kale Pasta Casserole

by: paleogrubs.com 

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage
1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 large bunch of kale, de-stemmed, and chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the squash in the microwave for 3-4 minutes to soften. Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Place the halves, with the cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until you can poke the squash easily with a fork. Let it cool until you can handle it safely. Then scrape the insides with a fork to shred the squash into strands.
2. Meanwhile, melt the coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and brown. Once cooked through, remove to a plate. In the same skillet, add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Next add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and kale and cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly wilt the kale. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the cooked sausage. Add the spaghetti squash into the skillet and stir well to combine. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the top has slightly browned. Serve hot.

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

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CVS Coupon Haul Week of 3/27/2016: Saved 83%

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Transaction #1

(2) Softsoap Softsoap Bw Macadamia Oil: $4.99 on Sale for $3..50

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Spray Gel 8.5 fl oz: $5.29 on Sale for $3.00

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist: $5.29 on Sale for $3.00

 Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum: $12.49

(2) CoverGirl Super Sizer Lashblast Mascara Black: $8.49

Manufacture Coupons:

  (2) $4/1 CoverGirl Blast OR Blast Pro Mascara - Print Coupon Here

  (2) $1/1 Softsoap Body Wash 15-oz + - 3/20 SmartSource

(2) $2/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product coupon - 3/6 Red Plum

 

CVS Coupons

None

 

Used $21.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $9.42 and received $21 in ExtraCareBucks

Will receive an additional $5.00 ExtraCareBucks from the CVS Beauty Club

 

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Retail Value: $51.98

Paid Out Of Pocket: $9.42

($26.00 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $42.56

83%

Sample Saturday: GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment

GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD™ Hydrating Treatment

$22 avaliable at Sephora 

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I was surprised at the color and the consistency of this product at first but it really does perform.

Once applied to my face I immediately felt a cooling sensation as the mask went to work. After it was rinsed off, my skin felt amazingly hydrated. 

Although this product does what it says, I have a number of other skin issues and would prefer a product that has multiple benefits and not just one. With that said, If you are suffering from dry skin and are not concerned with any other possible skin conditions or don't have any I would suggest heading over to Sephora and picking this up.

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Trunk Club Review: March 2016

I was recently notified that a new subscription box had hit the market. At first I was not interested as new subscription boxes seem to pop up daily but… Two things caught my attention, it’s a FREE personal styling service, and it’s owned by Nordstrom! Trunk Club was originally independently owned and was a styling service for just men. Nordstrom purchased the company and opened the styling service to women as well. The service itself is free of charge, they send around fifteen items (clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc.) to your home and allow ten days for you to try on decide if you are going to keep anything and mail the trunk back. You get free shipping both ways and can even schedule a UPS pickup from your house with no additional cost. All the items sent are items that are sold at Nordstrom in store as well as online. If an item happens to be on sale at Nordstrom you will also get the same sale price in your trunk. After a couple of initial questions your stylist will send you a preview of your trunk, then you are able to select items that you are not interested in receiving. Your stylist will replace those items and send out your trunk! Another fun feature of this service is that when your trunk arrives your stylist will send you an e-mail with suggested outfits made up completely from what you can find inside your trunk. You can set up your service to receive it monthly or even just contact your stylist and order just one trunk. Your stylist is your stylist and you will always have a direct line of communication to just her.

I decided I wanted to try out the service because I had nothing to lose and there was no obligation to buy. Nordstrom can be pricey so I made sure to tell my stylist to keep the cost on the low end of things. Of course I was expecting a few big ticket items to be thrown in my trunk.

Below are the items I received in my trunk:

Next I will show you the outfit suggestions I received as well as pictures of me trying on the suggestions:

All in all I was really impressed by this service. In the future when I need an outfit for an event or something special I will probably contact my stylist and order a trunk! If you are interested in trying out this service you can click the link below to be connected to my personal stylist:

TRY TRUNK CLUB 

CVS Coupon Haul Week of 3/20/2016: Saved 93%

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Transaction #1

(2) Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Mouthwash: $5.99 on Sale for $3.99

(2) Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste: $4.49 on Sale for $3.49

(2) Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Brazilian Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner : $4.49

(2) CoverGirl Super Sizer Lashblast Mascara Black: $8.49 on Sale for Buy One Get One 50% Off

(4) Wet N Wild Lipsticks: $.99

(4) Wet N Wild Eyeliner: $.99

Manufacture Coupons:

(2) $.75 Off Colgate Toothbrush - Print Coupon Here

  (2) $.75 Off Colgate Mouthwash - Print Coupon Here

(2) $2 Off 1 Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment - 3/6 RedPlum

(2) $.75 Off 1 Wet n Wild Eye Product - 3/13 SmartSource

(4) $.50 Off 1 Wet n Wild Product - 3/13 SmartSource

(2) $3 Off 1 Covergirl Lashblast Mascara Product - 2/28 P&G

 

CVS Coupons

$2 off two (2) Colgate toothpaste, or any other toothpaste 

$1 off Colgate mouthwash, or any other mouthwash 

 

Used $21.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $16.00 and received $21 in ExtraCareBucks

Will receive an additional $5.00 ExtraCareBucks from the CVS Beauty Club

 

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Retail Value: $55.14

Paid Out Of Pocket: $4.39

($21.00 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $50.75

93%

CVS Coupon Haul Week of 3/13/2016: Saved 87%

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Transaction #1

(2) Colgate 360˚ Total Advanced Toothbrush: $6.49 on Sale for $3.39

(2) Sundown Naturals Vitamin C Gummies: $10.49 on Sale for $5.50

(2) Hershey's Kisses Brand Special Dark Chocolate 12 oz: $4.79 on Sale for $3.00

(4) Sally Hansen Advanced Hard As Nails Strengthening: $4.99

Manufacture Coupons:

(2) $.75 Off Colgate Toothbrush - Print Coupon Here

  (2) $2 Off Sundown Natural's Gummies - Coupons.com

(4) $1 Off Sally Hansen Nail Care - 2/7 RedPlum

 

CVS Coupons

$1 off $6 Candy or Chocolate (excludes gum)

$2 off Sundown Natural Vitamin Gummies

 $2 off $10 any Vitamin purchase, includes CVS brand

$3 off $15 COVERGIRL, MAYBELLINE, REVLON, L'OREAL or any CosmetiC

 

Used $18.00 in ExtraCareBucks

Paid $8.76 and received $21 in ExtraCareBucks

 

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Retail Value: $64.02

Paid Out Of Pocket: $8.76

($21.00 in ExtraCareBucks left over for next week)

Saved: $55.26

87%