Obsessions Tuesday

Hi there everybody! It's Tuesday, and you know what that means. That's right, time to see what my obsessions are for the week! I've been super lazy all week. Seriously, I've done just about nothing. I finished a book and started a new one, which I'm really enjoying. Alright, enough babbles.

My first obsession is belts. I've gone shopping a lot since it was Tax-Free Weekend, and belts have really tickled my fancy. I think my favorite ones are brown leather ones that have some decoration to them. Here's one I love from this adorable boutique, 'Francesca's'.

Recently I've been really worried about the healthiness of my hair. I want to grow it out and it won't grow! It also has a lot of split ends, but I use heat protectant any time I straighten or curl my hair. Lynnlee's sister, Laney, is in beauty school and I asked her what I could do to help keep my hair healthy. She asked me what kind of shampoo and conditioner I used, to which I responded "The cheapest kind on the shelf.". She told me that that was the problem! She said that all of the shampoos and conditioners sold at supermarkets are really dilluted with water, and they have harmful Ph values that kill the Keratin in your hair. Scary, I know. She said she could get me a discount for the salon stuff, so I got this Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner. It's magical. Life Changing. I've never experienced this sensation. It's invigorating, so it feels all tingly-like when you're washing your hair! It's really expensive without Laney's discount, so I'm not sure if I'd suggest it.. But I love it!

My last obsession is very much an obsession. For this year's school clothes I decided to get a lot of earrings so I could mix and match v-necks and have a whole bunch of different options for outfits. I always get my earrings on clearance. No lie, I don't even look at the full priced rack. You can get some great deals! American Eagle has great jewelry, along with Target, Dillards, and Claire's.

Well I hope you enjoyed this week's obsessions! If you don't already follow me then I'd simply love for you to. Have a wonderful day!

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Don't Waste Your Money, Use Coupons!

Hey there! Here's the post about Coupons that I've been talking about! I find that they're a great tool for saving money that you should take advantage of. I thought it would be fun to share some of my tips and strategies with all of you lovelies. So here I go, I hope you find something useful in my rambles.

Set Up Your Coupon Binder
Seriously, if you don't have one of these then you won't be a successful couponer. They fullfill my longing for organization so well, it's great. I just bought a 1 inch binder and kind of decorated the front with a title page just cause I would so do something like that. You'll then need to buy some baseball card holder pages.. yeah, that's what we'll call them. They're clear pockets that are simply perfect for storing your coupons. I would suggest going to a craft store like Hobby Lobby to get them because I've found that WalMart doesn't carry them like.. ever. The last thing you need to complete your Coupon Binder is some dividers. I have 5 with the following labels: Health and Beauty Aids, Refrigerated, Boxed Items, Household Goods, and Miscellaneous. You can usually fit everything into these categories. Set this up and you'll be on your way!

Snatch Up the Good Deals
I'd suggest getting the Sunday Paper of course! There's usually a good amount of coupons in there every week. The Internet is also a lovely source for deals! I'll leave some good sites for coupons below. The only thing about coupons that I don't really like is the fact that I can go to Aldi and get the same thing cheaper than with the coupon. (Aldi is the cheap-o depot store we simply LOVE shopping at) In that situation I usually go ahead and buy the Aldi thing, but you could also wait for that item to go on sale, which will snatch you a great deal! You just have to be careful. Just because you have a coupon for it doesn't mean it's the best deal. That's probably the best piece of advice I could offer to you! Be sure to check off brands like Great Value from WalMart, they're usually cheaper.

Get Organized
Plan what coupons you'll use at the store before you go so that you're not frazzled while you're there. I usually stick the coupons I'll use in the front pocket of my binder. It also serves as a good checklist for what you need to get. It's also good to be familiar with your coupons so you're positive what you have coupons for. You don't want to be searching for a coupon that's not really there!

Check Expiration Dates
These'll get ya! Be sure to keep all of your coupons up to date. It's very annoying to get to the cashier and have your coupons denied because you didn't check the date for them. They expire faster than you think they do, so be sure to stock up on the things you have coupons for while you still have the deal! I've also found that a lot of coupons expire at the same time. That's awful, because then you're left without coupons since they all expired at the same time. Just keep your eye out for those Expiration Dates! They're sneaky.

Good Coupon Sites:
-www.coupons.com
-www.moneysavingqueen.com
-www.redplum.com
-www.thekrazycouponlady.com
-www.smartsource.com

I hope you enjoyed my coupon suggestions! Thanks for reading!

Just Trust Me..

Life Update.

Hi there. I just thought I should do a post to update you on what's going on with my life. The first thing I want to mention is the fact that it is SO STINKIN' HOT in Oklahoma. I'm about to melt.

Do you see that? 114 degrees?! Slap my mammy, that is too darn hot. I'm not one to complain, but that is insane. INSANE. I do have to say that I am very thankful that I'm not in Iraq, where it is 126 degrees. I could be wearing all of that army gear and trying to stay alive while being shot at. I know that was a little random, but I always think of that before I complain about the heat. Anyways, Oklahoma is like the Sahara Desert. My sister's coach from Central Michigan flew down here go over a few things, and he said he had never seen so much dead grass in all of his days! He also told us that there would be no air conditioning in my sister's dorm. She was freaking out, asking my parents to buy her a bunch of fans, then he said that basically no one has air conditioning in Michigan because you could open the window in the summer and feel perfectly cool. I wish we could do that here! My sister is going to learn a lot up there...

It's also about time for my mom to start setting up her classroom! She teaches first grade, and it's tradition that I help her get her room all put together. This year she changed her theme from stars to frogs! We just got the cutest stuff from Mardel's recently, and we're ready for the change! I can't wait.

I'll also be going to Chicago in a few weeks! August 17th we head up to Michigan to move my sister in, after that we'll stop in Chicago to stay with my uncle for a few days. I'm super excited, it's a great little vacation for me. I do hate the city, but I can handle it for a few days. Everyone is just so mean there. They drive so angrily and say mean things. Not my place, I'd never ever live there. I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures to show you!

Like I said in my other post, stay tuned for a blog post on Coupons. It'll basically be about how to start couponing for your family, and how to snatch the good deals. I've learned a lot in the past few months! Talk to you soon!

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Obsessions Tuesday.

Hello friends! Stay tuned for an upcoming post giving you an update of my life. This post will most likely be posted on Wednesday because I'm just finishing it up at midnight. Sorry about that.. we'll just have to pretend that it's Tuesday. Help out by playing along! (: Here are this week's obsessions!

So technically the obsession isn't Sally Beauty Supply, but the bobby pins sold from here. They simply have the best bobby pins! I don't know about you, but I get so sick of bobby pins that get all stretched out and don't hold any hair. The bobby pins, specifically from here, are sooo strong and hold your hair very tight. They never fall out, like ever.

I've recently started couponing! I just love the feeling of helping out when it comes to saving money. I don't have a job so I feel like this is a great way for me to stretch the family dollar. I'm gonna do a post on coupons soon, so stay tuned!

Love pinterest! This is an awesome site to organize all of your jumbled up thoughts. I'd definitely recommend you getting one and following me!

Well I hope you enjoyed my obsessions! Bye for now!

Just Trust Me..