Super Dry Skin

I have seriously dry skin – a problem that started when I moved from Oregon to Utah. I can add that to the list of things I loved about living in Oregon… The problem got worse when I started using scented lotion, especially on my legs. I was never one for scented lotion – I … Read more

CoverGirl Mascara

My cosmetologist friend recommended this mascara to me, and I love it!!! I had been using the same kind of mascara for a loooong time and I needed something new. The thing my friend loved so much about this was the brush – she said the brush was so stiff and fine so I thought … Read more

Gas Saving Tips

Click here to read an update on this post. I got a forward about how to save money on gas – I don’t know how much these things actually help, but with the prices of gas up so high, I’m willing to try anything. The national average is at $3.29 per gallon for regular and … Read more

Super Saturday

Two Saturdays ago was a day of great deals! I started my morning off with Shade Clothing‘s half yearly sale at 8:00. I’m a tall woman (6’2″) and I need longer shirts than are sold in most stores. Shade has long shirts in beautiful colors that fit like they were made just for me. (The … Read more

Favorite Things 2008

I’ve been out of town visiting family for the last three weeks so I feel like my posting has been a little rushed. And I missed a few days! Sorry about that. I hope to get back to my normal weekday posting schedule although things are getting a little more crazy around my house with … Read more

Coupons on Clearance Items

One of the best ways that coupons save you money is using them on clearance items. I have had the most success with this method at Target. For example, one of Target’s coupons last week was $1 off 11-oz. or larger M&Ms candies. Target sold some pink and white M&Ms for Breast Cancer Awareness month … Read more

Online Coupons

So far in my limited experience as a coupon clipper, I’ve found that online coupons offer great savings.  Many of the Sunday paper coupons require that you buy 2 items to get $1.00 or something like that, which really doesn’t save you very much money, especially on those expensive name brand items.  Also, you can … Read more

Saving Money with Coupons

Coupons can be great, but you have to be smart and careful. I recently subscribed to the local Sunday paper to try out their coupons to see if I will actually save money.I got my first paper on Sunday, and I wasn’t too impressed. There were only a few coupons for items that I buy … Read more