Project 10 Pan has officially begun!

Hello! As you read in my previous post, I have started Project 10 Pan where you pick 10 items you'd like to use up before you purchase any more makeup. I have way more than I need and backups of items so I need to use some things up! So next I will share with you the 10 items I am choosing to try to use up before I purchase anymore makeup, skincare, or perfume! Now, if I run completely out of something it's totally okay for me to purchase more, but no okay otherwise! :) I am sure I will have bonus items here and there that I have used up that aren't part of the 10 I chose.Alright, here we go!

1. Elf blush and bronzer cream duo. I have had this for a short while and never reach for it even though it's pretty! There's a small dent into it but I am hoping to at least hit pan a little bit(hitting pan is when you start to see the silver pan the product is in FYI) This is great for summer since cream products won't budge or melt off your face!

2. Mary Kay Translucent setting powder. This stuff is pretty awesome! This is a mini size but I also have the full size. I have a feeling this will take forever to use up! 

3.Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Stash. This is a pretty green that I use more in the fall but I really want to use it up already! It was a deluxe sample from Ulta awhile back. 

4. Avon Brightening Concealer. When I first got this I enjoyed but then found an even better under eye brightener to use so this got tossed to the side. This only works if you blend with your finger right after you apply it. I tried a brush to apply and it just gets all crumbly or patchy and gross. So I just want to try to use this up a bit more before it goes adios!

5. NYX jumbo eye pencil in Yogurt. I really enjoy this eye pencil I just have so many products in this shade! It's a great base for your shadows! I am about halfway done with it! :)

6. Mary Kay Foundation. A year ago I started Mary Kay and stopped doing it in the Fall last year. It was just too overwhelming but I do enjoy the products. I am trying to use up my leftover stuff so this is one of the many product I need to get outta my stash! Granted I might repurchase if my MK lady has a sale! :) But first let's get more makeup out of my makeup bag!

7. Fergie by Wet and Wild Eyeshadow Primer. This stuff is okay, I prefer my $1 ELF primer over this though. It is about half gone so some progress has been made at least! :) I use this first then the NYX pencil as a base for my shadows, works well.

8. ELF Foundation stick. I just used this again the other day and now I have two big pimples on my face :/

I may just toss it out but I will try it in a few weeks again to make sure it's that and not my horomones, lol.

9. Bare Minerals foundation primer. I really like this product! But I have like 5 of this little tubes so I am working on finishing them up! :)

10. Avon Simply Because for Her. I won this from my Avon lady and was obsessed with it last year. I seriously have like a dozen perfumes, it's ridiculous. This smells girly and awesome, but I think it was discontinued. When I found that out I stopped using it for some reason?! Weirdo, I know...but I am over halfway done so why not just finish it up and move on to my other perfumes patiently waiting for some love! 

Alright, if you are still with me, I thank you! That was a lot! I figure photos help show the usage or lack of usage and I will update every so often with photos once I get a decent amount used or gone! :) It will help me save even more money by shopping my stash too! I am almost on a few more empties on some holy grail products that I will share with you as well along the way! :)

Have a great day!

--Randi

Been on hiatus

Hello! Long time no chat! I've been super crazy busy with work and life and so on that I have neglected my blog! I hope you forgive me! Work has been busy, my bestie moved to another state, been visiting family and staying busy with couponing and exercising. So nothing too super amazing or whatnot but keepin' busy!
Recently, I have decided to start Project 10 Pan. It started on Youtube I believe, but you pick form your beauty/skincare products or whatnot and commit to using them up before you purchase any new stuff. I have a my fair share and more of these items and I need to declutter and choose to use it up or toss it out! I will create another post about it with all the items I plan on using up! So far one of them caused me to break out so it's getting tossed!
I have a pretty good stockpile going right now so we won't have to purchase hardly anything for the next year! Here's a pic of my stash :)

Here is a sneak peek of my Project 10 Pan:

Stay tuned for my next blog post! I promise it won't be as long since last time! :)

--Randi

Sunday Funday Haul!

Hello! I went to CVS and Walgreens this morning for some awesome deals! :) Also there are 2 inserts in todays paper including a lot of Easter candy and toy coupons! Check it out!

First I went to CVS to get my Venus razor and deoderant deals. I realized in my stockpile I am down to 1 backup deoderant! I do not know how this happened! LOL So I decided I needed to find some great deals and grab a few more backups! The deal this week at CVS is buy any 1 Venus razor(cheapest is $6.79-$7.79) and get $5ecb back for your next purchase. There was a $4 off coupon in the paper a week or two ago. Otherwise there was a P&G mailer with a $3 off coupon as well. I also had $4ecb and $3.50ecb to use with my purchases. I first bought the razor and used my $4ecb and $3mfr coupon and paid tax. My $5ecb printed out and then I purchased 2 wet and wild polishes and 1 coverall cream foundation(love this stuff!) They are buy 2 get the 3rd FREE! Plus I had 2 $1 off coupons to use! I also used 1 $2 off Dove deoderant and $1.50 off Degree deoderant. The Dove deoderant is on sale 2 for $10 but I only purchased one at $5.
So after all of those coupons, ecbs, and 20% off mailer I spent a total of $2.42 and saved $26.28!!!!
I was super happy about that!! :)

Next, I went to Walgreens to go get my FREE Starbucks iced coffee after RR. You pay 99 cents and get 99 cents RR back for your next purchase. I also picked up two Revlon lip stains since these are normally $9.50 and they are marked down to $4.49 plus they are BOGO50%! And in the Walgreens coupon book found by the entrance there is a $1 off Revlon lip coupon! It will ring up $1 off for each one you purchase. I also wanted to try out the newer Revlon scented polishes and had $2 off coupon. Lastly, the Caress body was is on sale this week BOGO FREE plus there is a $2 off coupon from the paper a week or two ago. I found this scent with a sticker saying you get an extra 50% more. I looked at the other bottles and they weren't bonus size bottles so I picked these ones up to get even more for my money! :) Plus it smells pretty good too! So in the end after coupons, register rewards, etc, I spent a total of $12.25 and saved $25.14! 

So I ended up picking up all of this stuff for under $15! That's crazy, right?!?!? It can be done if you set your mind to it and plan accordingly and keep your coupons organized! I keep my coupons in a little box and also save each weeks coupon inserts just in case I may need a coupon I didn't clip out! 

I still have to run to Target and a few other places to pick up more cheap items and freebies! 

Happy Sunday!

Sunday Funday!

Good afternoon! This morning was a bit chilly here in IL. Just 19 degrees. Winter does not want to go away and let Spring in! But I thought I'd share with you my hauls today from CVS, Target, and Kohl's. 

My nice stack of coupons for CVS and Target!

CVS had a great coupon coming from the magic coupon machine to make a single roll of paper towel free! :) Plus They have Suave body wash 2 for $4 plus there are coupons out and about for these along with printable coupons for Suave Natural Infusions shampoo and conditioner. Also Cheerios are on sale for $1.99 a box plus I had a 75 cent off 1 box and $1/2 boxes coupon. With the Suave deal at CVS you spend $12 before coupons and get $4ecb back plus there was a magic coupon machine coupon for $2 off $10 shampoo or conditioner purchase to stretch the deal even further. So my first transaction I did all my Suave and my free paper towel and then turned around and used my $4ecb to help pay for my 3 boxes of cereal!

Spent $11.16 and saved $21.43!

Next, I went to Kohl's and had to return pants there were too short for me :/ But then I had $10 Kohl's Cash to use along with 20% off. I really want a black maxi skirt. It's such a simple, versatile piece to add to your wardrobe and it's super comfy which is another perk! So I was raiding the racks of Kohl's with no luck. I eventually found a black maxi skirt on sale for $19.99 minus my $10 Kohl's Cash along with my 20% off and paid just $8 and change for my black maxi skirt! :) I was one happy lady! 

Lastly, I stopped at Target for groceries along with some deals they had going on. I used manufacturer coupons, mobile and printable Target coupons, and Cartwheel app on my Iphone to help stretch my buck! Plus I have the RedCard Debit which gives you 5% off! :)

So in Target's ad this week they have a coupon spend $15 get $5 off hair care products. Plus Tresemme has a deal at Target if you buy 2 items you get a free Tres Two hairspray! I bought 1 conditioner, 1 shampoo, and 1 curling mousse and then got the free hairspray. There are also coupons in the paper along with a printable coupon for Tresemme. Which I used all three of them, each $2 off so grand total in coupon savings is $11 plus the free hairspray which was a savings of $4.49 and my 5% off with my RedCard! Phewie! Great deal and spent about $7 when all was said and done with Tresemme stuff! Not bad! :)

I of course bought all my groceries and there is a mobile coupon when you text FRESH to 827438 and they will text you a link to open for $1 off fresh fruit, veggies, meat, etc. to use along with all your coupons! :) It's fabulous!

I ended up spending $52.33 and saved $25.12( I splurged on the 2 mason jars, file organizer, and chevron coupon binder total of $5 lol) 

I had a busy morning of successful deals with all my coupons! Remember to always check out coupons.com along with target.com for all your printable coupons. Remember too that at Target you can stack coupons to maximize savings! :)

Happy Sunday!

Boycotting and other random things

So I have been boycotting shopping at Bath and Body Works. Which my wallet is happy but my love for candles is slowly suffering. They've raised their prices on their products yet again and that has made me decide to stop shopping there-at least until there is a super amazing deal or a semi annual sale.
So I recently ventured into The Body Shop and I love their Satsuma body butter so I had to go buy a full size of the mini I have. It's a delicious summery scent along with a slight floral scent mixed it. Yum. It is summer in a jar! :) I also picked up their mango body butter and their seaweed clay ionic face mask. They were buy 2 get 1 free. Plus I picked up their loyalty card to get 10% off for a year plus a birthday gift and when you get a certain amount of points you get freebies! :) Love that! Their prices are similar to Bath and Body Works, granted they do not have candles but they do have skincare. I am a fan for more natural skincare that actually works so I am excited to try out their skincare line as well! Go check out their body butters at the Body Shop especially since Bath and Body Work stopped selling theirs!
At my local Kirkland's I found some great smelling candles for pretty cheap so I cannot wait to try them to see how they hold up to my beloved BBW candles!
I've been trying to not purchase any makeup goodies but then end up picking up skincare stuff or a new purse. Lol. I just can't win. Thankfully, I have a bag full of empties for my Project Empties 2014. I just need to work on the no buy portion of that to get it to actually work completely.
I have a box full of makeup, skincare, and other various items that I am going to donate to the local women's shelter. I could try selling them online but I thought it'd be a better idea to donate them to women who might want/need them and what woman doesn't want to feel pretty, right?
My left ear has been plugged for 3 days, which is annoying. I am pretty sure it's my sinuses that are bugging me due to the changing weather since it's warming up. I tried the hydrogen peroxide on my ear to try to unclog it which worked someone and gave me some relief. Next, I am going to try the Neti pot since that works well to clear up your sinuses.
I notice that some people cannot handle change and end up throwing a fit and saying negative things about the change. I say just take a deep breath, go with the flow, and get over it. Not much we can do sometimes but see how things will play out.
I recently stumbled upon a recipe for Shamrock Shakes. It's so easy! Just vanilla ice cream, milk,  green food coloring, and mint extract. Not peppermint or spearmint, just MINT extract. It's seriously a fabulously similar shake! If you try it, let me know what you thing! You only need a few drops of food coloring and mint extract for it to work! :) Delish!
If you are in the markey for a Dooney and Bourke bag, head over to I Love Dooney on amazon.com They have tons of authentic Dooney's for a fraction of the price plus free shipping! I picked up a gorgeous bag for about 60% off! :) Much nicer on my wallet but still get the bag I fell in love with at Macy's for full price!
Recently, I picked up the Iphone 5c and I love it! I got it in pink and it's pretty much the most amazing phone ever! I have tons more storage than my old phone and it's so easy to use! It's pretty darn close to perfection in a cell phone. :)
Well, I have plans to post my Project Empties this weekend along with the Sunday coupons! So stay tuned and take care!
--Randi

Avon haul, swatches, and review!

Hello! I thought I'd share with you my lovely Avon haul! I really do love some of their products! So here's a haul and review for you with swatches in case anything peaks your interest! :)

Here's my lovely haul! I have been dying to try to BB and CC creams from Avon since I've heard great things! My Avon lady sent me a few freebies with my order as well! Gotta love that! :)

I totally love their BB cream, I picked up the shade Light/Medium. BB creams that I've tried before tend to oxidize on my combo/oily skin or just have no coverage! Avon's has great coverage, I still use a concealer underneath it, and it gives me pretty good coverage! I haven't tried the CC cream just yet but I have high hopes for it! My skin has been getting super dry with this never ending winter and this BB cream is really helping my skin! :)

I love Avon's Ideal flawless concealer, I have back ups of it because I love it so much! So I thought I'd branch out and try a few others! :) The Extralasting concealer is pretty awesome! It has great coverage and last all day! I put it under my eyes and it works great! I have the shade light.                                  Swatches from Top to Bottom are Avon Ideal Flawless concealer in light medium, Avon brightening concealer in medium, Avon Extralasting concealer in light, BB cream in light/medium, CC cream in light/medium, Totally Kissable gloss in desirable peach.                                                                                          I really enjoy Avon's lip products. I love their totally kissable lipstick in lovey dovey, such a great pink shade and so hydrating! They came out with totally kissable lipglosses and they live up to my expectations! I am grabbing this more and more! :) Feels smooth and not sticky on the lips and lasts awhile. Has sheer pigmentation but I love how hydrating it is! 

I ordered Avon's Ideal Luminous Blush in Rose Lustre and this is gorgeous! I love it even more than my MAC blush! It has a subtle sheen to it but no chunky glitter which is nice.I love the glowy look it gives my cheeks! :) Swatched above on the far left.

My Avon lady sent me a couple eyeshadow palettes for free with my order. I am on the fence about their shadows. Sometimes they can be okay and sometimes they can be horrible. These ones I am really enjoying! The first one is a duo in the color Gold Goddess. This is a great daily duo to wear. I love Urban Decay's Half Baked shadow which is a lovely gold and this is somewhat similar I feel. Not spot on but gives you that sort of look. These are nicely pigmented also! Swatched above in far left photo.

I purchased the Color Creme shadow tube in the color Hazelnut. This is a fun product! It squirts out of the tube and you blend with your finger. You have some play time to put it on but once it sets it doesn't budge! After swatching this(far left photo on the bottom of hand) the shadow didn't budge! It'd be a great base or alone on the lid. 

Lastly, I have the Wrapped in Velvet palette, in Velvet Smoke. I love this cute little palette! It's tiny and compact. My favorite shadow is in the middle, it's a taupey-brown color. The colors are a white/cream, light blue, taupey-brown, dark green, and a soft black. I use all of them but the light blue. This was another gift from my Avon lady and I am so happy she sent it to me! I am really loving this lately! :) Swatches are in the far right photo.

I hope you enjoyed this and hope it was helpful for you to see a few things from Avon. I love all sorts of brands but there are some items from Avon that are staples in my home! Another fabulous product is their silicone glove lotion, it's seriously amazing!! Check out my Avon Lady's Facebook page and her website. There's usually free shipping with a $30 purchase but sometimes there's other deals as well! :) 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonbybrittanytuttle?ref=br_tf

Website: http://brittanytuttle.avonrepresentative.com/

Beauty Blog Sale!

I decided to go through my beauty stash since I have a ton and I have many items that are new, swatched, or used a couple of times that I am just never going to end up using. I posted these photos on a makeup swap/buy/sell page on Facebook but thought I would share with you all as well.
I will only accept Paypal and only ship to the USA. Shipping will be included in the price. I will also take offers! :) Please comment below with what you would like or if you have any questions.

Timewise Repair set, used 2-3x $50 

Mary Kay Microdermabrasion Set $25

Acne mask $4

Both brand new

Vichy Eye Cream and Face Cream $30, used 2-3x

Entire lot for $25 shipped. Includes Avon lipstick, 2 wet and wild lipsticks, Elf BB cream, 2 eyeliners, 1 nyx shadow, and Nars deluxe sample primer

Lippie Lot for $25 shipped. Includes Elf, Revlon, BH Cosmetics, Nyx, Avon, Ulta brands

Lot for $25 shipped, includes maybelline color tattoo, lancome eyeshadow, elf primer, aziza blush duo, physician formula eyshadow palette, 2 wet and wild bronzers, revlon blush

Mary Kay foundations in shades Ivory 4 and Beige 2 for normal to dry skin. Ivory 5 and Beige 1 for combo/oily skin. $7 each

Wnw eyeshadow trio in knock on wood, swatched $3.

Revlon nearly naked powder, Bh Cosmetics foundation in L3 light rose, Almay foundation, Revlon BB cream, Wnw powder, Tarte blush, Elf cream to powder foundation, Maybelline bouncy blush, Benefit watts up deluxe sample highlighter $30 

Elf blush and shadow palette, bh cosmetics blush duo palette, bh cosmetics 88 neutral palette. $25

Elf beauty clutch, $10

Revlon lip butters, elf makeup remover pen, elf primer, too faced mascara, mary kay eyeliner in brown, wnw fergie eyeshadow, mary kay lip jellies, tarte lip product, neutrogena lip product, lancome lip gloss $30

Again, I'll take best offers as well and can mix and match stuff. I know I have a makeup addiction lol. These items are still in fabulous condition, they just need someone to love! :) 

Thank you! 

--Randi