Live in a cold climate, but get lots of sun? Active solar heating may be the most efficient option for heating your home.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Quick Tips - When to Toss Out Your Makeup
Quick Tips - When to Toss Out Your Makeup
Source:Please remember, these are general guides. if you have any medical conditions, you should stick to them. Personally, i cannot share any eye make-up and need to replace them monthly.
source
- Face Powder and Blush/Bronzer
Powder face makeup can last over a year, if there is no shiny build up on the surface and you have not had any major skin irritations during use. Honestly though, most people won't be able to make a face powder last for over a year anyway. And as a general rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange you should toss it. Powder blush and powder bronzers fall into a more extended category since most of us change our colors each season. With proper care, and clean brushes, you can squeeze up to 4 years out of your powder brush or bronzer.
- Eye Products
Next, let's cover our eyes. Most experts suggest throwing away liquid eyeliner and mascara every 3 months. Personally, I keep my liquid eyeliner and mascara for at least 6 months and then open a new one. As for mascara if it isn't dry, clumpy, or smells foul then you should be okay for 6 months. The only exception is if you get an eye infection; eye infections mean that you need to toss all eye makeup and start over again. Powdered products, such as eyeshadow, will normally last for up to 4 years, as long as you wash your brushes regularly and don't reuse them after an eye infection. And as for pencil eyeliner, it can last up to 1-2 years, if properly stored and sharpened regularly. Sharpening your pencils before each use will keep them clean, which will allow you to use them for 2 years or longer.
- Lips and Nails
Finally let's cover the lips and nails. Nail polish is a pretty sturdy product and can last up to 2 years, unless you wear it with a fungal infection. Anytime your makeup items come into contact with an infection, they should be tossed immediately. As for lipstick, lip gloss, and lip liner; they can last for up to 2 years, if you don't use them up first.
Makeup Recycling Program
Makeup Recycling Programs
Kiehl’s Recycling Program
They will accept any of their containers, bottles, tubes, and jars for recycling and as an incentive they often reward their customers with free products. It can’t get any better than that. I love freebies! You get rewarded for doing something good for the environment.
M.A.C Recycling Program
- I heart M.A.C. cosmetics. They carry my favorite bronzers and concealers. Cheap, they are not!
- Their recycling program makes it easier If you return six M.A.C primary packaging containers to a M.A.C counter then you get one free lipstick of any color you like.
- For more details- go here
Origins Recycling Program
- Origins collects all brands of EMPTY cosmetics bottles, jars and tubes, and (glass or plastic). Plastic bags or wrapping, paper boxes and applicators (secondary packaging) are not accepted.
- Recyclable glass and plastics are sold for processing into new commodities while non-recyclable plastics are incinerated for energy recovery.
- In exchange, Origins will provide you with a FREE sample of your choice of one of Origins high-performance skincare products.
- To learn more about this program, visit Return to Origins FAQs.
- All you have to do is go to an Origins retail store or a department store and drop off your containers.
Aveda Recycling Prgram
- Aveda's Recycle Caps with Aveda program helps to eliminate the accumulation of plastic bottle caps in landfills, oceans, rivers, and elsewhere.
- The program collects rigid polypropylene plastic caps that show a "5" on the plastic or in the recycling arrows (AKA: #5)
- These caps can be found on shampoo, water, soda, milk and other beverage bottles, flip top caps on tubes and food product bottles (such as ketchup and mayonnaise), laundry detergents and some jar lids such as peanut butter.
- Any time you purchase lotions or shampoos from Aveda make sure and save the caps.
- Aveda accepts any of their caps for recycling and in addition they accept soda caps, milk caps, and other beverage caps.
- You can drop off your caps at any of their stores. For list of what they accept visit aveda.com.
- Once the caps are collected, Aveda gives them to a recycler who then turns them into new caps and containers for various items.
FREE Sample Maybelline Dream Fresh Beauty Balm
FREE sample t of Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector. The sample being offered is the Light/Medium shade.
Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
Energy Star Program
Energy Star Program
The below are great ways to save on Energy and get possible rebates!!!
I got one this summer from Con Ed for busying an emergency efficient air conditioner.
Live in a cold climate, but get lots of sun? Active solar heating may be the most efficient option for heating your home.Active Solar Heating
Mail in Rebates
Mail in Rebates
PRINGLES MIR FOR FREE SPEAKER CAN x 10/31/12-MIR for FREE Pringles Speaker Can x10/31Get a FREE Pringles can speaker (while supplies last) when you buy 4 Super Stack cans between May 15, 2012 and October 31, 2012. You will just need to mail in your receipts by November 30th along with the rebate form which you can print HERE. The speaker actually fits on top of a Pringles can and you should allow 10-12 weeks for delivery.
3M FILTRETE $5 MIR wyb AIR FILTER W/1500+ MPR x12/31/12
-$5 MIR wyb a Filtrete® Air Filter with a 1500 Microparticle Performance Rating (MPR) or Greater
Buy a 3M Filtrete air filter with a 1500+MPR and submit rebate form, proof of purchase and register receipt. One rebate per household. Purchase must be made between 1/1/12 and 12/31/12 and rebate request must be received by 1/31/13.
3M FILTRETE $6 MIR wyb (2) HIGH PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER W/1500+ MPR x12/31/12
-$6 MIR wyb (2) High Performance Filtrete Air Filter with a 1500 (MPR)+ x12/31
Buy two 3M Filtrete high performance air filters with a 1500+MPR and submit rebate form, proof of purchase and register receipt. One rebate per household. Purchase must be made between 5/1/12 and 12/31/12 and rebate request must be received by 1/31/13.
3M FILTRETE $5 MIR wyb Filtrete Water Station x12/31/12
-$5 MIR wyb Filtrete Water Station x12/31/12
Buy a Filtrete Water Station between 1/1/12 and 12/31/12 and submit rebate form, proof of purchase and register receipt by 1/31/13 to receive a $5 rebate. One rebate per household.
FREE REUSABLE LUNCHSACK FROM ANNIE’S HOMEGROWN x10/31/12
-Get a FREE Reusable lunchsack wyb 2 Select products x10/31
You can get a FREE reusable lunch sack when you buy ANY TWO of the following items: Annie’s Homegrown Products, Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt 6 pks or Squeezers, Honest Kids Organic Drinks 8 pk Carton or 64 oz Bottle or Seventh Generation Disinfectants (sprays or wipes). Just go HERE to print the form or find out more information. Products must be purchased between 8/1/12 & 10/31/12 and you will need to mail in your proof of purchases and you should allow 8 to 10 weeks to receive your lunch sack.
JUST FOR MEN TRY ME FREE REBATE x12/31/12
MIR for purchase price of Just for Men Haircolor or Gel up to $9.50 HERE x12/31/12
You will need to mail your original register receipt dated before 12/31/12, proof of purchase, andrebate form HERE. There is a limit of one rebate per household.
$20 MIR wyb SELECT ORAL B TOOTHBRUSHES x10/30/12
-$20 MIR wyb Select Oral B Toothbrushes x10/30/12
Get a $20 rebate in the form of a prepaid card wyb Oral-B Professional 1000, 1500, 3000, 4000, 5000, Sam’s Club Professional Care Series Dual Handle Pack or Pulsonic Electronic Toothbrush (excludes Costco Professional Care Advantage Dual Handle Pack, Professional Care 8850, Vitality Pro-Health, Cross Action Power, Complete Action, 3D White Action, Refill Heads and ETS). Mail form with original UPC bar code and receipt dated between 7/1/12 and 9/30/12 with store name and purchase price circled. Request must be postmarked by 10/30 and there is a limit of one rebate per name, envelope or address.
$15 MIR wyb $50 WORTH OF SELECT P&G PRODUCTS x12/31/12
- $15 MIR wyb $50 worth of select P&G Products x12/31
Get a $15 MIR wyb $50 worth of Select P&G products between 10/14/12 and 12/31/12. Products include Aussie, Clairol, CoverGirl, Crest 3D Whitestrips, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Ivory, Olay, Pantene, Puffs, Safeguard, Secret & Venus. The total amount of your purchases needs to be $50 BEFORE coupons. You will need to mail the rebate form along with your original receipt(s) with items & purchase price(s) circled by 1/30/13. You will also need to enter the UPC codes from products purchased on the form. The rebate will be in the form of a gift card which you should receive in 6 – 8 weeks.
Thanks to TotallyTarget for these great Rebates
Recyclebank Trick or Treat: Earn 70 More Points
Go to Recycle Bank to Earn a quick 70 points!! Not a member, not a problem, go Here and sign up today. Once you log in or register, look under the Earn Points Tab for the Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt point earning opportunity.Review all the houses and complete the activities including pledges and short quizzes. PLUS at the very last house you might be rewarded with a special treat! I GOT 50 ADDITIONAL POINTS!
About Recyclebank? Recyclebank is a great program that rewards you for recycling by working with a variety of partners. You can add points in many different easy ways, answering quick questions, purchasing specially marked products and trading in your old electronics. Just go HERE to sign up for Recycle Bank to find out all the ways to earn and save!
Happy Halloween!!! Boo...
Elly
BEAUTYFIX
Click Here to get started |
| |
shopkick!! Earn free gift cards
Found a fun shopping app called shopkick! It gives you rewards and insider deals at Target, Best Buy, & many other stores. I left you 50 kicks on shopkick - use them for rewards or donate to causes.
Shopkick is an app that allows smartphone users to get sent special deals when they enter a participating store. The app has been around since 2009, prior to its gran debut, the start-up gained $2.5 million in financing.
Shopkick is an app that allows smartphone users to get sent special deals when they enter a participating store. The app has been around since 2009, prior to its gran debut, the start-up gained $2.5 million in financing.
P.S. Here's where to get it: shopkick.com
Happily Ever BorroWED : Rent your Wedding accessories
I found cool website, and thought I would share with you. This vendor offers a Rental service for accessories. I wish I would have started blogging before I got married. I would have probably send tons with all the resources I have found lately about weddings.
Here are some of the items from their site:
Cait Headpiece
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Leigh Comb
$120.00$20.00
Lily Comb
$255.00$30.00
Mary Kate Comb
$180.00$25.00
Victoria Vine
$420.00$55.00
Diana Necklace
$210.00$35.00
Felipa Feather Flower
$130.00$25.00
|
|
$395.00$70.00
London Flower
$92.00$20.00
Carrie B Necklace
$375.00$55.00
<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Claudia Veil
$345.00$50.00
Sabrina Comb
$465.00$70.00
Sophie
$650.00$98.00
About Happily Ever BorroWED:
An online wedding shop that rents designer bridal accessories worldwide at a fraction of the retail price.
Partnering with designers such as Enchanted Atelier & Justine M. Couture, we’ve curated a special collection of veils, tiaras, headpieces and jewelry to “frost yourself” on your special day.
Any minor damages are covered (please, no red velvet cake fights) and after you’re done, just ship it back to us and we’ll clean and preserve it for the next savvy bride!
KLUTCHclub monthly subscription : health, fitness and wellness products
About KLUTCHclub
KLUTCHclub is a new monthly subscription service that sends a hand-picked and “themed” box of holistic health, fitness and wellness products – organic protein bars, workout wear, skincare products, teas, etc. – right to your doorstep every month, making it a no brainer to incorporate healthier choices with ease. Members learn about new, niche brands and products that suit their lifestyles, and get access to exclusive deals and offers from companies that share their values. Each box is full of $50+ of products, but only costs subscribers around $17 apiece.
To sign up- go Here
Shecky's vintage goodie bag- When they actually had a good swag bag
Shecky's vintage goodie bag
I wrote a review on Shecky's Event in NYC October 2012.
It was a highly disappointing event, besides Maybelline and Seacret (which i did forget to mention on my previous blog).
But, this blog is a reminder of the good old days of Shecky's.
These images were not captured by me... My pc crashed and I lost the pictures. I have collected these in the net, and I agree with their images/contents.
This why Shecky's either needs to retire or pick-up their game.
Back in 2009
NYC Shecky's Girls Night Out - Spring 2011
Last year, they still had the Shecky's bags:
One time I went home with TONSSSSS of Febrezee products, which i used as Holiday gifts, it was define a good push for the company. As many of my relatives were only then introduced to eh brand and continue to be loyal for the last couple of years.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
