Resolutions Journal Week 15--May 8-14

Week 15 Accomplishments:  May 8-May 14

Updated my homeschoolbuy auctions.

Sewed quilt squares.

Sewed more of the fabric totes and have almost finished the order for 12.

Updated When Ghosts Speak and Frugal Family Friendly Recipes squidoo lenses.

Built a Monkey Brain Squidoo Lens..Pop Tarts vs. Toaster Strudel

Read in my current book, Hollywood Station, and finished it!

Read in my now current book, Evan's Castle.

Worked just a little bit on baby blocks since I was done with my book and still away from home.

I put up a new giveaway here on my blog.  Win 3 FREE 20 oz Minute Maid Coupons.  It ends
Tuesday evening.

I listed bookmarks,  little girls bracelets, and free 20 oz Minute Maid coupons on listia.

I know I did accomplish quite a bit this week just by looking at the list, but it sure seems every week I should have gotten more done.....or, well, that there was a lot more that I wanted to get done.

Until next week, have a great week!

Covergirl ShadowBlast and ShineBlast Review

My most recent bzz campaign with bzzagent.com is Covergirl's Shadow Blast and Shine Blast products.  I love make up and I get excited when I get to try new things.

I received #820 Citrus Flair in the Shadow Blast.  I was taken aback with the green, but happy to report that it goes wonderfully with the brown and doesn't go on dark as I was afraid it might.
In the Shine Blast i got #825  Smolder.

I really like the eye shadow's that are not powder, so the Shadow Blast is perfect for me.  It's so easy to apply.  First you use side one and cover the whole lid, then you use side 2 in the crease and to line your lid.  I've not tried it lining under my eye yet, but will.

Shadow Blast has an average retail price of $7.99.  I've only looked for it one place so far, and that was Walgreen's where it sells for $8.49.  I fully intend to buy myself some more of the colors!

The downfall that I see after reading others comments, is that because it's not a powder, it does crease during the day.   I have this trouble even with powder eye shadows, but still prefer to use eye shadow like what is offered with the Shadow Blast.  Despite the creases, which I am used to, I still love this product!  I feel it's very innovative on Cover Girls part.


I also am enjoying the Shine Blast as well.  It goes on smoothly and really adds a shine to my lips that I like.  It has the ShineSculpt applicator that hugs your lips' contours.  Very easy to apply.
It doesn't leave a thick sticky feeling on your lips at all.  It has a nice fruity scent too.

Shine Blast has an average retail price of $7.49.  I would also like to have more of it as well.

I was sent 5--$2 coupons with my bzz campaign kit to use myself and hand out to others.

Below is a picture of my eyes after putting on the Shadow Blast and my lips with the Shine Blast on them.  

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WeUseCoupons Wednesday

Can't wait to see next weeks deals at Walgreen's or any of your other favorite stores?  Check out weusecoupons.com by clicking above.   They offer the long ad scan and deal ideas.

If you join, please put that marsha32 sent you.

After you join, find your state and join that group to find deals and other coupon users in your area.    (Say Hi to those in your state is in the first section of the forum)

Bonus!  If you have a blog or website about shopping and coupons, become a WeUseCoupons affiliate and earn money.  Just click the affiliate link at the top of the page after you sign in.  Please put marshasspot.blogspot.com in the referral area.  Thanks!

Giveaway--3 Minute Maid 20 oz Free Coupons!!

I ordered these with some of my MyCokeRewards points.  I've not been able to find it in my area.  Let my mistake be your gain!

I am giving to one of my reader's who comment, all 3 coupons.  They expire June 30, 2010.

This giveaway starts today, Tuesday May 11, and ends at 9 pm CST  next Tuesday, May 18.   I will use random.org to choose the winner.

Mandatory entry:  Tell me in a comment if you do the MyCokeRewards program and what you usually redeem for.  (Please make sure I have a way to contact you if you win.)

Additional entries:  (right click to open in a new window or tab to not lose this page)

1.  Bid on one of my items currently listed at Listia--one entry, comment to which one you bid one.  (I have 2 auctions here with 1 each of these same coupons)  http://www.listia.com/profile/auctions/66249   
Here you will see all that I have listed....just in, 2 sets of Curious George bookmarks!


2.  If you are not a member of listia, join under me.  Listia is a free auction site with many ways to earn points to bid on items.  Many items even offer free shipping.  I have won 9 auctions so far, all free shipping.--this is worth 5 entries, so please leave 5 separate comments.  http://www.listia.com/?r=66249

3.  Follow my blog using google friend connect.  If you already do, just comment that you do.

4.  Follow me on Twitter--marsha32  If you already do, just comment that you do.


5.  Connect with me on facebook--marsha32  If we are already connected just comment that we are.

6.  Grab my button and put it on your blog or website--3 entries, so please leave 3 comments. Please list in one of your comments the website where I will find it.  If you've already done so, just comment that you have.


7.  Sign up for sidetick.com under me.  Sidetick is a paid social networking website...get paid to blog, post photos, play games, post videos and more!  --5 entries for this, so please leave 5 comments.  http://www.sidetick.com/signup.php?signup_referer=36647

8.  Click the WeUseCoupons button to the left.  One entry just for clicking the button.  3 additional entries if you register once there.   5 additional entries if you register, then click the affiliate link at the top and also register as an affiliate!  You can get a total of 9 entries for this, please leave the amount of comments that you need for your full entry amount.

Have fun, and good luck to all!!

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My Frugal Week May 2-8

Just a few things this week, but every thing that you can do that will help to be frugal and save money helps.

I am still using the larger bags from the second hand store for trash bags.  Good thing I was well stocked up on them.  My money ran out before I got to the dollar store to buy trash bags.

I did my Walgreen's shopping --Walgreen's Shopping 5/3/10
I always enjoy my Walgreen's shopping, and you can see in the photo that I got quite a lot for my money.  I don't buy a lot of food items in my shopping there, but last week I did.

I froze left over supper foods again.  I've already warned the family that this might be the week we have a left over night for supper.  We will see.  We are finally getting low on meats after Steve paying WAY too much for meats from the guy who drives around in the freezer truck.

Here is a post I wrote on gather on re-using tv trays.  It has some good tips and uses, and those who commented came up with some more ways.  Re-Use Those TV Dinner Trays


We discussed some things last night.  He bought celery, forgetting that I had already bought some.  He agreed for me to cook up what he bought and freeze it for later stews, otherwise it will end up going to waste.  He over bought on hamburger and hot dog buns both for our Mother's Day bbq.  He agreed to let me put the 4 packages too many into the deep freeze so that they don't go to waste.  Maybe he is finally getting it.

I also did a couple of pretty good grocery shopping trips with coupons.  Those are posted here in my blog.


Until next week,

Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm pretty tired and the company hasn't even arrived.

I went to church, did my Walgreen's shopping, then home to clean, chop veggies etc.

Yep, I will be up late online tonight.

I'm sure I will have lots of family photos to share from the day once it's over.

Anyway.......








Mother's Day Glitter Graphics



Mother's Day Glitter Graphics



Mother's Day Glitter Graphics