My sister's pregnant! Ever since I found out I have been obsessed with shopping online baby boutiques. I thought I would share some of my favs here:
My sister and I already exchanged gifts for Christmas. I always love what she gets me. She knows my taste and always picks out the perfect things. This year she got me a beautiful blue dress from shopenvi.com and a makeup set from Sephora. I can already tell you that the makeup set is going to be my favorite gift this year! It comes with 71 eyeshadow shades, 13 cream eyeshadow shades, 5 blushes, 1 compact powder, 60 lip glosses, 1 lip liner, 1 eyeliner, and some brushes and applicators. It has every color I could ever want. This is a great gift for any makeup lover and for only $48 you can't afford not to buy it! (Think of the cost per color!)
In the office we are having our own "Biggest Loser" competition. I've put on a few pounds since starting a desk job so I decided to join in. The competition started Monday December 1st and goes until March 2nd. We each put in $20 and winner takes all. So far I have lost 6lbs! Part of my success is due to some amazing tips I have received from the daily email I signed up for at http://www.hungry-girl.com/. I was so excited when I found some amazing recipes for low calorie margaritas and martinis! If you are looking to loose a few with out giving up your favorite foods you should definitely sign up for their newsletter. I promise to keep you updated with my progress through this blog. Wish me luck!
I love mypoints.com! They give me points toward gift certificates everytime I shop! You can earn points from shopping on websites such as 7forallmankind.com, bananarepublic.com, and bluefly.com. You can even earn additional points by taking surveys and by reading emails. 
For the past few years I have been in love with Bare Escentuals mineral makeup. I use the bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation in Fair and the Warmth All-Over Face Color everyday. It doesn't feel like makeup, has great coverage, and is 100% natual. I also love their Glimmer eyeshadows. They look metallic when applied with a wet brush! My next purchase is going to be this "Be Real" set. It looks like the perfect colors for redheads like me! It's only $34 and I will get 20% off with coupon code "BELUV". Valid through Dec 7th.
I'm all done my Christmas shopping, but just in case you have more to buy here are a few more coupon codes:
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Yesterday while shopping with a friend in Sudbury, MA I ended up in Perfectly Natural, an eco boutique. The store carries an amazing selection of natural products including apparel, pet supplies, home decor, and body products. Owner Peter Totfalusi was extemely helpful and knowledgable. My favorite items were the soy candles, the Ecoist cluthes, and the Citizen Solar Eco-Drive watches.
My mom's birthday was the other day. I had no idea what to get her so I asked for advise from a co-worker. She recommended a Pandora bracelet. She has one and her family gets her beads for special occations. I loved the idea of giving a gift that I could add onto over time. The basic silver bracelet is only $50 and the beads range from $15-$1,100. So the bracelets can be as expensive or reasonable as you want. You can check them out at:
I can't get enough coupons...
I'm not one to get up at 3AM to stand in line in front of a store, so I get my bargains online. Here are some sales that you may enjoy:
My husband and I both LOVE to read. I love short stories, novels, biographies, business books, and cookbooks while my husband is obsessed with WWII books. If we bought every book new at Barnes and Noble we would soon be broke. Instead we trade books with people all across the US on Paperback Swap. You pay to ship a book to someone and in return get a credit for a book of your choice. There are over 2.5 million books on the site so chances are you will find something you're looking for. If what you want is not there just add it to your wish list and as soon as it's posted it will be reserved for you! According to the website my husband and I have save $1,251 by using this site. If you would like to try it for yourself just click the link below. Have fun!
My favorite trend right now is opaque tights in fun colors. It's an easy inexpensive way to make a boring outfit cute. The best colors right now are dark purple, burgundy, and royal blue. Please make sure the rest of your outfit is pretty simple to avoid looking like a clown. You can get these tights almost anywhere but here are some great options:
As I have stated before I love to eat. But I don't cook, so we go out to dinner frequently. For my husband and my anniversary we went to Clio. It is celebrity chef Ken Oringer's restaurant at The Elliot Hotel on Commonwealth Ave. We had the tasting menu and it was amazing! The service was great as well which is sometimes just as important as the food. You can view the menu at http://www.cliorestaurant.com/. Just make sure your have plenty of moola...
Toxins are everywhere. According to Karen Girardo, owner of http://www.justnaturalproducts.com, "More (chemicals) is less (quality of life) particularly as we consider all the chemicals that we come into contact with on a daily basis". I agree so I've switched all of my household cleaning products to all natural products. They are more expensive, but they work as well or better than conventional products and last longer.Nowadays there are many options. I use Just Natural Products, but you can also get natural cleaning products from: http://www.seventhgeneration.com
Or make your own with recipes from:http://http//www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
I like food. So, I care about farmers. I wanted to find a way to support my local farmers so I went to http://www.localharvest.org and looked up the farms near my house. I live close to Boston so I was shocked when 18 results appeared.
I love coffee. If I was stuck on a desert island I would bring coffee, sunscreen, and a really long book. But I make horrible coffee, so I invested in a Keurig K-cup coffee maker. So now I just fill the tank with water, pop in the cup, and press a button. The only issue is that with the obscene amount of coffee I drink everyday the k-cups can be kinda pricey. The best value is to buy them from http://www.greatcoffee.com. They carry a number of flavors from Newman's Own and Green Mountain. They have frequent sales and offer free shipping on 6 or more boxes. I usually buy 10 boxes at a time...Don't judge.
If you're a sports fan you know that it can be hard to find ways to show team spirit while looking cute at the same time. Well I found a great site where you can get wicked cute team accessories that will help you look your best while sitting in the stands. It's http://www.bforbetsy.com. They have all MLB, NFL, and NBA teams. They also carry some NCAA teams.
What girl does not love jewelry? I love quality jewelry at a reasonable price. I also love parties. So the idea of a jewelry party sounds like a great time to me. Lia Sophia is a direct sales jewelry company which means that a representative will come to your house with catalogs and samples of the jewelry for you and your friends to try on. I hosted a party recently. Everyone had a great time and I received a percentage of the night's sales in free jewelry! 
When I hear about a bargain this awesome I have to share. Just in case you didn't buy the slippers from Restoration Hardware here are some more options. At DSW.com you can get 50% off slippers while supplies last. Just use promo code COZY. This sale is only available online. These adorable cable knit pom pom booties are from Poppie Jones and are sure to keep your tootsies warm all winter long!
I found the best website for designer products at unbelievable prices. You need to check out http://www.ideeli.com. Just sign up for their newsletter and they will email you when sales are happening. For example, tomorrow they are selling Dior sunglasses at 80% off with prices starting at $75. They also have great giveaways. Today they had a giveaway for a miu miu necklace! They are selling these Christian Lacroix shoes for up to 72% off on Monday December 1st. You can shop for free, but if you want a head start you can become a 1st row member for a fee and start shopping an hour before the general public.
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Sometime I will trade comfort for style. My favorite slippers look pretty dorky, but they are the most wonderfully cozy things you will every put your feet in. Restoration Hardware calls them Foot duvets. "The outer coverings are made of finely woven combed cotton; soles feature non-skid nibs. Foot duvets are unisex and have tan plush lining." Everyday I look forward to putting them on when I get home. And at only $20, I don't mind looking like a dork sometimes.
I'm not usually one who obsesses over the latest technology but I have to admit that this time I am! I've been wanting a new phone for a while now but hadn't found anything in my price range that offered much more than I already had with my LG Chocolate. I looked into the iPhone, but was not willing to switch to AT&T. But now I've found the Blackberry Storm! At only $199 (with rebate, 2 year calling plan, etc.) the Storm has everything I want and more. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, expandable memory, a full HTML browser, a built in GPS, and is Bluetooth headset compatable. It has a better camera than the iPhone (3.2 megapixels vs. iPhone's 2 megapixels) and has video capabilities. Best of all it is a Blackberry! All I know is that if my husband does not come home with a Blackberry Storm for me this Friday (launch day) he better not come home. 
I'm trying to be more environmentally friendly with my holiday shopping this year. So when shopping for my family's dogs I went to OliveGreenDog.com. Olive is dedicated to bringing the largest variety of healthful and environmentally conscious dog products to the Internet. They offer toys, clothing, beds, food, treats, and basically everything you need to take care of your precious dog friend while being kind to the environment. My sister has two dogs and my parents have one so I bought three organic plush toys for the special dogs in my family. The plush toys are from Simply Fido. They are safe and non-toxic, saliva resistant, and utilize an organic dye process. Nothing is too good for our fur babies!
