Frugal fun

Since I have been off of work since July because of my back this whole disability thing is a HUGE money difference then plain o'll work. Not to mention my husband has just got laid off. So in order to be frugal and cut corners anywhere I can to save money.

1. I have been under no circumstances using the dryer. I have hung out to dry all the laundry

2. I have cut out entertainment activities and subscribed to Netflix which has saved us alot of money. We have movies that come to the house and also instant streaming to our computers, playstation 3, and wii. LOVE IT

3. Once an week I make homemade sandwich bread. We use alot of bread for sandwiches, and toast. It is a big money saver and the taste is superb.

4. I usually spend a good amount on cleaning supplies but I have saved alot by using homemade household cleaners. For example:

All purpose cleaner recipe
2 cups of water
1 tablespoon of laundry detergent
1 tablespoon clear, non sudsing ammonia

Furniture polish
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Cleaner for the kitchen and bathroom
50:50 solution of water and vinegar

Homemade makeup remover
1 cucumber
Milk
-simmer cucumber for 15 minutes, peel, and mash in a bowel. Add milk to create a paste. Apply to face and eyes to remove makeup with a cotton ball. Rinse face

If you know of any cool frugal ideas or blogs please let me know.




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Favorite things for the week....

My happy things for the week are here and I am happy to share then with you. My first favorite thing of the week is sewing.. I have just started to learn and I am absolutely LOVING it. I am not awesome yet but I am working on it! LOL

My second favorite thing for the week is chicken pozole. I can't get enough of this mexican soup. Of course I need the extra toppings like onion, cabbage, cilantro, oregano, and hot sauce. I made this for dinner the other night and when I make it there is alot. So until it was gone I ate this for every meal. LOL.. I LOVE IT

My third favorite thing for the week is this facial moisturizer that I swear by everything! By using it religiously an age spot that I had on my temple is now gone. It's light, non-oily, and I love it 

So what is your favorite things for the week?

  

Hair product heaven.....

If you know me you already know that I LOVE makeup and have plenty of it. BUT I do appreciate a good hair product too. I learned from Paulo (my hairdresser, featured on Shear Genius) that I should never wash my hair every single day. GROSSSSSSSSSS is the first thing I thought when he would tell me that. Honestly, after years of nagging me I DO NOT wash my hair everyday unless I get sweaty or dirty.. Well you know it's just your judgement. I wanted to share with you the best things I have found for complete hair care. I am no hairdresser or anything of that such but I have years of personal experience.

My favorite, favorite shampoo's and conditioners. A little goes a very long way too.

Phyto products are BOMB!!! This picture is not everything they sell but just a brief picture of a small amount of products. Check out www.phyto-usa.com for more info

I love Eufora products too. I like how like phyto a very little goes a very long way. Plus the main ingredient in Eufora is aloe. It just feels good and is good for your hair.

This is the only thing I use in  my hair when I blow dry, hot iron, or anything. Plus, a little goes a long way. I like products like that. It smells good and it just feels good in your hair before and after you style it.

First, I am definitely NOT a fan of in store products and especially this brand because the perfume in their products is SOOOOOOO strong. This stuff is GREAT!!! I just bought it and was able to try it for the first time. It's nutrient spray/leave in conditioner spray! HELLO, AWESOME! I sprayed it on my hair after a shower tonight before bed and I woke with my hair feeling fabulous. It does not weigh down my hair and it feels silky smooth. BONUS, the perfume is not over powering in this specific product in their line. Last night I even sprayed my arms and face and my skin feels awesome.

Do you have any favorite hair products to share? I would love to hear them. 

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It's favorite things friday folks!!

Friday is the best but it's even better with your favorite things for the week. YEY!! 

I love candles and this one smells so good..I just got it and it makes the kitchen smell oh so good. I just love candles and this is my favorite candle maker.

I bought this small candle when I got the mango one it smells awesome. It smells fresh but it's not overpowering. I am definitely going to get some more.

Both these are my new favorites for the week. Thanks to Sharon for introducing me to Carlos Rossi and Noelle for the Boone's. They both are oh so good.

I love this hot sauce especially in soups. I personally don't think it's hot but I just like the flavor.

My last and final favorite thing for the week is Eminem's new album called Recovery. This guy never disappoints me.

I might already be a swapaholic!!!

First, I must thank a very special friend and an AWESOME blogger for hosting this swap. Let me tell you she has this swapping thing down because I think she found my twin. YEY! Thanks Mamarazzi for bringing smiles to so many of us from around the country this week.




So this was my first swap EVER and I have to give a special thanks to Noelle for popping my swap cherry! The package you put together was AMAZING. So let me start sharing with everyone this awesome package you put together for me. I am so excited to share this..
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YES!!!!!!!! My package came today!!!! I was so excited!!! I could not wait to open it either.. Swapping is like Christmas morning for us Mom's! Seriously this swap fun is like doing something for another mom because as we know mother's always put themselves on the back burner. I believe that is why we are so special.

Is this not super cute??? Noelle is so cute. She wrapped everything and even added blue ribbon.

Another display of the cuteness from Noelle. I love the wrapping paper and cute card because it was cupcakes and candy..YUM

HECK YES!!!! I had a feeling this was the wine Noelle posted on her page as one of her guilty pleasures. So yes, I opened it first! I LOVE sangria too.

Sooooooo before I go any further in opening the rest let have a little glass.. YUMMY!! hee hee

Seriously, nuff said!

OMG!!!! This smells soooooooooo good. I absolutely LOVE it. Seriously, my swap partner has some good taste.

Hello!!!!! Seriously!!!! I love margarita's so much and I love these cute little signs? Me and Noelle must have been BFF's in a previous life because I swear she has me down to a "T".

I am so guilty because I have never read any book from this series! Yet, it's never too late! I am excited!

I have never seen this magazine before but it is GREAT! I can't wait to go through the whole thing.

SUPER CUTE!!!! I have a tank top too that is the same color. You know that I am sporting this cute tote bag and my matching tank top this weekend. 

 Again this was my first swap and it was so fun. I can't wait to sign up for the next one! THANK YOU NOELLE!!!!

Swapalicious.........

I am SOOOOOO excited because I am participating in my first swap EVER. A special thanks to Mamarazzi for hosting this super fun swap called Guilty Pleasures. So Mamarazzi takes people who wish to participate and pairs them together to create a package for each other. Guilty Pleasures swap is about sending your chosen swap buddy things you personally love and do not like to share. (ha,ha. I have plenty of those). It's about getting creative people and I'm excited. You have to spend a min of $25 or max $35 BEFORE shipping. If this sounds as cool to you as it did to me please click Mamarazzi's button below and check out her page. She is super awesome and creative so you will love her page as much as I do.

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Happy things for the week....

Sorry, I have been away for awhile. I really need to remind myself to be more tentative to my blog. Here are few things that I have loved and indulged on this week

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Weird, weird, I know.... I seen this on Dr. Oz and I tried it. It made my skin feel and look so good. Make a thick paste of lemon juice and granulated sugar and rub on your face. I LOVED IT.. It tastes good too.

I love my coffee maker. It uses those little discs and it makes one cup at a time. I love it because I usually don't drink more then a cup at a time..The discs come in tea, coffee, latte's, hot chocolate, and espresso. YUM

Cantalope with lemon juice and toffee almonds. Nuff said



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Makeup madness... A few of my favorites..

I'm girl and I love makeup. I have spent alot of time experimenting and finding things I love. I wanted to talk about makeup because I was cleaning out my makeup box and WOW I have a ton of stuff.  Here is some of my most favorites and that I think you would like too..

Hope in a jar is an awesome skin moisturizer.  It's lightweight and 99.9% oil free. I have tried so many and this one is my favorite. The only place I have seen it is Sephora. 

OMG! This mascara is WILD!!! It's does not rub off, it's waterproof, or run down your face when you cry. When you apply to your lashes it forms tiny water resistant tubes around the lashes. To remove wash your eyes with warm water and gentle pressure and it just flakes off. No more black smeary mess. I LOVE this stuff. Bonus: It never clumps

This cool tiny razor kit is awesome for those stray eyebrow hairs. I have also used it to trim the length of my eyebrows. I'm sure it would be good for other facial hair.

This is my favorite black eyeliner. Well it only comes in black. hee hee. It is liquid eyeliner and this is the perfect liquid eyeliner for anyone who has issues getting the line right on their eyes. Instead of brush tip, it is a dense sponge tip so it applies nicely.

Blending brush. Nuff said.

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It's time for what makes me happy for the week...

Today has been one crazy week with work and my sciatica getting so bad that I was in the ER today. Thank gawd I have my appt with a neurologist on Tuesday. Anyways here is this things that have made me happy this week.

Seriously, this just sweetened with splenda. I am usually skeptical about drink sweetened with splenda because they are all not the best but for some reason it tastes great. Its is only has 2g of sugar and 2 g of carbs per cup. How is awesome is that? Plus the kids love it too. =)

I just discovered this dressing recently and so far it's my favorite. I have been become a huge salad fan and this dressing is my officially my dressing of choice.

Spaghetti squash.... Need I say more. If the kids love it, you know it must be really good. This is most healthy way make spaghetti. It's great without the sauce too. I think I will post some recipes on the different ways I make dinners out of this.. You have to try it

A target must have. Method hand soap, the mint one.. Oohh mmyy this stuff is awesome. I like the way my hands feels after I was them. They feel minty and cool.

Learning how to make jewelry is something that has me super happy. I am super excited to get started and have already picked some super cool beads I was to work with. If you know any tips or cool places to buy supplies besides Michaels please let me know where. I would love to hear about what you know about it

What's for dinner Wednesday....

What's for dinner tonight is what I'm talkin' bout and it's so gooooood...I love to get cooking ideas from others so I thought share what I am making for dinner tonight. I love fast, healthy and delicious meals since I feel that I have a bigillion other things I need to get done. Less heat and mess in the kitchen the better!

Chicken and Guacamole Tostada

Stuff needed:

1 avocado
3 small tomatos
1/4 of a whole red onion
lime juice
salt
1 small clove of garlic
very little of cilantro
1 jalapeno
Routisserie chicken, skinless and boneless
paprika
8 corn tostada shells
1 lime

1 ripe, peeled avocado

2 tablespoons finely chopped tomato

1 tablespoon of red onion

1 tablespoon of lime juice

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic

Mash all together very well. 

Set aside

In a separate bowl...

1 cup of finely chopped tomato

2 tablespoons of red onion

1 tablespoon of lime juice

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper

TOSS WELL

Add to mixture...

2 cups of shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast

1 tablespoon of lime juice

MIX WELL........

Now it's time to put it together...

Spread 1 tablespoon of guacamole over tostada

Top with 1/4 cup of chicken mixture

2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa

1 lime wedge on the side for extra flavor

HERE IS THE BEST PART Y'ALL

Serving size: 2 tostadas

Calories: 345

Fat: 15.4g (sat 3g, mono 6.9g, poly 4.5g)

Protein: 25.4g

Carbohydrates: 26.9g

Fiber: 5.4g

Cholesterol: 60 mg

Iron: 1.9mg

Sodium: 548mg

Calcium: 24mg

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