Archives for 2010

1 Year Blogoversary Giveaway!

February 4, 2010 by Ashley 3 Comments

Today is our 1st Blogoversary!
In honor of the day I’m going to re-post the very post I wrote:

“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.” -Sir Cecil Beaton

I thought it would be nice to begin this blog with a few inspiring quotes.

“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” -Charles Dickens

What are some of your favorite quotes? What about favorite images? Once you get your creative juices flowing I have a giveaway for you!

This giveaway is for 250 custom stickers from UPrinting! What will you do with them if you win? Will you use them to promote your blog, business, get organized, label printing, or to confess your love to a sweetie? I’d love to hear your creative ideas.

This giveaway is for 250 stickers/labels for one lucky winner! You can choose between sizes 2”x 3.5”, 2”x4”, or 3”x3” The paper is printed on 70lb label matte. Specifications: Full color front, blank back; 6 Business Day printing. Free UPS ground shipping. Limited to US residents only. Up to a $65 value! How awesome is that?

My personal choice? Custom made labels I made to inspire others. I might send these out with letters or orders I mail. I think they’re fun!

Not sure about the quality? Take a moment to visit a few of the reviews given on Uprinting products!

To enter: Leave me a comment in this post letting me know what your creative plans are for these stickers if you win!

Looking for more chances to win? (be sure to leave an extra comment for each entry):

– Subscribe to Beauty 4 Moms RSS feed (found at bottom of page)

– Post the Beauty 4 Moms button on your blog or web page

– Follow on Twitter (@Beauty4Moms)

– Tweet this giveaway with a link back and @Beauty4Moms (this can be done daily)

The lucky winner will be selected on February 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm est. Winner must respond to their email within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Winners are chosen through Random.org.

A huge thank you goes out to UPrinting for making this giveaway possible. I am very excited to receive my very own 250 stickers in return for posting this giveaway.

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Free Dove Go Fresh with Facebook

February 3, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Get yourself a free Dove go fresh Body Mist in Revive (a pomegranate and lemon verbena mix)! Hurry this is only for the first 3,000 who register for it on Facebook.

A BIG thanks goes to Freebies4Mom for the heads up!

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Win it Wednesday – Week of 2/3 (linky)

February 3, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Have a blog giveaway? Share the link below to help spread the word.

Please list your site name, the prize you are giving away, and the contest end date.

Rules: You must link directly to your giveaway (not to your home page). All giveaways listed must be free to enter and family-friendly.

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Health & Fitness Help

February 2, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Let Vital Juice help you achieve your health & fitness goals. Vital Juice is a Free daily email that gives you one great tip a day. Tips range from fitness, nutrition, diet, beauty & wellness. It’s simple to unsubscribe at anytime if you’d like.

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Coupon Lingo

February 2, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Probably one of the most frequent emails, instant messages and Twitter message I receive is in regards to all the abbreviations that I use. This list contains all the abbreviations I use regularly and a few that I choose not to but other frugal friends do. I’ve been compiling this list for months. I hope you find it useful.

AR: After rebate, the cost of an item after you receive your rebate.

Blinky: Grocery or drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights.

BOGO: Buy One Get One

B1G1F: Buy 1 Get 1 Free

BTFE: Box Tops For Education

Cat/Catalina: Catalina coupon, a machine near the cash register that prints coupons when your receipt prints.

CRT: Cash Register Tape – Coupons that print with the receipt

DH: Darling Husband Not exactly a couponing term but one I’ve been asked a lot about. : )

DND: Do Not Double, Sometimes found on manufacturer coupons.

ECB: Extra Care Bucks from the CVS’ loyalty rewards program.

ESRs: EasySaver Rebates, Walgreens monthly rebates program

FAR: Free After Rebate.

IVC : Instant Value Coupon – Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads

MFR: Manufacturer

MIR: Mail-in rebate

MIR: Mail-In Rebate

NAZ: Name Address and Zip Code

NED: No Expiration Date – I like those!

OOP: Out Of Pocket. Meaning the actual cash you pay after any discounts & coupons have been redeemed.

OOS: Out Of Stock

OYNO: On your next order

P&G: Proctor & Gamble Company or sometimes referring to P&G’s Sunday insert

Peelie: Coupons on the product packaging that you peel off.

POP: Proof of Purchase

PP: Purchase Price

PSA: Prices starting at

RC: Rain Check

RP: Red Plum – Sunday Newspaper Insert (fabulous coupons!)

RR: Register Reward – Walgreen’s name for their Catalina’s.

SMP: Specially Marked Package

SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program

SS: Smart Source – Sunday Newspaper Insert (more fabulous coupons!)

TMF: Try Me Free, some products have a mail-in rebate that refunds the total money you spent to purchase the item, so you can “Try It Out” for free. (I won’t use this abbreviation)

UPC: Universal Product Code, bar code on a product

V: Valassis – Sunday Newspaper Insert

WYB: When You Buy

YMMV : You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to score a deal, some may not.

If you can think of another I should add just email me to let me know and I’ll update the list. I’m sure there are some I’ve forgotten!

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Olay Micro-Sculpting Cream Review

February 2, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

A few months ago Walmart gave me Olay Micro-sculpting cream to try and give my opinion. I’ve been using this cream every night for about 2 months or so now. What do I think? I really like this cream!

Here’s Olay’s promise (from Walmart’s website):
“Micro Sculpts & Lifts Amino Peptide Complex & Intercellular Fortifier Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream The Result of Over 50 Years of Olay Research, This Luxurious Cream Has The Highest Concentration of Our Signature Amino Peptide Complex Infused W/ Intracellular Fortifier & A Touch of Precious Marine Proteins Intracellular Hydration Regenerates Volume & Shape Across Skin’s 10 Million Surface Cells, Progressively Lifting & Micro Sculpting to Help: Firm Sagging Prone Areas, Even The Jaw Line, Smooth Skin’s Surface, Restore Elasticity.”

This cream is great in that you can apply it in the morning or evening, and within minutes of putting it on, my skin feels hydrated. It’s pretty thick and only takes a few moments to soak in. It has a perfume smell which doesn’t bother me but may really agitate some people’s allergies.

I don’t have problems with sagging or lack of firmness (as I’m still in my 20s and have been an avid user of anti-aging products for years), but I did notice that my skin felt well hydrated and had a radiant luster to it.

If you have been considering a good moisturizer, I really recommend this cream. If you don’t need super hydration it might not be the correct Regenerist product for you. For me personally, my skin craves hydration in the winter but I’m sure this product will make my skin too oily in the warmer months.

Overall I give this product a thumbs up!
Olay sells for $24.27 at Walmart.com w/ only $.97 shipping.

When you shop through Upromise 1% of your purchase will go in your Upromise account to help you save for college.

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Free Eggs Friday with Facebook

February 2, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

On Friday the first 30,000 Facebook fans can print a coupon for B uy 1 Get 1 FREE dozen eggs (any brand!) at the Incredible Edible Egg. The coupon is found on their Facebook fan page. On Friday look for the “Free Eggs” tab. It’s part of the Good Egg Project.

While you’re there become a fan of Beauty 4 Moms on Facebook . That is where I share all the freebies, coupons, goodies & more. Have a freebie or coupon to share? Facebook is a great place to share that with me.

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Valentine’s Day Bouquet for $19.99!

February 1, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Bouquets on a Budget

With Free Vase
Regularly: $39.99
Special: $19.99

Times are tough but every girl loves flowers on Valentine’s Day so what’s a guy to do? I’ve found a solution…when you shop through Upromise you’ll be able to save tons of moolah while getting a gorgeous bouquet for your sweetie. Proflowers always has the freshest flowers so I’m confident she won’t be disappointed. Shop through my link above (or your own Upromise account), search for Proflowers, then click shop now to get started. You are on your way to the cheapest, I mean…frugally fabulous Valentine’s Day yet!

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Doormat for $3.88 Shipped

January 30, 2010 by Ashley Leave a Comment

Christmas time is over and here’s a good deal on a Christmas doormat for next year! Home Depot has 8 designs of Holiday doormats for $3.88 with free shipping.

Shop through Ebates and you’ll get 3% cash back on your purchase. Plus $5 Free if you’re new to Ebates.

You can also sign up to for the Home Depot Newsletter and receive special savings via email. I love the coupons and sales alerts they email. For instance, right now certain tankless water heaters are 40% off! We’ve been interested in getting one and without the newsletter I wouldn’t have known they were on sale. The newsletter is quick and easy to sign up for. It only asks for your zip code and email address.

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Free Sample of Pampers Dry Max

January 28, 2010 by Ashley 1 Comment

Coming tomorrow, January 29th, there is going to be a hot sample available. Visit Pampers.com tomorrow to get a free sample of their new diapers, Pampers Dry Max. I’ve even heard rumors that this sample includes three newly redesigned Pampers Cruisers.

Here’s what makes this sample HOT…If your sample includes a diaper stamped Team USA (randomly inserted in select sample packs), you will win a year’s supply of Pampers diapers for your baby! Think of how much money that would save! The sample goes live sometime tomorrow morning but I’m not sure the exact time. So just keep checking Pampers.com.

Good luck everyone!

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