Money Back For Shopping – WOOHOO!

So, I discovered this website today that I think is just plain wonderful, and of course I immediately  had to share it here!

The premise of Ebates is that you get cash back on every purchase made through their site at one of their participating stores (there are more than 1200, so chances are very good you’ll find the one you’re looking for).  What many people don’t realize is that internet retailers pay a kickback to sites that send shoppers their way…and Ebates gives you a portion of that kickback.   Most rebates range anywhere from 2 –6% of your total purchase….some pay back more, and a very limited few rebate as much as 25%.  When you register (which is FREE and takes literally seconds to complete) you can chose to have your cash back payment, which is sent every 3 months, forwarded either via check or PayPal. On top of that, many stores offer additional online coupon discounts on a weekly basis.  Not too shabby, right??  

Oh and let’s not forget the referral program – for each friend you refer to the site & who uses the program, you get $5!

So what are you waiting for?  Click HERE and you’ll also get a $5 signup bonus (and me too…...yipeeee)!



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Another Site Recommendation

So, about a year ago I stumbled upon this blog, written by a stay-at-home mom  out of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Having never heard of her before, I had no idea just how huge of a following she had & that she's kind of a God amongst bloggers.  I check her site almost every single day now and can never get enough of her hilarious and wacky tales of mommyhood, written with just the right amount of snarky, in-your-face sarcasm.  But what I think most people really love about her (I know I do), is her sincere honesty....she puts it all out there, from chronicling her roller-coaster journey with depression to detailing her 2 labor & delivery adventures to expressing how she feels about baby-poop in all it's various forms.  Without further ado, let me give some link love to my very favorite blogger/mama/all-around crazy lady:

 

WWW.DOOCE.COM

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Makeup Schmakeup

I'm a medium-high maintenance kind of girl - I'll admit it.  I have a need to always look cute &  fashionable, I'm a freak about my hair, and under no circumstances can I leave the house without the following: earrings, mascara, concealer and lip gloss....you know, the basics!  I love, love makeup, but honestly don't wear a ton of it.  I just like perusing the aisles at Sephora and Ulta to admire all the various cosmetic goodies available to us girly girls.  Whenever new products come out, I am immediately hooked and often find myself with an urgent desire to try them!  This is all to say, that as a beauty-freak, there are two makeup-review websites I visit regularly and ALWAYS search through before I make any purchase.  


MakeupAlley.com - This is a FABULOUS database of thousands of reviews of various makeup and skincare items.  You can search by numerous categories and pretty much every brand out there, drugstore or high-end, has been critiqued.  It's a great way to get first-hand perspective, which can save you time & money.  Of course, just because someone else had a negative experience with a product it doesn't necessarily mean you won't like it either.....however, if most people rated it low and only 20% would purchase it again, you'll think twice before plunking down mega bucks on that amazingly life-changing anti-aging cream sold at Saks.  You have to register to use the site, but no worries....it's completely FREE.


Cosmeticscop.com-  Run by Paula Begoun, an author of numerous best-selling beauty industry guides who has over 25 year of experience in the industry, this is an excellent resource for all things beauty.  Not only does she provide an extensive guide on skin-care facts & solutions to your skin concerns, makeup how-to's, and suncare advice, but she also lists a large cosmetic ingredient dictionary.  Paula is very big on revealing the truth behind the mostly bogus claims made by  cosmetics companies, which in turn lends itself very well in providing truthful & honest reviews.  She also sells her own line of products, some of which I have tried myself and have for the most part liked.


So before you venture out on your next shopaholic beauty spending spree, check out both of these websites....you won't be disappointed!





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