It's almost that time, you know, the happiest time of the year?
And the most stressful time, the money sucking time, the WHAT THE HELL am I going to get them time....
Don't get me wrong... I LOVE Christmas with and emphasis on LOVE...
But, boy does it get my brain scattered, and I know I am not the only one.
I'm pretty organized this year I would have to say... I have my shopping routes done (yes Black Friday, here I come) I have my lists of what I think I want to get, and I have lots of coupons (score!)
Of course I am buying for others, family and close friends, and let me just put out there that I just love getting people gifts for Christmas, it truly makes me happy to give, and I search for the best gift out there that I have put alot of thought into. So, if you are one who likes getting presents, well I am the friend to have because surely you will probably get something....
BUT this year is a little different, this year, I am buying FOR ME!
Considering that we are moving in just about 3 months, well there is alot of things we still need, so why not take advantage of all the great sales going on? This shopping year will be great! I love shopping, and I don't do it much (since im broke.) But, this year I am sucking it up and I am spending some money on myself (and the hubby, I guess since he is moving with me...) Of course I am searching for the best deals too... I also have lots of gift cards I have been hoarding for this exact moment... and I can't wait to use them. I'm not one to go spend it right away, I have to have a great purpose and a great product, I think new house items fit that perfect.
So, this year, I am excited to shop... SO EXCITED!
One week until Thanksgiving... wow that came up quick... then let the shopping games begin!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Another Bzz
The other day I buzzed about two campaigns I am participating in on Bzzagent, today I have another one I started today. This one isn't your typical get a few products in the mail and test them out, this one you do online. I have to say I was a little taken back by it...it is called Smarterer and here are the basics...
Smarterer is a platform designed to score individuals on digital,
social, and technical skills. Using crowdsourced test design and a
scoring mechanism similar to the one developed to rank chess masters, in
just 10 questions and 60 seconds we can give you a valid score.
When you take a Smarterer test you can get a score on your skills in areas like:
- Blogging tools like Blogger, Tumblr, and WordPress
- Browser systems such as Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer
- Games like Angry Birds and World of Warcraft
- Social Media tools like Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube
- And how much of a Baller you are. Seriously!
That sums it up... so I thought I would try and see where I ranked..
Now, I am addicted. I can't stop taking the tests?! It's almost like a pride thing...This goes through my head as I take the tests..
Must get another 100 points.. keep going... ok I'll be done after 2 more questions.. I CANT BELIEVE I GOT THAT WRONG.. I'm not stopping now... Oh! I know that!...
Yeah... it gets intense, but it actually showed me how much I really know about the things I use everyday! It is so interesting! If you are interested in doing it just go to the Smarterer page, sign up, its free, and you can brag about your score to your friends, family, or co-workers. It even mentions to put it on a resume! How cool! You can also go back and keep taking the tests and improving your score or as they say... get smart then smarter then smarterer!
Here is what my scores so far look like (they are out of 800 - you can stop the test at anytime)
I'll be improving these as I have more time! It is fun... and you learn as you go!
Amberlee
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Love the holidays!
This weekend officially kicked off the holiday season with my husbands family get together for thanksgiving. I always love this time of the year with all the family gatherings and of course the great food! I made spiced cupcakes with a cream cheese icing, I have to say they were pretty yummy!
Now we're less then two weeks from the ultimate shopping day... Black Friday. My mom and I always go out and of course I have our route planned out, my coupons and my gift cards all ready!
This weekend coming up is of course the opening of the new twilight movie - breaking dawn and I am a total twilight lover so I can't wait until Saturday when we go to see it. If I didn't have to work on Friday, I would so see the midnight showing Thursday night xxx but of course I am working so Saturday will have to do!
Hopefully this week flies by...
Amberlee
Now we're less then two weeks from the ultimate shopping day... Black Friday. My mom and I always go out and of course I have our route planned out, my coupons and my gift cards all ready!
This weekend coming up is of course the opening of the new twilight movie - breaking dawn and I am a total twilight lover so I can't wait until Saturday when we go to see it. If I didn't have to work on Friday, I would so see the midnight showing Thursday night xxx but of course I am working so Saturday will have to do!
Hopefully this week flies by...
Amberlee
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Bzzagent Review - Lots of Lashes/Baby Lips
Most of you know that I LOVE getting good deals, you can of course see some over on my Sweet Deals page.
Today I have a product review... I am a Bzzagent, and if you don't know what that is you should totally check it out, because I get some awesome products to try, and its 100% FREE, no lie. Who doesn't want free? And I get to try new products all the time... so I am going to share my review on the two products I have right now.
Currently, I am testing out the Maybelline - Lots Of Lashes Mascara. (Click to visit their facebook page, which has coupons and fun activities) I'm not one to be too picky about my mascara, I really tend to lean towards the cheaper one, and I'm not one for brand loyalty. The mascara I was using right before this one (and still am) was actually the Maybelline Falsies. Let me compare the two...
I grabbed Falsies because I have small lashes, and not very thick. I try to find something that will help that little problem out. Since I started using Falsies, I have been dissatisfied, and because I'm cheap I've continued to use it. Falsies clumped so easily, and I could actually feel it on my lashes, I didn't really like that. Also, it broke apart so easily, so chunks of mascara would just be chilling on my face. Let alone it SMUDGED so easily. So, when I got some new mascara (free) in the mail, I was pretty excited to push aside the Falsies.
I have been using Lots of Lashes for about a week, and I really like it. It doesn't clump, it goes on so easy, and it hasn't smudged once! I even wore it out on a Saturday night for drinks and dancing, and yet, no smudging?! I have been pretty satisfied. I actually ended up going BACK to the Falsies for day, to help compare more, plus the fact I was sitting there thinking, "well I don't want to waste it..." wrong move. Once again, all day I was messing with my mascara, so back to the Lots of Lashes it was! The only complaint I have about the Lots of Lashes is that the brush is a little smaller then I would prefer, I tend to feel that I have to make a couple extra strokes to get it on how I would like, but that is really the only downside.
Also, this week I am testing out Baby Lips. So far, I have sampled a few that were sent, these would be the Quenched, Peppermint, and Peach Kiss. The first two are tintless lip balms, which I prefer. I have never been much for tinted lip balms. So, I then tried the Peach Kiss, it has a more natural tint. I have to say it wasn't too bad. On their website, this is why they state you will love Baby Lips:
• Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration
• The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula with SPF 20
• Protects and moisturizes lips for a full 8 hours
• After 4 weeks, lips are visibly renewed and reborn
• 6 varieties
Here is my opinion thus far from using Baby Lips in this past week. It goes on smoothly, not feeling grainy. It does make my lips feel pretty hydrated, but I don't believe it last for a full 8 hours, but I am the type that is constantly putting on chapstick, like 30 times a day. In just a few days my lips do feel smoother, especially since it has begun to get cold. So far, I give it an A. I still have the other tinted baby lips to try the Cherry Me, Grape Vine, and Pink Punch.
Here is a coupon for $1 off of Baby Lips on the Maybelline Facebook Page!
Hope this gave you some insight on some cool new products out, I'm still in the testing phase, but so far so good!
Amberlee
Today I have a product review... I am a Bzzagent, and if you don't know what that is you should totally check it out, because I get some awesome products to try, and its 100% FREE, no lie. Who doesn't want free? And I get to try new products all the time... so I am going to share my review on the two products I have right now.
Currently, I am testing out the Maybelline - Lots Of Lashes Mascara. (Click to visit their facebook page, which has coupons and fun activities) I'm not one to be too picky about my mascara, I really tend to lean towards the cheaper one, and I'm not one for brand loyalty. The mascara I was using right before this one (and still am) was actually the Maybelline Falsies. Let me compare the two...
I grabbed Falsies because I have small lashes, and not very thick. I try to find something that will help that little problem out. Since I started using Falsies, I have been dissatisfied, and because I'm cheap I've continued to use it. Falsies clumped so easily, and I could actually feel it on my lashes, I didn't really like that. Also, it broke apart so easily, so chunks of mascara would just be chilling on my face. Let alone it SMUDGED so easily. So, when I got some new mascara (free) in the mail, I was pretty excited to push aside the Falsies.
I have been using Lots of Lashes for about a week, and I really like it. It doesn't clump, it goes on so easy, and it hasn't smudged once! I even wore it out on a Saturday night for drinks and dancing, and yet, no smudging?! I have been pretty satisfied. I actually ended up going BACK to the Falsies for day, to help compare more, plus the fact I was sitting there thinking, "well I don't want to waste it..." wrong move. Once again, all day I was messing with my mascara, so back to the Lots of Lashes it was! The only complaint I have about the Lots of Lashes is that the brush is a little smaller then I would prefer, I tend to feel that I have to make a couple extra strokes to get it on how I would like, but that is really the only downside.
Also, this week I am testing out Baby Lips. So far, I have sampled a few that were sent, these would be the Quenched, Peppermint, and Peach Kiss. The first two are tintless lip balms, which I prefer. I have never been much for tinted lip balms. So, I then tried the Peach Kiss, it has a more natural tint. I have to say it wasn't too bad. On their website, this is why they state you will love Baby Lips:
Why You'll Love It
No more basic lip balm:• Visibly renewed lips and 8-hr hydration
• The secret: Exclusive lip renew formula with SPF 20
• Protects and moisturizes lips for a full 8 hours
• After 4 weeks, lips are visibly renewed and reborn
• 6 varieties
Here is my opinion thus far from using Baby Lips in this past week. It goes on smoothly, not feeling grainy. It does make my lips feel pretty hydrated, but I don't believe it last for a full 8 hours, but I am the type that is constantly putting on chapstick, like 30 times a day. In just a few days my lips do feel smoother, especially since it has begun to get cold. So far, I give it an A. I still have the other tinted baby lips to try the Cherry Me, Grape Vine, and Pink Punch.
Here is a coupon for $1 off of Baby Lips on the Maybelline Facebook Page!
Hope this gave you some insight on some cool new products out, I'm still in the testing phase, but so far so good!
Amberlee
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