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Mar 2
These cool winter months can give us the blues. Getting a tan in winter isn’t easy, so we feel sun deprived. If you’re feeling dull, like I am, there’s a 5-minute winter make up solution for feeling fabulous: a little sun-kissed hue on your face goes a long way for a quick pick-me-up. I’m serious – get a load of some of the best makeup that takes you from pale to so-hot-people-forget-to-exhale!
You’ll be seeing some top-brand names listed, but don’t start frowning because you think you can’t afford them! Start smiling when you use FragranceNet Canada coupons for 15% off your order PLUS free shipping when you spend $70 or more. Here we go…
The Blank Canvas
Every gorgeous-looking face starts off with a foundation to even out skin tone. Depending on your skin type, you can get winter make up for oily, dry or combination skin. Here’s one of my favourite foundations available at FragranceNet:
Clinique Perfectly Real – I love this foundation because it’s great for all skin types. It’s oil-free, lightweight, glides on smoothly, and lasts all day for brilliant winter makeup looks! Plus, it has micro-mirrored technology for a smooth, flawless finish. Shades range from fair skin to darker skin.
Highlighting, Bronzing & Blushing
By highlighting and bronzing your face, you’re contouring it to get that supermodel finish while getting a tan in the winter! Better yet, you’re saving your skin from fake ‘n’ bake which can cause you to wrinkle prematurely – eek!
Where you put the bronzer and highlighter is key to getting a sun-kissed glow. Here are some products available at FragranceNet and my tips on how to use them:
Stila Sun Bronzing Powder – Swirl your brush around and apply it
under your cheekbones plus lightly across your forehead and chin. When the brush has no more left, smooth it all over face to blend. The shimmer captures the light for an angelic glow!Yves Saint Laurent Blush Pink Delight – This variation blush combines shades of pink, beige and bronze that adapt to your skin tone.
Apply this to the apples of your cheeks towards your upper ear. It leaves a gorgeous smooth finish that gives a fresh pop to face.Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc - Lightly add some shimmer to the inner corners of your eyes and at your brow bone. Then use a fan brush
to apply powder at the apples of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose and at your temples towards your forehead.Just like that, from any angle you look like a sun-kissed goddess. Apply your eye makeup and lip gloss to finish off the look and you’re good to go!
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Feb 25
Don’t Escape Winter; Embrace It: Use our free coupons for 10% off couples or family retreats!
No Comments »So, it looks Old Man Winter is going to stay a while longer. To some of us who enjoy winter sports, this is great news. But for those who miss the rays of sunshine, a little pick-me-up is needed, wouldn’t you say? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Free Orbitz Canada coupons from FabulousSavings can help you save 10% on winter retreats that’ll have you relishing in the white stuff, rather than cursing it. Enjoy some of these winter-embracing ideas for couples and families.
Fun-Filled Family Retreat
Stoney Creek Northstar – For the family who loves to ski, stay at Stoney Creek Northstar located in Whistler, BC. This charming hotel sits just 300 meters from the lifts for fun-filled days of skiing and a short walk from the Village to explore attractions.
Great Wolf Lodge – Okay, so if you and the kids would rather be on a water slide than a ski slope, then Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls, ON is your must-visit hotel. They have an indoor water park that’s a whopping 100,000 square feet! Kids will love the huge water slides, and parents will appreciate the spa.
Romantic Couples Retreat
Delta Whistler Village Suites – Located in Whistler, BC, this resort is the perfect escape for couples. It satisfies all your cravings for winter fun, culture, amazing food and romance. Hit the slopes together, or stay in and soak in the tub. Later in the evening, pour yourselves a glass of red and curl up near the fire.
Fairmont Banff Springs – This gorgeous castle hotel in Banff, AL has been in operation since 1888. Its Scottish-inspired architecture and rich decor make you feel warm on a chilly winter day. Hit the slopes together, or enjoy lighter winter sports like dog sledding. When you’ve worked up a hunger, enjoy fine dining like never before.
Planning a week or weekend away at hotels that cater to winter activity can change your whole perspective on this chilly season. And our Orbitz coupons offer many other winter location getaways for you to save on including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and more!
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Feb 23
Spring Outfits Await You – Clean out the closet and make room for a new spring wardrobe
No Comments »It’s around this time of year that we get bitten by the spring-cleaning bug. But instead of focusing on cleaning the house, I think it’s more fun to clean out the closet!
This is a great time to take inventory of things you no longer wear and donate them to charity. And since you’ll have some extra room when you’re done, you can start focusing on filling the space with a new spring wardrobe!
Don’t worry – planning a spring wardrobe doesn’t have to be expensive…especially with coupons from FabulousSavings that help you save on dresses, office apparel and hot jeans by top designers.
Staples
The best way to make your spring wardrobe interchangeable while not over spending is by getting versatile pieces. Apply free Overstock Canada coupons for 5% off some staples you should have in your spring wardrobe:
- Belted Trench – Choose one in beige or off-white; they’re soft neutral colours for spring that go with all other shades.
- White Shirt – A ruffle design at the collar is really popular now. It’ll go well under blazers, cardis or vests.
- Sexy Camisole – This is great for under a blazer & getting it in silk adds shine to outfits.
- Blazer – Every woman needs a tailored black blazer to wear with skirts, pants or even jeans.
Dresses
Whether you need dresses for the office or those BBQ invites that’ll start rolling in, eDresseMe Canada coupons help you save 10% on everything! Here are some dress suggestions for spring wardrobes for women:
- Benny & Hizzin Dress – This beige dress can be worn with leggings on casual days or a blazer & pumps for work.
- Luna Luz Dress – Wear this black ruche dress with a cardi to work, then take off the cardi & show off some skin on your date.
Jeans
When you’re looking for jeans that make your legs comparable to the Eiffel
Tower while giving your badunkadunk a bootylicious lift, you need 7 For All Mankind jeans.They offer styles that flatter every figure. Wide leg jeans in a darker wash are great for women with a curvy figure as they keep the shape of the leg straight the whole way down for a slimming effect.
You’ll also find styles like the straight leg that’s great for shorter women who want gams to look longer. Use 7 For All Mankind Canada coupons and shop in the sale section for up to 40% off.
Look at spring cleaning in a whole new light. It’s not a chore; it’s a chance to make yourself feel as refreshed and uplifted as the rest of the house!
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Feb 3
Valentine Gifts for Teachers
Comments OffDo you remember the Valentine’s gift you gave your teacher as a child? It’s not so much the gift you remember, but the actual feeling you got by giving back them.
Now your little one is asking you for gift ideas for their teacher. Don’t worry – we have a few up our sleeve that work for both male and female teachers of any age, plus free coupons to help you save on them!
Personalized Desk Supplies
Sure, a pen holder is always nice, but it’s more sentimental when you customize it with the teacher’s name. Use free Personal Creations Canada coupons to personalize things like notepads, pen and pencil sets, mouse pads and more. Save 20% when you spend $59 or more, or shop the Clearance Centre for 50% off! Check out some more gifts:
- Desk nameplates
- Travel mugs
- Clipboards
- Pen holders or trays
Day Planner
I think this is a great gift for a male or female teacher. Maybe on the first page, your little one can leave a note for them! Apply our free FranklinCovey Canada coupons for $10 off orders of $55 or more or up to 30% off planners and refills:
- Ring or wire planners
- Daily, weekly or monthly planners
- Plain or decorated planner pages
Goodies
Chocolates are always a winner! Personally, I enjoy boxes of chocolates with an assortment of cream or nut filled ones. But here’s another idea: find out whether their teacher enjoys drinking coffee, tea or hot chocolate and use free Coffee For Less Canada coupons for 6% off gifts like these:
- Tea variety packs under $10
- Timothy’s coffee pod packs under $10
- Hot chocolate packets by Starbucks, Carnation & Swiss Miss
Check out your local bargain shop for mugs. Let your little tyke pick one out for Teacher and place the variety packs within the mug. Then tie a red bow around it and, voila!
From Scratch!
If you’re feeling creative, schedule a baking night when the two of you can bake Teacher a batch of cookies. Or simply buy a box of Rice Krispies and follow the easy recipe to make yummy marshmallow squares! Sort the goods out in a pretty red tin and help your little one write a nice card.
Do you have any ideas for Valentine gifts for teachers? I’d love it if you shared
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Jan 20
I love Valentine’s Day! What I don’t love though is how expensive it can get – especially when you enjoy spoiling that special someone. I thought it would be great to create a list of common gift ideas with free coupons attached – it’s my way of spreading the love…of saving money!
Jewellery
I like the idea of receiving a gift that’s sentimental. Something I’ll keep for years to come and perhaps pass down one day. Get her a pretty tennis bracelet or teardrop earrings. And for him, a great idea is a watch or cufflinks with his initials on them.
Check out these great coupons for jewellery:
- Ice.com Canada coupons – save 10% on $100 or more on gorgeous engagement rings to pop the question
- Limoges Jewelry Canada coupons – engrave something special on a locket or a watch & save 20%
Flowers & Chocolate
This traditional gift is always a thoughtful touch. And with great merchants like 1800Flowers Canada, it’s easy to get a little more creative. Use free 1800Flowers Canada coupons to save on arrangements and get same-day delivery when you order before 1pm EST. Check out some great Valentine’s
gifts from 1800Flowers Canada:- Roses – choose 12, 24 or 36 long-stemmed roses arranged in a gorgeous vase
- Teddy – an arrangement of flowers & a teddy bear to be delivered with them
- Chocolate – discover gourmet chocolate in singles or baskets to go with arrangements
Fragrances
There are tons of romantic fragrances by top designers offered, perfect for Valentine’s Day. I think it would be cool to select an alluring and sexy scent for this occasion. I’ve chosen a couple that I love below. For authentic designer perfumes and colognes, apply free FragranceNet Canada coupons for 15% off and free shipping when you spend $70 or more on gifts like:
- Women’s Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein – an intoxicatingly-seductive scent mixing mace, vanilla, exotic plum, cashmere woods & more
- Men’s Gucci by Gucci – he’ll enjoy this bold, masculine cologne with notes like cypress, bergamot, jasmine & tobacco
Baskets
In my opinion, baskets make brilliant gifts. Instead of unwrapping one present, I get dozens! Spoil someone with a gift basket and get 10% off with our FTD Canada coupons.
Discover chocolate baskets for the chocoholic, candy baskets for the sweet-tooth fanatic and even meat and gourmet food baskets for those with a more refined taste.You can afford to shower them with fun, traditional gifts at a discount with our free coupons.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Jan 18
With the cold air outside and the hot air blasting in the car and at home, it’s no wonder our skin looks dull and feels dry. I have a few skin care winter tips to help keep skin hydrated coupled with amazing top products for less!
Our free Beauty.com Canada coupons help you save on the best creams in the industry with standard and express shipping to Canada offered. So check out some of my top favourites and use them with my easy winter skin care tips.
Hand Cream
I wash my hands a lot more during the winter because it’s flu season. Of
course, this makes my hands extremely dry and chapped. So, what are the best winter moisturizers? This is my top pick:Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
This dermatologist-recommended hand cream is fragrance free and offers effective relief for chapped hands. A tiny amount provides hydration, my skin absorbs it quickly, and no greasy film is left behind. At night, I recommend spreading a thicker amount over hands and wearing cotton gloves for maximum absorption.
Face Cream
You’ve most likely heard the buzz about Burt’s Bees skincare products.
They keep skin balanced and moisturized all day. Also, a gentler moisturizer should always be used for your face. That’s why I stick to the gentle products of Burt’s Bees:Burt’s Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Cream for Face
This cream contains no mineral oil or synthetic dyes and it’s great for all skin types. It’s enriched with botanicals and vitamins that your skin tends to lack during these cold months. Use it before bed and in the morning. It’s great to wear under foundation and makeup because it’s lightweight and makes application smoother.
Body Cream
I notice that my skin gets so itchy during the winter. That’s a sure sign that
skin’s in serious need of hydration. And I’ve got the perfect remedy:L’OCCITANE Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream
This rich cream keeps your body hydrated for a full 24 hours. For amazing results, use a gentle exfoliating sponge in the bath or shower. This rids your body of any dry skin and opens up pores for the best absorption.
Do you have any suggestions for great winter cream? I’d love it if you shared!
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Jan 9
Have the winter blahs? Cure them by shopping for discount formal dresses, cocktail dresses and more at eDressMe!
Comments OffThere is no better pick-me-up than finding a dress that hugs you in all the right places. Well, have I got a remedy for you! Use free 30% off site-wide eDressMe Canada coupons for discount evening dresses and gowns by designer names. But hurry – coupons expire by January 14th!
Deep Emerald Evening Gown by Faviana CoutureThis is my favourite of designer discount dresses for evening wear. The plunging V offers a sexy touch, while an A-line bottom keeps things classy as it graces the floor with softness. And the part I love most: an empire waist with ruching makes the mid section look inches smaller (I won’t have to deprive myself of carbs for two weeks!).
Red Cascade Dress by ABS Allen Schwartz
When it comes to finding cocktail dresses on sale, I like one that’s playful and classy at the same time. And that dress, my friends, is the Red Cascade! I love the way the soft circle neckline sits right under the collar bone. And the ruffle cascade on the left shoulder brings an elegant touch. Pick up this sassy number now since Valentine’s Day is around the corner – the rich red colour is completely fitting!
Office Dress by Alberto MakaliBecause it looks so chic and smart, this is the number I’d wear if I were about to ask for a raise. The high-waist skirt makes gams look super long and takes in the tummy. And the 3/4 sleeve top with buttoned ruffle front adds a vintage flair that I love. All in all, this comfortable and feminine piece will be a smart addition to your work wardrobe.
Mineral Colour Belted Dress by Kate
I love a full-time dress that works all seasons! This dress will go with my flip flops in the summer, leggings and a cardi in the fall, and my knee-high boots with a cute hat in the winter! Now if that’s not maximizing my wardrobe, I don’t what is!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stock your closet with designer dresses for less with free eDressMe Canada coupons!
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Dec 17
Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers – A few tips for stuffing stockings to the brim for less!
Comments OffI love the way stockings look hanging on a chimney mantle. And seeing them
stuffed and waiting on Christmas morning still fills me with childlike excitement. One year I decided to be the stocking stuffer – it’s the year that I realized how expensive it can be when you have a few stockings to stuff! So, I came up with some ideas for dirt cheap stocking stuffers that get everyone smiling…even your wallet!Shop at your local dollar store
Dollarama has tons of dollar stocking stuffers for everyone on your list. Check out the hair accessory aisle for fun hair clips, hair ties and clip-on hair extensions for teens.
Then head over to stationery and book section. Discover crayons and books for kids plus fun Sudoku or Word Search books for those who love good brain teasers.
Don’t forget the extensive candy aisle! Fill your buggy with delicious
stocking stuffers for under 10 dollars. From lollypops to mints, chocolates to nuts and cookies to dried fruit, you’ll find it all for less!Keep the samples!
When you shop for perfumes for Mom, cosmetics for Sis or cologne for Dad at big department stores like The Bay, you usually get free gifts on your purchase when you spend over a certain amount. These samples or free gifts are perfect for dirt cheap stocking stuffers…they’re FREE!
Think travel-sized
Anytime I’m going on vacation, I stock up on travel-sized shampoos, conditioners and more. I also realized, when thinking about inexpensive stocker stuffers, that these mini items are the perfect fit!
Since the winter days leave skin chapped, be sure to pick up mini lotions that they can carry in their bag or purse plus lip balms to protect their
smackers from crisp winds.You can find these all items for less in the Pharmacy section at Wal-Mart or at your local drugstore like Shoppers Drug Mart.
Filling stockings to the rim with an abundance of fun items is a cinch. And when you’ve got great ideas for dollar stocking stuffers like these under your sleeve, you can go all out while sticking to budget!
Put the ‘happy’ in Happy Holidays by saving on stocking stuffers under 10 dollars while seeing the joy on everyone’s face when they dig through them!
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Oct 7
Hello, precious gems
I’m a bit cranky today. Why? Because it’s already so cold and I’m not ready! Our summer wasn’t the greatest, and now it’s like we skipped fall and are headed for winter. My skin is already getting dry. Hence I thought it would be a good idea to let you know about my homemade mask for dry skin a little earlier.
Out of all the homemade facial masks for dry skin that I’ve tried, it’s my favourite! It costs under $5 to make, it smells soooo good, and the results are nothing short of amazing. So, let’s get to it shall we?
What You Need
- 2 tablespoons of safflower oil – rejuvenates dry skin
- 2 tablespoons of avocado oil – smoothes out fine lines
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil – moisturizes dry areas
- 2 teaspoons of coconut oil – anti-aging features makes skin look youthful
- 2 teaspoons of almond oil – illuminates complexion & moisturizes
- 3 apricots (boiled & mashed) – heals dry, chapped & flakey skin
What to Do
Cut apricots in half and take the pit out. Boil them in a pot, strain and toss into a bowl. With a fork, mash the apricots into a paste. Add the oils in and mix. The paste by now should be warm; this is the best time to apply it.
On a clean face, spread the homemade facial mask out evenly. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and wipe off with a warm towel. Put on your favourite facial cream.
Results
You’ll love how soft, supple and smooth your face feels after applying this homemade mask for dry skin. Your complexion will be slightly pink, like you just went for a brisk run, as you’ve stimulated blood to the surface.
Use this mask twice a week, especially during the cold months to promote moisture and heal dry skin.
Do you have any recipes for homemade facial masks for dry skin? If so, I’d love it if you shared!
Cristina, your beauty frugalista
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