Here's what I'm doing for CVS this week. I have $16.37 in ECB's leftover from Black Friday right now. Luckily they don't expire until 12/25 because there's not a whole lot happening right now:

Here's my scenario for Walgreens this week. I'm starting with several small RR's I have from Black Friday- all of which expire on the 9th so I have to brave this crazy cold front we're having here in Florida and actually go to the store. Here's my plan:

• Crest Pro-Health Clinical Toothpaste 4 oz or Glide Floss 32.8 yards $3.49 get $2.50 RR
• Dark & Lovely or Optimum Care Relaxer Kit $5.99 get $4 RR
• Revlon Top Speed Nail Color $5.99 get $5 RR
• 2 x baking soda $.50
• 6 x Tags 24 pk, berwick Bows 25 pk, hallmark white tissue 20 sheets $.34 (3/$1)

= $18.50

- $2 Optimum product, any IP

- $14 RR

= $2.50

Earn $2.50, $4, and $5 RR for next week

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've posted- we've been so busy with all of the holiday festivities! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and found lots of awesome deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

I wanted to tell you about a couple of really inexpensive gift ideas I'll be using this season. I'm a big fan of minimizing holiday expenses. I just don't feel like there's a need to strain your budget or go into debt buying gifts for everyone! That being said, it is the season for giving, so here's some things I'll be doing this year that are totally awesome and won't break the bank!

For Girls:

My friend and resident beauty expert Nur introduced me to an insanely awesome makeup deal. If you like MAC cosmetics this is definitely the right place for you! The website TKB Trading offers sample sized portions of most of their items for you to try. The micas are pigments that are typically used in making eyeshadows and are priced at $1.50. With this "sample" you get a hefty portion (either a teaspoon or tablespoon of powder, depending on the type) of pigment. I ordered 6 different pigments and WOW! They are better than any other eyeshadow I've ever tried! I wore different ones last weekend and the compliments just flowed! Along with the pigments (which come in baggies) I ordered these adorable jars (for some reason my hyperlinks aren't working so here's the link: http://www.tkbtrading.com/item.php?item_id=405&page=3&category_id=38) to store them in for $.75 each, and each baggie easily filled 2 10 gram jars to the brim, with more to spare! I just made my second order and I'll definitely be gifting these to several ladies on my list (none of which are reading this, hopefully!). :)


For Guys:

I'll have to admit- I'm not the best on this subject. My hubby is more frugal than I am (If that's possible!) so really doesn't want me to get him much of anything. After the first few failed attempts I finally resigned to necessities- socks, underwear, *maybe* a fancy shaving cream or bottle of tequilla. I did however, find this great article on EHow.com on cheap gift ideas for the guys in your life: