Greetings Earthlings...

Lynn here... blogging from good ole' Middle Tennessee.
The weather has been chilly but the sun has been shining and it feels great.
I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on some sales that are currently going on.
1. There are only four days left of the Vicky Secret Semi-Annual sale... Prices are lower than ever...
2. Dresses are down to $10.00 at Forever21
3. HUGE SALE at Urban Outfitters.... um YAY!
4. $10.00 jeans at Charlotte Russe :D !

Those are just some of my favorite promotions going on right now!
I'm having a lovely time on vacation and have been budgeting my money just right!

xoxoxo Blondes on a Budget (Lynn)

Organization: Another Beauty Must

Hello there budgetistas!  

I am so excited to share with you all my bargain finds for my makeup desk!  I am TOTALLY a visual person (which could explain why my clothes are always sprawled out over my room.)  When it comes to my makeup I like to be able to see everything to make the right color selection.  For a while I had a three-tiered carrying case from Target which is PERFECT for travel and was only $7!  

For Christmas this year I selected a nail polish rack from a nail salon distributer and found one for only $15!  It holds all brands including my favorite O.P.I. and other beauty tools too I have found!

I have been able to fit all of my favorite nail polish on it, with some room to spare for other products!  I also found the white and clear mini-drawer storage unit at the DOLLAR GENERAL for $5!  It is just as sturdy as any of the ones that you would find at Target!

And last, but not least, my favorite is the clear cotton pad holder next to it I got at CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPPE for $7!  It is a life saver let me tell you!  I never have to scrounge for cotton balls anymore!

What are some of your favorite bargain storage techniques?

Until Next Time!

<3 Blondes on a Budget (Kelly)

In a few hours, I'll be in Tennessee :D!!

I just wanted to show you guys the things that I believe are a must on the plane.

aka: items that aren't in my carry-on or regular luggage aka: the items in my PURSE.

I'm also super excited to show off my new bag from H&M (which I got today YIPEE).
My airport must haves::
1. Wallet-- DUH! ID. Money. Passport. keys. The essentials)
2. My Nook.-- Gotta read something.
3. LipGloss. -- My lips get SO dry on the plane so I have an assortment of lip care items to hydrate them.
4. Gloves-- I get cold. I also will be wearing a huge scarf.
5. Wisps.-- Do you know what these are... they're like mini toothbrushes. complete with toothpaste. I mean come on, these are necessary!!
6. A waterbottle. (I'm stupid. I just remembered that they'll take this away two minutes after I arrive. UGH)
7. I will probably buy a waterbottle.
8. SUNGLASSES!! Hopefully the south will be sunny.

I really enjoy the sights and sounds and the hustle and bustle of the airport so I'm content with a small amount of stuff to keep me entertained.

What are your traveling essentials?

See ya in Tenny!
xoxoxo Blondes on a Budget <3 (Lynn)

The Wonder of Coconut Oil

Hey all!

I am constantly on the search for a better deep conditioner for my hair. A few months ago I told you about the olive oil conditioner I used. That was okay but it's messy and doesn't really smell that good. The answer comes in the form of Coconut Oil!

I purchased mine from ebay for $2.50 for 4 solid ounces. It doesn't sound like a lot, for a liquid. But since it is a solid it lasts much longer! I scoop out about a quarter-size amount at a time to melt in my palm then run it through my dampened-hair tips. After doing that about 3 more times, I do it once to my roots. Then shampoo it out anywhere from 2-12 hours later.

However, refined coconut oil does not smell like coconuts. You must purchase virgin coconut oil for it to smell like the delicious fruit!

Here is the video where I learned how to use coconut oil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43INPdgO_yM

What works for you as a deep conditioner?

Hugs and happy hair!

<3 Blondes on a Budget (jordan)

Walgreens!!

So the other day I went to Walgreens with my grandmother. We were originally there to pick up vitamins, lotion, and feminine products... BUT there was a huge sale on makeup. Revlon makeup was buy one get one 50% off so I decided to try some new things. The Mascara is decent... The lipstick is FANTASTIC, and the tru-blend (covergirl product) came kind of messed up, but I really like it. It was nice to try some new products and not pay an outrageous amount of money.
I love reading about the deals that you've found!!!
xoxoxo Blondes on a Budget <3 Lynn

Target is good to me

A couple of days ago I perused the clearance aisles at target and came away with some pretty awesome finds.
I got a mirror bottomed wooden serving tray for only $5. It's now under my perfume and jewelry.
Vase filler, perfect for those sephora inspired brush holders, for 2.50. It normally retails somewhere around 6 for a much smaller package.
A few storage items such as the clear plastic case, tumbler, and pencil cup shown all for less than $4.
An elf lip palette for only 3.50. So far, its great! Has an awesome texture and ok staying power.
The most exciting purchase of all!! A viva la juicy gift set for $15!! The .5 ounce of perfume alone retails for $24. So its a major discount.
So, go! Check out your local targets clearance for some awesome discounts!

Hugs and happiness
<3 Blondes on a budget

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Budget storage idea: bobby pins

Hey all!

If you're anything like me you've gone through countless bobby over the years. Here is one cute little trick I figured out for a practical and cost effective storage solution to my ever-diminishing bobby pin population.
An old shot glass! It was just lying around unused in my brothers room (after he moved out Haha) and its the perfect height for mini, regular and large pins. There's even a spin pin and tweezers hanging out in there!
Hope this inspires you!

Do you have any cute, cheap, or original storage solutions?

Hugs and clutter free desks!
<3 blondes on a budget (jordan)

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