What can ruin an outfit in an instant? Foundation stains!  Nothing is worse than a stained white blouse.  Luckily, removing the stain is a cinch.

Example: A foundation stained shirt

Check out my how to guide on how to remove foundation stains. It only takes three products!

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Summer is the perfect time to lie at the pool and soak up the hot sun.  Although we may love the heat during the summer months, it is not always the most pleasurable to sleep in. Stay cool this summer with these tips for a better night’s sleep:

• Turn off all electrical appliances before turning into bed. This goes for televisions, computers and cell phones.

• Lay off hot showers! Cooler showers will not only cool you down, but will lower your water bill.

• Keep a pitcher of water near the bed to refresh yourself during the night if you get thirsty, without having to leave your bedroom.

• Switch to a silk pillow case. Compared to cotton or flannel pillowcases, which can get hot and uncomfortable during the night, satin pillow cases like Branché’s pillow covers are a cool alternative for the one area that creates the most heat- your head.  Or if you want a less expensive alternative, check out Sally Beauty’s silk pillow cases.  The satiny smooth surface lets hair and skin slip and slide as you toss and turn, preventing against knotty, tangled hair and creases in the skin.

Anyone else have any other tips to add?

Let’s face it, given in this time of recession,  we cannot afford high end luxury products and have to look for other alternatives.  For knock off name brand hair/beauty products, Sally Beauty is worth checking out.  Sally Beauty is my go-to spot for Beyond The Zone Turn Up The Heat Protection Spray (TiGi’s Fashionista Smooth and Shine dupe) and faux lashes.  As if their prices aren’t low enough, sign up for their Sally Beauty Club. It only costs $5, but you get a $5 coupon for use…so it’s basically free!

The Catch: Purchase a one year membership fee for $5

The Benefits:

For two years and on going, I am a proud Sally Beauty Club card holder because you should never have to spend a fortune on your beauty routine!

Come forward all you Sally Beauty fans!

FAB TIP: For additional discounts, check out their ad circulars.  Ardell faux lashes are always on sale =).

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are struggling to find the “perfect” Mother’s Day gift, just stop right now, there is no such thing! While most women will not turn down an expensive gift, when it comes to Mother’s Day, most will say, it’s the thought that counts.

Here a couple affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas that don’t cost a ton of money - in fact, under $10 and proves that less is more.

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1) A picture is worth a thousand words?  Break out the albums and create your own customized digital photo collage poster or photo book on Snapfish.com.

2) Pamper, Pamper, Pamper – After all the worrying and sleepless nights you’ve caused, treat her to some much needed R&R, with a compilation of soothing lavender soaps, candles, bubble bath, lotions, bath pillow and eye mask. A timeless classic, like Yardley of London’s Bar Soaps or Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Mask available at your local drugstore are a great jumping off point.  Better yet, create a R&R basket and load it budget beauty finds.

3) Coupon Book - Create a booklet of redeemable coupons for a dinner out with you, one house cleaning, a big hug, a night of theatre, etc. Let Mom redeem her coupons whenever she likes to continue “her day” throughout the year. A cute, yet thoughtful idea!

4) Quality time - Nothing says “I love you” then spending quality time with Mom.  Invite Mom to lunch and a day out on the town.  Hit up local museums, art galleries or even a sporting event depending on her likes. Show her you’ve been doing some leg work by sending a proper invitation and putting together an agenda for the day.

Any other ideas are welcome to add to this list!