It'd be great to go to the spa once a week for facials and pedis, but leaner times equates to fewer visits to the spa. However, Bargain Basement Babes, never fear - you don't have to go without your spa days!
You can still get those same FAB spa results by making your own homemade spa products (plus you save money!) The following are inexpensive spa products you can find and MAKE at home!
Olive Oil Sea Salt Scrub
Mix one cup Epsom salt (or coarse sea salt) with with 1-2 tbsp. olive oil. Epsom salt makes a great skin exfoliant and olive oil has been a long time skin moisturizer. Rub about 1-2 tbsp. over body in the bath and shower. Pay attention to soles of feet, hands and knees! These areas tend to get VERY dry.
Banana-Avocado Hydrating Face Masque
In a small bowl, mash one avocado and 1/2 banana into a creamy paste. Rub mixture over face and allow to dry for five minutes. Rinse completely with warm water and then rinse with cool water (to close pores). Avocada and banana are very hydrating and makes skin feel very soft and supple! If you don't have banana or avocado you can use just one.
Lemon Juice Hi-Lighting Rinse
Add natural highlights to blonde hair with lemon juice. Squeeze juice from one lemon into hair and rub into hair. After 10 minutes, rinse hair. Lemon juice makes hair shiny and brings out natural blonde highlights.
Olive Oil Hand/Feet Softener
Heat 2-3 tbsp. olive in the microwave (1 minute). Allow to cool before dipping hands (or toes/feet) into olive oil. Olive oil helps soften cuticles, rough hands and dry feet.
Rosemary-Lavender Tea Bath
Use either dried or fresh rosemary and lavendar. Put rosemary and lavendar sprigs inside cheesecloth or inside a small diffuser, and add to warm, steaming bath water. Very relaxing!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Jump Start Your Fall Wardrobe This Summer
For those Nordie's fans out there, check out Nordie's FABULOUS Anniversary sale. If you need a jump start on your Fall wardrobe, grab your bargains while you can this weekend.
The sale runs July 17, 18 and 19 - only a few days left! Check out a store closest to you!
Also, don't forget about Nordstrom Rack - lower prices but still the same high-quality as Nordie's dept. store. I'm a huge fan of Nordstrom's shoes and petite line. You can find some great bargains if you're willing to hunt!
Happy Bargain Hunting, Babes! :)
The sale runs July 17, 18 and 19 - only a few days left! Check out a store closest to you!
Also, don't forget about Nordstrom Rack - lower prices but still the same high-quality as Nordie's dept. store. I'm a huge fan of Nordstrom's shoes and petite line. You can find some great bargains if you're willing to hunt!
Happy Bargain Hunting, Babes! :)
Hot Summer Shopping Deals - Where to Buy $50 Outfits for $20
Welcome to Bargain Basement Babes! So are you a bargain huntress like me who thinks shopping is an adventure?
My name is Therese and I'm a 37 year old single woman who LOVES to shop BUT but like everyone else, the purse strings are tight.We're all on tight shopping budgets these days.
Whether you are buying groceries for a family of four or need a work wardrobe that looks fab but doesn't cost hundreds of dollars, I'm here to pass along my inside bargain hunting secrets.
As a former fundraiser who begged large corporations for money and planned huge events for a living, I know how to cut those budget corners!
A Cute Summer Wardrobe on a Budget- How to Save a Few Bucks and Then Some!
I recently returned from vacation and found AMAZING bargains at Macy's and big department stores. When I was a busy fundraiser working in non-profit, I had to look the part and bought my work clothes from Macy's BUT I never paid FULL PRICE - NEVER!
I have clothes from some of the most fab designers BUT did I ever pay full retail price? NO and NO!!
Today's bargain - JCPenney (check out this weekend's sales - up to 60% off!)
TOTAL RETAIL SALES PRICE: $54.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $34.02
I PAID THE FOLLOWING SALES PRICE (incl. CA sales tax) - $21.63
I could literally buy TWO outfits for the price of ONE!
So that's my FIRST OFFICIAL shopping tip to kick off Bargain Basement Babes.
Please feel free to leave comments!
I'll feature guest bloggers who will share their expertise and MONEY-SAVING tips including: clothes, hair/beauty and much MORE!!
Look out for special freebies and hot deals and information! Stay tuned, Bargain Basement Babes!
My name is Therese and I'm a 37 year old single woman who LOVES to shop BUT but like everyone else, the purse strings are tight.We're all on tight shopping budgets these days.
Whether you are buying groceries for a family of four or need a work wardrobe that looks fab but doesn't cost hundreds of dollars, I'm here to pass along my inside bargain hunting secrets.
As a former fundraiser who begged large corporations for money and planned huge events for a living, I know how to cut those budget corners!
A Cute Summer Wardrobe on a Budget- How to Save a Few Bucks and Then Some!
I recently returned from vacation and found AMAZING bargains at Macy's and big department stores. When I was a busy fundraiser working in non-profit, I had to look the part and bought my work clothes from Macy's BUT I never paid FULL PRICE - NEVER!
I have clothes from some of the most fab designers BUT did I ever pay full retail price? NO and NO!!
Today's bargain - JCPenney (check out this weekend's sales - up to 60% off!)
- St. John's Bay Cargo Skort (Khaki) - Retail: $30 SALE PRICE: $10.39 (SAVED: $19.61)
- Liz & Co. (Yes, Liz Claiborne!) Lime Green tank w/lace - Retail $24 SALE PRICE: $9.59 (SAVED: $14.41)
TOTAL RETAIL SALES PRICE: $54.00
TOTAL SAVINGS: $34.02
I PAID THE FOLLOWING SALES PRICE (incl. CA sales tax) - $21.63
I could literally buy TWO outfits for the price of ONE!
So that's my FIRST OFFICIAL shopping tip to kick off Bargain Basement Babes.
Please feel free to leave comments!
I'll feature guest bloggers who will share their expertise and MONEY-SAVING tips including: clothes, hair/beauty and much MORE!!
Look out for special freebies and hot deals and information! Stay tuned, Bargain Basement Babes!
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