~ 2012 Tax Day Freebies and Deals ( Updated 4/15/2012)!!~

Welp, I done my taxes in February but I love a good freebie!!

I will also update this list as the emails and other info come in for the week.

Arby’s
Visit the Arby’s Facebook page from April 13 to 17 to print a free Value Curly Fries coupon for use on Tax Day and to enter their Tax Relief Sweepstakes.

Bruegger’s
Bruegger’s is selling its Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 (1040 — get it?) from April 13 to 17. Visit their Facebook page to print the coupon.

Cinnabon 
Receive two free Cinnabon Bites from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 17.

Hooters
Glom onto 20 boneless wings for just $9.99 on April 17 at participating Hooters locations.

Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery 
Participating locations are providing a free scoop of new yogurt flavors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 17.

Marble Slab Creamery
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 17, participating Marble Slab locations across the country are offering a free scoop of frozen yogurt.

O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub
Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 17, the Illinois eatery is offering a refund on your meal equal to the amount of tax you would pay for your meal.

Panda Express 
Visit Panda Express on Facebook beginning April 11 and print a coupon for a free single serving of Shanghai Angus Steak.

P.F. Chang’s
Once again, the Chinese-bistro chain is rewarding tax-tired guests with a 15-percent discount on April 17.

Seattle’s Best Coffee
Who wouldn’t enjoy this Tax Day “perk” (wink wink)? Get a free sample of their “Levels” Coffee delivered to your mailbox by visiting the Seattle’s Best Coffee Facebook page. Just like your tax forms, the deadline is midnight on April 17.

Sonic
The popular drive-in chain is cutting prices in half on drinks and slushes throughout Tax Day.

Office Depot  
Ditch all those old records on free-shredding day, courtesy of Office Depot. The deal, running through April 16, includes up to five pounds of paper and 25 single-sided, black and/white copies.

Wholly Guacamole

$1.50 off any Wholly Guacamole product. Go their Facebook to print the coupon!

(from MrFreeSource.com) 

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~Haul~ CVS Haul for only $14!!!!

Took a friendly trip to my local CVS to spend some coupons. Yep, it was Coupon Hussle Day because there was a woman in there husslin' laundry detergent, toilet paper and shampoo standing behind me in line with about 20 coupons! LOL!

I mentioned on Twitter that when I went to CVS on....ummmm....Tuesday.... a $15 off Physicians Formula Skincare coupon printed out. I didn't even know PF had a skincare line, but apparently they do and its not at my local CVS.

So, I overheard the cashier tell a customer that she could use the PF Skincare coupon on REGULAR PF stuff. Gerrrrrlllllll.......

The above picture is what I spent my coupon on. The Mascara was $9.99 and Eye Shadow was $10.99...so I only came off $5 for both.

I also picked up two Wet Wild blushes that I don't own because last week I got a coupon for $3 off any $4.99 WNW purchase....

Then.....lol! I had a coupon for $2 off any Rimmel purchase. I just got a $3.99 eyebrow pencil to try....

Picked up two more Revlon Lip Butters. I'm sort of late to Revlon Lip Butter game. They were BOGO 1/2 and I had a $5 off any Revlon Purchase.

Also, a $5 Beauty Club Coupon printed out for me when I scanned my card at the box. ***does the Bankhead Bounce!!***

Everything with all the coupons came out to be $13.97!!! Owwwww!!!! $42.19 worth of makeup for $13.97.

I'm pretty excited about my purchase. I will be doing my take on my Revlon Lip Butters soon, a review on the mascara, and a look featuring the PF Eye Shadow.:)

~Review~ Maybelline New York Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss in Pink Plush....

I stay scrollin' and trollin' Pinterest. Its nothing but a whole lotta trouble somedays....just like yesterday. lol!

I was "scrollin', trollin' and pinnin' and came across a Pin for Maybelline New York Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss that one of my favorite beauty bloggers was raving about. So, I made a beeline in the "Rolla to CVS and snapped up one of these beauties.

The color I got was Pink Plush. At my CVS, they  are priced at $8.99, which explains why I only got one. O_o

The wand is a open doe foot design that really gives your lips an even coat the first application around. L'Oreal Infalliable lip gloss has a similar design.

Here's my lips with Plush Pink, no top gloss or lip liner....

Say hello to my nose hairs....go ahead..."HELLOOOO!!!" LOL!

Pros:
-Amazing color payoff and beautiful gloss.
-Smells slightly fruity but no overwhelming.
-I love the applicator and design.
-The cap on the tube is a very close match to the gloss if you need to know the color before purchase.


Cons:
-10hrs?? Not unless you don't eat. lol! Seriously, It has some staying power but I ate lunch and all the color was gone, not even a slight tint that I expected to be there.
-$9 is steep for a drugstore gloss. I noticed haven't bought any Maybelline products in a while because they have some of the highest price points in Mass Market Stores and Drugstores. It might be cheaper at Wal-Mart or Target. *Shrugs*

Overall....

I want three more colors: Mauve Dream, Blissful Brown and Cool Coral. However, I will be waiting for a Maybelline sale before I buy any more of them.

So....what do ya'll think...let me know in the comments!:)

~Fresh Coat~ Essie Barefoot in Blue....

 Today is Toms Shoes "A Day Without Shoes" Its an event that raises awareness of how one pair of shoes can impact a child. They partner with Essie to create a signature polish for the day, for your toes, so you can go without shoes for the day. They put a link up about three or four weeks before April 10 to win the polish and for the last two years, I've won the polish.:)

I didn't put Barefoot in Blue on my toes. Yeah, Yeah.... Ya'll know how I feel about blue polish on my toes...well, any color other than red, pink or nude on my toes. However, I did paint my nails Barefoot in Blue and its a gorgeous sky blue with greyish undertones. Two coats opaque and  that good Essie formula completes the color.

Here's Barefoot In Blue and last year's color One Day Without Blues.....

For more information about One Day Without Shoes, visit their website: http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/.


Did you get Barefoot In Blue for  One Day Without Shoes!??! Let me know!!

Review: Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer + Win $50 Visa GC!!

Spring is approaching pretty fast around these parts, and it’s time for me to evaluate and assess my facial skin regimen. I tend to wear less makeup and lighter moisturizers during the warmer months. It’s time to let my face breathe a bit!

Olay is introducing Olay® Total Effects Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer. Olay Total Effects minimizes the look of spots instantly, helps with the appearance of discoloration and fights the seven signs of aging.


The Seven Signs of Aging include:

1. Line Minimization: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles

2. Nourishing Moisturization: For a radiant, healthy glow

3. Tone Enhancement: Balances color and reduces appearance of age spots

4. Gentle exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture

5. Eye Puffiness Reduction: Massages to reduce the appearance of eye puffiness

6. Free Radical Defense: Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface

7. Dryness Defense: Reduces the appearance of dryness

I received the moisturizer around the first of March and I’ve used it for about 14 days.


Pros: I saw an instant brightness and my skin tone evened out each time I used it! My skin was smooth after application. The moisturizer wears well under foundation. The formula includes a built-in primer! I love that it has SPF already in it, so that’s one extra step to skip.




Cons: The medium to deep shade was extremely light to be “deep." “Medium” shade women will be able to wear it. But if you are darker than I am you might feel that it’s too light. The medium to deep shade is actually too light for me. Tinted moisturizers should be just as diverse as foundations. I had to do a bit of work spreading the moisturizer out evenly. Because the color is too light for me, I looked splotchy.
However, after I applied my foundation on top, there were no problems. Maybe a little less color in the formula would make it apply better or maybe you could use a foundation brush or sponge.


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