Birchbox March 2014

My first Birchbox! I was so excited about subscribing to Birchbox. Now, to get excited, I had to change my way of thinking. Birchbox is a different type of subscription sample service. They are different because of their point system. Birchbox makes it so easy to accumulate points that it's obvious they want you to purchase full size products, easily for free.

I have only received one box, and have accumulated 70 points from this one box. That is the equivalent of $7 since at 100 points, you can redeem your points in the Birchbox shop for $10. Birchbox only costs $10/month AND I got the samples this month too, which are worth something.

I think that's a really decent box. Here are the details of what I received.

1. Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle-no size
2. Coola Tinted Matte SPF 30 for Face-.17 fl. oz
3. Gilchrist & Soames-1.5 fl. oz
4. Harvey Prince Cherie Blossom-no size
5. Tea Forte minteas-1 pack
6. Ghirardelli Cherry Tango-.375 oz

I am absolutely baffled that some of these items don't list their sizes, but honestly-it's ok. It just makes it hard for me to determine the "value" of this box. The rest the items do add up to the $10 I spent, which is completely reassuring. Here's the thing, some items I get from boxes I just put up right away, haven't even used them to date. I opened and tried every single product in this box on the spot. I was genuinely excited to try everything.

Some mentions about the products I want to make:

The Beauty Protector detangler has a heavenly smell. It smells like Pink Sugar or like cotton candy. I have thick, curly, frizzy hair so I use a detangler. This detangled didn't feel like it provided any conditioning but actually did make it easier to comb through my hair after the shower. A full-size bottle retails for $21.95 in the Birchbox Shop and is exclusive to Birchbox.

The Gilchrist & Soames body lotion mentions that it is used in hotels. I actually think that identifying with hotels is damaging to the brand. It makes me think that the lotion would be a cheap product. When I put this on my hands, after the initial soaking period-in seconds they felt incredibly silky. I was completely pleased with this lotion.

The Ghirardelli chocolate was delectable. I like dark chocolate and this dark chocolate was incredible creamy with the fruity cherry flavor and bits of almonds. This sample did not last long at all.

Beauty Protector Detangler	???
Coola Moisturizer	$3.60
Gilchrist & Soames Lotion	$3.00
Harvey Prince Fragrance	???
Tea Forte Minteas	$3.32
Ghirardelli Chocolate	$0.50
TOTAL	$10.42

This is a low value box but I am still completely satisfied because I know that the Birchbox point system will make it extremely affordable, free even, to pick up full-size items that I know I want. Some people complain about picking their samples, getting items they will never use, or getting items that aren't specifically beauty oriented. For the first two complaints, Birchbox makes it super easy and worth it to cash in your points on items you know you want. For me-all the samples are pretty much extras. The last complaint-I do not understand, there are so many "beauty" boxes. I receive multiple beauty boxes. The extras are very welcome for me as a little something different.

Do you subscribe to Birchbox? Is it worth it to you? What items have you cashed in your points on? If you are thinking about subscribing to Birchbox, I would love it if you used my referral link to subscribe.

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Beauty Box 5 March 2014

Beauty Box 5 is always my very first box to get to me every month.  I mean, they are based in Texas and I'm in Oklahoma, it's basically an overnight mail trip.

I was so thrilled about EVERYTHING I got in my Beauty Box 5 this month! I mean look at this! Isn't it incredible!?

1. Jane's Pick All Natural Soaps-???
2. Tree Hut Moisturizing Hand Cream-3oz (full size)
3. Bellapierre Cosmetics Makeup Base-.25 oz (full size)
4. Design Essentials Natural Curl Enhancing Mousse-1.83 fl. oz
5. Swissco Dual-sided Facial Pad-1 ct. (full size

Beauty Box 5 completely nailed it! These might not be the most high value items but everything was great size and incredibly useful. I believe the tropical mango Tree Hut products are across the board incredible. I feel like a got a little extra because I'm pretty sure the tropical mango hand cream is brand new and had a coupon for $0.50 attached to it! I haven't seen any other boxes with this exact product. I got lucky! 

The Bellapierre Cosmetics makeup base is a complete multi purpose product. This can be used as a concealer, illuminator, and eyeshadow primer. This also has an absolutely fabulous mattefying effect on shimmer eyeshadows. The texture is so smooth and buttery and retails for $18.99. I love playing with this stuff!

I was most excited for the Design Essentials Natural Curl Enhancing Mousse. I really feel like BB5 cared and when they had a variation that was tailored for me, they listened to the questions in my sampling profile.

I love bar soaps so I will be doing a product review later for the Jane's Pick All Natural Soap. I think these soaps will be perfect as a shave bar. I can't really put a value on this sample but a 5 oz bar retails for $8.00. Woo hoo!

Now, my favorite part-especially when it turns out like this:

Jane's Pick Soap	???
Tree Hut Hand Cream	$5.29
Bellapierre Cosmetics Base	$18.99
Design Essentials Mousse	$3.90
Swissco Facial Pad	$2.99
TOTAL	$31.71

I loved my March Beauty Box 5. This subscription has been so hit and miss for me though that I'm really nervous the April Box will let me down. Beauty Box 5 had an incredible option for April though which was to replace April's Box with a 60 day supply of 24ClearIt Acne Treatment Kit which is valued at $59.95. What an incredible offer! I don't have acne so this would most likely just dry me which is why I didn't opt in for the treatment but such a good idea and a great alternative!

Beauty Box 5 did release their April sneak peek already and it states that all subscribers will receive a full size Nicka K New York Hydro Lipstick, which retails for $4.99. If you sign up by March 31st, you will get the April box!

Have you been looking for something different? Beauty Box 5 is $12/month and was completely worth it this month. If you want to subscribe to Beauty Box 5, you can use my referral link.

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Free Clothes

So one of the things that started my love of good bargains was thrift shopping with my grandma when I was younger. Since I was young these "next step thrift stores" called consignment stores have gotten pretty popular. You can sell your clothes that are nice and still in style for a little bit of cash. You can also pick up some great deals on nice clothes.

Has anyone ever heard of Twice? Twice is an online women's clothing store where you can do the same. You can sell your clothes as well as pick up some FANTASTIC deals on gently used items! Recently, I ordered a dress from Twice and do you know how much it was? Free, that's how much! This is a picture of my actual order summary.

I looked around quite a bit on Twice and they have a huge array of styles and sizes. I got my dress today and I love it! I have been needing to upgrade my wardrobe with a few more mature items anyway. Do you want to get a great deal like this? You can get two $10 credits to Twice that you can use on the same order and here's how:  

1.  Use my referral link. By using my link you will get the first $10 credit. I will also get $10 when you make a purchase. 
2. To get the second $10 credit, download the Twice application from the App store. I downloaded the app on my IPad and I don't know if there is an android application or not. You should also do this in this order so you can simply log in once you download the application. 

Enjoy your shopping trip and let me know what you are able to find in the comments below! If you need some cash you could also check out how to sell your items to Twice! Twice was an extremely easy, delightful experience for me with fast shipping!

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Baublebar SWAT Surprise

I love surprise grab bags and with the season changing, grab bag sales are galore right now! I especially love online grab bag sales with promo codes!

I had heard of Baublebar before but to a couponer like myself, the prices were high. I was alerted to the mystery surprise SWAT sale a few days ago and was sold when I found the promo code SOUTHERN20

Woah! Baublebar discount game! Enter your e-mail at this site and get a baublebar discount! I was able to play twice after entering some friends e-mails and received a $10 off and a 30% off code!

The SWAT surprises were $5 each and the promo code was for 20% off. Which made each surprise $4. Now everything that I have seen from Baublebar has been great quality and at $4, how could I pass that up? I ended up getting two because I didn't really know what to expect. Now I know and next time-I should get 3, maybe 4! Below you can see what my two surprises were, a cute little bangle and some adorable earrings in my favorite color!

Since I have made this purchase, I have visited the Baublebar site a few more times and found out they markdown a "buried bauble" to $20 on Monday and $10 on Friday. Actually, on St. Patrick's Day-they had a buried bauble blowout. They had some really cute stuff on sale but I passed on the sale.

To my surprise, yesterday I got an e-mail from Baublebar thanking me for the information I had left them on a survey after my previous Baublebar purchase. The e-mail contained a code for $10 off. Well, yesterday was Friday and that means the buried bauble was only $10! I was able to purchase a simple gold aqua and white square geometric pendant for free!

Baublebar has their very own loyalty point system where every dollar you spend = 1 vault point. 10 vault points = $1 in rewards. I only have 8 points at the moment but am definitely planning on shopping more at Baublebar! Especially since I found out that Baublebar is also eligible for cash back with Ebates! If you want to know more about Ebates, click on Ebates Information at the top of the page!

I definitely plan to keep my eye out for more Baublebar promos and sales! If you want to use my referral link to create a Baublebar account, I will get points when and if you make your first purchase. If you have an account and subscribe to the buried bauble hint e-mails, you will always be able to find the weekly buried baubles! Also, there will be a pop-up to get 15% off when you subscribe to the e-mail newsletter! I believe the promo code mentioned above is still valid as well! Look around and see what pretty things you can find!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

The Birchbox Plunge with Birchbox Finds

I had been eyeing Birchbox for a long time. In fact, Birchbox was the first subscription service that I had ever heard of. Recently, I had taken Birchbox a little more seriously and found out the details. I created an account a few weeks ago but hadn't signed up for an actual subscription until a few days ago.

I had been hearing a lot about Birchbox's point system! I love point systems that are simple and uncomplicated, every 100 points=$10. You can usually accumulate 100 points with 2 boxes-ideally, each box would contain 5 products. Birchbox is a true sample service because they encourage you to earn and spend points on the products you tried and loved. Here's how I'm thinking about it: $10/month=50 points/month. So, if you shop in the Birchbox store or casually skim for good deals-your boxes could potentially be only $5 because you will constantly get money back from points. Birchbox constantly has shipping and point promotional codes to use in their store.

I recently found a good time to sign up with a promo code. With a monthly subscription, I got 100 points-$10 right off the bat! This paid me back for the first month AND I will still get to review the products I receive.

I already spent the $10. Birchbox releases limited edition boxes of their favorite products. Here's a link to the latest release. Limited Edition Birchbox Finds The box is $18 and contains $55 worth of products so while that is a good deal, I didn't see anything I had to have. I was going to pass on this box until I signed up and received the 100 points. I also found a promo code for free shipping: BBSHOP I was able to purchase this box with my points, enter the promo code for free shipping, and get this box on it's way for $8! Now that is a deal I couldn't walk away from!

Biore 1 Minute Masks	$6.49
Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D	$4.99
Nivea Kiss of Care & Color	$4.99
John Frieda Frizz Ease Oil Elixir	$8.49
Covergirl  Bombshell Mascara	$8.99
Covergirl Shineshadow	$6.99
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure	$6.48
TOTAL	$47.42

The total is a little bit less than what Birchbox estimates but I'm impressed that it's not a bigger difference. Every single one of these products are full size! If you want to know about any of these Birchbox Finds, leave me a comment! I am a little curious though, did everyone get these exact colors? Essentially, I got a subscription box AND the Limited Edition Birchbox Finds Box for a total of $18! That is the original price of the Birchbox Finds Box by itself! I am pumped.

Typically, people compare Ipsy and Birchbox. After getting more information about the points system, I think the subscriptions are completely different. Even though they are the same price, both have very strong qualities, which go in different directions. I can accumulate points, look for good deals, and keep my eye out for promo codes to get the most out of Birchbox. I could potentially get free products plus my monthly subscription!

If you want to see what Birchbox and their point system has to offer, use my referral link. If you use my link, I will get 50 points and you will not have to wait on an invitation! You can sign up immediately!

What was your experience with Birchbox? Do you use your points? Are you saving them up for something special? Check back later for the review of my first ever Birchbox!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Beauty Box 5 February 2014

Ok, I am finally getting around to these last couple boxes. I suppose it's hard for me to write about them because I am just not too excited about them.

First off, I should say that this box has extremely loyal followers and the majority of their subscribers are pleased month after month. So, this box might just not be my cup of tea. However, I will get a March box to give it a fair shot.

Hmm....Beauty Box 5, what can I say? This box was recommended highly on the internet. It was really hard to find any complaints but I do have a theory about that after this month. I got a couple coupons, I used one. I am waiting for a good sale to use the others. This box is $12 a month and comes in a relatively small box. There are minor variations from subscriber to subscriber. In some unboxings, I noticed that the nail duo color varied and that there were a couple alternatives to the Aveeno body wash.

Okay, can you see what I got? I got some Elizabeth Mott mascara, Aveeno body wash, Rockstar nail caviar duo, John Freida shampoo & conditioner samples, and a couple coupons. I did use the coupon to Mynamenecklace. The coupon was for $10 off with promo code: BEAUTYGIFT The site never charges shipping from what I can see. I did use the coupon so I will include it in my box break down. However, that also means that I can say I paid $26.95 for the box this month. 

I ordered a monogrammed sterling silver bracelet with the coupon. I do really like the bracelet. Monogramming is very "in" right now and getting something personalized for only $14.95 (including shipping) was in fact a good deal in my opinion.

The Rockstar polish duo-the color is cute and pretty but felt like a cheap formula, almost plastic. The caviar is not really my thing. I did try a cute black and teal manicure, but it was ugly so I immediately took it off. Beauty Box 5 made this product the "feature" product this month and it was February's sneak peak. Beauty Box 5 was intentionally misleading concerning this product. These bottles are most definitely full size. However, the printed cards said full size retailed for $14.99. This duo does not cost $14.99. A set of four polishes, four caviars, and a caviar funnel retails for $14.99. Companies trying to be sneaky is really off putting. 

I have received the mascara before through Ipsy and have yet to try it.

The shampoo & conditioner is the volumizing version. My hair needs no extra volume. These were foil samples and there were two of each. In addition to the samples, a $2 off coupon was also attached to each set. So, there was a coupon total of $4 on these samples. I haven't used these coupons so they will not increase the product value for this post.

Here's what my box was worth:

Elizabeth Mott Mascara	$8.48
Rockstar Nail Duo	$3.74
Shampoo & Conditioner	$0.82
Aveeno Body Wash	$0.87
Mynamenecklace	$24.95
TOTAL:	$38.86

With my bracelet, I paid $26.95 for this box and it ended up being worth $38.86. The Mynamenecklace coupon and bracelet really saved this box. I did not get the bracelet with the box, I placed a separate order and waited until the bracelet came in. When it came in, coupon codes for 10% off were included. Those codes were: NOW10 or SAVE10 

Do you want to see a picture of the bracelet? Leave me a comment and I will gladly put it up for you! Do you think you will try this subscription out? If you do, use my referral link. I am not sure what the rewards program is for this box but I'm sure it would benefit me slightly! Until next time!

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Ipsy February 2014

How was everyone's Valentine's Day? Mine was pretty good and I was in a great mood all day!

Today's topic of blog is Ipsy! I have been an Ipsy subscriber since August 2013 and this subscription literally makes me feel as if I am multiplying my money. I have been more excited about some products than others but I have never been disappointed.

February's Ipsy glambag theme was, "The Look of Love". It's for Valentine's day, get it? Ok, so kind of comical and not too original but still cute. Being a redhead, I was terrified of a Valentine's theme bag because a Valentine theme makes people think of PINK and RED. I don't know if any of you all know any redheads or are redheads yourselves, but those colors typically make us cringe. So, while the general population of Ipsy subscribers couldn't wait, I was really apprehensive.

Here is what came in my shiny pink bubble envelope:

1. Zoya Nail Polish in Odette-0.5 fl. oz. (full size)
2. Jcat Eyelashes in EL15-1 ct. (full size)
3. City Color Be Matte Blush in Fresh Melon-0.314 oz. (full size)
4. Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner in Starshine-0.04 oz (full size)
5. Pop Beauty Pout Plump in Peony Petal-0.14oz (deluxe sample)
6. Ipsy Makeup bag 

I think that's a  pretty good picture. Can you see that blush? Man, that was a scary color for a redhead to pull out of a makeup bag. Some people trade their samples personally through the mail, but not me (I might consider it if I had a good friend who wanted to trade every now and then), I like to see how colors work and play with them. So, I opened it, it smelled really good and my idea is that I can pull this stuff off with a pale lip and a natural eye. Does anyone else have a better idea? How would you make that color work for yourself? I'm excited because I would never buy that color for myself so it'll be fun. However, if I get much more of those colors, I might knock down my quiz to not that adventurous in the makeup realm.

I mention quiz because Ipsy tries to personalize bags but at the same time, make no promises. Honestly since I feel like I'm getting a bag of such worth, I never have a problem handing down some makeup items to good friends. Here's what my Ipsy bag was worth this month:

Zoya Polish	$9.00
Jcat Lashes	$3.99
City Color Blush	$2.99
Mally Liner	$15.00
Pop Gloss	$8.00
Makeup Bag	???
TOTAL:	$38.98

I am most excited about the Zoya polish, I have found that keeping my nails polished makes them so much stronger and Zoya is a brand I have came to appreciate! If you are thinking about ordering some Zoya polish, use code: IPSYZP4 this code is for buy 2, get 1 nail polish and a free 1 oz remover.

As you can see, I definitely got more than I paid for. I love Ipsy and that is why. Now do you understand?  It's an investment that always pays off! Do you want to know more about any of my Ipsy items this month? Leave me a comment and I'll get back to you!

If you would like to join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag you could help me out by using my referral link! You will get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10!!!

In addition to the products, you will always get a makeup bag! These can accumulate so I'm going to start having to get creative with how I use them! How do you use extra makeup bags that you have accumulated?

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Silver or Gold State Necklace for 77% or More Off

Hi again! I must have been bitten by a shopping bug the last couple of days. I just keep finding these great deals! Today I got an e-mail for a LivingSocial promo code for 10% off. They have had a state necklace advertised and I had my eye on it! The code is one time use or else I would share it with you. That being said, even if you don't have a code, sometimes you can get a flashing pink screen on LivingSocial that automatically applies a 10% discount!

You can get these necklaces for any state in the United States. I am getting an 18" sterling silver Oklahoma! These necklaces are from NameJewelrySpot and are available in gold vermeil or sterling silver. These are listed on NameJewelrySpot for $133.99 for the sterling silver necklace and $143.99 for the gold vermeil. You can also customize chain length and get either a 14", 16", or 18" length. If you get this deal though LivingSocial, the necklace is only 34.99 (including shipping).

Now that deal was fairly easy to find but I of course saved even more! I used Ebates (*side note-if you create an Ebates account and make a purchase of $25 or more, you get a $10 gift card of your choice*) to purchase my LivingSocial purchase and I got back $1.80! I remembered to use my promo code on LivingSocial for a discount of 10%! Here's how it turned out:

NameJewelrySpot Price	$133.99
LivingSocial Deal	($103.99)
LivingSocial Promo	($3.00)
Ebates Cash Back	($1.80)
Shipping	$4.99
TOTAL	$30.19

If you are not a current Ebates user, you can really cash in with the addition of a $10 gift card to potentially get this necklace for as little as $21.99!!! Ebates is where I start all my online shopping! I got this necklace for 77% off! What a great deal!!! I've tried to make the process as simple as possible for you. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to comment. How did you get to my blog? Did you get this deal? What state did you get?

Happy Shopping! 

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Pacifica Products and Promos

*update* The lip quenches are amazing!!! I will review them on their own in the weeks to come!

I got my Ipsy bag! Yay! I know I've mentioned Ipsy before, it's a subscription service that is only $10 and you get 4-5 "samples" from beauty brands every month! I put the word sample in quotations because with Ipsy, a lot of the time you get full-size products that are worth much more than $10 by themselves! I will review and break down my Ipsy bag by price later this month. If you would like to join me on Ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag you can by using my referral link! Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out!

Ipsy not only sends you samples, the brands they partner with usually offer exclusive promo codes for that month's featured brands! I usually check out the brands searching for extra good deals. I have found several over the course of my subscription, but this month I found one I am particularly giddy about! The brand is Pacifica and they are a 100% Vegan-Cruelty free beauty brand. 

They are currently running a promotion for buy 2, get 1 free lip products. I checked out the lip products and found these tinted lip quench products that are $7.00 a piece. I wasn't convinced that I wanted them so I explored the site a little more and found that if you sign up for the e-mail list, they will send you an offer for a free gift. I put my name on the list and received a promo code for a free Guava Berry lip quench with a purchase of $25 or more! I also noticed that you get a free sample of a solid perfume on orders of $30 or more.  So I decided that was my target: $30! It should also be noted that at $50 you get free shipping.

Here's what the Ipsy/Pacifica offer was this month, 20% off ANY purchase. So with all that knowledge, now we're cooking. I knew I had to get two lip products-which would qualify me for the third, free lip product. The lip quenches are right up my alley in terms of beauty so I added the Coconut Nectar and the Sugared Fig lip quench. I chose the Vanilla Hibiscus lip quench as my free lip product. I needed to spend $16 more to hit my target so I added a Blood Orange Take me there set which included a Blood Orange lip quench, lotion, and a roll-on perfume. I got all five lip quenches! I had a total of $32 in my cart. I chose the Hawaiian Ruby Guava solid perfume free sample, added the promo code for my free guava berry lip quench, and added the Ipsy promo code: ipsy20 for 20% off.

Here's what I got and what it was worth:

CN Lip Quench	$7.00
SF Lip Quench	$7.00
VH Lip Quench	$7.00
GB Lip Quench	$7.00
BO Lip Quench	$9.00
BO Travel Lotion	$7.00
BO Roll-on	$12.00
HRG Solid	$3.00
Shipping	$5.95
TOTAL:	$64.95

Here's what I paid:

Basket Total	$32.00
Free Gift	$0.00
Free Sample	$0.00
ipsy20	$(6.40)
Ebates	$(0.58)
Shipping	$5.95
TOTAL:	$30.97

I got 52% off! My Ebates cash back was finalized (*side note-if you create an Ebates account and make a purchase of $25 or more, you get a $10 gift card of your choice*)! So, the total that I paid went down even more! I wanted to get this up while these promos and discounts are still available.  It's definitely worth a try!

Give it a try! Let me know what you purchase and what coupons work for you! How much did you pay? Make sure you follow this blog for more goodies and deals!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Cleansing System and 64% off Replacement Brushes

Have you heard about the hype surrounding those little cleansing systems like the Clarisonic or the Olay Pro? Well last month, Ulta ran a sale on nearly all of their skincare and I found that Ulta has their own cleansing system. As usual, I was getting a really good deal on top of the sale so I figured, why not?

I have a problem with big, visible pores on my nose and chin. The pore thing is hereditary in my case! I get it from my dad and grandpa, believe it or not! The cleansing systems are COMPLETELY worth it! I always thought I did pretty well cleansing my face with my hands and a washcloth, apparently not. The pore reduction from using my Ulta cleansing system is nothing short of miraculous for me! I am not kidding, I have struggled and been so self conscious over this for years and this little brush kicks butt!!!

I seriously stopped writing this just to go wash my face with the brush! It is incredible.

The other thing this brush seriously helps with is dry skin! I have such dry skin in the winter. I am completely over the cold and dryness. Putting makeup (specifically foundation) on dry skin is a nightmare, not to mention a waste of money when it turns out so flaky. I still use my serum, moisturizer, and night cream but this little brush exfoliates so nicely!

To think! I was actually considering purchasing a higher end brand but thought I should give this a go at first to see what I thought! I can tell you what I think, I completely stand behind these puppies, any cleansing system! I firmly believe everyone should have one. I have TWO. My Ulta cleansing system by the sink and an Olay Pro Cleansing system in the shower. I think I actually prefer the Ulta system, honestly. Both are pretty great!

This is the Ulta system that I love! Ulta is currently having a skincare sale of buy two, get two free and this system along with extra replacement brushes are part of the sale. If you are purchasing a lot of Ulta skincare, use code: 103757 for 30% OFF. Otherwise, the $3.50 off a $10.00 coupon is on their website. See which coupon has the most value for you!

Now that that's out of the way let's get to what this post is all about. While I was perusing for deals the other day on LivingSocial, I found a deal on replacement brushes. Here's the deal I'm talking about: Brush replacements These brush replacements are from a company called Vitagoods and they sell the exact same system as Ulta only with their logo on it! The replacement kit include four brushes.

1. Cleansing brush
2. Exfoliating brush
3. Body Brush
4. Pumice stone attachment.

This replacement package is listed for $34.99 on the Vitagoods website! Here's what I paid:

LivingSocial Price	$15.00
USA10	$(1.50)
Ebates	$(0.90)
Shipping	N/A
TOTAL:	$12.60

By using Livingsocial and Ebates for cash back, I received a discount of $22.39, that's nearly 64% off! Get the brush and grab this deal! If you have the brush, get this deal, fast! Make sure you create an Ebates account to get the cash back as well!

I have so many more deals to share with you! So, if this one isn't for you, stick around for others!

**UPDATE: The LivingSocial promo code has expired but you can still probably catch this deal in one of their flash sales if you keep an eye on it over the next few days!**

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

A Box For You, A Box For Free

Have you ever heard of subscription boxes? They are pretty hot right now so I will definitely be surprised if you haven't. With me, I have always absolutely loved the mail so with a service that's guaranteed to come every month but still be a surprise, I'm practically giddy over them. I subscribe to six different subscription boxes, they are: Ipsy, My Cotton Bunny, Graze, Goodmouth, Beauty Box 5, and Beauty Army. There is some variety in these boxes. I will go into a little more detail about each one of them as well as price.

Ipsy was my very first subscription service. This is what got me hooked. Ipsy is a monthly beauty bag. For $10.00/month you get 4-5 samples of great products. Here's why I have fallen hard for Ipsy, these aren't foil sample packets-they are good size, sometimes even full size products. It is not uncommon to receive 5 products from Ipsy with just one product being worth $15-$20. With Ipsy, boy have I gotten my money's worth. Now, If you are extremely particular-you might not like this service because even though samples are personalized to an extent, you don't get to pick out what you receive. The point of Ipsy is to try new products, so sometimes you might get a color that you really don't like. However, I bet you can think of someone to give beauty products to every now and then. If you are interested in joining Ipsy, click my referral link in this post. Typically there is a wait list for Ipsy but they have recently added an option to share you're subscription on Facebook and skip the wait list. If you are impatient, this might be a good option. Ipsy also makes the whole process really fun with sneak peeks before the bags are released and options to participate in challenges to win prizes every month.

My Cotton Bunny is a TOM box. In this box, you receive a sealed box of pads or tampons, some tea or some chocolate, a little gift, and possibly a few extras. My Cotton Bunny also has a challenge each month where if you complete it, you will get a bonus in your next box. You can also customize your shipping date to some extent. I will probably not stay subscribed to this box but I found a promo code when I subscribed to a quarterly subscription, it made the boxes around $10/month. Mind you that when you subscribe for quarterly subscriptions, money is taken out in advance for future boxes. The only reason I probably won't stay subscribed is because my main concern is value and I could purchase all this stuff every month for less. If you are in to paying for convenience, or the delight of a surprise pampering gift every month then by all means, subscribe! I have had a pleasant experience with them and their customer service is a joy to work with. I still have two boxes to receive so I will review them further in depth when that time comes! If you use my name at checkout, Angela Cook, you will get 20% of your purchase refunded!

Graze is delicious! Four perfectly portioned, healthy little snacks. Graze can pretty much be set up to be delivered however often you like. Graze is $6 a box. I have my graze account set up for monthly deliveries. Upon setup, the accounts are set up to deliver twice a month but this is a no hassle change to make to your account. Graze is by invitation only but if you use my friend code: 19FMT539B you do not have to wait on an invitation AND your first and fifth boxes are completely FREE!!! You can easily cancel at any time, even after your very first, free box. I actually received my second box today, I ripped it open and had the cookies and cream right away. The cookies and cream had these delicious chocolate cookie pieces, white chocolate buttons, hazelnuts, and sunflowers seeds. It was really good! If you get something you don't like you can trash it in your account and you will never receive it again! Seriously, sign up, you have nothing to lose on the first go round! If you want to see what I got, click here, isn't that cool! I can always show you exactly what I received!

Goodmouth is actually a really interesting subscription service. Goodmouth is a dental subscription service and the subscription cost is $36 a year. The cost breaks down to $3.00 a month but you are charged to whole amount in advance. Here's what you get:  Every other month you get a replacement toothbrush, dental floss, and a mesh little bag. All the toothbrushes Goodmouth has to offer are soft, which is so much better for your enamel. I always have used a medium brush but have found I prefer the soft bristles. You can choose the toothbrush that's right for you! I chose the green chameleon and I love it! I believe they are a fairly new company but I have had no problems even though I have only received my first brush so far. If you subscribe to Goodmouth, you are also helping someone in need of dental care. For every subscription purchased, Goodmouth donates to someone in need! How cool is that?

Beauty Box 5 is one of my newest subscription boxes and there is no variance from subscriber to subscriber. I signed up last month as part of a promotion and got the January box for free. Yay! I am patiently waiting on my February box. I will cancel either this box or Beauty Army depending on which I prefer over the next couple months. I got some really neat cuticle oil and some loofah gloves in the January box that I really enjoy. If I would have paid for the January box though, I might not have been too pleased. Nothing bad as of now though! We will all see how the next few months of service are! Stay tuned!

Beauty Army is a subscription service that I am still trying to figure out. You get to select six samples out of 9 based on a sampling profile that you create. This subscription is BRAND NEW for me. So new that I have not even received my first box yet. I did add up the value of what I chose the other day and it will be a value of over $20 when the subscription only costs $12. I have seen reviews of this box and their subscribers seem pretty loyal. They do ship in an adorable box that can be used for storage anywhere around your house, which I am actually really excited about!

Stay tuned to see what these boxes have in store for me this month! I have not received any of my subscriptions for February besides Graze so there will be a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks! Some of the links on this post contain my referral links, which may help you out if you're thinking about subscribing to any of the services listed. Do you have any subscription boxes you think I should try? Leave a comment below with any you think I should have my eye on! I've been thinking about Birchbox because I hear their point system cannot be beat! If you've been thinking about Birchbox, go ahead and use my link, you can create an account to look around on the site until you decide if you want the subscription or not!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Ipsy	$10.00
My Cotton Bunny	$16.00
Graze	$6.00
Goodmouth	$3.00/month
Beauty Box 5	$12.00
Beauty Army	$12.00

Free Glasses

In honor of my new blog, I decided I'm going to commit to post everyday for a week straight. Lucky for you!

Recently, I had a family member tell me about trouble with insurance and her daughter's glasses. This brought to mind a deal that's an oldie but a goodie. Coastal is an online glasses company. I have always been pleased with the products and the customer service from this company. I have received two FREE pairs of glasses from this site. The first pair was from the promo that I am writing about. The second pair was from a fall promo that they ran and if I come across another, you can be sure that I will inform you all of it as well. There is a picture of me wearing some of my free glasses at the end of this post!

Here's what you're going to need: a prescription and the pupillary distance. Prescriptions are generally valid for one year. However, if you're like me there hasn't been any significant change in the past four or five years. To obtain your pupillary distance, looking straight and at a mirror, measure from the center of one pupil to the center of your other pupil. The pupillary distance is in mm.

Let's get down to the money! This offer is for a free pair of glasses, which means frames and lenses. Yippee! All you will pay for is shipping and handling and in my case, I paid around $14-$16, remember that I live in Oklahoma so this would most likely differ depending on where you are.

As if that's not good enough, that's not all that's worth mentioning. The first time I placed an order, to my surprise, it was a complete glasses kit. I had no idea that I would get extras but it was so much nicer that they came with a case, a cleansing cloth, cleansing solution, and a glasses screwdriver. How much sweeter could this deal get! So click on the link for Coastal and use the promo code below to get a free pair of glasses. If you complete a purchase through this link I might get a $20 credit even if you use the promo code. If you create an account, you will get your own referral link to use!

The promo that is still active is FIRSTPAIRFREE

Coastal has men's, women's, and children's styles available through this promotion with a few name brands in the mix. They also carry goggles and things of that nature even though they are not a part of this promotion! Thanks to Coastal for being such a great and generous company!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Get to know me and my blog!

Who's going to gain a legion of loyal followers without establishing a little credibility and sharing about themselves? No one. With that being said, I am dedicating my very first post (hopefully not my last) to that, so here goes nothing. I live in Oklahoma and I do not drive. Therefore, I do a lot of online shopping but I do get out every now and then to see what the brick and mortar has to offer. Usually I am disappointed, but nonetheless, I find some good stuff-things that make me happy. That's why I'm here. I want to share my triumphs with YOU. Yes, you. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets excited about these things, so I invite you to share with me, as I will share with you.

I graduated college with a B.B.A. in Marketing and have a minor in Professional Sales. That being said, I do not have a lot of money to throw around. I like to make what I do have last and really get the most out of it. I do this by doing a bit of research. I use a couple sites frequently that I will gladly share with you. I will only tell you about three today since there will be plenty of time to share the rest.

The first I will tell you about is Ebates. Ebates has a few commercials so you have probably heard of them but are unsure if they are credible or not. Let me tell you, they are completely legitimate and the whole process is really interesting. Ebates has hundreds of stores that participate with them and if you do a lot of online shopping, it is a community you must be a part of. For every purchase you make, if you complete the purchase through an Ebates link, you get cash back. Essentially, you get paid to shop. They have several different ways to get the cash back such as donate to charity, through paypal, or you can opt for them to send you a check (if your cash back is $5 or more) quarterly. I opt for a big fat check and a few days ago, They gave me the option to immediately redeem for an Amazon e-gift card. Amazon is a site I frequent (I will talk about it shortly), so I took them up on the offer and successfully used the balance on a purchase yesterday.

The next website/store that I want to share my love for is Ulta. Ulta is a beauty store and they are definitely a go to for me due to their coupons, special offers, and rewards program. I have included a link to the earning page of the rewards program. Here's my tip: redeem your rewards at the 250/350/450/etc. balances. Here's why: 100 points=$3.00, which means that every 50 points would be equivalent, to $1.50. However, at the 250 point mark, the reward is $8.00, but when you add it up in 50 point increments, The reward would only be $7.50. You get $0.50 extra if you redeem at 250/350/450, I realize that's not a lot but it is how to maximize Ulta rewards. The entire reward system is consistent with that. It's also worth mentioning the special weeks, birthday months, and promotions where you can take advantage of up to 5X the points.

The last site that I will talk about today is Amazon. Who doesn't love Amazon? Amazon has recently upped their free shipping offer. The offer used to be free shipping on Amazon fulfilled purchases over $25, now the offer is free shipping of Amazon fulfilled purchases over $35 dollars. However, Amazon offers several programs to make purchases even more affordable such as Prime, deals of the day, AND coupons. Yes, Amazon has coupons! With all coupons, some are better than others. Recently, I got 2.00 a Kotex product and got the 24 count wipes for a little over $2.00-shipped, that was a good coupon! Could I have gotten it cheaper? Yes, some people have in fact, by opting in for "subscribe and save" and being Prime members. I am not a prime member, nor have I played around with subscribe and save but the deal I got was good enough for me. I'm not always out for the best deal. If it's a good deal and convenient, I am usually sold.

Hopefully, I have communicated what I want to do. I hope even more, that you enjoy it and are interested enough to give me some opinions, share your stories, share my blog with your friends, and get to know me even more! Stay in touch for good deals, freebies, product testing communities, and subscription boxes. I look forward to next time!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life