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I am the type of person that loves trying the newest beauty products. I rarely find something I love so much that I don't want to see what else there is. My razor was an exception to this rule. I had been using the Schick Quattro for several years, and it was by far the best I had found. A few weeks ago, I was running low on razors. So when I was offered the chance to try the new Schick Hydro Silk, I decided to give it a shot.

The Hydro Silk has 5 blades which is the most I have seen in a women's razor and each cartridge is filled with a moisturizing serum to keep skin hydrated while you shave. I have to say I was very impressed with this razor. It gave me a close shave that lasted several days. I also love the included shower holder (pictured above); it helps keep the sides of my tube clutter free. I was not, however, impressed with the moisturizing serum. I didn't really notice any extra hydration.

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The benefits of starting your own business are highly tempting. Working from home and choosing your own hours are two of the biggest perks for me. Of course, there are drawbacks as well. To minimize those drawbacks, choosing the right company to help you grow your business is very important. Working with a company that sells products you enjoy and can stand behind is top priority, but a business that provides training from industry leaders and support for their representatives is highly valuable as well.

If jewelry is your passion and you've considered running your own fashion business, the new style consultant program with Mint Style might be a great fit for you.

As a Style Consultant with Mint Style, you will receive online fashion and sales training to grow your business through in-home trunk shows, called “Showcases.” Besides earning money through in-home Showcases, you will also be provided with a unique referral link to earn income online as well.

The Jewelry

Like I mentioned before, for your new business to succeed you must be passionate about the products you are selling. In Mint Style, you are able to sell both exclusive designs and styles that are featured on their sister brand’s site, JewelMint. Check out these two pieces from the current JewelMint collection.

The quality is fairly standard for this type of fashion jewelry, but the designs are what really make these pieces stand out.

The bracelet is gorgeous; turquoise and gold have always been one of my favorite combinations. I also love the unique shape. I know this is a bracelet I will be wearing often.

The necklace is an artistic mix of chain, hoops and beads. The muted golden color ensures it will work with many different outfits. It also has a length adjustor at the clasp, so it can be made longer or shorter.

Become a Style Consultant with Mint Style

Becoming a style consultant is fairly simple. To start, choose one of the following Mint Style Starter Kits:

Kit 1 – $199
-$300 jewelry
-10 Mint Style jewelry Catalogues
-50 Order Forms
-Ring Sizers
RETAIL VALUE: $315+

Kit 2 – $399
-$750 jewelry
-25 Mint Style jewelry Catalogues
-100 Order Forms
-Ring Sizers
RETAIL VALUE: $775+

Kit 3 – $699
-$1750 jewelry
-50 Mint Style jewelry Catalogues
-150 Order Forms
-Ring Sizers
RETAIL VALUE: $1,800+

Surprisingly, being the bath and beauty lover that I am, shopping at CVS is new to me. Few things excite me like a good deal, so after this week’s haul though, I might be hooked.

Below are my favorite bath and beauty deals at CVS this week.

CVS has a fun rewards program in which you can earn Extra Bucks (like a CVS gift card) to use toward your next purchase. Using Extra Bucks, I was able to get all of the above for $3.07 (+tax) and I received $5 in Extra Bucks to use next time!

Here’s how I did it:

To take advantage of the Extra Bucks rewards, I purchased all of the above in three separate transactions.

Transaction #1

I bought two Revlon eye shadows at $5.29 a piece.

Minus two $1 off coupons from the January 13 SmartSaver newspaper insert.

For a total of $8.58 plus I received $7 Extra Bucks.

Transaction #2

I bought two Softsoap body washes and two lady SpeedStick deodorants for $3 a piece.

Minus two $1 off SpeedStick deodorant coupons and two .75 cent SoftSoap coupons from the January 20 SmartSaver newspaper insert.

Minus my $7 Extra Bucks from transaction #1

For a total of $1.50 plus I received $6 Extra Bucks.

Transaction #3

I bought one Schick Quattro Titanium Razor for 10.99.

Minus one $2 off coupon from the January 13 SmartSaver newspaper insert.

Minus the $6 Extra Bucks from Transaction #2.

For a total of $2.99 plus $5 Extra Bucks.

Overall total for all three transactions

$13.07 plus $5 Extra Bucks to use next time. I also had $10 Extra Bucks from a previous shopping trip which made my overall total only $3.07!

If you are new to coupon shopping or shopping at CVS, I highly recommend the Krazy Coupon Lady blog. This website has helped me get some great deals!

Bubble Bum – the portable, inflatable, car booster seat

Even though I’m not a parent quite yet (3 more months to go!), I imagine not always having a booster seat for your child is a common problem. The Bubble Bum booster seat is a simple solution. This inflatable booster seat weighs less then a pound, can deflate in minutes, and fits into a backpack or purse. It also includes shoulder belt positioning clips in place of arm rests so it’s possible to fit three boosters across the back seat of a car, minivan or SUV.

Enter the Bubble Bum Giveaway

Bubble Bum is giving one lucky reader a Bubble Bum inflatable booster seat! To enter, fill out the form below. There are no mandatory entries, so complete as many actions as you wish. Thanks to Bubble Bum for sponsoring this giveaway and good luck!

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Like me, many women love the simple elegance of a french tipped nail. Of course acrylic nails are one way to achieve this look, but they are expensive and time consuming to maintain. About a year ago, in hopes of finding a more affordable solution, I attempted to learn how to do them on my own (see my acrylic nail tutorial). Let’s just say, it’s not as easy as the manicurists make it seem! So once again I was on the hunt for a better alternative and I found it. Custom Nail Solutions is the easiest way to get gorgeous nails at home.

Using impressions of your actual nails, Custom Nail Solutions creates custom fit fingernails especially for you. They are guaranteed to never break, chip, crack, change shape or stain! The nails are removable and reusable plus you can paint them any color or apply nail art.

These are my custom nails. As you can see they fit perfectly and I love that you can choose the shape and length.

Custom Nail Solutions Giveaway

Custom Nail Solutions is giving one lucky reader a set of custom nails! To enter, fill out the form below. There are no mandatory entries, so complete as many actions as you wish. Thanks to Custom Nail Solutions for sponsoring this giveaway and good luck!

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My husband told me the other day that pregnancy wasn’t as glamorous as it’s made out to be.  Hmm…thanks dear.

Even though I never really considered pregnancy to be especially glamorous, it has been more difficult then I thought. Here I am now at 25 weeks, little over half way there, and I am ready to put a little glamor back into my life (at least in my wardrobe).

Finding clothes that fit and flatter a pregnant body can be a challenge. For me, the past few months have consisted of over-sized sweaters and dresses. I am more then ready for some cute maternity clothes that fit! Seraphine Maternity, with its chic, European styles, has the clothing that every pregnant woman dreams about.

A good pair of jeans can make any outfit look less frumpy, so choosing the Indigo Baby Bootcut Maternity Jeans from Seraphine was an easy decision.

Indigo Baby Bootcut Maternity Jeans from Seraphine

These dark wash, slightly stretchy, slim fit jeans are so flattering and versatile. They feature a 2.5 inch elastic waistband that is perfect for the early months when you are just starting to show and still fit a more pronounced bump later on. Like most maternity pants they do have a tendency to sag a little, so I prefer to pair with a longer top like the cute floral blouse above.

Purchase

While pregnancy is hard work, it’s also a very exciting time and you deserve to look your best! If you are interested in sprucing up your maternity wardrobe, visit Seraphine Maternity online.

Also visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

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