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Good Clean Saving

Scott Choose-a-Sheet

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One of the gifts I wanted for Christmas was Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat. I was beyond ecstatic to get the Brush Cleaning Glove instead. Cleaning my makeup brushes is no longer something that I dread.

But while it makes cleaning my makeup brushes only about 1000 times easier, it doesn’t mean that I  want to clean my makeup brushes every other day. Or even on a weekly basis.

So, in between washes, I use paper towels to help manage my mess.

Paper Towels

In Between Cleaning Makeup Brushes

To make sure that I’m saving and getting the most for my money, I get the SCOTT, Choose-a-Sheet Mega Roll 6 Pack at Dollar General.

Saving on SCOTT Products at Dollar General

They also carry SCOTT 1000 Bath Tissue, 16 pack and Extra Soft Bath Tissue, Double Roll 16 pack. All three special Bonus Packs are in-store through the end of February. Find the closest Dollar General to you, here.

Plus, you can use their new Digital Coupons to save even more. You just sign up, create an account and load the coupons you want to use. Then go to your local Dollar General to redeem your coupons at checkout. SO much saving!

Which, of course, for me, means that I have more money to spend on makeup…

xx

 

 

 

 

What’s in My Bag: Road Trip

Cheeki

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When I lived in Vermont, a trip to the grocery store was a 20-30 minute drive.

Much of my shopping was done while hungry and resulted in a lot of snack foods. So to avoid this and getting hangry at the manfriend, I’ve learned to keep snacks in my bag. This especially comes in handy when we go on a road trip. Otherwise, we will inevitably end of in line at the nearest drive-thru.

It’s not that snacks are always that much better than fast food, but the cost adds up. We’ve been guilty of buying Taco Bell right before dinner.

The Vermont part of me, which cringes when there isn’t recycling options everywhere, was very happy to hear about Chomps Snack Sticks. They are made with grass-fed beef, so they taste phenomenal! The manfriend even said he wishes that they were in the checkout lines instead of Slim Jim’s. And they’re healthier.

Chomp Snack Sticks

I always like to have a magazine and a notebook on hand.

Reading in the car makes me motion sick, but this way, I can have something to read if I have to wait some where.

Or if I think of an idea, I can jot it down.What's in My Bag

Then there’s the everyday things I keep in any bag.

Road Trip Edition

At least one Lola tampon, because they’re 100% cotton and I don’t have to send the manfriend to the store for them. They’re delivered right to my door!

And a pair of Cheeki underwear, just in case…

In My Bag

What do you bring with you when you’re on the road?

xx

 

Agnes & Dora Dolman Top

Dolman Top Outfit

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We’re back!

Each month myself and  four other boss blogger babes will style the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

This month we have another something from Agnes & Dora, so make sure you check out how Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, and Sarah styled this tunic too.

styled-by-5-agnes-dora

How adorbs is this Agnes & Dora Pocket To Me dolman top? It’s striped, which I love and has a super cute floral patterned pocket!

Dolman Pocket

While there are tons of ways you can wear a dolman top, I’m rather partial to pairing this one with black skinny jeans or leggings.

Agnes and Dora Top

Since the shirt has the stripes and floral thing going on, I kept my jewelry very minimal.

Just one piece.

A sentimental silver charm bracelet that both my younger sister and I got as Christmas presents from our older sister.

The younger one wanted matching tattoos, but I like matching bangles better…

Sisters Bangle

As for shoes, I wanted to get as many wears out of these cutout booties as I can, before it starts to really snow.

Merry Boots

And we’ll be back with another Styled by 5 next month, well sort of…

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Notice the Lotus at Target

Notice the Lotus

Even though there are plenty of times I’ve been mistaken for much younger, I am almost basically 30.

I haven’t spotted any major signs of aging, but have given a lot more thought to my skincare routine.

And like many other 20 (almost 30) something year olds, I spend a lot of time at Target.

So, I was very happy to notice the lotus on the the Target shelves. Hearing that derma e, a brand that I use frequently, is now at Target is huge! Not that I’m against online shopping, it’s just so much easier to pick up things while I’m already out.

Plus, it’s motivates me to try new products.

Like their Firming DMAE Eye Lift cream.
derma e Firming DMAE Eye Lift

Since I don’t really have many to begin with, this was more preemptive on my part.

A little, but helpful, trick that also helps? Use your ring finger to pat on eye creams! The eye area is super sensitive, avoid tugging on it.
Use Your Ring Finger

Wrinkles and fine lines? Not on my face!
If you need me, I’ll be at Target.

xx

Happy New Year and a Reader Survey

Minted New Year Photo Cards

2015 has been quite a year.

#2015bestnine

A photo posted by Bethany Everett (@twentysomethingplus) on

For me it’s been one spent taking a break, figuring out my next moves and really starting to get my ish together.

Like, so together that I actually made a 2015 reader survey, just not quite together enough as to have done Christmas cards.

But thanks to Minted and Victoria Gloria Photography, I was able to get a little something special for New Years…

Check out my 2016 New Year Photo Cards!

Happy New Year and a Reader Survey

So, if you want me to send you one, make sure to take this reader survey.

Now let the countdown to 2016 begin.
Happy New Year, y’all!

xx

What I Use for Dark Circles

derma e Products

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Aside from the occasional breakout, adjusting my skincare routine for the colder weather has been great.

But the holidays have really taken their toll and without makeup on, the dark circles under my eyes make me look even more exhausted than I feel.

Time to readjust. Because I do not want to start the new year off looking tired, these dark circles have got to go.

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