Life in North Texas... by a Realtor®

Are you planning to buy a home?

If you are considering buying a home soon, you should read my FREE 81-page Home Buyer's Handbook! It is full of great, money-saving information about the entire home buying process from start to finish, as well as things to avoid. It also has a list of my recommended vendors as well as lenders and title companies. If you would like a free copy, CLICK HERE! I can email it to you in PDF format or I can provide it to you in print or on DVD.

 

Another fabulous design sold by Arrowlane Boutique!

As promised, I am posting photos and a review of yet another fabulous top sold by Arrowlane Boutique; an online boutique based out of Oak Point, TX that gives back to their community and offers military discounts! They sent me several adorable blouses for me to wear and share my honest opinions with you.

This is the second top that I chose from their collection on their online store. This is the Lace Back Cold Shoulder Top and I ordered it in a size Small. I am 5'7" and fairly large-chested and this fit me perfectly. The material is very soft and comfortable; it is also very lightweight and breathable rayon/spandex mix which is a plus in our insane Texas heat. The color is a soft neutral which can be paired with virtually anything in your wardrobe. At just $21, this is a fashion STEAL! Shipping is only $3!

If you have not yet checked out Arrowlane Boutique, I encourage you to do so. Most of their items are made in America and it feels great to buy from a merchant who works hard to give back to their community. You won't be disappointed!

 

NYC Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - My Favorite, Hands Down!

I am always on the hunt for amazing but inexpensive beauty products, and waterproof eyeliner is a must since I have allergies. My eyes water frequently, and if my eyeliner pencil is not truly waterproof, I will look like a crazed raccoon, rather than the bombshell diva I would like to pretend that I am! NYC Waterproof Eyeliner is amazing. It glides on smoothly, without tugging at delicate skin around the eyes. It lasts for hours without smudging, smearing, fading, or disappearing, and the best thing is the price! At only $3.99 each, I can purchase every color that they make. Try it for yourself - I think you will love it!

More free Ebooks from Amazon!

Here are several free ebooks that you can download for free on Amazon.com:

16 Expert Lessons for Successfully Managing Your Personal Finances

How to Argue: Powerfully, Persuasively, Positively

Critical Thinking Strategies for Success

Life Management (Feel Good Factory on)

Always Know What To Say - Easy Ways To Approach And Talk To Anyone

Ten Interesting Things About Human Behavior

8 Types Of Natural Light That Will Add Drama To Your Photographs

Free ebook from Amazon - "The Organized Kitchen"

Normally $16.95, you can get a free ebook in Kindle format right now at Amazon by clicking here. 

Book Description

An organized kitchen is the salvation every busy cook needs! You’ll save yourself time,money, and stress—all while whipping up delicious, healthy meals your family and friends will love.  From aprons to zesters, this book provides an A-Z of simple shortcuts that will make all the difference, including:

• Shelf and storage strategies
• Five-minute kitchen feng shui
• When to clean what—with what
• The right tools for the right tasks
• The truth about freezing food
• Meal plans that really work
• Ten foolproof, must-know recipes—with endless variations
• The good-enough stocked pantry
• Leftovers you’ll really want to eat

With tips and tricks from master chefs (think Julia Child’s pegboard) and real-life home chefs (think Grandma’s ingenious pasta pots), this is the only kitchen/food/life organizer you need to streamline your kitchen—once and for all!

Remember: you don't have to own a Kindle to read an ebook; you can read on your PC, Android, etc.

 

BOO (thumbs down!) to my Frisco Walgreens!

So Walgreens has a cool sale on "Hallmark" wrapping paper - buy 1 roll for $1.99, get 1 roll free. I had coupons for .50/1 roll, making it two rolls for .99. Then, if you buy 6 rolls, you get $5 back in Register Rewards, so you get paid to buy the wrapping paper. There was a huge sign advertising the Hallmark paper (which is actually "Studio One"; a division of Hallmark). When I got up to the checkout, the manager refused to take my Hallmark coupons because the paper (that they are advertising!!!) says "Studio One" on them!! I pointed out on the roll where it says "made by Hallmark" but she just wanted to argue. Normally, I would've stood firm and demanded that they call corporate, as this was their advertised deal and they should have to honor the Hallmark coupons, but I was in a hurry. I left without the paper.

Boo to Walgreens. :(

My CVS great deal for today!!

Ok, today I got the following good deal at CVS:

6 packs of energizer batteries (2.99 x 6 = 17.94)
1 skin effects foaming cleanser (6.99)
1 24/7 lip plumping gloss (19.99)
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Total before coupons and extra care bucks was $44.92
- energizer coupons (6 x 1.25) = 7.50
- 5.00 skin effects CRT
- 10.00 24/7 CRT
- $2/10 cvs coupon
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Total: 20.42 before tax and I got back $20 in extra care bucks, another $4 off coupon for my next purchase, plus a CRT coupon for a free CVS 5ct. Allergy medicine!!

To make this deal even better, you can send in 2 proofs of purchases from any two Energizer Max battery packs and the original receipt and get a free Crayola Explosion set here!

I love CVS deals!

Great deal on FREE photo prints/gift items!

Go here to get some great photo deals!

Sign up now for a free account and get 200 FREE 4" x 6" prints, 200 FREE 5" x 7" prints, and a FREE 8" x 8" custom cover photo book! Hurry! This offer will expire soon!

They also have other unique photo gift items, like photo playing cards for $3, Car window signs, mousepads, watches, charms, etc. - all created with your photo!

Get your free stuff now! The print quality is outstanding!

Jlyne  :)

Free Envelope Printing Software

A while back, I found this link to a great little software program that is free to download. It allows you to print your own envelopes onto regular paper or cardstock and fold, then seal accordingly. You can enter in precise measurements so that you have the perfect-sized envelope for homemade cards, letters, bills (gasp!) or whatever else you need an envelope for! Uses a simple 8.5" x 11" piece of paper/cardstock.

Download the software here!

CVS deals!

So I have this new addiction (aside from the Twizzlers) and it has to do with CVS. I have been getting all kinds of free products by using my CVS card to earn Extracare Bucks (ECB's) and have been paying very little to no money out of my pocket!

For instance, this week at CVS, if you have an Extracare card, you can get the following items absolutely free:

• Sierra Mist 2 liter BOGO (limit 4) May 25 and 26 only
  Use Sierra Mist BOGO coupon(s) - makes these free!
• Revlon Nail Enamel $3.99 (25th &26th) 3.99-5.99 rest of week (limit 3)
  Revlon $2/1 5/18 SS coupons make these free after ECB's!
• Excedrin 24 ct $1.99
  $2/1 Parade Magazine 04-20-08 paper - makes this free!

There are weekly deals and monthly deals, so you can get freebies galore! I think I currently have all the toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, etc. that I will need for the rest of the year by doing the May freebie deals at CVS.

So if you would like to learn more about catching the CVS freebie/deal addiction, check out this site: HotCouponWorld