Fashion Trends: Juicy Couture Inspired Leopard Grain Heart Charm Bracelet

Update: The Juicy Couture inspired Leopard Grain Peach Heart Charm Bracelet has been out of stock on Amazon for a while now, I suggest visiting some of my favorite places to buy charm bracelets.

Butterflies, if you're a fan of animal print check out this very cute and super inexpensive Juicy Couture inspired Leopard Grain Peach Heart Charm Bracelet in Black & Gold on Amazon.com.

Bargain Shopping: E.L.F. Cosmetics Editor’s Pick Sale + Additional 50% Off! - Items as low as $.50

From now until Monday (8/5) E.L.F. Cosmetics is having a awesome 50% off Editor’s Pick Sale! Plus when you use coupon code EDITOR50 at checkout you can save an additional 50% off orders $20 or more!

Even sweeter, some items are already reduced so when you use the code you can save an additional 50% off which means you can snag some of your favorite beauty items for as low as $.50. This is a super deal so grab these savings before this offer ends on 8/5/13!

In the Kitchen: Another Salata Giveaway!

Salut Butterflies! I have great news, if you missed out on the Butterfly LifeStyle Salata giveaway earlier this month and were a little down because of it, CHEER UP you now have another chance to win. The author of Money Saving Parent and New Creative Writing and Social Media is hosting a Salata giveaway this week.

Want to try Salata for FREE? Then enter the giveaway below! After you've entered be sure to check out our other current giveaways.  Also check out the BLS Salata Chipotle Ranch Chicken recipe HERE!


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Beauty Trends: Beauty Events at Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus @ The Galleria

2600 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, TX 77056

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 10:00 AM

Robert Cook for Lancome Paris Makeup Artist Event

Meet the National Makeup Artist for Lancome and experience the latest products.

To schedule an appointment, call 713.621.7100 ext 2149.
Cosmetics, Level One

Natura Bisse Spa Event
Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment and experience the latest products.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.621.7100 ext 2045.
Cosmetics, Level One

La Mer Spa Event
Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment and experience the latest products.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.621.7100 ext 2005.
Cosmetics, Level One

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, ALL DAY

Dior Spa Event

Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment and experience the latest products.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.621.7100 ext 2251.
Cosmetics, Level One

Bargain Shopper: High-Value $4/1 Yucatan Guacamole Coupon

Bargain Shopping Butterflies! It’s FREE STUFF FRIDAY and there's currently a NEW coupon to print for $4/1 Yucatan Guacamole Product Printable Coupon. I know for certain that Walmart sells the larger tubs for under $4 so they will be FREE + Overage with this coupon! I've tried the spicy flavor before and it's so yummy!

FREE Jamba Juice Smoothie for Kids - this Saturday ONLY!

 

It's Jamba Kids Day this Saturday (July 27th) and kids can get FREE smoothies at Jamba Juice! Free kid smoothies are available from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and you can get up to 4 free smoothies per group. Children must be present when you order. Want to know if your store is participating? Check here!

Bargain Shopper: Free 4.6oz Colgate Toothpaste from Kroger...Load to your Kroger Card Today!

Yay! It's Friday (again lol) so you know what that means...free stuff Friday! This week’s Free Friday Download from Kroger is a coupon for Colgate Toothpaste! You have today only to load it to your Kroger Plus Card and until 8/10/13 to redeem it in store. Click HERE to load your coupon now!

Get ONE Free Colgate® Toothpaste 4.6oz

RECEIVE ONE (1) FREE Colgate® Toothpaste 4.6oz. (Cavity Protection, Baking Soda and Peroxide Whitening, Sparkling White Mint Zing, & Triple Action) Value up to $1.00. LIMIT OF 1 PER HOUSEHOLD | ONLY AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON 7/26/2013 | Limit of one coupon per item. Digital coupons and paper coupons may not be combined on the purchase of a single item.

Tech Tip: WineMaps.com - Wine Lovers Connected!

 

WineMaps, Inc. "a San Francisco Startup" is funded by a Stay at Home Dad (Ryan Ornelas) and his loving wife. WineMaps.com is an interactive travel map that allows users to discover and interact with wineries, vineyards, wine bars and wine events around the world. This start up company is sure to be a big deal to wine lovers everywhere! Click HERE to be one of the first to get WineMaps.com news and updates. If you're interested in becoming an angel investor click here. Also, check out this interview with Ryan Ornelas and Scott Abel of the The Content Wrangler (TCW) as Ornelas dishes out details of the new WineMaps.com.

WineMaps

The #1 Wine Map App

 

Tech Tip: PowerMyLearning.org | FREE Learning Site for Kids

PowerMyLearning is a FREE, online educational site for students grades K-12. The PowerMyLearning website is intended to preventing "summer slide", keep kids learning throughout the year and possibly get ahead for the upcoming school year all while making learning fun! The site provides educational online games that incorporate things your kid probably already loves such as animals, music and sports. The site covers an array of educational topics; from math to music. 

There are eight main topics on PowerMyLearning which include: Math, Language Arts & Music, Technology, World Languages and Your Life. Most of the main educational topics are broken down into about 3-7 different sub-topics which makes learning each subject a little easier. The 2nd grade math topic for example is broken down into Geometry, Measurement & Data, Number & Operations In Base Ten, and Operations & Algebraic Thinking; each of these sub-topics feature about 20 different learning actives.

When I was in school math was my least favorite subject but for some reason my daughter is the complete opposite of me when it comes to math so she was instantly drawn into all of the math activities on PowerMyLearning. After spending hours on the site with my 2nd grader I can honestly say I'm in love with PowerMyLearning (so is my kiddo) and it will be added to my kid's at home learning activities; especially the math, language, and your life games. What I like most about this site other than it makes learning fun for kids is that unlike most educational sties for young kids; PowerMyLearning actually gives kids of all grade levels a chance to get ahead and it's free!

Also, I really like the "Your Life" section and all of its sub-sections. All of the topics covered under the your life tab are about everyday life; things which you are never too young to start learning about. These subjects include Careers, College, Finances and Goal-Setting. I personally think this site is a great alternative to video-games because it's both fun and educational. 

Getting your little one(s) started on PowerMyLearning is very easy, once you're on PowerMyLearning.org simply click on the SignUp link at the top of the page, enter your email address, then create a username and password. After that your kid is all set to start exploring PowerMyLearning.org and because the website is organized by subjects and grade levels navigating the site is super easy (always a plus).

Disclosure: This is a sponsored review, I was invited to try this product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts, opinions and expressions above are my own.

 

Bargain Shopper: Prevacid as low as $1.59 at Target + $5 Starbucks Card

 

Prevacid users can get a FREE $5 Starbucks gift card when they enter their product UPC. You’ll need to sign up for Prevacid Perks and confirm your email address after registering. Your card will arrive in about 1 week. Prevacid Perks members get one FREEBIE a month for being a member!

Combined with valid coupons this is a awesome deal. I was able to pick up a box at Target last week at for only $1.59 (regular price $10.59) using a Target store coupon and a manufacture coupon stacked. Also just a FYI, I got a error saying UPC was invalid when trying to redeem my perks but I removed the UPC sticker from the store that was covering the manufacturer's UPC printed on the box and that one worked fine.

Prevacid Coupon Links

-$3.00 Target Coupon w/
-$6.00 Prevacid Printable from Coupons.com
or
-$3.00 Prevacid Coupon when you sign up for Prevacid Perks


***Always read each coupon carefully to make sure you are following the coupon rules and be sure to learn the store's coupon policy before making a purchase.***

Fashion Trends: House of Harlow 1960 by Nicole Richie only $1.59 + FREE Shipping!

This chic little retro inspired fashion brand is owned and designed by Nicole Richie, daughter of singer/songwriter Lionel Richie. Check out some of the cute and purposely unique fashion accessories available at House of Harlow...

Bargain Shopper: 10 Pairs of False Eyelashes only $1.60 Shipped

 

Amazon has these 10 Pairs of Long False Eyelashes for only $1.60 + FREE Shipping!

• 100% Brand new and hand made
• This item is reusable if used and removed properly
• Long enough that can be trimmed to fit the desire length
• Suitable for evening date, party, prom, etc.
• Package includes: 10 Pairs of Natural Eyelashes. NOTE: Eyelash adhesive NOT included.

Bargain Shopper: Tornado Titanium Baseball Necklace $2.67 on Amazon

 

Amazon has a can't "beat it" deal on the Tornado Titanium Baseball Necklace 18″, it's only $2.67 + free shipping! These necklaces normally retail at about $40 each. They come in many different colors but my daughter and I are a fan of the pink. Hurry and click HERE to check it out, this deal won't last long!

 The Tornado Titanium Baseball Necklace is made of soft nonirritating material and is suppose to:

• Relieve stiffness in the neck and shoulders, eventually stabilizing your whole body
• Improve concentration and focus
• Assist in the recovery from sports relate issues such as sports fatigue
• Restore important ion balances to the body

In the Kitchen: FunBites

I received a FunBites to review and I have to say I think it is a very cute and creative kitchen gadget to have especially if you have small kids in your home. If you've ever used a cookie cutter then the FunBites will be a piece of fruit! FunBites works great on sandwiches, cheese, some fruit/veggies and other foods. I recommend making sure that the cutter is completely dry inside before cutting anything dry such as bread or cake if not the food will stick to the inside corners which can be kind of hard to clean and possibly ruin your creation. The cut-outs are very small so this would be a really good way to introduce toddlers to different foods at snack time; it's both fun and educational. FunBites come in four different cool colors and three shapes; hearts, squares, and triangles. I'm a major girly girl and so is my daughter so we both loved that it came in the heart shapes. :-) FunBites is a MIUSA (made in the USA) product, is BPA FREE, dishwasher safe and retails for under $15. For more information about FunBites or to purchase please visit www.FunBites.com.

Date Night at Dave & Buster's Summer of Games + Fun

This is a sponsored post.

If you've never been or if it's been a while since your last visit, now is a great time to check out Dave & Buster's. I went the other day with my partner and the kid and we had a BLAST! Recently D&B introduced new summer inspired drink and food menu items and FREE game play on 5 of the 8 new 4D game versions of popular mobile app games like Fruit Ninja and Temple Run. As part of the “Summer of Games” promotion, Dave & Buster’s will give guests free play on five of the newest games when they purchase or re-charge a PowerCard, from now through August 25th and D&B now has a mobile APP, so now you can skip the lines and recharge your game card right from your phone.

Music: Mariah Carey Rocking a Sling and Supporting Hurricane Sandy Relief

Butterflies and fellow lambs, I've been a MC (Mariah Carey) fan since I could remember and this makes me like her even more. Apparently she was filming for a new video last week when she fell and injured her shoulder but a dislocated shoulder is no match for a Diva, the show must go on right? Rocking two very cute bedazzled and feathered arm slings, Mariah owned the stage at the MLB Sandy Relief Concert in New York. Check out the photos (courtesy of getty images) and video of her performance below.

 

Visiting Texas: Houston’s First Salata...the Next Generation Salad Bar + Giveaway

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while but honestly never took the time. As of last week I can officially say I had the pleasure of trying Salata and it was a real treat! Salata is a salad bar eatery with over 50 toppings to choose from including an array of lettuces, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, 10 different house-made dressings and your choice of several different chicken or seafood protein options. I think the serving bar set up is a great customer friendly idea. Let's face it, how many times have you been in line ready to order and the person in front of you didn't know what they wanted? Well Salata has thought up a neat way to make ordering lunch and eating healthy a little simpler by offer two choices; a salad or wrap.

Before trying Salata I heard a couple of people complaining about the cost per salad/wrap so that had me a little skeptical about if this would be I place I would enjoy but I am so glad I decided to give it a try for myself. I personally think it's fair priced at $8.00 per salad and $7 per wrap (not including a chicken or seafood add on) considering the unlimited toppings they offer and how large the salad bowls are.

All together I really enjoyed my Salata experience, the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable and I thought it was superb when I learned that all of the dressings, marinades and soups that Salata use and offer are gluten free which brings me to the Salata Fresh Combination Challenge. Salata recently entered into a partnership with the Houston Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics under the Salata Fresh Combination Challenge where registered dieticans provided sample salad and wrap combinations that individuals with special dietary needs (or individuals who just want to eat healthier) can use as a guide for making healthier meal choices when dining at Salata which I think is very awesome!

In addition to the portion size and topping options I really like the home-like vibe I get from eating at Salata although the salads I make at home are no competition for a Salata salad. All Salata dressings are gluten-free,  preservative-free and can be purchased at $6 for a 12oz bottle at any location to be used as a dressing or marinade. I brought home a bottle of Chipotle Ranch but because there are no preservatives I had to use in within the week before it went bad; it can last up to two weeks refrigerated.

My Favorites:

Lettuce - Salata Mix

Chicken - Herb Marinated Chicken or Asian BBQ

Tortilla - Cool Cucumber

Dressings - Balsamic Vinaigrette or Chipotle Ranch

Soup - Tomato Basil

Bread - Seedful Wheat Bread

Tea - Raspberry Tea

Salata has several locations in the Houston, DFW and Los Angeles areas with other locations opening soon. They're open for lunch and dinner and breakfast at some locations. Salata also offers catering and delivery to locations within their deliver area so be sure to verify before placing your order.

Check out these and all the photos from Salata visit HERE!
Also check out the BLS Salata Chipotle Ranch Chicken recipe HERE!

 

Giveaway:

Want to try Salata for FREE? Then enter our giveaway below! After you've entered be sure to check out our other current giveaways.

  

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Disclosure: I was invited to try this product in exchange for my honest review. The giveaway is also sponsored by the same company, as they are providing the prize. All thoughts, opinions and expressions above are my own.