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Free Sephora shipping

cutecheapstuff — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:59:06 +0000

If you don’t live near a Sephora, or just don’t feel like leaving the house this weekend, you’re in luck! Sephora is offering free shipping on all orders over $25. Just enter code TOUCHDOWN at checkout. The offer ends Feb. 8.

Ulta discount

cutecheapstuff — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:37:06 +0000

If you enjoy shopping at Ulta, check this out. You can get $5 off a $10 purchase by using the coupon code 31877. The deal expires Dec. 31.

(Thanks, Hard Times Newsletter)

For your locks

cutecheapstuff — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:27:55 +0000

If you’d like a free sample of Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Fortifying Shampoo and Cream Conditioner, click here.

Free Herbal Essences product

cutecheapstuff — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:53:53 +0000

If you’re interested in getting a coupon for a free Herbal Essences shampoo or conditioner (it involves some Facebook action), click here.

Etsy faves

cutecheapstuff — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:40:39 +0000

I’m not sure why I waited so long to talk about Etsy. I assume that most people know about it, but just in case you’re not in the know: Etsy rules.

Etsy is where people who handmake things (jewelry, crafts, clothes, housewares, pretty much anything else you can think of) can create their own little store – all on one big ol’ website. When you purchase from Etsy stores, not only are you supporting individuals in their creative endeavors, you’re also not buying from sweatshops or paying retail mark-ups. And what I enjoy most of all: You get unique stuff.

I have this thing about purses – I really really don’t like it when I see other people with my same purse. When it comes to clothes, I’m not fond of seeing duplicate outfits, but it doesn’t bother me too much. But when it comes to bags that you carry every day - that are part of your every day look – I want it to be unique. I want people to notice it and ask where I got it. I like compliments!

That is why I try to only buy bags on Etsy. Today I’d like to highlight the bag I’ve been using pretty much every day for several months now. The seller is fromnancy, and this is the bag:

I wanted a bag with a long strap and a considerable amount of room, but I didn’t want a messenger bag. And this bag is perfect! There are no zippers or buttons or anything to mess with. The top of it just folds over, and there are 3 internal pockets – for my sunglasses, cell phone, and iPod. Check, check, and check.

And it was only $35. Yes, that might be more than you’d pay for a bag at Target, but I think it’s worth it to support Etsy sellers. And they tend to keep their shipping prices low, unlike a lot of sellers on Ebay and other websites.

Here’s another fun thing about Etsy. As a shopper, you can create a profile (which you have to do if you want to purchase anything), and you can browse shops and tag items as your Favorites. Then when Christmas or a birthday or some other gift-giving holiday rolls around, you can give people the link to your list of Etsy favorite things and pray they buy something off it. Here’s mine (it’s short because I’ve been avoiding Etsy, thanks to my underemployment).

Brilliant Brunette samples

cutecheapstuff — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:10:24 +0000

Because brunette is just as hot as blonde: Here’s a free sample of John Freida Brilliant Brunette shampoo and conditioner.

(Thanks, Money Saving Mom)