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Love shopping online? Save some money in the process!

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Okay, so today might sound like a paid, pre-written post…but it’s not, really. This is just my own raving about this new website I just discovered that helps you save money on all of your online orders.

Who doesn’t want to save a bit of cash, right??

Let me go back and start from the beginning—I’m getting a little ahead of myself here! 😛

The website is called Ebates and their logo is “Where it pays to shop online”. And that pretty much sums it up. Ebates is linked to a ton of websites and if you go through them when you place an order, you will get a percentage of cash back on that order. Doesn’t that sound awesome??

Each website will have a different percentage of cash back, but it roughly ranges from 5% to 10% and even some websites that have 25% or 35% cash back! Depending on where you shop frequently, it could really be worth your while to sign up with Ebates and start saving!

It doesn’t cost you anything to sign up, so there’s nothing to loose by signing up. All you have to do is remember to sign into your Ebates account and go through them before you place an order online. And after a little bit, you’ll start to see your savings climb. (Who doesn’t like to save money?? 😉

Oh, I almost forgot! As a “thank you” for signing up with Ebates, they give you a $10 gift card to either Macy’s, WalMart, Target, or Kohl’s! Yep, when you place your order soon after signing up, they’ll give you this gift card to spend however you like!

If you do decide to sign up with Ebates, I would love it if you would sign up under me (either by using my link or my using my email address [legacy1992(at)gmail.com] when they ask “who referred you”). For each person that I refer who signs up with Ebates and places an order, I get a little “thank you” gift from Ebates! 🙂 So, yeah, if you are thinking of signing up — use MY LINK!

And then enjoy your usual shopping and watch your savings grow!

If you have any other questions about Ebates, feel free to ask them in the comments below. Or if you signed up to Ebates using my link, PLEASE tell me! I’d love to give you a BIG shout-out thank you!! 😀

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Erasable pens and chocolate! (Influenster Review, Part 3)

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Just in case you missed Wednesday’s post…or Friday’s post…here is a recap…



I’ve joined a new program called Influester. (If you want an invite to it, just let me know in the comments below {and leave your email address} and I’ll send you a personal invite and instructions on how to sign up.)

Anyways, I just got my very FIRST box from Influenster that was called the Cosmo VoxBox. What did I get? Well…

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor
Venus & Olay Razor Refill (I forgot to include it in the pictures! Oops!! :-/)
Forever Read Eau de Parfume by Bath & Body Works
Ghiradelli Gourmet “Milk Sea Salt Escape” Chocolate
2 FriXion by Pilot Pens



Review…

Alright, i’m going to do the last two together for this final post. First of is…

Okay, so this review is an easy one. I mean, who doesn’t like a pen that will let you erase if you make any mistakes? According to their website, FriXion pens “….have the freedom to write, erase, and write again with every color of the rainbow”. And these pens work exactly as they said!

Of course, I tried this pen out several times, just doodling on scrap and then erasing it. Such fun to see it disappear so perfectly! And I even used these pens when I filled out a scholarship application–good thing I did, since I accidently marked the wrong box! And—poof!—I was able to erase it completely away.

The FriXion pens have a unique thermo-sensitive gel ink formula that allows the ink to disappear with erasing friction—which is how you are able to erase pen ink! 😉 The pens come in a large variety of colors—black, blue, red, purple, pink, lime, orange, and brown. I have both the black and red FriXion pens. 🙂

I think everyone should have one of these pens handy — I’m sticking mine in my school bag. It will come in handy, that’s for sure!!

Okay, the last item I got in my Cosmo VoxBox is…

I am a big lover of chocolate, so I was ecstatic to get this in my VoxBox—what a treat!! 🙂 This chocolate has “…creamy milk chocolate…combined with bursts of sea salt and roasted almonds.” Now, I know first off it might be kind of weird that this chocolate has sea salt in it…but it doesn’t taste bad at all, trust me!

It does have that slighty salty taste, but I think it really adds to the flavor. I can’t remember how many times I want a chocolate/salty snack—like chocolate covered pretzels—and that is what this Ghirardelli chocolate gives you. A bit of sweet and a bit of salt.

Definitely a chocolate bar any chocolate lover will want to try out!

I received the ITEM complimentary from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Forever Red Exclusively at Bath & Body Works! (Influenster Review, Part 2)

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Just in case you missed yesterday’s post, here is a recap…

I’ve joined a new program called Influester. (If you want an invite to it, just let me know in the comments below {and leave your email address} and I’ll send you a personal invite and instructions on how to sign up.)

Anyways, I just got my very FIRST box from Influenster that was called the Cosmo VoxBox. What did I get? Well…

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor
Venus & Olay Razor Refill (I forgot to include it in the pictures! Oops!! :-/)
Forever Read Eau de Parfume by Bath & Body Works
Ghiradelli Gourmet “Milk Sea Salt Escape” Chocolate
2 FriXion by Pilot Pens

Review…

Okay, so the next thing I’m going to review is the (super-yummy smelling!) fragrance…

Yes, you heard right. This (YUMMY!) perfume is sold only at Bath & Body Works. Pretty exclusive…and pretty cool!

I was really excited I got a fragrance in my VoxBox, as I love them and am always on the hunt for another good one that will smell delicious! 🙂 As you can see from the picture, this one is called Forever Red.

And it smells A-MAZ-ING!!

What, exactly, is in this Forever Red? Well, this fragrance is from their signature collection and is a Fine Fragrance Mist. To quote them, “…radiate our passionate blend of pomegranate, red osmanthus, and a sexy surprise of vanilla rum.”

I’m honestly not sure what red osmanthus is  — haha! — but put together with pomegranate and a bit of vanilla, it smells great! I noticed the fragrance doesn’t last a super-long time, but it does linger for a while and since I have I got it in this little sample size, I can stick it in my purse and reapply whenever I feel like smelling fresh and yummy.

I got into the habit of spritzing some on after I got home from school. After a long day, it really was a great pick-me-up and I would get many compliments at how good I smelled. 🙂

How could you ask for anything better in a fragrance than that??

I received the Forever Red perfume complimentary from Influenster, to test. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Have you ever tried the Gillette Venus Embrace? (Influenster Review, Part 1)

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So I’ve joined a new program called Influester. Ever heard of it? (If you did, please do let me know! I just discovered this and think it is TOO cool! If you want an invite to it, just let me know in the comments below (and leave your email address) and I’ll send you a personal invite and instructions on how to sign up.)

Anyways, I just got my very FIRST box from Influenster that was called the Cosmo VoxBox. (Totally cool, since I have gotten CRAZY interested in anything beauty-related. 🙂 So, anyways, I thought it would be fun to do a whole review-post on all the things I received in the box. And to make it more interesting, I’m going to break this VoxBoc review up. I’ll review one thing from the box each post. Not sure how often I’ll post…proabably once every day…but maybe more often. Sound like fun? Well, then just keep reading! 🙂

To the right is the box that showed up at my door a week or so ago. It’ was SO much fun to open the box and discover what they had sent to me (you don’t know what they send you until you get it!). So, I opened the box and had fun taking everything out and give each of the items a once over. I am really happy with everything that I got sent and have been enjoying them all ever since! What did I get? Well…

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor
Venus & Olay Razor Refill (I forgot to include it in the pictures! Oops!! :-/)
Forever Read Eau de Parfume by Bath & Body Works
Ghiradelli Gourmet “Milk Sea Salt Escape” Chocolate
2 FriXion by Pilot Pens

Review…

Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the first thing on our list….

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor!

As you can see, I got a $2 coupon for when I purchase my next refill for the razor. Pretty sweet!

Okay, so what is the Gillette Venus Embrace? Well, according to Gillette Venus, this razor features 5 different blades that help give you the best shave you can possible get—with 5 blades, it’s not going to miss one single hair!

There are ribbons of moisture surround the blades so that it glides effortlessly and smoothly over your skin while giving the newly-shaved area a bit of moisture to leave it feeling velvety soft.

I’ve used this razor several times and I am REALLY liking it! I’ll be honest and say I usually just get the cheap, disposable razors in the past, but I have a history with nicking or cutting myself with those. So, this Gillette Venus Embrace razor is pretty sweet as it glides smoothly over my skin, The moveable head on this razor acts as a protector against nicking yourself when you go around those hard to reach areas—like your knees or ankles!

And—the best part—is that the Gillette Venus razor handles will fit ANY Venus blade refill!

Totally sweet! And very economical so that I can try out all the different types of blades Venus sells, find the one that works the best for me, and never have to purchase the whole razor! I really do love this razor!! I’ll be using that refill for sure…and then that coupon to purchase more refills from now on! 😀

So, if you haven’t figured out yet…I really like this razor! Sorry I didn’t have the Venus & Olay razor refill in the picture, too. I totally forgot about it until after I had uploaded everything and was putting my new things away. But, since it is a Gillete Venus, I know I’m going to like it. 🙂

I received the Gillette Venus Embrace razor and Venus & Olay refill complimentary from Influenster. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Win a necklace with a coded message! (Giveaway)

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Okay, I’ve got another post for today. But, since this does have a giveaway at the end of it…I’m hoping you won’t mind. Yeah, I know…who wouldn’t want to enter a giveaway, right?? Especially when it is a jewelry giveaway! (I love getting new jewelry!!! ;-D

Today I’m on Etsy once again, this time showcasing Jen’s jewelry business, Arbotique Designs. If you’re looking for beautiful, dainty jewelry…this is the place to check out!! In her own words, Arbotique Designs “…is full of wearable, whimsical art! Every girl deserves a little sparkle, so while my finished pieces are made with only sterling or fine silver and gemstones, you will love the prices almost as much as the jewelry itself! Email me for custom orders and happy shopping!”

My Fringe Earrings!!

For this review post, I got her Modern Sterling Silver Fringe Earrings. I always love this style of earrings, so was very excited about getting them in the mail. From the picture, I personally thought they looked a little on the big side, but when they came in they were pretty dainty and delicate-looking. Which was what I was hoping for! Big earrings are always fun, but sometimes I just want something small, get sophisticated and pretty. 🙂

The earrings came attached to this cute little ‘holder’ that has the Arbotique Designs logo on it. Very unique and cute!! She included three of her business cards, which will come in handy when people ask me where I got my earrings. 😉 And not only that, but the earrings were placed in a velvet pouch. Loved

As you can see from the picture (above), the sterling silver is very bright and pretty. Dainty, too–the chain and beads are pretty small! I like how the beads break up the dangling chains, giving it dimension and style. All the chain, links, and beads feel pretty secure. No visible ‘weak-links that I could detect. 

All in all, these earrings were very well made! They are the kind of jewelry that will last. I love ’em! Thanks Jen for designing and making quality jewelry!!

And my little fringe earrings isn’t the only thing that Arbotique Designs offers. Just check out this necklace (left) that I found today. Too pretty!! I LOVE the light blue with the sterling silver. Very pretty!!

As I said, there are lots of other pieces of jewelry available — earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings…she even has a “destash supply” folder filled with pretty cool-lookin’ rock pendants.

Okay, before we get on to the giveaway…if you are (like me) unable to wait to see if you win the giveaway. Or if you found something else on Arbotique Designs that you just LOVE. Be aware that Jen has offered a 20% discount for all my readers for the month of September. 

Yep! That’s right! Get 20% off your order from Arbotique Designs by using the code “legacy20” at checkout and–BAM!–it’s cheaper. But make sure you use this discount soon–it only lasts until the end of September!!

Places you can keep in touch with Arbotique Design…

So! Now that you’ve read about Arbotique Designs and seen my thoughts on the jewelry…it’s giveaway time!! Jen has very kindly offered her Sterling Silver Morse Code Necklace (customized with up to 6 words) to one winner! 
Follow the instructions in the rafflecopter below to enter! The giveaway ends 9/17 at midnight.

Stones (or brass plates! ;-) on string…and you could win it! (Giveaway)

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I apologize for how late this post is! Had a busy morning taking my siblings to see a movie, then the sunshine just called to me…and I succumbed and spent a few hours enjoying it’s rays. 🙂 But! I’m here now, and with a fun jewelry review and bracelet to giveaway, so keep reading!!

Today (or, more accurately, tonight) we are taking a look at Melissa’s Etsy shop, Stone on String—Style for the Body, Beauty for the Soul. Her hobby for making jewelry developed into a business in 2005 and she’s been doing it ever since. Stone on String sells earthy, natural pieces of jewelry that can also be personalized with inspirational words and quotes.

For review (and giveaway!) Melissa sent me this beautiful leather corded bracelet with the words “Faith” inscribed next to a cross. Isn’t it so cute??

As I said, the bracelet is made from a cotton cord. The size is changeable, so it’ll fit many sizes. The brass plate with the word etched into it is good quality and looks great alongside the tan cord. While the bracelet is simply made and adorned, its beautiful and is something you can wear with just about anything. A comfortable and relaxing style, in my opinion.

And bracelets aren’t the only thing you can get at Stone on String! There are necklaces, earrings, and even a some men’s jewelry! And all of the men’s things have a really laid back, comfortable look to them–so something that special guy of yours would wear everyday, everywhere!

Just check out this picture to the right. It’s a “Men’s or Unisex Black Cord Necklace with Hand Stamped Brass Tags & Silver Leaf Jasper Gemstone Charm”. Melissa has it available right now over on Etsy!

As I said, she’s got a lot of really neat jewelry! Have you seen those wrap-around bracelet that make up a nice, thick bracelet once you’ve wrapped it around your wrist several times? It’s over at Stone on String, with several different types of colors/types to choose for your bracelet.

And, as I promised, there’s also a giveaway! 😀 Fun, fun, ehh?? Yep! Well, just enter this rafflecopter form below in order to enter. And be aware–some things you can come back each day to do for additional points. Wrack those entries up. This bracelet is one you’ll want to own!!

Of course, if you can’t wait, feel free to have a shopping spree over at Stone on String. And if you mention to Melissa that you heard about her store through here, just so she knows…that’d be cool, too! 😉

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Are you a couponer? Here’s a handy organizer that’s a must for you! (Giveaway)

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Glow Girl is a shop that sells Eco-friendly coupon organizers, sandwich baggies, and carry-all totes. Y’all are familiar with Vera Bradley and the 31 bags, right? Well, this Etsy shop reminds me of those companies…except for couponers! 😉

Deb, the lady who owns the shop, sent me one of her coupon organizers to try and out review for you. Here’s a picture to the right. I loved the colors — black swirls against the gray background. The fabric is really good quality, and the double-layers make for a strong bag.

As you can see in the picture, there’s a button and a little elastic band so you can close your coupon organizer. Very handy to make sure those coupons don’t spill out and blow away! The sewing on this bag was wonderful — tight, straight, small stitches make for an all around good-quality product!

The inside is just as well made as the outside. Lined with a black material, it’s durable and easy to keep clean. It comes with dividers and dozens of labels ready-made — all you have to do is decide what you want and stick them on the dividers. Easy-peasy, right? Yep! It didn’t take long to get this coupon organizer ready to go for my family!

And this isn’t the only thing that owns the shop sells, either! She has fabric grocery tote bags, product bags, and snack/sandwich bags, too. If you are at all a “Go Green” person, or someone who enjoys using fabric over plastic…then Deb’s shop is definitely one you need to check out and visit regularly! I really enjoyed exploring her shop.

Go check owns the shop, Glow Girl, out now!