How to Earn Money While Shopping Online! (Not a Scam!!)

You may have heard a whisper of the word "Ebates" while browsing online, watching YouTube videos, reading blogs, or even watching the news. You may have even thought to yourself, "that's a scam" or "that's too good to be true". You may have pushed the word out of your thoughts to never been mentioned again.

 

Well I'm hear to remind you of that wondrous word "Ebates". Or I may be introducing you to the word for the first time ever.

 

You may be asking me "what is Ebates?"

 

Ebates is a website that claims "it pays to shop online!" This site is free to sign up and use. Once signed up, you shop directly through Ebates for your online purchases. Once you've confirmed your purchases, Ebates will provide you with a percentage of your total (before shipping and tax) and give you money cash back!

 

Four times a year or more, Ebates will send you cash back from your previous purchases. There are a couple different options: a Big Fat Check that will be mailed to you, the money transferred to a PayPal account, or you can send the money to your favorite charity.

 

This money is FREE when you purchase something online.

 

Ebates is available for over 1,700 stores!

 

Here are some examples of the cash back at different online stores!

 

For the ladies...

Bloomingdale's - 3% cash back

Nordstrom - 3% cash back

QVC - 2.5% cash back

Sephora - 4% cash back

ULTA - 4% cash back

 

And for any guys out there...

Auto Zone - 4% cash back

GNC - 5% cash back

Sports Authority - 6% cash back

 

For anyone...

Apple Store - 1% cash back

Best Buy - 1% cash back

iTunes - 7% cash back

Office Depot - 2% cash back

 

 

Please note: Sometimes the cash back will be doubled for extra savings! For example, at the time that I'm typing this Nordstrom is 6% cash back!

 

This website also lets you know of any coupons that you can use when shopping online!

 

If you are interested in signing up to Ebates, you can click here or click the Ebates logo at the bottom of this page.

 

Please let me know if you've ever used Ebates or you plan to start using Ebates! It's an amazing site and I wish I had found it sooner.

 

XOXO

 

 

 

Please note: I am not affiliated with Ebates at all. I signed up after hearing so much about it and I've been loving it!

 

 

Currently Coveting - Winter Nail Polishes (Featuring Essie)

Dark & super glittery nails are what I gravitate towards this time of year.

 

 

 

 

Essie Luxeffects Topcoat in Set In Stones

Essie Luxeffects Nail Polish in Sparkle On Top

Essie Nail Color in Devil's Advocate

Essie Mirror Metallics Nail Polish in No Place Like Chrome

Essie Nail Polish in Good As Gold

 

 

What are some of your winter nail polishes?

 

 

 

You can take a look at my past "Currently Coveting" postings below:
Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)

Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, & Gold (Featuring Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Express, & Macy's)

Fall Nail Polish (Featuring OPI & Essie)

 

Cozy Sweaters (Featuring H&M)

 

Skincare (Featuring Clarins & Origins)

 

Tiffany Blue & Silver (Featuring Tiffany & Co.)

 

Comfy Lounge Wear (Featuring Victoria's Secret PINK & Forever 21)

 

Eyeshadow Palettes (Featuring Dior, Lancôme, LORAC, Urban Decay, Illamasqua, & Clinique)

 

 

XOXO

Currently Coveting - Eyeshadow Palettes (Featuring Dior, Lancôme, LORAC, Urban Decay, Illamasqua, & Clinique)

One of my favorite makeup pieces are eyeshadow palettes! I love being able to create a look (or ten) with just one palette.

 

Here are a few eyeshadow palettes that I've been coveting.

 

Dior 5 Color Eyeshadow in Golden Snow (Golden Winter Collection)
Lancôme Color Design Shadow & Liner Palette in Lavender Grace
LORAC Pro Palette
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
Illamasqua Complement Palette
Clinique Eyeshadow Quad in All About Shadow


What are some of the beauty (or non-beauty) products that you've been coveting lately?

Check back every Sunday for more of my "Currently Coveting" posts.

XOXO


You can take a look at my past "Currently Coveting" postings below:
Baby Pink & Glowy Skin (Featuring Illamasca, YSL, Hourglass, Mac, & Dior)

Burgundy, Cognac, Burnt Orange, Tortoise, & Gold (Featuring Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Express, & Macy's)

Fall Nail Polish (Featuring OPI & Essie)

 

Cozy Sweaters (Featuring H&M)

 

Skincare (Featuring Clarins & Origins)

 

Tiffany Blue & Silver (Featuring Tiffany & Co.)

 

Comfy Lounge Wear (Featuring Victoria's Secret PINK & Forever 21)

 

Fall Nail Polish Picks - Bronze/Metallics, Reds/Raspberries, & Darks

 

Fall & Winter is the time for dark nail polish which are my favorite! I've included a few of my top fall nail polish picks.

Featuring: Bronze/Metallics, Reds/Raspberries, & Darks.

 

Left to Right: Orly Buried Treasure, Essence Just In Case, Finger Paints Artist's Inspiration, Pure Ice Risk Taker, OPI Russian Navy, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark, ULTA Smoke Screen, OPI Bogota Blackberry, Essence Plum Perfect, China Glaze Awakening

 

Left to Right: Pure Ice Risk Taker, Orly Buried Treasure, Essence Just In Case, Finger Paints Artist's Inspiration

Left to Right: Essence Plum Perfect, OPI Bogota Blackberry, China Glaze Awakening

Left to Right: ULTA Smoke Screen, OPI Russian Navy, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

 

 

You can take a look at my nail polish collection here.

 

XOXO


Coming Soon: Nail polish swatches!
 

 

Ulta Haul - Revlon & Real Techniques

 

Today's post is a collective haul from Ulta! This an accumulation of products purchased from two separate trips. Most of these products were on sale (yay me!). Ulta had a grand opening near me and were offering $5 off $15 purchase. I also had retailer coupons for Real Techniques and Revlon. Ulta will accept both Ulta coupons and retailer coupons! Double savings!! Revlon was additionally 40%. Triple savings!!

 

This brand is definitely one of my favorites, particularly for lip products. I've tried Color Burst Lip Butters in the past and couldn't resist taking another one home. Sugar Plum is a perfect lip color for fall/winter! I accidently included Peach Parfait in this posting. It was originally mentioned here. It is still a beautiful shade and I would recommend it. During the same trip, I also picked up one of their Super Lustrous Lipglosses in Snow Pink (the perfect baby pink color!). This lipgloss is gorgeous and I plan to repurchase it when it has run out. I also picked up two of the ColorStay Eyeliners - Blackberry and Cocoa. These babies are amazing! Perfect colors for fall!
 

 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa
 

Left to Right: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum, Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait, Revlon Superlustrous Lipgloss in Snow Pink, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Blackberry, Revlon Color Stay Eyeliner in Cocoa

 

 

Left to Right: Blackberry & Cocoa

 

After taking pictures of the swatches, I noticed that the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliners would not be removed by simple soap and water. These babies did not want to be removed! I was finally able to remove the swatches with cold cream (used twice!). I wanted to show you the proof of their amazing staying power!

 

I've wanted to purchase some Real Techniques brushes for ages. When I had the opportunity to pick up these babies for a discount, I jumped at the chance!! I've been able to try out these brushes since purchasing them and have mentioned how I use them below. You can also find YouTube videos about these brushes if you want to do more research. These brushes are amazing!! I definitely recommend them. Even without coupons, these brushes are wonderful. Props to Samantha Chapman.

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush

 

Left to Right: Powder Brush, Blush Brush, Expert Face Brush, Buffer Brush, Contour Brush, Pointed Foundation Brush, Detailer Brush
 

 

Use: Powder (particularly Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural)

 

Use: Blush (duh!)

 

Use: Foundation

 

Use: Buffing out foundation or contour

 

Use: Bronzer (particularly NYC Sunny)

 

 

Use: Still undetermined

 

Use: Inner eye highlight 

 

This post is full of savings and excitement. I've decided to start looking for coupons and deals. I loved knowing that I got to fuel my makeup addiction at a reduced cost! Let me know if you love any particular website or app for coupons and deals. It would be much appreciated!!

 

 

XOXO


Coming Soon: Mac Haul & Fall Nail Polish Picks

 

Nail Polish Collection & Upcoming Reviews

I've decided that I have way too many nail polishes. Most of the bottles have been ignored & I thought if I blogged about them, I would use them more. Here are all of the nail polishes that my mom and I have collected over the years.

China Glaze:

Left to right: CG in the City, Haunting, Ruby Pumps, Awakening, Chiaroscuro

Essie:

Left to right: Lady Like, A-list, Tart Deco, Lapis Of Luxury, Barefoot in Blue


Sally Hansen:

 Left to right: Cocktail Party, Pardon my French, Stormy Blue, Shrimply Divine

Left to right: Sacred Scarlet, Sparkling Champagne, Amazing Amethyst




OPI:

Left to right: Russian Navy, Bogota Blackberry, Lincoln Park After Dark




Nicole by OPI:

Left to right: Sheer Fun, Have a Heart, Play Fair




Wet n Wild:

Left to right: Hannah Pinktana, Clear Coat, The Wonder Yellows, Teal or No Teal

Left to right: Kaleidoscope, Base Coat




N.Y.C:

Left to right: Pink Promenade Creme, Long Wearing Clear, Venomous




Revlon:

Left to right: Pretty in Papaya, Raspberry Rapture




Pure Ice:

Left to right: Risk Taker, Feeling Hot




Orly:

Left to right: Top 2 Bottom, Buried Treasure, No Bite




Essence:

Left to right: Just in Case, Plum Perfect, Walk of Fame




Q Collection:

Left to Right: Silver Glitter, Rossette




ULTA:

Smoke Screen




L'oreal:

I Pink I'm in Love




Wild and Crazy:

Jealousy




Finger Paints:

Artist's Inspiration




Jesse's Girl:

North Star




Confetti:

Dance Party Pink




L.A. Colors:

Energy Source




L.A. Colors Art Deco:

Left to right: White, Black




Bon Bons:

Glittery Burgundy




So in addition to these pictures, I will be taking pictures of the polishes on my nails. I will be reviewing them and letting you know what I think of each shade. Let me know if there is one in particular that you'd like me to wear and review. I plan to get to all of these at some point!

Is there any nail polishes that I should buy? Maybe after I've went through some of these!

XOXO

blogruary day 24 - ulta haul

I haven't blogged in a few days, sorry! I've had a few exams and assignments for school recently which has kept me busy. Although, I haven't been able to blog everyday of February, I plan to blog more often after this month.


Today I went to Ulta with my mom and she bought me a few things. I wasn't expecting her to buy me anything, I planned to pay for it myself.


L'oreal was buy 2 get 1 free so we bought some more of our foundation which is the mineral foundation. We each bought a foundation and she bought a finishing powder. I also had a $1 off manufacturer coupon and a $3.50 off ulta coupon.

I finally got the Urban Decay Naked2 palette. I have been looking at it on blogs and on YouTube videos, however I hadn't seen it in person. It is so pretty! I can't wait to use it. I definitely kind of cheated on my project x pan and eye shadow out 2012. I'm going to try to make only this one exception!


I think that I will also be including limited edition products to my exceptions. I have been eyeing some products in the MAC Chen Man Love & Water Collection and the MAC Too Supreme Collection coming out March 1st. I really like the force of love lipstick and lipglass and the zen rose sheen supreme lipstick.



XOXO