Disney Elsa Beauty Collection Review + Swatches!

Since the Elsa Collection has come to Walgreens stores, I had to pick up a few of the products to try out for myself.  I picked up the Nail Polish Duo, The Eyeshadow Palette by Elf, and the Elf Face Palette.

ORLY Elsa Nail Polish Sister Duos ($10.99) 

I picked up this duo which includes: Coronation Ball & Olaf You a Lot

Both colors are absolutely gorgeous! However, the formula of the glitter polish (Coronation Ball) is very goopy. It was difficult to apply multiple coats. I'm not sure if all of the glitter polishes are like that, or if I happened to get a defective bottle. The pink polish (Olaf You a Lot) is a stunning spring pink and the formula is better but still not fantastic. Honestly, I feel the prices are way too high for these polishes but if you happen to find them on sale, I would say pick them up!

ELF Elsa Eyeshadow Palette ($6.99)

This palette is the Snow and Ice Glow Eyeshadow Palette by E.L.F. It includes 9 shadows with remarkable pigmentation. I used to hate ELF shadows because they didn't seem like the quality was worth it. However, they have since changed the formula of their shadows and now I have a new addiction. These colors are amazing!

ELF Elsa Face Palette ($6.99)

This palette is the Snow and Ice Icicle Face Palette by ELF.  It includes a highlighter, blush and bronzer.  The pigmentation and blendability of these powders is fantastic! This is a great product for beginners/intermediate who are learning to contour. I have to say, the bronzer is not my favorite color to use for my skin tone but if used with a light hand, it works wonderfully.

Walgreens After Halloween 90% Sale HAUL! 2014

I scored some REALLY great Halloween decor this year from Walgreens.

Their after Halloween sale is currently 90% off all Halloween decor and 50% off Halloween candy.

What I scored:

My Pet Ghost - Retail $9.95 - Paid $.99

Glitter Skull - Retail $.99 - Paid $.09

Pop-Eyed Monster - Retail $1.99 - Paid $.19

Skeleton Light Up Duck - Retail $2.99 - Paid $.29

Pull Apart Skeleton Stuffed Toy - Retail $7.99 - Paid $.79

My Finished Display Shelf!

See my Video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0CJnmvn-HQ

I highly recommend checking your local stores the day (or so) AFTER a holiday.  They discount any products left and this is when you can score BIG for the next year :)

Did you have a Walgreens Halloween Haul? What did you find? Share in the comments!

My Deals of the Day

I managed to score some wicked awesome deals today!  My predictions were mostly true and my budget is still in order.  My goal is to budget groceries to $50 a week.  Lets see how I did this week.

Publix - Total Spent $16.64 (71% Saved)

• Green Giant Frozen Veggies B1G1 1.99 (.99 each)
• $1 off four coupon
• $1 off two coupon
• SIX for .66 each
• Hamburger Helper B1G1 (.97 each)
• .75 off three (2)
• SIX for .72 each
• Ragu Pasta Sauce 16-24oz B1G1 (1.09 each)
• $1 off two (2)
• FOUR for .59 each
• Mueller's Pasta 1lb box
• FREE with purchase of (2) Ragu sauces (got 2 of those coupons)
• TWO boxes FREE
• Nabisco Snackwell Bars (1.49 each)
• .75 off one
• ONE box for .74
• Pillsbury Grands rolls 4/$5 (1.25 each)
• $1 off two (2)
• FOUR for .75 each
• Yoplait Light Granola Parfait 2/pk (2.49 each)
• $1 off Publix Coupon
• $.75 off one
• ONE pack for .74
• Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes (1.34 each)
• $1 off one
• ONE box for .34
• General Mills Cereals (selected 12.25-18.25oz - $2.50 each)
• $2 off Publix Coupon - Fiber One
• $2 off Publix Coupon - Oatmeal Crisp
• $1 off TWO boxes of listed cereals
• TWO boxes FREE

Actual Trip Cost: $16.64

CVS - Total Spent $22.29 (26% Saved)

• CoverGirl Eye Makeup B1G1 50% off
• CoverGirl Mascara $9.99
• CoverGirl Eyeliner 50% off @ $2.94
• $2.50 off TWO CoverGirl
• $2 Extra Bucks from CVS's Promotion (Be one of the 500,000 to get FREE EB!)
• $8.43 for Both
• Rimmel Primer $7.39
• $1 off Rimmel Product
• $6.39
• Rimmel Foundation $6.89
• $1 off Rimmel Product
• $5.89

ACTUAL TRIP COST: $22.29 [w/ 6% sales tax]

* Although I didn't save THAT much, I got paid $3 in Extra Bucks to buy these!*

Walgreens Total Spent $7.44 (62% Saved)

• Domino's Brown Sugar & Confectioners Sugar
• WG coupon for .99
• (2).50 off TWO boxes
• FOUR for .74 each
• Yardley's Bar Soap
• WG Coupon for .69 a bar
• (1) .25 coupon
• ONE for .44
• Hunt's Tomato Sauce
• WG Coupon for 3 for $1
• THREE at .33 each
• Nice! Seasonings
• WG coupon for .79 each (limit 3)
• THREE for .79 each
ACTUAL TRIP COST: $7.44
*Domino's Sugar 4 lb bag - This wasn't in stock so I got a rain check for the $2.49 sale price and luckily my coupon for .65 off doesn't expire until 11/25 so i'll still get it for $1.84 when it's back in stock.*

Weekly Food Budget: $50
Total Spent this week on Food:  $24.08

It feels so good to save!

Keeping an Eye out for Great Deals

This week is showing some very promising sales and coupons!  Over at Southern Savers, Jenny just posted up her handy dandy Coupon Preview for this Sunday 10.02 which I am CRAZY excited for.  4 inserts this Sunday and A LOT of really good high value coupons to look forward to!  BTW if anyone finds any really good deals for a new Cat Tower for my bitty kitties, please let me know! (Trying to find one for Christmas for the baby kitties this year)

My Planned Shopping Trips for This Week:

Walgreens

• Domino's Brown Sugar & Confectioners Sugar
• (2)WG coupon for .99
• (2).50 off TWO boxes
• Getting 4 for .74 each
• Domino's Sugar 4 LBS
• (1) WG coupon for $2.49
• (2) .65 off 4LBS or larger
• Getting 1 for $1.84
• Yardley's Bar Soap
• (1) WG Coupon for .69 a bar
• (1) .25 coupon
• Getting 1 for .44
• Hunt's Tomato Sauce
• (1) WG Coupon for 3 for $1
• Getting 3 at .33 each
• Nice! Seasonings
• WG coupon for .79 each (limit 3)
• Getting 3 for .79 each

PROSPECTED TRIP COST: $9.13 with tax

PUBLIX

• Green Giant Frozen Veggies B1G1 (.99 each)
• $1 off four coupon
• $1 off two coupon
• Getting 6 for .66 each or $3.94 total
• Hamburger Helper B1G1 (.97 each)
• .75 off three (2)
• Getting 6 for .72 each or $4.32 total
• Ragu Pasta Sauce 16-24oz B1G1 (1.09 each)
• $1 off two (2)
• Getting 4 for .59 each or $2.36 total
• Mueller's Pasta 1lb box
• FREE with purchase of (2) Ragu sauces (got 2 of those coupons)
• Getting 2 boxes FREE
• Nabisco Snackwell Bars (1.49 each)
• .75 off one
• Getting 1 box for .74
• Pillsbury Grands rolls 4/$5 (1.25 each)
• $1 off two (2)
• Getting 4 for .75 each or $3 total
• Yoplait Light Granola Parfait 2/pk (2.49 each)
• $1 off Publix Coupon
• $.75 off one
• Getting 1 pack for .74
• Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes (1.34 each)
• $1 off one
• Getting 1 box for .34
• General Mills Cereals (selected 12.25-18.25oz - $2.50 each)
• $2 off Publix Coupon - Fiber One
• $2 off Publix Coupon - Oatmeal Crisp
• $1 off TWO boxes of listed cereals
• Getting 2 boxes FREE

PROSPECTED TRIP COST: $16.37 with tax

HOPEFULLY, they will have everything in stock this time. I have noticed if I don't go the day the sales become active, they sell out of everything by the time I get there, so this time I'm going tomorrow when the sales start!