❈Sac Thrift Chick❈

Generally, I like to say I'm thrifty, not cheap. I am a thrifty shopper, but I don't like to buy cheap quality clothes or furniture, for example. Sometimes, when it really doesn't matter, I am just plain cheap. When it comes to organizing my makeup, I'm cheap. I don't need my makeup organization to look nice; I just need it to be functional and portable. I don't own a lot of makeup, and I wear even less on a regular basis. My makeup organization goal was to create a simple system that would allow me to quickly grab what I needed from lightweight, portable containers. I've always kept my makeup in a narrow, plastic drawer from an organizational desk caddy I used in elementary school. The caddy fell apart ages ago, but I've put the surviving drawers to use for the past 20 years. I used to just toss all my makeup in this little drawer, but I got sick of digging around to find what I needed. To organize my makeup, I repurposed prescription pill bo...

I originally wrote the following article as an assignment for a client, but was a little surprised to discover the client didn't actually want me to name names -- advertisal relationships and all. Rather than rewrite an entire article to avoid offending a makeup line by stating the facts about its safety testing, I decided to throw it up on my blog. I also have another reason for sharing: The information I learned in my research made me examine the makeup I buy. With the selection of cosmetic lines that don't test on animals, there's really no reason I should be supporting a company that still tests on animals.  If you're looking for that perfect volumizing mascara or blemish-concealing BB cream, but want to ensure the product is cruelty-free, good news: As of 2014, over 1,000 beauty and personal care companies don't test on animals, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The bad news is that some big-name brands still test ...

Exfoliate the skin with this super easy and super cheap DIY gift. You Need Granulated white sugar Extra virgin olive oil Peppermint essential oil Jar Step 1. Wash and dry jar. Step 2. Mix together 3 cups white granulated sugar with 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. Almond oil also works. Step 3. Add approximately 10 drops of peppermint oil.  Step 4. Divide scrub into two bowls. Add food coloring to create desired colors. Step 5. Funnel the scrub into the jar, laying your color choices. This are just general guidelines. The scrub should feel soft but not too oily. I mainly used salsa jars and covered the lids with red Duck Tape. I printed the labels on the computer and added peppermint stickers for decoration. The only thing I purchased specifically for this project was the peppermint essential oil. I found it locally on sale at the Vitamin Shoppe .