Make-Up on Money Mondays!

I realize that I am a bit late this evening, but it's going to be okay. I know that everyone was just waiting in anticipation to find out what interesting post I'm gonna have on here today, right? I *heart* all of my fans! :D

So let us approach the subject of money again, after all, it is Monday! I am going to keep in line with last weeks post on wasting away our money, but today I am going to approach it a little differently. Today is going to be about getting quality for our dollar. Quality means that you don't waste your money replacing what wasn't good enough to start off with. Yes, you might save a little money in the immediate, but in the long run you tend to spend WAY more than you meant to.

For example, you go out and you buy a $40 pot/pan set. Granted, your funds are limited, but you really need another set of pots and pans (like I seriously do at the moment) so you head out to the local W*lmart store and purchase the least expensive set. Well, about 3 months goes by, and you have to buy new ones because those have started tearing up (they rust and do this wierd bubble thing on the inside of the bottom - yes, I've actually done this). Again, funds are limited so you buy ANOTHER set....you end up in this cycle...every 3 months having to purchase new pots and pans, and by one year you could have bought a very nice, durable set for most likely LESS than what you have already put out on those cheaper ones (about 160 give or take).

So, I am going to share with you some things that I have found to be valuable to the dollar that God has blessed our family with.

1. Physician's Formula Make-up

I sooooo totally absolutely love this stuff!!

I pay more for it, yes, but it is really good makeup. I can use this, it looks totally and completely natural, and it doesn't break my face out. It doesn't even feel like I have makeup on. That is a bonus in my book. Look, I have this thing, where when I use base it causes these horrible knots to come up under the muscle in my face...no matter what brand I use. But with this stuff, it doesn't happen. I don't even have to use the base, all I use is the POWDER. It is made for many different skin types, and well worth every dime you spend on it. And, it's mineral makeup, which is more natural than the other stuffs out there. You can use the eyeshadows wet or dry, they are easy to apply, and the makeup lasts. Check it out next time you are thinking about going and buying more makeup. With this, I have only had to purchase 4 things....1 eyeshadow, 1 blush, 1 mascara, and 1 powder. So in the long run, I've saved a decent amount of money. Without this, I would still be spending a KILLER on makeup and cleaner to try to control the damage to my face.

2. Carter's baby clothes


You can get these at Sears for a decent price, they are always on sale. My likes for this one? Well, simple. They are priced reasonably, they last, they look great on my baby, they have an AWESOME selection for boys, and the material is super! I love how soft they feel, but he doesn't get overheated in them. Well worth our money. They look really nice and have endured everything the baby has put them through! Easy to take care of, stains come out quick (yay for spot treatment!), and they are made nicely. Don't get me wrong, I've bought things for him from Wally world, but really? These fit better and are better made. Besides, having a boy makes the choices at places like Wally world very slim. I like the fact that I can go into Sears, pick these up for him, and really have a great selection to chose from.

3. Sears Toughskins Childrens Clothing


OH, let me tell you about this little gem I have found. You go into Sears, you look for the "ToughSkins" label. These are AMAZING. There is a reasonable selection here, keep this in mind. You spend the $10 to join the Sears kids club thing. Here is the deal, as long as your child wears that particular size (my older son is currently in a 6) if the clothes wear out, then Sears will REPLACE that size AT NO COST TO YOU and AT ANY TIME, as long as you need that size. It doesn't matter if the new clothes are no longer on sale, they are still replaced at no cost. Yes, you read that correctly. You know how boys (and sometimes girls) are on clothes. My kids tend to wear the knees down quickly on their pants. This particular brand has reinforced knees - but unlike other brands, you cannot even tell they are reinforced. Not only that, but my kids have not managed to wear these out yet. Unlike the other pants I've bought - those pants are already worn out. Waste of money. Spent about $20 a pair on their school uniform pants at another store, where when I found out about the brand at Sears, they were only $10 a piece! And have lasted longer to boot!



My advice for today, sit down. Really think about what you are buying. Are you having to replace it often? Is it wearing down quickly? Wouldn't it make sense just to purchase a higher quality item and get more value for your dollar?

I really believe that at the present time we are in, we all could use a re-evaluation on our finances, whether it be by how we are paying our bills to how we are spending even our pennies. It adds up! And today, more than ever, it is so very important to be wise with our financial habits!

Have a blessed evening!