So I figured I’d give a little update since things have been a bit quiet on the blog. Monday afternoon I had surgery, and since there were more problems than they thought initially, my recovery period is going to be a bit more lengthy. Due to the positioning of the stitches, and the incisions, it’s difficult to sit up on my own. I can also feel that my insides are starting to heal, slowly. The most comfortable position is laying down, but truth be told, I don’t much care for it.
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FabFitFun: Fall 2018 Customizations + $10 OFF!
So, customizations are now open, and there are so many amazing things to choose from! You can also add on an extra option for $10 each, though items are going fast. Sign up now to be able to customize your box today (disclaimer: contains an affiliate link). Customizations 4 and 5 are for Select Members only. Continue reading
FabFitFun: First fall 2018 SPOILER + COUPON CODE!
We have an exciting first SPOILER for the FabFitFun fall 2018 box: A Vince Camuto vegan leather tote ($128.00 value)! Sign up now to pick you color when the choices open (contains an affiliate link):
Click here AND enter code EPIC at checkout for $10 OFF your first box.
Don’t want to fuss with a code? Click here. No promo code necessary.
More spoilers will be revealed as they are released.
Cash Back with ibotta
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| This is the actual screenshot of my ibotta earnings to date. |
I don’t normally hype up cash back programs because they simply haven’t worked for me. I used eBates and never received the cash back. Then, I signed up for ibotta, and it actually worked. There are a few things to note: (1) It takes a little bit of work, but it’s worth it (especially if you need some extra cash), (2) You have to have at least $20.00 to withdraw funds. Withdrawals can be in the form of vemno, PayPal, or a gift card! You can always save up your earnings to make a bigger withdrawal. FAQ.
A Rambling of Life (up to now)
Where do we begin? For those of you who have followed the last year or so of my health roller coaster, thank you! It’s hard enough dealing with life’s daily b.s. Added issues just make it that much worse, but having your love and support really lifts up my spirits when things start to go downhill. I have had nearly every test and scan available, and all without any answers. Well, there is one more thing added to the ever-growing list of health issues: Mild Spinal Stenosis. I won’t be seeing my neurosurgeon for a few weeks, so I have no clue how (if at all) it relates to the other problems. A question that I continually get is: How do I manage? Answer: I just do. Take one day at a time, and try not to think of the current state of things. Does the thought of another E.R. visit scare me? Yes. But, I try not to think of that. I see another specialist this week, so hopefully we will have some answers. And if this ends up being something they haven’t figured out, maybe it will be named after me. Haha. You’ve got to look on the bright side of life, eh?
#MinsGame: Three Days Left!
It’s hard to believe we started the #MinsGame nearly 31 days ago! Where has the time gone? So far, we have piled up an incredible number of “things” we have accumulated over the years. It’s easy to forget how much you have until it is all put in front of you. We are starting to run out of things to put in the pile, which is good in a way. We just have to remember not to accumulate more. I think we (the collective “we”) often gather more things after we have gone through a “spring cleaning” bout, for various reasons. In just a few days we will have a photo up of everything we will have to donate/sell/toss. Have you thought about downsizing? We’d love to know about your experience(s)!
Stay beautiful!
CLOSED: Summer Giveaway with Ethique Beauty!
Happy summer! We are doing a summer zero-waste giveaway with our friends at Ethique Beauty. They are based in New Zealand and make wonderful, effective, natural, beauty products that are packaged plastic-free. The boxes are compostable, which means they are truly zero-waste products! In case you are wondering, yes, they have vegan products but not all are vegan. Now, about the giveaway. Continue reading
Zero-Waste Beauty with Ethique
Our friends at Ethique sent us some amazing zero-waste, sustainable, eco-friendly hair and body care. Everything they offer comes in compostable/biodegradable packaging, making their products truly zero-waste! And, a portion of profits go towards charities, such as The Orangutan Project and International Animal Rescue. If only all companies were as transparent. Now, on to the review. Continue reading
Liquid-Free Travel
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Whether you are going on a road trip, or flying the “friendly skies”, the last thing you want is for your liquids to explode. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic, but you know what I mean. You have everything packed, and let’s say you’re taking a flight, which can be stressful enough. You get to the screening area, and unless you have TSA Pre-Check, you will need to remove your liquids bag. Unbeknownst to you, the shampoo cap came unscrewed, leaking product all over everything. Just when things couldn’t get worse, there is a small hole in the bag, and the shampoo has leeched out into the bin. You’re out of shampoo, have to wash out the bag and wash off its contents, and now you have a bin to clean. There is a line of people behind you, and the feeling of holding people up just adds to the current stress level. Continue reading
Starbucks’ Plastic Straw Ban + Giveaway!
Starbucks announced last week that they will be removing plastic straws from their stores, completely, by 2020. It is a small step to help reduce waste and (hopefully) help save the oceans. If you have had any of their Nitro or Cold Foam beverages, you will have already experienced the new lid. That lid, which has been labeled as a “sippy cup for adults” by the online community, is set to take the place of all plastic straw-using iced drinks with the exception of the Frappuccino. Frapp purchasers will be given a straw made of sustainable material. What sustainable material? That remains to be seen. And, for those of you wondering, you may request a sustainable straw no matter which iced drink you get. Continue reading
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