Weekly Roundup: 6/19-6/25

1. I purchased 100 Bobbi Brown Blotting Sheets for $5. Currently, with every single order, no minimum, you get a sample size mascara, face lotion and you can choose between 2 of either foundation, tinted moisturizer, eye creme, or lip balm.  Free shipping with code bronze55!  I also purchased through Shopathome.com to get 5% cash back which in turn justified the tax to only 3%
2. I bought a bottle of Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray and Touchable Finish Hairspray in Lightweight Hold for free!  My coupons for free bottle of Suave expired today and I had to go to Hannaford because I've only seen the full selection of the line at supermarkets.  It's weird, you'd think they'd have them at drugstores, but no, they only have the original Suave line which is a little iffy.  The hairspray smells amazing and I've never gotten a lightweight hold hairspray before and I love how this one doesn't feel crunchy.  And of course, you can never go without heat protectant.  I still have 2 more free bottle of Suave coupons and I'm planning on purchasing the Shine Spray but I have a hard time finding it on the shelves.  Currently I have 4 bottles of heat protectant, 7 bottles of dry shampoo, and 4 shine sprays so I don't know what I'm going to get for the 4th free coupon.  They have 2 voluminizing mousses/sprays and curling ones, but I have naturally big hair and it is chemically straightened at the last 18 inches so any type of scrunching looks horrid...
3. I purchased a bottle of the Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer for $2.60 because they're 75% at CVS.  I think the guy messed up or the computers are wrong because they're $7.79 originally and $2.60 is 66% off.....that's okay, its only $0.60 more.  The primer is always out of stock at CVS because it is 75% off, but I found 3 bottles laying in random places.  I only grabbed 1 because it was the most sanitary one; the rest looked like someone tried to test it out and got product all over the screw cap.  Cool.  Beauty hoarders also like to buy backups just in case we run out of something so I might go buy the remaining 2 even though they're disgusting...you really can't find them anywhere these days!
4. So I grabbed another nail polish.  This is my 24th nail polish purchase in the past 2 months and I don't ever do my nails so I'm a bit impulsive.  Anywho, I got the Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Color in Mint Sprint.  Theyre $5.49 at CVS and you get $2 ECB back with purchase (limit 1) and I had a $1 off coupon (the guy accidentally put my coupon in my bag, LOL) so it ended up being $2.49 which is an okay price for polishes.  The Revlon Polishes are actually cheaper this week because they're $1.99 after ECBs and they have more product.  I might go back and grab 6 more because I'm an impulsive buyer.....so they'll make my count up to 30. Smart Connie. Real smart.
5. Power Bar Chocolate Bites are free after ECBs this week at CVS so I grabbed a bag.
6. I purchased 2 boxes of Samy Fat Foam Hair Dye in Medium Blonde at Rite Aid.  They were $8.99 a box and I had 2 $5 off coupon from Rite Aid Video Values and 2 $3 off facebook coupons.  You also got $5 in +UP for purchasing (limit 2).  Needless to say, I technically received $8 for purchasing these.
7. Revlon Colorstay cosmetics are 40% this week at Rite Aid.  I grabbed 2 Just Bitten Lip Stains in Flame and Passion.  They were $8.99 down to $5.39 each and I had 2 $2 off peelie coupons, 2 $2 off Rite Aid Video Values coupons, $1 off non-prescription purchase Rite Aid Video Values coupon and a $3 off $15 purchase from doing a Rite Aid survey so I got $1.21 for buying them.
8. Most Victoria's Secret Pink Bras are $12.99  from $19.95-28.50 now so I got 2.  I could have also gotten a free ruched panty with my purchase, but I didn't have time to print out the coupon.  New Pink Nation sign ups can print out a free ruched panty with purchase coupon.
9. I bought a bottle of Suave Professionals Touchable Finish Hairspray in Extra Hold and the Dry Shampoo for free with my 2 free Suave product coupons.  I looked in 5 stores today and NONE of them had the Sleek Anti Frizz Cream nor the Vibrant Shine Spray so I just got the hairspray and dry shampoo.
10. And then impulsive little me decided that I needed more nail polish so I bought another Sally Hansen Insta Dri and 3 bottles of Revlon polishes.  After ECBs, I paid like $8.50 for them which is a bit much in my standards for drugstore nail polishes so I might just return these.
11. Free Quiznos sub with purchase of sub and fountain drink with my coupon.
12. Returned a Revlon Nail Polish in Golden which was a nasty gold color and Not So Blueberry which was just an attack of shimmers.  I also returned my Physicians Formula Talc Free Mineral Powder which was really cakey on the skin.  
13. Popcorn chicken deluxe at Corner Ice Cream :D
14. Got a panty from VS Pink for $3.99 and got a ruched back one for free with Pink Nation coupon.
15. Got another Murad Oil Free Mattifying Lotion from Sephora JCP

I bought $170 worth of stuff and spent $46 out of pocket and got $5 in EBC and $10 in +UP rewards.

Weekly Roundup: 5/15-5/21

1. My free Calvin Klein Halter Top came in the mail from Ruelala!  If you have Asian boobs, I recommend going a size up because the cloth is further apart.
2. I got 2 more free Suave Professionals Styling Product or Dry Shampoo coupons in the mail
3. I purchased 2 Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Mellow Yellow and Celeb City at $2.29 each after 2 $1 off coupons
4. I purchased a Physicians Formula Summer Eclipse Bronzer in Sunlight and Mineral Wear Talc Free Pressed Powder in Beige for $4.95 each.  Originally $14.95, this week at CVS, Physicians Formula powders/bronzers/concealers/foundations/blush are all $6 off and I had 2 $4 off manufacturer coupons.  If you are NC 35ish, I recommend the Beige shade.  I put it on this morning and it was SOO dark so I have to exchange it for Translucent Light to match my NC 20-25 skin tone.
5. I purchased 2 boxes of John Frieda Foam Hair Dye in Medium Ash Blonde and Light Ash Blonde for $-4.  If you are wondering why I get blonde dye, it is because I have naturally black hair and I have to use blonde to get it to a medium brown.  I had 2 coupons for a box of John Frieda Foam Dye for free and you get $2 back at CVS if you buy one this week.
6. I exchanged 4 Maybelline 24 Hour Lipsticks for different shades because I was sent some really dark and unflattering colors.  I got Blush On, So Pearly Pink, Continuous Coral, and Constantly Cabernet.  These lipsticks WILL NOT transfer whatsoever, but they will wear off near the center of the lip.  If you don't apply carefully, you're going to be stuck with uneven lipstick for the whole day.
7. I got another box of DeFabulous Ginger Shampoo & Conditioner and their Body Wash for free.  I used my boyfee's cat's address.
8. I got my pearl necklace from nomorerack!  They didn't turn out to be biwa as expected, but they do look nice and they are real.
9. My 2nd Calvin Klein Bikini Top came in the mail from Ruelala
10. Got my Lorac eye shadows from Hautelook!  They are amazingly pigmented.  I think they're the most pigmented eye shadows I've ever used to be honest.
11. Got mini hand sanitizer, candle, and lotion from BBW for free through the LUV BBW Club
12. Purchased a white bikini bottom from H&M.  I thought I was going to get 2-3 suits, but my store didn't have the ones in stock :(
13. Won a Roc Anti-Gravity Eye Cream from a Beauty Undercover giveaway
14. Got my velcro hair holders in the mail.  They don't really stick that well.
15. Returned my Stila Custom Color Blush and Lancome Color Design Lipstick in Trendy Mauve to Sephora.  I purchased an e.l.f. Studio Blush that was the exact same color as the Stila one, only $17 less.  The lipstick was just a horrible color for my skin tone.
16. Exchanged the Physicians Formula Talc Free Powder in Beige for Translucent Light
17. Got an appetizer for free at Smokey Bones using email sign up coupon
18. Ordered a Rodarte for Target Slip Dress in Peach and Xhilaration Electra Suede Boots in Tan for $11.12 after $20 of free credit from Swagbucks

Saved $172 this week and spent $31!

Free: Nail Polish

Text SUMMER to 467467 to receive a free nail polish in the mail.  They will text you back asking for your address and such, they won't send spam or anything.  I have gotten so many things from ShopText so it is reliable.

Weekly Roundup: 5/1-5/7, Saved $722

I will be updating this throughout the week.

1. 4 Twisted Scoop Neck Ts at Aerie for $2.38 by using facebook coupon.  Originally $19.50 each, $78 in total. 
2. 10 fl oz bottles of de Fabulous Ginger Energizing Shampoo and Conditioner and 8.5 fl oz Ginger Body Wash for free from sending a facebook message. Retail $37 total.
3. Free bottle of Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk from doing L'oreal Consumer Testing surveys. Retail $4
4. Sheet of zebra print Duct tape from facebook offer
5. 2 Physician's Formula Eye Boosting 2-in1 Eyeliner + Serum in Ultra Black for free from Physician's Formula giveaway on their site.  Retail $11 each, $22 total
6. Exchanged my American Eagle Jegging Ankle Jeans in Super Vintage Wash for Skinny Jeans in Medium Antique Wash.  They were $39.50, got them for $17
7. Got a price adjustment on my 2 pairs of American Eagle Jeans with the 15% off coupon, saved $4 more
8. Got my free Kenneth Cole Reaction sunglasses in the mail from a nomorerack promotion!
9. Coupons for 2 bottles of Suave Professionals styling product for free from the facebook promotion.  Retail $6 in total
10. Won a Cake Beauty set from Redbook sweepstakes worth $112.  I won the Sweet Cheeks Sinfully Smoothing brown sugar scrub (approximate retail value, $32), Better Bod Rub moisturizer (approximate retail value, $34), Milk Made Velveteen hand cream (approximate retail value, $18), a smoothing hand and cuticle buffer (approximate retail value, $18), and Cake Kiss lip butter (approximate retail value, $10). I was one of 15 winners out of thousands!
11. Got my Nyx Black Label Compact Powder in the mail from Hautelook.  I got Warm Natural #07 and I am NC20-25 and it is a pretty good match for NC25.
12. Ordered a 55 inch Biwa pearl necklace for free.  I have $54 of credit at nomorerack from various things for free and it cost me $29 of credit for it shipped. The title says Biwa pearls, but they don't look like Biwa at all.... Retails for $325
13. Free Dove Men+Care mini deodorant from a CVS promotion.  Retail $2
14. Free iPhone 4 dust stopper from Budget Gadgets. Retail $2
15. Free Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor in Trendy Mauve from nomorerack.  They were suppose to send me Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Fireworks, but they ran out so they sent me this instead.  Funny how they gave me $30 of credit because they didn't have it anymore, but they still sent one?  Retail $22
16. Won a Sen7 atomizer from Beauty Undercover Mother's day swag marathon; was 1 out of 15 of 53 people.  Retail $38 
17. Physicians Formula Bronze Booster in Medium-Dark, $14.95 and the Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder in Light Bronze, $13.95 on BOGO free.  I also used 2 $4 off PF Bronzer peelie found on Bronzer packaging, 2 $2 off PF Bronzers & Powder coupon from May Rite Aid Video Values, 2 $1 off coupon from Rite Aid Video Values and a $3 off $15 purchase coupon from doing survey.  I paid -$2.05 for these.
18. 2 bottles of NYC Minute Quick Dry Nail Polishes, $1.99 for $2 in total.  Should have been $1 total, but the store didn’t hit in the BOGO 50% off?  I also had 2 $1 off NYC $1.72+ product.
19. A bottle of Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Nude (NW 25) for -$1.01.  Originally $12.99, on sale for $9.99, $5 +Up reward for purchase, $2 Single Check Rebate, $3 Manufacturer coupon, $1 off Rite Aid coupon = -$1.01
20. 2 free bottles of Clean & Clear Morning Burst Shower Gel, 2 oz each from ShopText. Retails for $5.99 for a 12 oz.
21. Duo Lash Adhesive in clear for $5.19 after $1 off coupon from Rite Aid Video Values.  Funny story, when I got home, I opened it up and I saw that the tube had exploded/been used and there was only ¾ left.  It is being exchanged for a new one next week.

Saved $722 this week and spent $10!

Steal: 13 Sinful Colors Nail Polishes for $12

At Rite Aid till the end of this week, is having a BOGO 50% AND if you buy $5 worth, you get $2 back in UP+ Rewards.  The nail polishes run for $2 each.  After BOGO, you would be paying $3 for two bottles You are limited to 4 UP+ Rewards which means that you can buy 13 bottles for $12.  There are no coupons needed for this, but you can sweeten the deal by using 2 $1 off any non-prescription purchase coupons found on the Rite Aid Video Values section after watching videos.

Free: 12 NYC nail polishes

You can get 12 bottles of NYC nail polishes for free this week!  All you have to do is this:

1. Print out 6 of the 1.50/2 NYC coupon available here.  You can only print out 2 per computer so ask a friend or something.  I also suggest going on swagbucks and using their coupon link instead because you would be getting 60 swagbucks for using the coupons as well.
2. Buy 12 bottles of NYC $.99 nail polishes with your CVS card
3. Pay 2.88 + Tax
4. Get $3 back in extra bucks
5. FREE!

Only this week you can get $3 back in extra bucks from buying NYC.  If you purchase it at a later date (coupons will expire 1 month after print date) , you will end up paying $3 for 12 nail polishes which still isn't bad