2 Frugal Moms Styleout!!

Nail wraps pictured are $15 a sheet and provide 2 manis and 2 pedis and 4 accent wraps (equivalent of 8 nails).  Lacquers are 5 free of the harshest chemicals found in most nail polishes in salons and store and Trushine is our gel polish about $20 a bottle but lasts forever and doesn't chip.  Get them HERE!!

I recently found a jar of amazing chocolate body scrub-it smelled so good that I thought I could eat it. Then I flipped over the jar and found the ingredient list. After reading,  I found that not only should I NOT eat it....I really shouldn't even be putting it on my skin! It was filled with chemicals that I couldn't even pronounce and not even the chocolate in it was real. Then, lets look at the price tag---they wanted like $14.99 for a jar of this stuff!

As sad as I was to let that sweet smelling scrub sit on the shelf- it had to be done. It was a little more than I was looking to spend on a "splurge" item and it certainly didn't do anything "good" for me. It was a jar of chemicals! Some of you are like...well, that $14.99  isn't so bad...for a mom of five on a budget, it was too much. I also try to avoid chemicals and go organic whenever possible. I simply would have to find another way.

Over the past few years, I have found that I can make ANYTHING that I can buy in a store! I sat down - sans recipe- and began creating my NEW favorite body scrub. Even if you aren't looking particularly for an organic body scrub...you will STILL LOVE THIS DIY Body scrub!

This body scrub was SO easy to make and used ingredients that I already have around the house! The best part is that I make it with real cocoa so it is caffeinated. This hit of caffeine helps to attack and reduce cellulite...that is a BIG plus for me. Did I mention that it is totally edible?

Ingredients:

• 1- 1.5 Cup(s) Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup White Sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or any oil you would like olive oil, grapeseed, etc)
• 2 tablespoons Organic Coffee - just a dash for extra caffeine. You can omit if you would like.

Directions:
 Want to know how easy this is?!?!??

1. Blend together in a bowl. Yep...That's it! 

Use:
Use this scrub on your skin in the bath or shower. Since you used high quality ingredients, a little will go a long way!!! The caffeine will attack your cellulite and the coconut oil will leave your skin naturally moisturized and refreshed!

Here are a few fun variations:

• Add in chopped organic mint for a refreshing experience! Smells so good and really wakes you up in the morning!
• Add in some dried coconut for extra exfoliation!
• Add in vanilla for a new scent.
• Finely Chopped Almonds are a great way to exfoliate!

It's time for a little fall fashion!! Every Friday will we post a fall look for you with the links on where you can find the look for an affordable cost if there's ever anything you want to see drop us a line in the comments!

Who here gets a lot of blemishes?  Rosacea?? Sun damage?? Or maybe just a crazy night and your roommate wrote on you with a sharpie?? No... well that's awkward. Anyway, if any of those unlucky circumstances occur you can relax and know that you can be confident in your makeup coverage.

Hello all!


I am so happy to meet everyone! They call me, "mommy may" and they have called me that for the past 12 years. I am a mother to 5 amazing kids and a devoted (let's be real...as much as I can be) wife of 16 years.

I have a confession to make however, honesty card out....somewhere along the way of being a wife and mother...I lost myself. I got used to the hustle and bustle of everyday. I went to putting the bare minimum of makeup on, tossed my hair into a pony tail, and went about my day. I totally gave up on fashion and beauty products---they simply weren't in my routine. Sure, it happens to us all and I didn't even realize  that it was happening.

Somewhere, around my 35th birthday---I WOKE UP. I realized that part of being a great mother and wife was being confident! So, I promised myself that I WOULD REGAIN MY CONFIDENCE!

 So...perfect timing, my friend was hosting an online beauty bash. I had never accepted an invite to one of these things. I also suffer from an "impulsive personality" (lol) so I buy it when I SEE it. But, I was, at the very least, gonna see some new makeup trends, tips, etc. So...I followed along. Every day they told us about a new product and how to use it. HOLY COW...I had really gotten off track! But, I pressed on and one day....this AMAZING deal on beauty products popped up. I AM A SUCKER FOR A DEAL! See this amazing picture below! This is my collection. IT COST ME JUST $99 for over 200 in beauty products!!!

1 Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette (palette will vary)

Angled Shadow / Sponge Brush

Younique Royalty Shine Cleansing Cloths

Splurge Cream Shadow (Extravagant)

Cream Shadow Brush

Splash Liquid Lipstick (Sentimental)

Lip Bonbons Tinted Lip Balm (Red Velvet Cake)

Royalty Sampler

Foundation Sampler

Blush Sampler

Bronzer Sampler

Pigment Sampler

Lip Gloss Sampler (Set of 10)

Lip Stain Sampler (Set of 7)

White Status Charm

Black Oval Presenter Case

Presenter Guide

Catalog

For me, that was as far as this was gonna go. It is actually the Younique presenter kit and comes INCLUDED with a free business opportunity. I really wasn't interested! Here I am -just learning about makeup - so why would I be comfortable selling it!

Hello, awkward product shot on left to my new tutorial shot on the right!

There were no fees, no monthly commitments, no nothing. So,
I decided to at least be open to it and share a few products. Remember my honesty card? I had never taken a selfie! My first few were a bit awkward to say the least but I embraced the possibility of becoming a "mascara millionaire" and pressed on!



Well, here I am ...a year later. It took me about 9 months to decide that I REALLLY want to do this. Not only have I learned to rock a better selfie (lol) but I have my confidence back. I can tell you  that I am a much better mom when I feel good about myself. Do I put on makeup every day...NO WAY! When I do, however, I feel great about it!

If you would like more information about the business or just want to score the kit for $99....PLEASE CLICK HERE. There are ZERO FEES, ZERO COMMITMENTS, NO INVENTORY, NO AUTOSHIPS, NADA! So, if you prefer to call it a "collection" and just score the deal on the products....I would love to have you on the team! NOW, I ALWAYS GET A DISCOUNT ON HIGH QUALITY MAKEUP and I earn MONEY from it!!!


WAITTTTTT!!!! So maybe you were like, ehh... not sure I have the $99 BUT I DO WANT THE MAKEUP! No WORRIES! Remember that online beauty party I attended? I now host them along with the cohost of this blog, Meg! We would LOVE to hook you up with a beauty bash. We won't be sales-y and all you have to do is invite some friends online! We will do all of the heavy lifting (mascara is heasy ya know) and you will earn FREE products, discounts, and our unending love! Click HERE to schedule your bash!

Till next time..hugs and kisses! What tutorials or looks would you like to see the 2 moms tackle? Let us know and - as moms- we got this!

using mineral pigments gorgeous, empowered, awestruck and devious by clicking HERE. You can also grab that crazy 3D fiber lash thing there too. To get these fabu-lash and voluminous lashes.


Finally skip the salon and harsh chemicals and high costs and get yourself a high quality mani pedi with these beautiful wraps. They are not stickers and you need a heat source to apply them but trust me when I say they are worth it. They truly stand up to the test. Staying on hands for 2 weeks.. (occasionally longer) and 4-6 weeks on toes. JAM-azing!!