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Okay, Halloween is almost here.  I know that some of you have to be last minute, so here are a few tips and ideas from Zulily.  Let me know what you plan to go as!!!! Can not wait to see and hear your creations! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. zulily , an online retailer obsessed with bringing customers special finds every day — all at incredible prices — has the answer you’re looking for. According to their  recent survey , nearly a quarter of adults  admit to giving extra candy to kids who dress up in their favorite costumes (22%), with  animal costumes as the top candy getter  (44%) followed by princesses and princes (18%). Your kids aren’t the only ones benefitting from this sweet treat, th...

I know Spring Break is going on all around us...  So, what better time to share a Do It Yourself Beauty Recipe when you need a bit of time to rest and rejuvenate?    This post contains  two beauty recipes from Julieanna Hever, best-selling author and host of one of Veria Living’s newest programs,  What Would Julieanna Do? Do-it-Yourself Beauty Recipes: Breakfast Moisturizing Face Mask : Mash 1/2 banana well with a fork, combine about 1/4 - 1/2 cup rolled oats, and drizzle about 1 TB almond milk to the mixture to create a paste. Apply to face using a circular motion as a scrub and then leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse and remove with a warm washcloth and follow up with the  Soothing Facial Moisturizer:  drizzle 3-4 drops lavender essential oil into approximately 1 TB coconut oil, mix, and apply to face. Hair Growth-Stimulating Treatment:  Brew a cup of green tea. Add 1 TB mustard powder and 1 TB cayenne pepper, the content...

Yet another email to share with you... I am all about saving money, as I think we all are... 9 Tips for Saving on DIY Projects By : Andrea Woroch . 1. Big Box Vs. Small Stores For the frugal consumer, shopping smart is always a logical first step. When you're shopping at the big-box home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes , there are always deals going down. The two heavyweight retailers are highly competitive and both stores offer price matching with an additional 10-percent discount on identical products advertised at a lower price at any competing store. Both stores also post weekly sales, discounts and rebates on their websites so you can be prepared before you hit the store. Not to mention, you can always find coupons for these home and garden giants. On the other hand, locally owned home-supply stores, like Ace Hardware , often provide email sign-ups that allow you to receive special deals on the same items you would find at the big-box stores. While you may not b...