Like Aveda hair care products? Score a free Invati 3-step system sample pack with a new printable coupon. The samples include exfoliating shampoo, thickening conditioner, and scalp revitalizer.
The coupon must be redeemed in-store, but it doesn’t expire until June 30, so there’s plenty of time.
One of the most under-represented Jewish holidays is Purim, which starts this Wednesday. If you’ve never celebrated Purim before, I encourage you to try it. Purim is incredibly fun, and one of the best parts is the custom of Mishloach manot (exchanging baskets).
Mishloach manot means the “sending of portions” in Hebrew. These are gifts of food and drink that Jews send to each other for Purim. Sending mishloach manot is a mitzvah (commandment) that is meant to ensure that everyone has enough food to enjoy the traditional Purim feast. It is also thought of as an opportunity to strengthen relationships between people.
For those of us that live in America and are bombarded by Easter baskets, I think it’s doubly important to celebrate Purim. By giving your child a Purim basket, they will no longer be envious of Easter activities. We need to ensure that Jewish children are exposed to our customs/traditions, so that they will want to remains Jews as adults.
I’ve seen Purim basket range from extremely elaborate to bare-bones. Some folks are really into theme baskets, which are gorgeous but can be time consuming and costly to create. The best basket is one that’s tailored to its recipient. Think about the special people in your life, what they truly love and enjoy, then go from there.
Need some inspiration? Here are 50 edible items to put in a Purim basket:
Want non-edible options? Check back tomorrow for my list!
As most of my readers know, I’m intrigued by all bath & beauty products. When the folks at When I Come Clean offered me some soap to review, I was overjoyed!
When I Come Clean is a cutting edge beauty company, that produces soaps that can be used by pets AND people! It was created by a lovely lady named Yvonne who was inspired by her pet, Jacob—a short haired white dog. White dogs, as we all know get especially dirty! Those of us who love our pets and allow them to share our beds, sofas, and cars constantly fight a battle to keep everything clean. Using the right soap can help tremendously.
These hand-poured soaps are created with drops of 100% pure essential oils to naturally repel fleas and ticks, provide relaxing aromatherapy, and are blended with human grade moisturizing gentle glycerin soap. They’re also Kosher and Vegan. No longer do we have to put up with harsh, smelly chemicals to achieve a full cleanse, proving that a love for beauty doesn’t mean sacrificing wellness.
Charlie really enjoyed taking a bath with his special soap.
In addition to being safe and effective, they’re super cute. These whimsical bath soaps pay homage to the most important pillars in pop culture today—New York, fashion, pets, music and media. Each bar has a different toy inside that can be enjoyed long after the soap is gone. I think the sneaker soaps are truly adorable.
For dog owners/lovers, you can select your favorite breed like American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Bull Dog, English Bull Dog, Doberman, Rottweiler, Pug, Chihuahua, Mix Breeds and more. Naturally, I like the Chihuahua best!
To order any of the 133 soaps and accessories available, or to learn more about When I Come Clean soaps, check out their website or Etsy shop.
Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!
This week was full of more cold weather, but NO snow! After dealing with a storm almost every weekend for the past 2 months, it sure is a relief. I am literally counting down the days until spring.
On the frugal front, I continue to shop the sales and use coupons. This allows me to build up my stockpile at a very minimal cost, and sometimes it’s even free. I didn’t make a lot of stops, but found many good items like cheap snacks, veggies, and meat!
Shaw’s:
The majority of my deals were found here. The snacks are already gone, yet the veggies remain (amazing how that happens, huh?)
6 Quaker Pop Chips, on sale $1.00. I used 3 $1.00/2 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.50 each! (I’m really not crazy about these, but my guy loves the sweet chili.)
4 Everyday Essential veggies, on sale $1.00. I used 2 $1.00/2 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.50 each! (I try to always keep frozen veggies in the freezer for last minute dinners.)
Season chicken legs, on sale $4.08 with a $2.00 mark down coupon. Total: $2.08!
Thin sliced Rib Eye steaks, on sale $9.36 with a $3.00 mark down coupon. Total: $6.36!
Starbucks:
On Wednesday morning, I used a coupon for a free breakfast sandwich. I created my own option with egg and turkey bacon on an English muffin. Everything on the menu was covered in cheese and I definitely didn’t want anything heavy/greasy so early. The sandwich was tasty, and I always love a freebie, but it’s not worth $3.75!
Staples:
Green reusable bag, free with coupon.
Walgreens:
2 butterball turkey bacon, on sale $1.29. I used 2 $0.75 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.54 each!
Did you find any freebies? Share in the comments!