Brooke's Beauty Corner: DIY Lip Scrub

TIP OF THE DAY

Hey, hey, hey!  Today we will be talking about LIPS! Ahhh, yes, lips - those cute little things on your face which are frequently chapped, cracked, and flaky.  If you have the same problem as me, regular Chap Sticks don’t work. Your lips could be chapped for a number of reasons (generally because you are dehydrated), but today’s recipe is more about treating the cracks and flakes of chapped lips – not the root cause.

Treating peeling and cracked lips is all about exfoliation!  Several cosmetic companies sell a costly lip scrub, but there is no reason you cannot make your own lip scrub at home and get similar results:  smoother, healthier, and beautifully plump lips.

You only want to use your scrub once a day, because quite frankly, you can damage the sensitive skin on your lips by over-exfoliating.  I use the following lip scrub once a night, before bed.  I also make mine in bulk, and store it in a small glad bowl w/lid (made for storing a servings of salad dressing).

Lip Scrub

You will need equal amounts:

Sugar

Honey

Directions:

YOU WILL NEVER GUESS ... you mix the sugar and honey (; LOL.  You can add a little more honey if you need to so the sugar will be moistened.  You want your mixture to be creamy enough to rub on your lips, but tough enough to buff away dead skin.

To apply the scrub: Scoop a little of your scrub on your finger.  Buff your lips (rub in a circular motion) for about a minute or so until your lips are soft and smooth, then rinse. I usually will rub a bit of olive oil on my lips once I'm done just to ensure they are getting the moisture they need.

Hope you enjoyed this tip.

Love and luscious lips for all

<3 Brooke.

Have any questions? Email mymemphismommy@gmail.com. She’ll pass your questions on to me, and I will try to post responses for you on an upcoming Thursday!

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CVS Now Open in Bartlett!

Woo-hoo!  The new CVS on the corner of Kirby-Whitten & Stage is FINALLY OPEN for business!  I went in the other day and they gave me a friends & family coupon for 20% off my purchase to use this coming Saturday, June 23rd for their "Grand Opening"!  I was told that anyone who visits the store between now and Friday can also get one of these coupons! 

Also, when I opened my mail today I found a GREAT flyer about the grand opening and it was FILLED with AWESOME coupons like:  Free Palmolive, $5 off any $15 purchase, FREE Coke, FREE Bayer Advance Aspirin, FREE CVS/pharmacy Brand product, FREE 25 digial 4x6 prints from your digital camera card or Picture CD, and a $5 gift card just for meeting the pharmacy staff!!!  These coupons all have 6/30 expiration dates, so thankfully we do not all have to run in at the same time to get these great deals!

Check your mail to see if you also got this flyer.  I do not know who got it and who did not - so no promises that you'll get one, too.  Sorry!! 



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*HOT DEAL* $15 for a $40 Cookie Bouquet on Groupon Goods!

This is an AWESOME price if you are needing to send a cookie bouquet to someone!  I'm thinking Baby Shower, Hospital Stay, Congrats, Thinking of You... there are a MILLION reasons to send a cookie bouquet!

 

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Send edible sentiments with a Get Back on Your Feet bouquet ($39.99), purse- and shoe-themed birthday bouquet ($39.99), or a beachy summer fun bouquet ($39.99), each outfitted with seven decorated cookies.

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Product Review: AllerMates

Does your child have a severe allergy?  AllerMates has a really unique way to assist you in letting others know of your child's allergy - even when you are not with him/her.  I'm sure you've seen those metal bracelets that adults wear when they are diabetic, etc..  Well, a mother of a child with multiple food allergies use this idea to create AllerMates, a new line of bright, fun, whimsical character-driven wristbands, dog tags and lunch boxes which will alert other adults to her son's food allergies, even when she cannot be with him.  There are wristbands for children who are allergic to peanuts, eggs, shellfish, and more!

These would be AWESOME to have when your child is at school, on a play-date, staying the night with friends or relatives, or any other time someone other than yourself is in charge of caring for/feeding your child.

You can visit AllerMates website here for information.

I did recieve free products for this review, but the opinions are 100% mine.


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51% Off Massage on Groupon Today

Need to unwind and relax?  Check out today's Groupon for 51% off a massage:

Massage Bug – Old Binghampton Neighborhood Association – 60 or 90 Minute Partial Heated-Stone Massage (Up to 57% Off)

In a Nutshell:  Licensed massage therapists imbue bodies with traditional massage strokes performed in tandem with heated-stone placement

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• $39 for a 60-minute partial heated-stone massage (an $80 value)
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Traditional massage strokes are combined with heated stones placed on the neck and the back. This relaxing, rejuvenating session can help to alleviate tension throughout the body.

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Up to 62% Off Shooting-Range Outing @ Range USA - Groupon

If shooting is a hobby in your home then check out today's Groupon:

Range USA, Inc. - Shooting-Range Outing with Handgun Rental and Optional Introduction to Handguns Class (Up to 62% Off)

In a Nutshell: Firearm rental, two hours of range time, and box of ammo; introductory class covers handgun basics in relaxed atmosphere

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$30 for a shooting-range outing (up to a $78 total value)

• Two hours of lane rental (up to a $24 value)
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• Four targets (up to an $8 value)

$55 for the above shooting-range outing and a 4.5-hour Introduction to Handguns class (a $50 value; up to a $128 total value)

Instructors foster a non-threatening atmosphere to help participants feel comfortable handling handguns. Students learn basics such as cleaning, common terminology, and what differentiates a gun from a banana. Class times vary—see the schedule here.

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Justice Sale: Stock Up Prices!

Do you have a little girl in your life?  Now is the time to stock up for next year while the selection is still hot! Justice has a special sale today for 12 hours only! From 12noon to 12 midnight EST select tops will be just $4.99! The tops will be priced at $12.49 and  using code 779 at checkout will bring them down to $4.99. After the 12 hour sale the tops will be put back at their original price. 

Also, they are running an extra 20% off clearance items through Tuesday June 25th! AND, there is more! You can also take 40% off your entire purchase! Again, just using code 779 gets you all these special prices! Yep - you can combine the 20% off and the 40% off!

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Twice: Up to 90% Off Anne Klein, Banana Republic, and More! - All Gently Used Items

Twice is like an online consignment shop for grownups!  Right now you can get a FREE $10 credit for registering for a FREE Twice account, AND they have a stackable 20% off code when you like them on FB, which means you get some HOT deals!  Twice offers offers gently used items from GAP, Banana Republic, Loft by Ann Taylor, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more at deeply discounted prices.


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1. Register for Twice and your $10 credit will appear immediately in your account!

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Then head over to Twice and get shopping!  A friend of mine was able to snag dresses from Urban Outfitters Dress and BGB Generation for $17.20 or $8.60 each shipped! (Original retail was over $165)!  Returns are FREE too so if it doesn't fit you can ship it back with no cost to you!

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Free "Family Summer Camp" at Bass Pro Today!

Don't forget that today is the FREE Family Summer Camp hosted by Bass Pro Shop!  The Family Summer Camp is every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from June 9th - July 15, from 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. ~ and it's FREE!!

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Hilton Garden Inn Brave Your Weekend Sweepstakes: Over 1,000 Winners

This is a fun contest which just might land you in Scotland!! Now through July 15th, 2012, go to the Hilton Garden Inn Facebook page, and click on the “Brave Your Weekend Sweepstakes” to enter for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Scotland. After you do, you’ll be able to play a Matching Game to see if you’re an instant winner of one of the following prizes, including one of 1,000 movie tickets to see Brave:

• 100 gift certificates for 1 free night stay at a Hilton Garden Inn ($115 value)
• 25 “The Making of Brave” coffee table books ($40 value)
• 25 Brave Toys ($20 value)
• 25 Brave movie soundtracks ($15 value)
• 1,000 Brave movie tickets ($14 value)

You can play once per day. (Limit 1 Instant Win Game prize per person.)  Good luck and let us know if you win!!

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Free Sample of Nescafe Memento

Click here to get a free sample of Nescafe Memento, look yummy to me, comes with 2 samples and a $1.00 off coupon. Here are more details.

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Sample pack includes two (2) NESCAFÉ® MEMENTO™ stick packs and a coupon to Save $1.00 on your next purchase of any NESCAFÉ® MEMENTO™ product. Offer good in the US only. Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one (1) sample pack per person and maximum two (2) sample packs per household or address. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Offer may not be republished without written consent from NESTLÉ. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

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Duraflame Roasting Logs and Giveaway!

It is Marshmallow Season at the Curtis house!  We have a tradition in our home, on the nights we grill out we always gather around the BBQ pit and roast marshmallows over the coals once dinner is over.  The tradition was started completely by accident, but quickly became a constant in our home :)  I love making memories!!


Last year we bought a little firepit for when our teens have their friends over.  They sat around that thing, drinking sodas, many nights last year.  Thanks to duraflame, this year they are sitting around the firepit roasting marshmallows!!    duraflame has come out with a GREAT new product: duraflame Campfire Roasting Logs.  The reason I like these logs is because you know what you are cooking your food over is 100% safe materials.  There is no concern about dangerous chemicals, messy charcoal, or the hassle and mess of a wood fire; yet, these logs stack and burn like wood for a robust fire that creates hot, glowing coals!


And now for the REALLY GREAT PART:  You can win a coupon for a FREE duraflame Campfire Roasting Logs, thanks to the generosity of duraflame!  To enter, there are a few mandatory things you must do; if you'd like to earn extra entries there are also a couple of optional activities you may do!  Ready?  Enter here:


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Here is information from duraflame about their new logs:

• Available in a 4-piece bundle (5 lb) for one campfire or a case of 6 bundles for 4-6 campfires
• Individually wrapped logs for clean handling and easy, no-hassle lighting
• Made from 100% renewable resources, including real wood charcoal
• Compact -- easy to transport and store
• Ideal for backyard fire pits, campsite fires and beach fires

duraflame supplied me with a free product for this review, but the opinions are 100% mine!


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