DIY seashell soap

So while I was browsing ETSY the other day I came across cute little decorative seashell soaps and immediately knew I had to have them for the reception. Only problem was it was 12 dollars for 4 and then like 5 dollars shipping .. umm yeah I don't think so. So I decided I was going to make them myself :). Here is how they turned out and the process in which I made them.

So first I cut up shea butter soap into little cubes so it would be easier to melt.

Then melted it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. (You can also use a double broiler)

Then pour them into your mold and spritz rubbing alcohol on them to remove any air bubbles.

And here is the finished product :)
I can't wait to make these closer to the wedding to place in the bathrooms for a cute little decorative touch

I Got My Dress!!

I finally found my dress! After 6 dress shops I finally found the one! Here is a pic of the model.

I also added a crystal belt to it. I can't wait for it to come in :)

Nursing or Further Education

So I've taken a break from the blog for a while and it's time to come back.  This post leaves me terribly confused with where I am headed for my future.  When I started college I knew exactly what I wanted to do.. Nursing. Well, I started the program and then decided to change majors to Bio because I thought well maybe I want to go to Medical School instead. So Bio it was .. that lasted 1 semester and I decided I wanted to do Nursing after all.  I found a 22 month program in Pittsburgh, PA to attend so that I could finish quickly.  I loved it for the first 12 months or so and then my mind started to slowly change about this profession.  Then I started working as a PCT which I hate but for $12 an hour I guess I can't complain. But here I am 3 1/2 months before graduation and I HATE nursing. I don't enjoy it at all and I don't see how I can make this my job. My current rotation is in the CVICU which I do enjoy some so I guess if I could land a job in this type of setting I will be ok for a while. But now is the question what do I want to further my education to .. Nurse Practioner, CRNA, or attempt Med School?

Wedding Update

So I don't have any new ideas or projects but I am going to a Wedding Show this weekend and I will also be trying on dresses so I will be posting updates within the next few days. :)

More Couponing

So I did a little more shopping the past two weeks and here is what all I bought:

I paid about $4.68 for all of this and it's about $50 worth of products.

Walmart:
Zyrtec 5.99 a piece and I used 2/5.00 off coupons making them 0.99 a piece
Benadryl 2.38 and I used 1/2.00 off coupon making it 0.38
KY Jelly 2.98 and I used 1/3.00 off coupon making it free and I got 0.02 overage

Walgreens:
2 Tylenol Precision 7.99 each I used 2/3.00 Walgreens coupons and 2/5.00 off coupons making them free
2 Carefree liners 3.99 each on sale for 1.99 I used 2/0.50 off coupons and 1/3.00 off coupon making them free

Rite Aid:
Excedrine Migrane 4.99 each on sale for 1.99 and I used 1/1.00 off coupon and 1/1.00 off video value coupon making it free
Crest Toothpaste 3.99 each on sale for 2.69 and I used 1/0.75 cent off which made it 1.99
I also received a total of 3.69 +Up rewards

I also got a can of ALPO dog food and a trial pack of Playtex Sport tampons for free.

My deals as of 6/16

So as I mentioned in my last post I started couponing! Yes another crazy couponer out there. But I'm so sick of paying ridiculous prices at the grocery store for things when I could be using that money for savings, wedding things, and other important expenses. So, here is what I have bought up to this point and I am planning another small trip either tomorrow or Saturday.

Not much but I only paid a total of $0.89 for everything you see here plus an 8x10 from Walgreens. This is what I got and how I spent it.

Walmart
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes
Dial Body Wash
Total before Coupons: $3.71
Total AFTER Coupons: -$1.03

Yes, they paid me $1.03 to take these items from the store. I used the following coupons:
$2/1 any dial product
Free Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes (I got this from the Cottonelle website)

Walgreens
Airwick Air freshener kit $7.99
8x10 Collage print $3.99
Total before Coupons: $11.98
Total AFTER coupons: $0.99 (this is after receiving $3RR)

The coupons I used were:
$4/1 Airwick kit
Free 8x10 collage print (from walgreens website)
And I also got a $3 register reward to use on my next purchase.

Petsmart
2 Pawsafe Cleaners $3.99 each
Total before Coupons: $7.98
Total AFTER Coupons: Free

Coupons I used were:
Petperks card made each cleaner $0.99
2 $1/1 pawsafe cleaner

I think I did really well for my first time after starting to coupon and I can't wait to see what I get at the end of the week.

Couponing!

Yes, that is right I decided I am going to start couponing to save some money around here. I went on my first shopping trip yesterday and I can't wait to share with you how I did and what all I got. Stay tuned to see my results!