There’s free shipping at Fred Flare all weekend with coupon code butterfly on purchases of $20 or more. That saves you $7.95 on your order! Here are my picks:

From left to right: cute as a button sewing kit $9, flowers in a can $10, kappa measuring cup and juicer $14, devil grater $20, zipits zipper pulls set of 2 $8, smooth skin face friends set of 2 $12

I just discovered that solid shampoo bars exist. The concept intrigues me. I’m not really sure how it works though. Like how do you lather your hair up with a bar? Apparently you can and apparently it’s great for your hair and the environment. Solid shampoos are all natural. Click here to see all of the reasons why you should switch to shampoo bars, including reducing hair loss and dry scalp!

Lush carries a wide variety of shampoo bars like this one:

Exotic floral inspiration to make dull hair shiny
A lovely white shampoo bar with gold sparkly bits (not loads, just enough to leave a couple of sparkles in your hair), Ultimate helps hair shine by using spicy elemi and ylang ylang oils to balance your scalp’s oil production. Deliciously sweet violet leaf oil is said to relieve anger and anxiety so you can shine socially too. Now proudly SLS-free.

$9.25 for a 1.9oz bar which supposedly lasts for quite awhile. Another plus? You can bring it on the airplane without worrying about liquid restrictions! I think I’m going to try this out.

Sarah contacted me a few days ago about her handmade soap shop on Etsy, 4thAveSoapCo. I love the goodies she has. Check out this lime sugar lip balm. I LOVE anything lime!!!!

Our lip balms are made with the BEST quality oils and butters to be found. With shea oil as the top ingredient, this balm has a silky smooth glide that leaves your lips incredibly soft with no waxy feel. With the exception of the fragrance, these are completely natural and contain no fillers or unnecessary ingredients.

Only $3.25. Be sure to check out her other wonderful items!

Here are a few products that were voted by readers as being their favorites. I’m always down to try recommended products!

Vera Wang’s Princess Perfume

Click here for a free sample! (Link at the bottom)

Best Face Wash: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Foam Wash

Fave Shampoo: Herbal Essences Body Envy and Hello Hydration (I really need to try this because winter has made my hair dry dry dry!)

#1 Face Lotion: Clinique Dramtically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Click here to sign up for a free sample of Maybelline’s Superstay Silky Foundation

Reviews at Epinions (3.5 stars), ReviewCentre (100%), and Bionic Beauty (positive).

I know a few people that could really use these kits! They are portable aromatherapy beads. This particular kit that’s featured is to help reduce stress:

There are also ones for headaches, sinuses, and immune boosters!

Only $6 at American Discount Beauty Supply

I love beauty samples because they are perfect mini sizes to keep in your purse!

Click here to try Aquaphor Healing Ointment, perfect for keeping you moisturized during these dry, winter months.

Oh my goodness…these makeup kits are so cute!   It comes in two color combinations and a liquid powder eyeshadow, a two-lipgloss carrying body and a mirror.  The hippo is so cute and the sheep too!  Makes putting on makeup fun again!  You can purchase them for $17.50.

For the holiday season, Mac is offering a limited time Holiday Viva Glamorous compact featuring three luscious colors in either a warm or cool palette for $22.  Best of all, all proceeds go directly to MAC AIDS funds.

Warm: VIVA GLAM V and VI Lipsticks, and VIVA GLAM V Gloss

Cool: VIVA GLAM II and IV Lipsticks, and VIVA GLAM VI Gloss

Also one of my favorite blogs/podcast - Lip Gloss and Laptops did a great review. Listen to it here.

One last coupon before the end of the day.

20% off at Bare Escentuals with coupon code BEFAMILY. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this line!