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So this one was a little far-fetched for me at first, but then I started further research and eventually just tried it!

I have tried almost every product on the market…Over the counter products like Proactive, Clean & Clear, and Neutrogena and prescription products like Retin A, Tetracycline, and even Accutane. None of these products worked permanently. Accutane only cleared up my skin while I was on it and little while after.  I have tried mild and harsh products, expensive and inexpensive, but nothing had a lasting effect. Here I am, in my twenties and still struggling with acne! Yuck!

About a year ago, I was given a gift certificate for a facial and the results were eye-opening. It was not the facial itself that made a differnce (all though it was wonderful),  it was more what the esthetician said about my skin. She mentioned that my skin seemed dry because of the way it soaked up the moisturizers. I had never thought of my skin as DRY! If anything I thought it was greasy!

Nonetheless, this inspired me to start moisturizing more (especially at night). I saw great results with just this step, but I was still experiencing breakouts. So, when I read about this Oil Cleansing method, I thought “It’s worth a shot! I will give it 2 weeks!”  And to my amazement, my skin was clear! Horray!

Picture 3 *Sorry for the grotesque close-up! 

I still experience the occasional hormonal breakout (to be expected), but nothing nearly like I was before. As long as I am consistent with this method (using once daily), my skins stays clear.

Heres is what you need:

  • Sunflower Seed or Olive Oil
  • Castor Oil
  • Soft Washcloth
  • Hot Water

How you do it:

First, figure out what skin-type you have and mix your oils accordingly. Use a container that is easy to dispense from, preferably something that pours or pumps.

Proportions:

  • Oily Skin: Try a blend of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower Seed or Olive Oil
  • Balanced Skin: Try a blend of 20% Castor Oil to 80% Sunflower Seed or Olive Oil.
  • Dry Skin: Try a blend of 10% Castor Oil to 90% Sunflower Seed or Olive Oil

For Cleansing:

  • Take about a quarter-sized amount of mixed oil in your hand and apply liberally all over your face. With little pressure massage the oil into your pores, focusing on problem areas.
  • Wet your washcloth with hot water. Cover your face with the washcloth and allow it to stay until it cools.
  • Wipe the oil gently away and rinse the washcloth well in hot, running water. Hold the washcloth to your face again, allowing it to cool. Wipe gently, rinse well, and repeat two or three more times.
  • Enjoy soft, supple skin!

Here is more extensive information about the Oil Cleansing Method, if you want to take a look.

 

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Safeway LogoHere are the best deals from the ad this week, feel free to ad anything I missed in the comments section. I would also suggest you take a few minutes to read about the Just For U Program and see if it’s available in your area. Then print out the latest Safeway Coupon Policy. It’s a good idea to keep it with you on your shopping trips. I’m so very excited to announce that the Just For U Program is expanding and is now in the Northwest! Oregon readers, head on over and see if it has reached your area – when you sign up you’ll be able to add an eCoupon to your Safeway Club Card for a FREE Dozen Eggs!

Fresh Express Salad Blends $1.99
$0.55/1 Fresh Express Salad 03/10/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/10/2013)
Final price $1.44
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage $2.77
$1/1 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Links 05/12/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/23/2013)
Pink Shopping Basket MINIFinal Price $1.77
White Corn  $0.25 each
Red, Yellow, Green or Orange Bell Peppers $1.25 each
Tropical Red or Ataulfo  Mangoes $1 each
Kraft Singles, Buy one $3.99 Get one Free
Final Price $1.50 each
Best Foods Mayonnaise $2.99
$1/1 Best Foods, 22 oz+ 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/16/2013)
Pink Shopping Basket MINIFinal price $1.99
French’s Yellow Mustard  Buy One $2.39 Get One FREE
$0.50/1 French’s Classic Yellow Mustard 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/15/2013)
Final price $0.95 each
Yopa! Greek Yogurt $1 each
B1G1 Yopa! 5.3 oz Cup Yogurt 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/31/2013)
Pink Shopping Basket MINIFinal Price $0.50 each
(2) Nabisco Toasted Chips $1.88 each = $3.76
$1/2 Ritz Toasted Chips, 8.1 oz+ 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/21/2013)
Final price $2.76 for 2  or $1.38 each
Starbucks Coffee K-Cups $7.77 each
$1.50 off any one (1) Starbucks K-Cup pack
Final Price $6.27 each
Simply Lemonade $2.50 each
Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce $1.69
Final Price $0.94
Bertolli Dinner for Two Meals $5.99
Tony Roma’s Ribs $5
Pink Shopping Basket MINIValid Friday through Monday
Bounce Fabric Softener $3.99
$0.40/1 Tide Detergent, Tide Boost, or Bounce, excludes travel/trial size 04/28/2013 P&G Insert (exp 05/31/2013)
Final Price $3.49
 Crest Toothpaste $1.99
$0.50 off select Crest Toothpaste 4.0oz or larger
Pink Shopping Basket MINIFinal Price $1.49
Purina Dog Chow $12.99
Final Price $12.00

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TFF Lloyd's BBQ

 

Safeway has a B1G1 FREE  Sale for Lloyd’s BBQ shredded meats. When you use this coupon, your final price is only $3.50 (reg.$7.99)

Buy 1 Lloyds BBQ Shredded Meat tub for $7.99  Get one FREE
$1.00 off any 1 LLOYD’S Barbeque product
Final Price $3.50 per tub

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TFF Breyer's toppings

With this coupon you can buy 2 Breyers Toppings at Target for as low as $1.49 each

Buy 2 Breyer Topping for$1.99/each  at Target (reg. $2.49)
$1.00 off two (2) Breyers Toppings
Final price $1.49

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TFF Little Tikes

This super cute pretend kitchen just had a Rollback at Walmart and is for sale for $49.97. This same toy sells on Amazon.com for $109.99! That is quite a savings.

The Little Tikes Gourmet Prep N Serve Kitchen is an ultra modern kitchen that has everything little chefs need to play pretend. The Little Tikes Gourmet Kitchen includes real cooking sounds, “granite” countertops, “stainless steel” appliances, ample cabinet space and separate cooking and eating areas. It also features a large sink with modern-style faucet and electronic stove burners that make real cooking sounds. Includes 18 accessories. This kitchen is available in PINK or BROWN.

 

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Grilling & BBQ essentials for the long weekend, plus a Bridal Shower idea on today’s 99 Cents Only Store trip!

1.   Kraft Real Mayo, 12oz
2.   Fresh Express Cole Slaw, 16oz
3.   Miracle Whip Burger Sauce, 12oz
4.   Wishbone Balsamic Olive Oil Marinade, 16oz
5.   Ore Ida Grillers Potatoes, frozen 20oz
6.   Lean Cuisine Lemongrass Chicken, 9oz
7.   Kumato Brown Tomatoes, 1lb
8.   Fresh Sweet Peaches, 2lb bag(!)
9.   Kitchen Shower Invites + Recipe Cards, 10ct

Bridal Shower idea:  My family & friends honored me at a Kitchen Shower when I was a bride years ago.  Each guest contributed a favorite easy recipe written on a card.  At the bridal shower, I was gifted with a binder of all the collected recipes … I still refer to those recipes today & am reminded of how loved I am!  I found a 10 pack of Kitchen Shower invitations + Recipe Cards + Envelopes in the Party Aisle at my store.  What a fun, practical, and thoughtful way to honor a new bride!

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There is more to Las Vegas than casinos. And Las Vegas isn’t only an adult playground anymore. In fact, there are several cool things for the kiddos to do, from Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, several awesome roller coasters, an aquarium and SO much more!

With this Groupon deal, for $49/night + tax, you  get a Sunday-Thursday stay for two at the Polo Towers Suites in a studio suite, or for $69/night + tax you can sleep four in a one-bedroom suite.  This hotel is located directly on the Strip, but unlike many of its raucous neighbors, it maintains a family-friendly atmosphere. Your kids can let loose at the outdoor water park and play area, which features a mushroom-shaped waterfall and wade pool. For the adults, there’s a rooftop pool and spa—a tranquil spot with covered cabanas and sweeping views of the city. Deals like this book fast so the sooner you book, the better your chances of getting the dates that work for you!

 

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Today through Friday May 24th, Little Things Favors is having their bi-annual 20% off all their DIY favors and supplies. You can save a lot of money by using your creativity and making your own unique wedding favors. Plus, you can add your own personal touch and make your wedding more memorable. Use Coupon Code  DIYF20 at checkout in order to get the 20% OFF.

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And if DIY isn’t your thing, they also are offering 10% off their entire site when you use Coupon Code DIYF1o at checkout. For upcoming spring and summer weddings, rustic and vintage themes are quite popular and Little Things Favors carries a darling selection of these items, including items made with natural wood products, burlap bags and a brand new Ice Tea mixes for summer themes. And if you are working on a budget they have wedding favors that are under $1 and many favors that are personalized for free.

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Right now you can get a free 10 day trial to Game Fly! They are an online video game rental company! Video games can get so expensive, and eventually you beat the game and are finished with it! So, I love the idea of my husband and son renting games instead.

Right now you can get a 10 day free trial with a 2-game rental! After that it’s $22.95 per month for an unlimited amount of game rentals – with two at a time allowed. When you are finished with the game, just send it back and they’ll ship another! And there are no late fees, so keep it as long as it takes to beat the game and/or get bored with it!

Head over here to sign up for your free trial today!

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Famous Footwear

Right now you can print a coupon for 20% off your entire Famous Footwear purchase! This coupon can be used in stores from May 23 – May 27.

This is a great coupon to have on normal weekends, but having this coupon on Memorial Day weekend is going to equal BIG savings!! Plus, it doesn’t exclude sale or clearance items, so you should really be able to save! Head over here to print this coupon to use this weekend.

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Have you signed up for Box Tops for Education yet? Clipping Box Tops is not the only way to earn money for your children’s school, you can also print coupons to save money while earning money for schools at the same time!

America’s schools earned over four million dollars last year through this program! If you don’t have a child in school, you can pick a local school or even the school you attended as a child to support with this program! Head over here to sign up for free.

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Dirty Dancing BluRay

Right now on Amazon you can get the 20th Anniversary Edition of Dirty Dancing on Blu-Ray for only $5.00! Plus, this item ships free with Amazon Prime or a $25 purchase.

The regular price $19.99, so this is 75% off. This special edition includes tons of extras and features – including an interview with Patrick Swayze, Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes and more! Head over here to check it out.

Amazon Prime Shipping:

These items ship FREE with Amazon Prime. If you’re not an Amazon Prime member,start your one month free trial today. If you aren’t eligible for the free trial, maybe a relative will share their Prime shipping with you? Head on over here to see if you can get Amazon Prime for just $7.99/month!

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Head over to Facebook to print a new high value coupon for $2/1 Rice Dream Organic Non-Dairy Milk Products! This will be a money maker and freebie deal at several locations! Check out this match-up for Walmart:

Buy (1) Rice Dream Organic Non-Dairy Milk, 32 oz — $1.88
Use (1) $2/1 Rice Dream Organic Non-Dairy Milk Coupon
Final Price: $.12 money maker!

I know that Dollar Tree carries Rice Dream as well, so you can get this for free there! I’m not sure that they allow overage, so you may have to tell the cashier to adjust the coupon price to $1. Head over here to check out other great Walmart deals and Dollar Tree deals!

Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!

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Starbucks Coupon

There is a hot new coupon available to save $1/1 Starbucks Iced Coffee! This coupon has no size restrictions, so it’s makes this great deal at Walmart on the single serve bottles:

Buy (1) Starbucks Iced Coffee — $1.48
Use (1) $1/1 Starbucks Iced Coffee Coupon
Final Price: $.48

You can print two of these per computer to stock up on this deal. And before you head out for shopping, check here for other great Walmart match-ups!

Thanks, I Heart the Mart!

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TFF Costco

When you become a new member of COSTCO or upgrade your existing Gold Star or Business Membership you will receive more than $50 worth of coupon savings. This is a limited time offer available through Zulily. The coupon savings for this offer include:

  • free rotisserie chicken
  • free 48-pack of batteries
  • free 35 count case of Kirkland Signature™ water
  • and more!

Take advantage of this limited-time offer and you’ll receive a membership activation card and coupons in the mail. Just bring your activation card to your local Costco to exchange it for a new membership card. One added bonus … the activation card ships for free.  So if this is the first deal that you buy at Zulily today, you get FREE shipping today all on other purchases that you make at their site! This would save you an additional $6 + . Thank you Lindsay F. for this tip!

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