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COTC Update

By on April 9, 2009

For those that are scratching their heads – COTC = Carrie…On The Cheap. :)

As far as the blog goes, it’s hard for me to post because I don’t have internet at home.  I know, I’m a loser.

However, in a couple weeks when Lloyd and I move in together, we WILL have internet!!

Yippee!!

Lloyd has a fabulous iMac as well, so I will definitely be hogging that (don’t tell).

The point is, currently I can only blog on lunch at work and when I’m at Lloyd’s house.

I plan to do lots more blogging when I have internet at home! I know you’re excited!

I’ve been really wanting to post more pictures on Kansas City on the blog – so that’s where I’m going to take it.  I want everyone to be able to actually see all the things I’m blogging about.

Trouble is – I’m a HORRIBLE photographer.  I know that gets you excited to see the pics, right?  I’m working on it though!

Stay tuned!

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Sigh….I have no life.

By on March 31, 2009

Just wanted to let everyone know that I might be MIA for awhile.

I’ve been taken advantage of by…the CPA exam.  She is a crafty little thing, that CPA exam.

My brain cells are 100% devoted to her for the time being.  If I happen to have a high mental capacity one day, I promise to update with a post.

Until then, wish me luck with derivatives, ratios, financial management, supply and demand curves, and corporate taxation.  I know, I’m bored, too. :(

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Eye Creams! (On The Cheap?)

By on March 23, 2009

I NEED an eye cream!!!!!!  Help!

I just bought these Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules last weekend:elizabeth-arden-ceramide-capsules7

Although I think they’re doing a nice job of moisturizing my eyes, I don’t think they’re much more than something like olive oil in a pretty little capsule.

I’m starting to see SOME (like two, okay?) fine lines under my eyes and in the corners. EEKK!!  I honestly thought this day would never come!

My eyes are also SO sensitive.  Scratch that, ALL of my skin is sensitive.  So I have to get a good product for sure.

And I want sunscreen!

I’ve been eyeing some products, but they’re so damn expensive.

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Muard Essential C SPF 15 Eye Cream ($67!)

 

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Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Eye SPF 28 Sunscreen ($36)

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Murad Moisture Silk Eye Gel (a mere $49.50)

Auurgghhhh – I can’t decide! I’m leaning towards the Lancome since it has a lot of sun protection and it’s the cheapest.  However, I’ve never used Lancome before and not sure if I would like them!

Anyone know of any miracle eye creams on the cheap?

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Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!

By on March 23, 2009

GO JAYHAWKS!!

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Lucky Magazine Is Apparently Not On The Same Budget As Me

By on March 12, 2009

lucky-fashion-magazineSometimes the media is so out of touch with reality…

Case in point: this month’s issue of Lucky Magazine.

Does it ever annoy anyone (other than me) when the fashion mags have features about “deal hunting” and the items they list are not even in the same price range that I would consider budget-friendly?

For instance, this month, Lucky is trying to find “preppy, budget-friendly separates that are perfect for a waterfront weekend.”  (Before I get to their budget-friendly separates, let me reiterate the fact that the only separates I consider perfect for a waterfront weekend are a two-piece and a cold drink.)

Here’s just a little sampling of items they think are “budget-friendly”:

  • cotton henley: $40
    • That’s fine and all, but for those who don’t know, a henley is basically a polo without the collar.  And I saw perfectly acceptable henley’s at Old Navy for $10 about a week ago.  Next. [Read more...]

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