When I hear something was made from “recycled” something else the first thing that pops into my head isn’t always that pretty. However these are EXACTLY the opposite! There’s a corner shop in our mall that always seems to be changing hands, first it was a chocolate shop, then an imports store, then a cookie shop, then a kite shop, then a jewelry store, and after that came a few other things, currently I believe it’s a combo, imports/lawn and garden/kite shop, and no that’s not a joke. Back when it was an imports store though I went in once upon a time and came across some hand bags I liked there were a few clutches made of candy wrappers, a tote made from kool-aid packets, and a handbag made of Capri Sun packs. I’d never seen anything like them before and wanted one badly, however the $250 price tag was way to steep for me so I passed. I hadn’t seen anything like them since, that is until now!
Ecoist offers a wide variety of recycled bags! Much like the ones I’d seen years ago from clutches made of barcodes, to bracelets made from candy wrappers. They also use gum wrappers, newspapers, pop tabs, energy bar wrappers, and movie billboards among other things to make their goodies. While some of them still hold close to a $200 price tag, there are others that are within an affordable and low range.
Source: Chip Chick
Just because it’s over doesn’t mean it has to be!
October may have been the official Breast Cancer Awareness month, but just because it’s over doesn’t mean you should stop caring! You can still donate to cause to help find a cure! Before you do though take a look at Think Before You Pink a site dedicated to showing you the truth behind companies joining in the pink campaign. Women, you may thing twice before you put on that pink Estee Lauder lipstick or eat that Yoplait yogurt so you can send in your lid.
Cause I’m cheap!
I’ve come across a great shop in my searches, as I’m sure some of you who’ve read my blog can gather I haven’t got the fattest pockets… actually I’ve probably got the flattest pocket currently consisting of a good fist full of change. 15 Dollar Store is great for just such things, I haven’t bought anything off of it just yet as I just found it and only have said fist full of change. However the site contains expensive name brand clothes marked down for only $15! I’m generally a pretty cheap person when it comes to shopping, I don’t like to spend to much on my clothes, but I still want something quality that will last me for years to come. I think this site meets my needs perfectly. I alway ask myself 3 questions before I purchase something:
- Is it really worth the price? Will I be able to go to another store and get the same item or something similar for less?
- Will I wear it more than 3 times? Unless it’s for a very special occasion such as my prom dress was. I usually won’t buy it if I can’t think of 3 instances in which I’d wear it or in the case of a gadget use it.
- Do I need it right now or can I wait for an upcoming holiday and ask for it as a gift?
Asking those questions has saved me quite a bit of money believe it or not. There have been a lot of things in the past that I’ve picked up and thought “oh I want this.” Then I’d walk around the store for a bit and think about it and realize as much as I wanted it I really didn’t need it. So I put it back, and honestly I can’t remember anything off the top of my head that I regret putting back, which shows you just how important the items really were to me.
Also don’t forgot guys my giveaway for the $10 Target card is still running! To those who said “how can you have that still lying around!?” Well there’s only one Target close to me and I rarely go to it, and when I do I can never seem to find anything that I feel I need.
Also the old banner is back up now that Halloween is over! I’ll be working on a Christmas one for December so keep your eyes peeled. 
Oh and if anyone was out partying like me last night and missed ANTM don’t worry I think it was a recap.
~♥~Rachel
Thanks a bunch for the coupon !!
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