Winter Empties 2016

This post is way past due but I wanted to show you the products I finished during the winter. I'm still working on downsizing my stash and only keeping the essentials/staple products. 

1. Mielle Organics Adult Healthy Hair Formula (x2)- You guys know I'm a huge fan of Mielle Organics. I've been taking the vitamins since September and my hair has really thrived. I like to take my vitamins first thing in the morning with breakfast. I plan on writing another update sometime soon.

2. Mielle Organics Detangling Co-Wash- This has been my go-to co-wash for several months now. It leaves my hair clean and makes my curls pop! I'm hoping Mielle will make a bigger bottle of this co-wash down the line. #agirlcandream


3.  Mielle Organices Babassu Oil and Mint Deep Conditioner - There are so many reasons why I love this conditioner. It leaves my scalp clean and my hair smooth, moisturized and healthy.


4. Juara Candlenut Body Creme- Because of my sensitive skin, I usually stick to using natural oils or fragrance-free lotions to moisturize my skin. But, when I got this cream in my FabFit box in the fall, I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I feel like a million bucks after using this cream and I haven't had a reaction to it. When I used up my free jar, I searched the internet and bought my own jar. I need to do some more research and find out where I can score this stuff locally.

What are your winter empties? Are there products you loved? Any products you wouldn't purchase again?

 

My Favorite Black Friday Finds

It's officially the last month of 2014!  Isn't that crazy? I swear, this year really flew by. Anyway, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. If you want to read about our first Friendsgiving, check out this post. Now, let's move on to my favorite Black Friday finds.

If you know me, you know that I'm typically not into Black Friday. I went once with an ex-boyfriend eight years ago and promised myself I would never do it again. The waiting in line, the hordes of people running to grab an item, things thrown everywhere, all of it gives me anxiety. But, with the online shopping, I found that I could avoid all of that. Plus, there were a couple of deals I just couldn't pass up.  Here are my favorite finds:


1. Lisa's Healthy Hair Elixir Healthy Hair & Scalp Collection by Carol's Daughter

I have heard great things about the Restoring Hair Oil and Fortifying Scalp Spray and wanted to try it out. But, it was a little pricey for me and I wanted to buy it on sale.

 

                               

Original price for the set: $36

 

Sold separately: $22 for the Fortifying Spray (on the left) and $20 for the Restoring Hair Oil

 

Black Friday Savings: 40% off = $19.44 (before tax) for the set + the Monoi Shampoo and Conditioner Sample Packette --- I ended up paying $20.89. I am a member so shipping is always free :).

 

*** Technically, this isn't a true Black Friday sale because it was before Black Friday. Carol's Daughter had a 'Pre-Black Friday Sale' the week leading up to Black Friday. I'm still counting it though.

 

 

2.  The Red Dress Boutique

 

Ever since I saw this business on Shark Tank, I knew that I would be a customer. When I saw their Black Friday Sale, I was ready to make my first purchase. I chose this dress because well it's pink and it would be a nice dress for my birthday or a holiday party.

 

 

Photo Credit: The Red Dress Boutique

 

                                                      Original Price: $52.00

 

                    Black Friday Sale: 30% of the whole site + free shipping = $36.40

 

I know, I could have found a better deal but I love this dress. And the story behind this company makes me want to support them.

 

 

3. Kohl's

 

This is probably my favorite deal. I really want to incorporate boots into my wardrobe and decided to purchase some from Kohl's. Now, the only problem is, how do I wear them? If you have any advice or tips on how to rock these boots, please comment below! Now, let's move on to the deals:

 

 

                                                      SO Slouch Ankle Boots

 

 

  

 

                                                     Original Price: $59.99

 

                                                     Black Friday Sale: $19.99

 

 

 

                                                    SO  Women's Moto Boots

 





                                  

 

     
                                            
                                                       Original Price: $69.99

                                                       Black Friday Sale: $19.99

 

 

 

                                            Croft & Barrow Women's Ankle Boots 

 

 

                                                       Original Price: $74.99

                                                       Black Friday Sale: $24.99



 

 I spent a total of $69.84 (with tax) and received free shipping for my order. I also earned $15 in Kohl's Cash and an additional $10 Kohl's Cash from YES2You Rewards (it's free to sign up).

 

 

 

 

Overall, I'm happy with my Black Friday purchases. The hubby and I went to Macy's on Saturday and I picked up a few essentials. I swore I wouldn't buy anything for Cyber Monday yesterday...but then I caved. In my defense, I only bought two things: Bow Down Necklace-Peach

 and a Dragon Fly Necklace from The Red Dress Boutique. I paid $5 for each necklace plus free shipping.  After yesterday, I don't plan on buying anything else for awhile. Lol.

 

                                        

                                 What were your favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?

 

 

 

 

Until next time!

 

 

~Adventures of a Nappy Chica