Christmas is doubly sweeter and more exciting when you have kids. Imagine DS making a countdown every single day and checking out his Christmas stocking the first thing in the morning. This has been going on for almost 3 weeks now and he just cannot wait for December 1 to come. But it’s not him who got the very 1st present under our tree, it’s ME! Weee! Yesterday, I received my 1st Christmas present this year and it came from my twitter mom (read: online kris kringle). Although, DH bought me a pink northface fleece last Black Friday, I just think it was not counted as a gift because it was not wrapped hee hee.

Sephora Gift Cards come in a cute box with a very sleek mirror. Come to think of it, I do not own any purse mirror, save for the one in my compact powder. As for the giftcard, I can’t wait to use it this weekend! Thank you twitter mom, I love love LOVE your gift!

Ever since I started using the Lancome Genefique line early this year, I cannot stop raving about these skincare products to my friends, family and of course in this blog which you can read HERE and HERE. Now, here is your very rare chance to try it for free. All you need to do is click on this Facebook Page and get your FREE Deluxe 7-day Supply of Lancome Genefique Youth Activating Serum. I swear, if this product works for you on the 1st couple of days then you would see amazing results in a week. However, we all have different skincare needs and what might be good for me, may not be good for you. Thanks to these jumbo free samples, we get to try out skincare products before deciding on investing on them. Let me know what miracle happens to you after 7 days! Remember, this invitation lasts until October 20 only. Off to check these Marcus nursing scrubs, ciao for now!

Yikes! I am totally behind in terms of updating this blog . I am unsure if I will ever recover from my backlog.

I was checking my drafts section and I realized I have started a lot of entries but failed to finish them. Here are the pending reviews in my drafts section:

• NARS The Multiple
• NARS Orgasm Illuminator
• Benefit Benetint
• Benefit Coralista + Sugarbomb
• Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic
  
• Travel Light: What Make-up to Bring on a Trip
• etc… etc…

and now that I have a wee bit of time left online, I still need to check on this video baby monitor for a friend we are visiting for a trip this week. Yes, dear friends, we are bound for another long trip (well, long road trip is actually an understatement, keep us in your prayers because this got to be longest time I would spend on the road) this Thursday and will be back Monday. After this trip, we will be having a short downtime, travel-wise, and off we go again to another Summer getaway in 3 weeks time. I am hoping that during the 3-week-window, I will find time to update this blog.

In the meantime, I am about to purchase 2 items in the MAC Sized to go collection. Fix+ and Pro Eye-Makeup Remover, these 2 things will definitely complete my travel make-up kit. I am so glad MAC introduced this 1-oz-size make-up must haves because the last time I brought my Fix+ on our trip to Chicago, it spilled and I got nothing left to use .  So tell me, what are you going to get from this collection?

The MAC Sized to Go Collection (all are 1-oz.)

* Fix+ (not the Rose version; $10 US/$12 CND)
* Cleanse Off Oil/Tranquil ($10 US/$12 CND)
* Cleanse Off Oil ($10 US/$12 CND)
* Pro Eye Makeup Remover ($10 US/$12 CND)
* Demi-Wipes (30 full-size sheets; $15 US/$18 CND)
* Oil Control Lotion ($15 US/$18 CND)
* Green Gel Cleanser ($10 US/$12 CND)
* Strobe Cream ($15 US/$18 CND)
* Studio Moisture Cream ($15 US/$18 CND)

Now, here is a Smashbox offer you won’t resist .
It’s like getting the cheapest refurbished fitness equipment!
I just got mine.

For every $25.00 purchase, you get this FREE WATERPROOF EYE SHADOW PALETTE ($40 VALUE)! Just enter code JUST4YOU at checkout. Offer expires December 12, TONIGHT or while supplies last. Not valid with any other offer, including Let’s Do Lunch. Limit one per customer.

Guess what, apart from the jumbo samples they usually have, they also sent me a free Mascara . Hurry up and grab this once in a year offer .

Now, this is what I get from being very impatient. REGRETS. I could have saved myself $10 from THIS PURCHASE. Oh well, if you are planning to buy anything from Urban Decay, check out those carts now. You have until December 16 to avail of this promo, 20% off everything + Free shipping for purchase of at least $15. Just enter coupon code: 1FFNF. In the meantime, I need to check on these mattresses.

Today is your last chance to get 20% off discount in all of the Make-up products in Cherry Culture.  Just use code TREAT20 and start shopping.

Things have been very busy the past week mostly attending DS’ school activities and a project at work. I might double the dose of my one a day vitamins so I could have all the energy I need. Halloween has always been a busy season for our family and as of this moment, I am applying my Halloween make-up as we’re off to a party in a little while.

How’s yours celebration of Halloween?

Here’s another site-wide sale I am going to share before I head out and check mattresses for our new place.

You have until tomorrow to grab this Tarte Cosmetics Friends and Family sale online and Receive 40% off of all purchases sitewide from August 2 to August 9, 2010, by entering code FFAUG at checkout. Do not forget to grab your free gifts as well.

How was your weekend?
I had such a busy one. I am not even ready for Monday. Yay!
Happy shopping!

I was checking new page at ProFlowers when I chanced upon this. Whee, time to buy those hair care products. I go to Ulta solely for my bedhead products and other haircare products. It’s about time I replace my almost empty haircare products bottle.

Everything 20% off Your Purchase at Ulta Starting tomorrow through July 31. All you need to do is use coupon code 51194.