Daria on DVD!

One of my favorite shows has just recently been put on DVD. If you don't know what Daria is, well its a delightfully 90s show that was a spin-off of the pop culture phenomenon Beavis and Butthead. It became a bit of a cult hit in its own right. The show had a much different tone and brand of humor from Beavis and Butthead. The easiest way to give you an idea on what the show is all about is just to show you.

You can get it off this site for about $45 and also get a Daria t-shirt with it as well.

Keeping Great Looking Hair Without Breaking the Bank!

I suppose when it comes to college certain things tend to get neglected. For some of us this might be hair care or maybe some of us use college to experiment with different hairstyles. Either way its going to cost you some cash and it's best to get it all done at the best deal possible.

There several options out there if you want to get your hair done cheaply and I have made a little list of all of them.

1.Beauty School

 The thought of going to a beauty school to get your hair done probably makes a lot of people cringe. I personally have no problem with it. I have recently tried out a beauty school that is real close to where I live at to dye my hair. I must say $15 is quite a deal for a hair dye job that is probably not to far from what a professional hair dye job would be. I have yet to get my hair cut at a beauty school,but I would certainly suggest if you are planning on doing so that you keep the haircut a fairly simple one to cut down on any chance of a major screw up happening. Remember these students are still learning so it is unwise to expect an extremely complex hairdo. Go on into the school and ask for an upcoming graduate student because from my experience the older students are much more professional and are more knowledgeable about what they are doing.

Find a BeautySchool near you here. 

   I want pink hair.

2. Shop Around

For those of you who may not be quite as adventurous with your hair upkeep might I suggest looking around at the best salons in your area to see which ones seem to have the best deals. You can do this by checking out google for the salons and beauty shops in your area. You might also want to check out your local CraigsList under the beauty section and see what deals you can find. Also see if there are any coupons you can use at your local beauty salon. Try retailmenot for some coupons.

3.DIY

That's right if you are really adventurous why not do it your self. Heck I cut my own hair and even though it's probably not perfect it was a very liberating and interesting experience. Here is a great how to guide on how to cut your own hair.

If you are really daring why don't you try and dye your own on your own. Here is a guide to help you.

Due to how my hair is I need a bit of a stronger dye in order for the color to stay in my hair,but that doesn't mean it can't work for you.

Remember college is a time for experimentation and experiences. Don't worry about the silly things in life like what people will think if you decided to dye your hair an unnatural shade of orange. As long as you like it that is the important thing. Then of course if you are working a job you might want to ask your boss before you go out and do something that wild.

Girly Freebies

Girly Freebies

As much as I hate to admit this, but I have a subscription to Seventeen magazine. I bought it from my little brother when he was selling magazines for his school. I did this two years ago and I'm still getting an issue a month. They just don't know when to quit. -_- Anyways this isn't about how my subscription to Seventeen never ends this is about how you can gain some freebies and what not.

I tend to overlook all the coupons,contests, and freebies the magazine offers,but this time I actually paid attention and I wanted to share them with you.



20,000 people will receive earrings from MakeMeChic from August 2nd to September 13th.

You must be a female between the ages of 13 and 29 to get the earrings. To see if your lucky enough to get a pair go here.

Also check out MakeMeChic as well. They have some terrific deals and everything is fairly priced.

Also enter to win some of these contests on Seventeen.com while you're at it. You never know you could be one of the lucky winners. Also a lot of these contest entries on Seventeen will ask you if you would like a free issue of Seventeen and you might as well. I don't know if yo should subscribe though because you could be like me with a subscription that will never END!

The Famousfootwear Sweepstakes

1. FAMOUS FOOTWEAR "RUNWAY TO HALLWAY” SWEEPSTAKES: How To Enter: Beginning August 3, 2010, at 12:01 AM (ET) through September 11, 2010, at 11:59 PM (ET), go to seventeen.com/famousfootwear and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. Winner Selection: On or about October 15, 2010 one (1) Winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Drawing will be conducted by Seventeen magazine, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Prizes & Approximate Retail Value: One (1) winner will receive the following prize package: (a) roundtrip coach airfare for winner and one (1) guest from major airport closet to winner’s residence; (b) two (2) tickets to a fashion event or concert the week of New York Fashion week 2011, as determined by the Sponsor, plus one-way limousine service to the event or concert; (c) Hotel accommodations for 2 nights (one room, double occupancy). Hotel accommodations at Sponsor’s sole discretion, accommodations and travel subject to availability and blackout dates may apply; (d) meet-n-greet with the Seventeen style pros at the offices of Seventeen magazine, (e) a $1,000 shopping spree and a $500 Famous Footwear gift card for winner. Total ARV: $4,600. In the event the winner is a minor, guest must be winner’s parent or legal guardian. All travelers must possess valid travel documents. Winner must travel on dates specified by Seventeen, otherwise, an alternative winner will be selected. Arrangements must be made at least 30 days prior to departure. Once scheduled, the itinerary cannot be altered. Winner will be notified via phone, e-mail or postal mail, at Sponsor’s discretion, on or about October 15, 2010. Winner’s List: For winner’s name, send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to Seventeen, Promotion Department, 300 West 57th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10019 by November 12, 2010. Entry forms that have been tampered with will be disqualified.

Win a 10,000 dollar shopping spree!

Or Enter

The Ultimate Summer Vacation Sweepstakes!

I kid you not this contest goes all the way to 2012, but you can enter this contest daily. At least one entry is chosen a month to win $1000 so it might be worth a try.

Oh yeah if you are interested check out the Seventeen covers from throughout the years.

Also check out Seventeen's Back to School discount's DIY and Freebie list

What do I need for College?

So many are going off to college and are about to live on their own for the very first time and are probably wondering "What do I take to College?".

Well there seems to be a lot of information out there about what you need to take to College and what you don't need to take to college. Since I probably wont be living on my own till next year I've decided to track down a few articles that might hold some of the info you might need.

This article talks about some of the items you might need in college and how to pack for college.

This article talks about some of the items you will need in your dorm room.

What's this? Finding all these necessary items for college it too much work for you?

Well not to worry because there are now kits out there to help you with the basics you need to start off college.

At Charming Cards they have these two kits to fit your college needs.

For $40 you can get the College Survival Kit.


The Kit includes:

Sleep Mask, Ear Plugs, Book Light, Book Clip & Stand, “Talk to the Knob” Privacy Door Sign, First Aid Kit, Thermometer, Mending Kit, Collapsible Clothes Hamper, “No, It Doesn’t Smell Okay” Laundry Instructions, 6-in-1 Screwdriver, Poster Adhesive, Air Freshener, Jolt® Caffeine-Energy Gum, and a Domino’s Pizza® Gift Certificate.

What? That's too much for you? Well you can go with the smaller Dorm Survival Kit that provides you with a lot of the basic items you will need in college and it is about half the price of the College Survival Kit.


This kit includes:book light, caffeine gum, eye mask, earplugs,

first aid kit, thermometer, laundry bag, laundry instructions, sewing kit, air freshener, poster adhesive, screwdriver

Your best bet though is to go with Mom in a Box. A site that provides you with a whole bunch of items that you will need in plastic storage box. There four packs you can choose from you can get the basic kit for $25 or you can go with the gender specific packs that are around $50. You can upgrade each of these kits for $25 and get all the basic medicines you will need when it comes to those everyday illnesses.

If you are like me you find the idea of actually buying these kits silly and rather just go off and purchase the items you need on your own. I think that's a great idea,but I do suggest you take a look t these kits and make a list of the items that are included in them so you'll be sure to have everything you need.

College Surivival Vol.2 :How I saved hundreds of dollars on my textbooks

How I saved money on my textbooks.

College textbooks are expensive by default. A pretty criminal notion considering that most college students don't really have any money to begin with.

I had a ton of school books I had to buy and buying them all could of easily cost me a couple hundred.
Just by shopping around online I was able to get my books for half the listing price or less.
Here are some tips I have so you can also save a whole bunch on textbooks.

Buying:

Amazon:

It's an obvious choice, but Amazon is a great place to find anything cheap especially textbooks. If you are willing to buy a used textbook with some wear to it then this is a great site for you.

Sign up for Amazon Student for these perks.

Amazon Prime free for one year ($79 value)

Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and millions of other items

No minimum order size

Upgrades to One-Day shipping for $3.99/item

It's sadly only good for one year,but it is certainly worth it.
Half.com
www.half.ebay.com/

I've already had a great experience with this company and have gotten some great deals on books. They were used,but they were in great condition and saved me quite a bit of money.

Cheapest Textbooks:

www.cheapesttextbooks.com/
This is a great site to look up textbooks and see how much they are going for on each website. You can choose if you are only seeking new textbooks, used or even rentals. It even tells you the discounts you can receive on each website. This site definitely worth the look.

Deal Oz:

www.dealoz.com

A lot like cheapest Textbooks it shows you how much a books run on each site and tells you any coupons that site offers.
Alibris:
www.alibris.com/
A cheap discount book site that is worth a look.


 Purchase Earlier Editions ( New Insert)

More often than not the textbook you're required to purchase has an earlier edition. More often then not there isn't much difference between a volume from 2002 and a volume from 2006. Ask you're professor if an earlier edition of the textbook is appropriate for the course. (Most math textbooks are automatically exempt from this money saving idea.)




Renting:
Chegg:

www.chegg.com/
I've heard a couple of things about Chegg some good and some bad. The good thing about Chegg is that you are able to rent a text book for pretty much one fourth of the price that it would take to buy the textbook. That makes it pretty cost effective and you don't have to pay to send the text book back. The bad things I've heard about Chegg is that there is the chance of getting a text book in pretty bad shape with the possibility of missing media . Ex:Missing CD. Another downside to using Chegg is that there have been reports of the books arriving late and not always being received on time. You also have to make sure that you send off the book before its return time, but if you don't have many other options Chegg could be the thing for you.
Make sure you take a look at these codes on Retail Me Not to get a discount on your book orders. The average saving is seven dollars so it's well worth it. link
Chegg is also currently giving the opportunity to make five dollars when you promote Chegg so you may want to check that out once you go sign up for the site.
Library
I am surprised how the library seems to slip the mind of so many people. If you don't need to write in the book or plan on keeping the book then the library is probably your best option. If you have access to a library use it. I have already used the library to check out some of my text books and it really is the most cost effective option by far. The only downside to using the library is remembering to renew your textbooks and havi
ng the responsibility to watch over something that is not yours. Also remember to check your school's library they might have what you are looking for.

To find a library near you use this site.:www.publiclibraries.com/


Free E-books:

www.free-ebooks.net/

A bit of a long shot, but check to see if the book you need is being offered online for free.

Closing:

The important thing about getting your textbooks is to make sure you shop around. Check to see if you can get the book at the library or if you can get it for free online before you go out and purchase your book. Make sure you compare prices to see where you can get the best deal. Also account for shipping and any discounts the site is giving before you purchase your book. You can honestly save anywhere between 100-300 dollars each semester if you do this. If you end up having to buy a book you don't tend to keep remember you can always sell it back after you are finished. I'll cover this another time. I hope that these tips have been helpful.


First Aid Kit:

If you are going to go out and live on your own it is probably best to have a simple first-aid kit on hand. You know for just in case.

Target is currently having a deal online where you can put together your own first aid kit. The deal is pretty much if you choose three of the listed items and you get the first aid bag for free, which isn't that great of a deal if you think about it unless you really want that bag. You can check it out here. It can give you an idea on how to put your own first aid kit together. You can also check out your local Target and see if they are offering these kits.

Want a more decorative first aid kit?
Why not try the Angel of Mercy kit at the Victorian Trading Company.

Here is a list of items that you should probably include in your own kit. These are only the basics you can add more to your personal kit if you see need to.

• Band Aids
• Aspirin or some kind of pain reliever
• Thermometer
• Chemical ice pack
• 4" by 4" Gauze pads
• 4" by 4" Dressing bandages
• Q-tips
• Cotton balls
• Medical Tape
• Antimicrobial cleaning wipes
• Cleaning alcohol (Not to be mistaken for that bottle of Jack Daniels you have in the back of the fridge.)
• Chemical Ice pack
• Chemical Hot Pack
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Sterile Gloves
• Antibiotic Ointment

College survival vol.1

Due to the fact I am going to start college a month from now so I have decided to have these little segments where I post little tips to make the whole college and living on your own experience a bit more easier even though those who don't attend college can take something from this as well.


Great Deals:

Buy a Mac for college and get an Ipod touch for free.

If you are planning on getting a new computer and really want to get a Mac than this a great deal. If I could afford a computer I would totally get in on this since I have learned to love the Mac from using them all the time at my Graphic Design class. You get a discount if you're a student and get a free IPod touch and if you don't want the touch sell it later and use that money to pay for something else.
store.apple.com/us/browse/campaigns/back_to_school



For you Starbucks lovers there is some great news. Reusable cold cups have been released in stores for all your starbucky needs. You can a 16 oz for around 13 bucks and a 20 oz for around 16. The great thing about these is that you get a bit of a discount when you use this cup at Starbucks. I can't seem to remember how much though. Also if you bring in your own mug for coffee you tend to save ten cents. You can save money on your Starbucks obsession and save the environment. Though I would only buy this if you were the type of person to go to Starbucks more than once a week otherwise the investment won't be worth it. These would be a waster for me of course because I go to Starbucks like five times a year. Note:These cups are only to be used for Starbucks cold beverages and beware of amazon dealers that charge up to 90 bucks for one of these. If you are going to purchase one don't pay more than 20 dollars for it.

Also try any local grocery store to see if they are in store like Safeway. Seriously there is like a bunch of these things at my local Safeway.

Buy Here: www.starbucksstore.com/products/shprodde.asp

Free Tunes: (Money can be tight and new music is always nice to have, but no matter how much you crave to have new music it is wrong to download an artists music without their consent. Luckily musicians are nice enough to have a few of their tunes to be down-loadable for free.)

Those at Rue Morgue are offering a free download of an album that is compiled of several different bands. You get seventeen songs from seventeen different artists so chances are you'll at least find one song that is to your liking even if the music is a bit demented nature. I personally couldn't be happier because I just adore some of the bands on here and even had a chance to discover some new ones. My personal favs are from Creature Feature, The Creepshow, and Midnight Syndicate, Even if this not the type of music you listen to all year round hey, you now have some tunes for when Halloween comes a knockin.

Get Rue Morgues Hymns from the House of Horror here: www.rue-morgue.com/hymns.php