Lord and Taylor Friends and Family will begin December 10 – December 15, 2009.  25%  off almost everything and 10% off on cosmetics and fragrances. Online Preview starts today!!!

Online Promo Code - FRIENDS

Here is the in-store coupon for the Lord and Taylor stores—->Lord and Taylor Family and Friends Coupon Holiday 2009

*Exclusions apply.

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

Tarte Cosmetics is having the Tarte Cosmetics’ Friends and Family Sale (40% off) from December 7 – 13, 2009.  The coupon code: FFDEC.  I have my eye on the Eye Couture. Day-to-Night Eyeshadow Palette.

Also Stila Cosmetics is on sale on HauteLook until Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in the late morning.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

Macy’s Friends and Family Sale  will begin December 2 – December 7, 2009.  25% off most items.  10% off small electrics, personal care electrics, technology, furniture, mattresses and area rugs.  Typical exclusions i.e. cosmetics and fragrances.

The online coupon code for Macy’s Friends and Family sale is MACYSFF.

Here is the in-store coupon  for all MACY’s stores—-> MACYS Friends and Family Store Coupon December 2009

*Exclusions apply.

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

I know, I know there have been many Beauty Friends and Family sales going for the last couple weeks.  Well, there are more sales going on now.

My favorite Beauty.com is having a 20% off Friends and Family Sale, now until 11/6/2009 11:59 PST. FYI, NARS Holiday Collection is now available on Beauty.com. The great thing about Beauty.com is the 5% rebate that can be earned on each order.  I also use Ebates to earn an extra 6% rebate on my order.  The cool thing about Ebates is that I get cash back i.e a check.  I amazed amazed at how many Beauty e-tailers offer rebates through Ebates.

Also Makeup.com is having a 50% off sale (Coupon Code is 50OFF) on the Boutique Brands and 70% Off (Coupon Code is 70OFF) on the Prestige Brands until Sunday, 11/8/2009.   Please note that only items that have the coupon code near the price listing is on sale.  Ebates offers a 9% rebate on all Makeup.com purchases.   So stock up on the favorite beauty goodies.  ….Maybe get some gifts for the upcoming holiday season.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

I was on Twitter this morning and I noticed Urban Decay’s tweet about an upcoming family and friends sale.  Well, I checked my e-mail and there it was… a nice shiny e-mail from Urban Decay regarding the 30% off sale. Y’all I did my happy dance. There are many new products that I want to try!!  Please enjoy Urban Decay friends and family 30% off Sale event. So stock up from August 10-20, 2009.

The coupon code is FNFF1

Happy Haulin,

Mix Maven

Pumps and Glossers,

The first Face of the Day (well actually Night) on this blog…woohoo let’s have a party! (Ok, maybe not!)

Mr. Maven and I decided this week was a great week to resume date night (6-week hiatus). Since we both work from home, we wanted to make sure that we leave the house a few times of week  for the purpose is not related to getting the essentials (including cosmetics.)

We did the dinner-movie combo. The Mavens had a grand ole time.  We went to see Hancock.  I love a good action film (more kick assery-less chatter)!! The movie had a little bit of both.  If there is a Hancock 2, I want to see less chatter.. LOL  I loved the scene where Jason Bateman’s character, “Ray”, showed Hancock some clips of him crime fighting on YouTube.  Hancock’s clothes were burned from saving residents from an apartment fire.  The buttocks exposed were definitely looking really good! *Bagel Buns (Yum-oh!!)*

Makeup Chatter

I do not really plan looks, but since I have been haulin’ lately, I decided to at least use MAC Black Ore Solar Bits some kind of way.  I love Black Ore Solar Bits and I went to minor lengths to get it after being sold out online and in my area.

The products that I used:  (All products MAC unless noted)

Face

• Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel,
• NC 50/NW 43 Studio Tech Foundations,
• NYX Concealer in Nutmeg,

Eyes

• Matte Gel
• Indianwood Paint Pot
• Hard Candy Disco 2000 #2 e/s
• Amber Lights e/s
• Too Faced Shooting Star Glam e/s
• Black Ore Solar Bits
• Hard Candy Fringe #2
• Tempting e/s
• LA Colors Mascara Soft Black
• NYX Black Felt Pen Liner

Cheek

Margin Blush

Lips

Pucker Tendertone

Mix Maven FOTN 7-10-2008

Mix Maven FOTN 7-10-2008 #2

Have a super weekend!!

Mix Maven

There are plenty of new moms in my family.  They are all are excited about the babies, most of them are new moms and one has multiple children.  One’s life changes as soon as the baby is home.   I would think the hardest thing about being a new mom is getting enough sleep, which can negatively impact other activities.  I decided to come up with a list of things that I believe a new mom needs to help her adjust to her new bundle of joy.

So every new mom needs:

1. Chef – A new mom is tired, which means she does not need to be operating anything with fire or heat.   Having a chef may be a luxury, BUT family members and friends should make sure the new family is eating sensible meals everyday (well, at least, the first 4 weeks after delivery.)

2. Housekeeper – A healing mother should not be vacuuming or doing dishes the first month after delivery.

3. Babysitter – Now, some moms do not like to leave their child(ren) with other people.  (I suggest that they read Find The Time.)  First time moms should begin scouting out prospective babysitters while pregnant.  (This is important if new mom live in a place where she has little to no family members.)  New parents will need to find someone they respect and trust to take care of their child(ren).  I also suggest not burning bridges with people who would be great sitters.  Start with leaving the child with the sitter for a couple of hours and phase in more hours as he or she gets older.  For example, if the anniversary weekend is coming up and want to leave the child with grandma (do not let that be the first time he or she is away from for a long period of time.)

4. Date Night -  Date night is very important to rekindle the sparks in your relationship.  (Main reason why #3 is very important.)   I know people who do not spend much time without their child(ren).  That is a bad sign in a relationship.  Will the relationship last when the child(ren) leave to go to school?  Preservation of the relationship should be on-going and deliberate.

5. Pampering – (No connection to Pampers Diapers) A new mom must be reminded that it is ok for her to pamper herself or to be pampered.  Take her to her favorite cosmetic counter or to a spa.  She is stressed out (but may not want to say), so nudge her (kindly and gently) to take some time for herself.  A happy mom means a happy baby and, ultimately, a happy household.

So check on your new moms TODAY!!!!

Mix Maven

MAC Cosmetics (that I can recall) never has sales. Save 15% (I guess it is better than nothing) on every product, except for Viva Glam. (Please read legal fine print below!!) Have fun hauling!

Click HERE for a printable version!

Legal Fine Print:

*OFFER VALID ONLY AT M•A•C STORES AND MACCOSMETICS.COM (NOT VALID AT M•A•C DEPARTMENT STORE LOCATIONS). VALID THROUGH 6/16/08 IN M•A•C STORES AND ONLY ON 6/16/08 ON MACCOSMETICS.COM. MAY NOT BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DISCOUNTS. VALID ON MERCHANDISE ONLY. NOT VALID ON GIFT CARD/EGIFT CARD AND VIVA GLAM PRODUCTS. ONLINE OFFER ONLY APPLIES TO ITEMS SHIPPING TO A SINGLE ADDRESS. NOT VALID ON PENDING PURCHASES OR PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO 6/11/08 OR OUT OF STOCK ITEMS. ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO BANK AUTHORIZATION PRIOR TO PROCESSING. ONLY AUTHORIZED PURCHASES WILL BE PROCESSED AND SHIPPED. YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS EMAIL BECAUSE YOU SELECTED TO HEAR FROM M•A•C COSMETICS ONLINE REGARDING PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS.

~Mix Maven~

Mother’s Day is May 11, 2008.

Mothers work hard to make sure their children have everything they need to be successful, well-adjusted, respectful human beings.

I have never seen pregnant pics of my mother, but I can picture her swollen feet, her feelings of nausea. I am grateful to my mum for being who she is and raising a well-adjusted, respectful, intelligent, (and many more positives) woman.

Here are some mother’s day gift ideas for mothers and I things that I would want when I become a mother.

I love Barrie Pace. Over the years, I have gotten suits and dresses for my mother from this e-tailer. I love, love, love this French pink suit. The black beading work is so delicate and visually appealing.

I love this Chloe peep-toe shoe. The shoe is not very exciting to the eye, but I know it would look good on my feet. Mama Maven does not wear heels anymore, so I know she would not even look at these shoes. Mama Radiance and Mama Sensual Element would definitely be pleased with this gift.

We love Coach and I am in love with this purse. (I love it so much that I would name it!) I think our moms would love to include this lovely patent leather satchel to their collections.

I am in love with my MacBook and I think all the mothers of the world should own Apple computers.

If your mom enjoys inspirational gospel music, she will love this CD. One of the favorites on this CD is “Never Would Have Made It.” Mama Maven loves this song and she hums this song often.

We wish all the moms of the world a very happy Mother’s Day. Message to children and fathers: Spoil and pamper mothers on this day (better yet once a month!)

Special Shout Out:

To our favorite mom blogger, Yummy411.

Last year I did a post entitled, Counting Up The Cost. The post was about how parents are buying their children expensive, luxury brands. Now, I stumble on another article about how parents are spending tens and thousands of dollars on kiddie birthday parties. America, we need a parent intervention!!

The problem did not start with MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16,” but I am sure that the show contributes to the excessiveness of parents and children. The CNN article highlighted a mother who spent $5,000 USD for a 3 year old toddler’s birthday party. The party had expensive favors, lavish entertainment, a four-layer cake. (That sounds like a wedding reception to me!)

Another family spent $10 million on a bat mizpah. According to the CNN article, “former defense contractor David H. Brooks of Long Island reportedly spent in 2005 on his daughter’s bat mitzvah. That soirée, at the storied Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center, featured 50 Cent, Don Henley and Aerosmith, among others.” (Sidebar: please note his career choice!!)

Above picture is a Coach™ – themed cake for a birthday party. This cake runs about $1500. I know many brides who spent less on their wedding cakes.

What kind of values are we passing on to our children, when we spend lavishly on a birthday party? To be honest, I do not think most of the parents have the money to spend on these parties, but they want to look like good parents by giving their children the “best” of everything.

I feel like children today do not have anything to look forward to in life. Parents shower them with expensive everything and when they get older, they will try to maintain the lifestyle and realize they cannot. At some point, these excessive acts must end. Parents have to realize that affection, love and care cannot be bought.

We are destroying our children by giving into their every whim or creating these whims. Parents need more backbone and learn how to say no. I tell you my parents had no problems telling my sibling and I “NO!!” on a regular basis. I do not even know how I would live in the world, if my parents spoiled me.

I believe the children are the future. Teach them well and let the lead the way. BUT we cannot do so if parents do not have any self-control.

Let us move up a little higher,

Mix Maven