Matryoshka

I've always been fascinated with matryoshka dolls, but I've never come across one I would love to purchase... until now. The Lush Matryoshka doll was love at first sight and smell. The packaging is festive for the holidays and a perfect little package to add under the tree or as a stocking stuffer. Think of how exited someone would get when they open their stocking and it smells of apple pie. The price point is even better! At $19.95 you get a total of 4 items, two So White Snow soaps, one Cinder bath bomb, and one So White bath Bomb. You really get so much bang for your buck as compared to how expensive it can be to get one product. As much as I love Lush, I really have to go there searching for cute and affordable deals such as the Naked box I bought a while back. Can't wait until I use this doll... I'm saving it for the month of

December so I can get into the holiday spirt every time I take a bath.

BudgetBeautyGirl Tip: Look for packs such as this one at Lush and other similar shops. Not only will you get more bang for your buck, but it also allows you to sample a variety of products. Sampling such variety guides you in future purchases. You now have a better idea of what you would like to purchase in full size and what you should clearly avoid.

A Roaring Good Time

Wish I could have posted this a little earlier but my camera connection has been giving me trouble. Halloween was so much fun this year. I made some extra cash by baking holiday cupcake treats and had a roaring good time dancing the night away with my vary own Harry Potter (aka Javi Baby). We were planning on going as a 20s couple but the pinstripe suite costumes for men ended up looking like pajama sets. Next best this was his all time favorite series Harry Potter... and thus we were Flapper Girl and Harry Potter.

Hope you all had a spooktacular time as we did. Happy Belated Halloween!

1920s Flapper Girl and Harry Potter

Vanilla Cupcakes Ready to Bake

Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes waiting to be frosted

Le Decor

Spooky Sprinkles and Sugar Jack-O-Lanterns

Finishing touches on the Bows... Glittery Spiders!

Yummy Gifts

Half Chocolate Half Vanilla Dozens

Ready for Delivery!

I gave out Halloween themed Candy Canes for the Kiddos that came Trick-or- Treating!

BudgetBeautyGirl Tip: In stead of giving out individual gifts this year, try making baked goods or savory dishes for your friends and family. The true way to a persons heart is through their stomach! Happy Holidays!

BBG Book List: Reading and Needing

Every night I follow the same routine to wind down. First I read new posts on my google reader, next I watch an episode of shows I purchase on itunes (currently it's The City) and then lastly I try and read for up to an hour. I finished Skinny Bitch last month and now I'm on Shoo Jimmy Choo! Both of these books have changed my life for the better. I've made a lifestyle change and went vegetarian, and now finally I'm getting my savings on track. I really recommend these books for a great read.

The books that follow these are books I really want to get my hands on. "Lauren Conrad Style" for simple fashion ideas, "Lunch in Paris" for late night reading and midnight snacking and both "I know how to cook" and "Macaroons" to experiment in the kitchen with.

Have any other reading suggestions?

BudgetBeautyGirl Tip: Save money on books and buy used from sites like Amazon, that way you'll have extra cash to put into your rainy day savings, a pedicure or cocktails with the girls.