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RETIRED The Official VS, Beauty & more Thread

1,520 2,184 November 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Let me reintroduce, the VS Social Thread!

Since the Social Threads seem to have been done away with, this is the new home of the VS Social Thread. We talk about everything from VS to Beauty to Coupons to Hot Deals...and of course, our personal lives.


Roll call! Let's get back to what we do!


Please PM everyone who was a part of the VS Social Thread to inform them of our new home.
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kurips
05-04-2012 at 10:22 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from Tizzylicious :
I usually only watch hers and Marlena's from Makeup Geek. Gives me new products to try. I need new products to try like I need a hole in the head! But the thickening lotion and Benefit Dandelion blush are hard for me to resist. Oh and I saw the powder brush from Sigma she uses so now I want to buy that. Teehee
laugh out loud that's why i don't want to watch hauls.
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leftie
05-04-2012 at 10:25 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:25 AM.
Currently going crazy re-working my resume.............. Crazy

Took a break to clean my closet. LMAO

I found so many things I don't want anymore! This is good and bad.. Good because I can donate/clear my space. Bad because now I have space to re-fill. Big Grin
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wolfiegirl
05-04-2012 at 10:27 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:27 AM.
Quote from leftie :
it's an investment towards your health. We spend so much in all other areas of our lives, but then we skimp when it comes to our most important asset.
very true. will remind myself of that the next time im staring down some hot and greasy hearty food laugh out loud
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nerdicus
05-04-2012 at 10:32 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:32 AM.
Quote from leftie :
Currently going crazy re-working my resume.............. Crazy

Took a break to clean my closet. LMAO

I found so many things I don't want anymore! This is good and bad.. Good because I can donate/clear my space. Bad because now I have space to re-fill. Big Grin
i clean out my closet when things no longer fit. laugh out loud my closet is teeny tho...
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Tizzylicious
05-04-2012 at 10:34 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:34 AM.
Quote from kurips :
laugh out loud that's why i don't want to watch hauls.
But if I don't watch I'll miss something. Teehee
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Taryn
05-04-2012 at 10:47 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:47 AM.
Quote from wolfiegirl :
i agree. i need to work on not being cheap when it comes to buying more healthy foods! The SD mentality is strong! Wish the healthier things would go on sale more often rather than those delicious flaming hot cheetos and chips.. drool

baby steps at a time really help. it keeps you sane and it won't feel like deprivation. Soon later , it'll become more natural to be more aware and health conscious
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I hear you! It's definitely a challenge to stay on your path b/c there's temptation at every turn. But by being more aware of your choices, you are already better than the majority of people who do not give a thought to what they put in their mouths (and bodies).

I try to think of buying food this way...it's an investment towards your health. We spend so much in all other areas of our lives, but then we skimp when it comes to our most important asset.
nod A while ago (over a year at this point... nearly two), BF and I totally changed our diets and cut out most processed/artificial foods. Very few preservatives, no artificial colorings/flavorings. So we can't really shop at "normal" grocery stores like Shaw's or Stop and Shop because they only have one, maybe two all-natural aisles. We spend our food budget at Trader Joe's and sometimes Whole Foods for stuff that TJs doesn't carry, but most of the stuff at TJs is off-label products found at WF anyway. (And TJs is "cheap", at least for us--we spend max $70/week on food for two people. Usually around $50.)

I have a lot more energy, clearer skin, etc. since making the switch. Now nearly all I drink is water, milk, and coffee--no soda or soft drinks. We'd love to go all-organic but don't have the money right now, so we do what we can. I've tried to go all-natural with health and beauty products, too, but that's more difficult. I'm getting better at it, though.

I'd rather get aboard the "taking care of yourself" train now, in my mid-twenties, then when I'm 45 and weight 200 lbs. from living on Ring Dings and ramen noodles through graduate school. Smilie
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wolfiegirl
05-04-2012 at 10:54 AM.
05-04-2012 at 10:54 AM.
Quote from Taryn :
we spend max $70/week on food for two people. Usually around $50.)

I have a lot more energy, clearer skin, etc. since making the switch. Now nearly all I drink is water, milk, and coffee--no soda or soft drinks. We'd love to go all-organic but don't have the money right now, so we do what we can. I've tried to go all-natural with health and beauty products, too, but that's more difficult. I'm getting better at it, though.
its really good that you guys stick to a set budget and buy healthy foods.

I love the idea of organic fruits, veggies, and foods. somehow it just tastes cleaner and i feel better mentally laugh out loud
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Taryn
05-04-2012 at 11:04 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:04 AM.
Quote from wolfiegirl :
its really good that you guys stick to a set budget and buy healthy foods.

I love the idea of organic fruits, veggies, and foods. somehow it just tastes cleaner and i feel better mentally laugh out loud
I agree. I'm sure it doesn't really taste better, but in my mind it does. Especially on rare occasions when I eat "junk" food and get grossed out because it just doesn't taste good to me anymore. Taste buds are really adaptable, it seems. laugh out loud
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longislandgirl
05-04-2012 at 11:05 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:05 AM.
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Google Smilie
I'm assuming you are in Long Island, so I googled "Long Island Women's Shelters"
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The Women's Law center lists women's shelters by state. You would want to contact them to see what they'll take. Most ones I've contacted will not take used clothing, and are tired of people dropping it off- so be sure to let them know that's not what you've got. ETA, some have websites with lists of what they want, others will take anything.
http://www.womenslaw.org/gethelp.php
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if it's like my big one, you just press it somewhere, no caps to open.
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Grasp it by the red sides and pull up. Don't grasp the metal sides because those need to come up to open. Kind of hard, but it'll come loose! I want more of these Whee it smells lovely!
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Liggy and you moms- babiesrus has 40% off clearance clothing. Saw it on h2s.
is it online too? I think babiesrus works with shoprunner !
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ALVSGIRLY
05-04-2012 at 11:06 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:06 AM.
no clue liggy.
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leftie
05-04-2012 at 11:08 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:08 AM.
Quote from annicus :
i clean out my closet when things no longer fit. laugh out loud my closet is teeny tho...
Goodness gracious! laugh out loud I just filled 2 trash bags.

Quote from wolfiegirl :
its really good that you guys stick to a set budget and buy healthy foods.

I love the idea of organic fruits, veggies, and foods. somehow it just tastes cleaner and i feel better mentally laugh out loud
I'm not perfect though, I definitely still splurge on quality dark chocolates! I have a mini-box of my stash in the basement. yummy I find that if I'm eating healthfully though, I only need 2 squares to satiate the craving instead of a whole bar.

Quote from Taryn :
I agree. I'm sure it doesn't really taste better, but in my mind it does. Especially on rare occasions when I eat "junk" food and get grossed out because it just doesn't taste good to me anymore. Taste buds are really adaptable, it seems. laugh out loud
I love Trader Joe's too! I'm obsessed with their "21 Seasoning Blend" and I will put it in everything (eggs, chicken, tuna).
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ALVSGIRLY
05-04-2012 at 11:15 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:15 AM.
Quote from leftie :
Darn it, annicus!
nod A lot of people go on the juice fasts and lose a bunch of water weight only to gain it all back once they resume their normal diet. Let me step on my soapbox a minute....IMO, the best way to lose weight and keep your sanity is to make healthy lifestyle changes. Take one small step at a time and you will be able to do much better for the long haul.
Totally agree!
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Taryn
05-04-2012 at 11:17 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:17 AM.
Quote from leftie :

I love Trader Joe's too! I'm obsessed with their "21 Seasoning Blend" and I will put it in everything (eggs, chicken, tuna).
I am legitimately addicted to Trader Joe's. I have some of the TJs recipe books and everything. Nearly 100% of our food comes from there. It's so affordable compared to "conventional" markets, and I like that they have stuff that can be hard to find elsewhere. Chocolate-Sugar-Coffee Bean grinder for my ice cream? Yes, please! yummy
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ALVSGIRLY
05-04-2012 at 11:21 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:21 AM.
I need to go to trader joes more. I normally go to whole foods.
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Taryn
05-04-2012 at 11:22 AM.
05-04-2012 at 11:22 AM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
I need to go to trader joes more. I normally go to whole foods.
I like Whole Foods. My wallet does not. laugh out loud
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