Thrifty Thursday - FREE VS Pink iPhone Case or Backpack

Are you in need of a new iPhone case or a big fan of Victoria's Secret Pink?  Starting today, 8/9 VS is giving away a free iPhone case with any PINK purchase.  Head over here to download the free Victoria's Secret PINK Nation iPhone app.  Once you do, you will get an offer for the free case!  Hurry though, this offer is a while supplies last!

If you can't get to a VS store, there is a great deal if you are placing an order online too.  With any PINK purchase you can get a FREE backpack.  ($15.50 value)  Choose from black, blue or pink!  Just enter NEONPINK in the coupon code box.  Make sure you add the backpack of your choice to your cart before checking out.  This offer is good until 8/15 or while supplies last whichever comes first.

*One free backpack per order. Not valid on clearance merchandise, previous purchases, store purchases or with any other Victoria’s Secret Pink offer.

What Do You Think Wednesday - Yes To Carrots Cucumber Wipes + COUPON CODE

I have to tell you, I have used a bunch of different kinds of facial wipes over the years so when I tried Yes To Carrots Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes, I was in love.  As an Allure Beauty Award winner, you can clearly tell once you use these why everyone loves them.  

The description on these wonderful wipes are:

"Yes To Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes gently remove dirt, sweat and makeup (eye makeup too!) without the need to rinse. Whether you're out and about, going for a run, or having a late night, these towelettes make it a snap to refresh on-the-go. Packed with green superfoods these all-natural, biodegradable towelettes naturally exfoliate, detoxify, and rejuvenate all-in-one. Stay gorgeous, and go from zero to clean in seconds!"

I love the fresh feeling after using them.  They have are cooling and the lovely scent of cucumber is so calming!  

All In All:  These wipes retail around $5.99 for a 30 wipe pack.  Not too bad since they remove my makeup including all my eye makeup quite easily so they replace having to purchase a makeup remover.

***If you purchase online through Yes To Carrots, use coupon code YESTO and get 20% off your entire order!

Tasty Tuesday - Carrabba's Pasta Rambo

I came across this recipe a few months ago.  The first time I made it - it was love at 1st bite.  Such a great recipe!  It tastes just like Carrabba's Pasta Rambo!

Ingredients

• 12 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp yellow onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1lb linguine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 10 oz sliced white mushrooms
• 1lb medium shrimp, peeled, de-veined
• 1 cup spinach leaves, stemmed, washed, chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. For lemon sauce, melt one tablespoon butter in a skillet on medium. Stir in 2 tablespoons onion and 2 garlic cloves minced and let it cook for about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup wine and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Cook until liquid reduces to two tablespoons, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in remaining 11 tablespoons of butter one piece at a time. The butter should soften into an emulsified sauce in 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. *Sauce can be stored at room temperature for up to two hours.
2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
3. Heat one tablespoon oil in skillet on medium-high. Stir in mushrooms, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Stir shrimp until barely opaque around edges, 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach, 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 1 minute. Return mushrooms to pan. Stir in lemon sauce and basil. Reduce heat to low. Stir sauce 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Drain pasta; return to pot. Stir in sauce. Serve with Parmesan and fresh basil.

All In All:  This recipe is so delicious.  If you are not a seafood eater, you can substitute the shrimp for chicken and it will taste just as good!  I warn you though, once you make this recipe you will always want more of it!

Recipe from Katie's Cucina

Make It Monday - Photo Glass Votive Holders

I came across this project from Michael's.  They are adorable and really easy to make.  I changed their directions a little since I had items on hand that were almost the same as they have listed in their directions.  Here is what I used:

-Glass Votive Candle Holder

-A Copy of a Photo (from a toner based printer)

- Modge Podge

- Sponge Foam Brush

Directions:

1.  Make sure the votive holder is clean.  Apply a thin coat of Modge Podge with a sponge foam brush to the outside of the votive holder.

2.  Cut out your photo to fit the candle holder.  Apply to the votive holder.

3.  Let dry for about 15 minutes.

4.  Apply 1-2 coats of Modge Podge over the entire outside of the votive holder including over the photo.

5.  Let dry a few hours.  Place a candle (I prefer a flameless one) inside the holder and enjoy!

All In All:  Super easy & super cheap to make.  These are great to give as gifts to grandparents or other loved ones.  You can add embellishments to jazz them up a bit too.  This project is even easy enough to have the kids help make them!

Great Deal: Weight Watchers 1 yr. Subscription only $4.50

If you have been looking for a magazine filled with recipes and tips on losing weight, now is your chance to snag a great deal.  Tanga is offering a 1 year subscription to Weight Watchers Magazine (6 issues) for only $4.50!!!  Even better, you can get 2 years for $9.00 or even a 3 year subscription for only $13.50!

Just head over here to add the magazine to your cart and then enter the code WEIGHT at checkout! Hurry, this offer will be ending soon!

Thrifty Thursday - FREE card from Cardstore.com

To celebrate Friendship Day (Sunday, 8/5), Cardstore.com is offering a free card + free shipping with the card of your choice.  You can even use it on any card including photo cards.  All you have to do is personalize the card of your choosing and then during the checkout enter the code FRIEND12.  Offer is only good through Sunday, 8/5/12.

Note:  1 free card per cardstore.com account.  Free card valid in US & Canada only.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.  Free shipping only valid in the US.

What Do You Think Wednesday - Philosophy's Take a Deep Breath Moisturizer

Looking for a good moisturizer can be a challenge.  When I first tried  Philosophy's Take a Deep Breath Moisturizer, I instantly fell in love with it.  This light blue moisturizer is so cooling and absorbs quickly into your skin leaving behind no oily feeling on your face.   What makes this moisturizer different from all the others?  It is an oil-free oxygen gel cream formula.  It is a lightweight hydrator that detoxifies and helps protect your skin from environmental factors like the sun, smog and pollution.  From dull to revitalized, your complexion will positively glow.

This product retails for $34.00 for 2 oz.  But a little goes a long way!  To purchase visit Philosophy, QVC or Sephora.

All In All:  This is a great moisturizer.  It feels so refreshing and even more refreshing if you store it in the refrigerator.  There is absolutely no smell which is great because although many people love Philosophy's Hope in a Jar, I can't get past the smell.  Take a Deep Breath absorbs quickly too so no nasty residue left behind.  Loving this product!  If you are in the market for a new moisturizer, check this one out!