Deals #buyallthethings

I'm all out of whack with what day it is... I seriously thought today was Saturday up until I started writing this blog and it's only Friday. Yay for long weekends and not knowing what's going on! What's my name again? Anyways, what I do know is deals and I've got some for you guys.

First off - I didn't step foot out of my house on Black Friday which is JUST what the Doctor ordered but I did do a little online shopping / shopping planning. Here is what I found:

HOLD UP: Lets take a moment and talk about Ebates. If you shop online at all and don't use this site yet go slap yourself right now. That sounds mean but I'm serious you are throwing money out the door. I am still mad at myself I only just found this site because I could have saved SO MUCH MONEY over the last few years it is disgusting. (Thanks a lot sister who assumed I was already doing Ebates and didn't tell me.) #Rude

Anyways - long story short you just sign up and then every time you shop online go to ebates first and then click the store through there and you will get the % of cash back that is valid for that shopping trip. I've earned over $100 CASH in the last 3 months that I have been doing this.. 8% cash back at Sephora - 6% cash back on my groupon purchases - it ADDS UP! Not to mention the referral bonuses which are nice and they change quarterly. Just take my word for it and go sign up right now! They even give you $5.00 free after your first purchase. It's easy, it's free, and it's idiot proof.
Examples of the double CASH BACK bonuses going on right now:

 

Now back to shopping...

GAP - 50% off EVERYTHING using colde Blkfriday  + if you join Ebates you will get 12% back ON TOP of that 50% off - that's getting 62% off of your entire purchase... sweaters here I come!

Quest Nutrition - I'm obsessed with quest bars and they are having a deal on Cyber Monday! FREE Shipping and 25% off Everything using code: CYBERUS or CYBERINT if you're not in the USA you still get 25% off but shipping isn't free.

POPSUGAR must have BOX - I've been getting this box for a few months now and have NEVER been disappointed. I love it's full size products and they are having a KILLER deal until Sunday 11/30 with the following codes:

Try it - your first box would only be $25 with the 15 off code and it's the December box! I can't wait to see what the treat us with for Christmas... #addicted

 

MadebyBettyB Etsy Store - Dream catchers / Christmas ornaments / handmade jewelry this store is one of my favorites. Basically everyone I know that has a baby is getting a custom dream catcher because they are so freaking adorable and unique I can't help myself. I love them - I want them all - and one of my very talented best friends owns and makes all of these lovely things. Shop small business and support local business this time of year - follow her on Instagram @madebymettyb for her SALE she is launching TONIGHT at 7pm CST. (11/29/14) Also, look out for the discount code she will put up after the flash sale that will be good on her website! Below are a just a few of my purchases over the last year...not including the ones that she is finishing up now! I just LOVE her stuff...

 

 

 

 

RUBY STELLA - I have been too cheap to buy from this site yet but dang it today might be the day! I found this site after stalking some of my favorite celebs - everyone who's anyone wears these kinds of jewels and I mean, I NEED some myself ya know. Complete and utter necessity...

Today you can get 30% off with the code: THANKSGIVING 

 

 

 

And that's all for now... Chad just got off work early and I want to go make out with him.

Happy Shopping!

 

Bettybbite Dreams

Today I ran across this article on Facebook and I couldn't stop laughing. I hate my birthday... I always cry and I'm just not one of those people who send out announcements or do stupid countdown texts the entire month. (Kill me) I was born on the last day of the year (Yes, that means December 31st not January 1st which is in fact the first day of a New Year.) and that just happens to be six days after Christmas; which sucks. If you have a December birthday you know what I mean and you should get a laugh out of  22 Truths people with December birthdays will understand.

Yes, that is also two Lauren Conrad GIF's I have used in less than a month. I've been in a Hills mood lately and God granted me a gift of reality gold when I found out that E! was doing a Heidi & Spencer catch up special called AFTERSHOCK: Heidi & Spencer. Now, I'm really ashamed to admit this but I kinda feel bad for Spencer. I mean he almost got in a fight with a random guy at a fast food restaurant for how he acted on a TV show three years ago AND he gained 50lbs from stress eating pie. Seriously, he loves blueberry pie and I have a soft spot for stress eating Reality TV men. (Rob Kardashian I'm talking about you.) I have no idea if anything they said was the truth but I like them for the first time and the ONLY reason is because Spencer seriously admitted to hating himself and how he acted. Man, I love a good slice of Humble pie served up hot.

However, in more important news one of my artsy fartsy friends has something to share with you today and I am so excited so I'll just let her take over now: Meet Bettybbite Dreams

When I was a little girl I inherited 2 large trunks of jewelry and bobbles from my grandmother, Cubina Mahota Hamm Prater. I would wear them around everywhere and have worn them up into my 20s now, to which vintage has become exceedingly popular. I carried around one of her suitcases full of broken bits and missing earrings from moving out of my parents, through college and out of college. One day I just started stringing them together and thought what could I do with these, and then it hit me: Dreamcatchers

 

 My grandmother has Chickasaw in her blood, her name is Cubina Mahota. So I started making dreamcatchers from the strung beads, brooches and doilies she left me. From there it moved to repurposing necklaces, earrings and collar clips. I started collecting all kinds of antique and vintage things from other antique stores, estate sales and thrifted finds. It started as something to do with her stuff and moved onto giving them out as presents to the family and close friends.    

More people started to take interest in my spin on dreamcatchers, which are created from vintage finds. They would give me family heirlooms and jewelry from their own grandmothers that have been passed down and I would create dreamcatchers for them. I found this to be a great way to display these pieces that would usually just sit in an old jewelry box collecting dust. I add vintage laces and ribbons to them, to give this great delicate fullness feel and I can work in all kinds of different colors and sizes. I have an art and design background so each piece to me is a piece of artwork that I give to someone. Every piece placed on a dreamcatcher is well thought out and the idea that people can add to their own jewels to them really makes you a contributor to the art as well.  

 

I recently started an etsy account as I have started to collect an overabundant amount of supplies the last few months and I really enjoy making something others will cherish forever. Here are a few of the dreamcatchers I hold so dear to me, some are sold, and some are still up for grabs. Check out my Etsy Shop & Follow me on Instagram @bettybbite_dreams for special sales.

Also, starting RIGHT NOW I am offering all of Terri's readers a 20% discount valid until 12/31/2013 on my Etsy site with code: CRAZYTHOUGHS  !
*For custom orders email me at bprater.design@gmail.com
 

How beautiful are those dreamcatchers! I have always loved Bridgets style and she is so freaking crafty I can't even handle it. One time she made a bikini out of bubble wrap and SHOULD have won a bar contest for it. Or maybe she did... I can't remember college was blurry but the point is: The girl has got skills. Fun Fact: She was also with me the night that I met Chad for the first time and she just recently got ENGAGED! Congrats girl, you are going to be a BEAUTIFUL bride!
 
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Umm, I just realized that's over SIX years of friendship... crazy. 

I just can't wait to get my grubby little paws on one of these babies. My husband BETTER be ordering me one for Christmas (Hint number two darling) and you guys should shop small and get a one of a kind gift for a one of a kind person this year! I stalked all her current ones on Etsy and I'm in love with the following:




I don't even like pink and that one is fabulous. I'm thinking a custom rose gold & sparkly white/flesh tone one for me... a big one with crystals. (Hint #3)  Is it too much to want fifteen of these on my walls? I mean you can't ever have too many things catching bad dreams right?

PS. This was the most enjoyable blog post I've written in awhile and I just want to say I'm thankful for all of you that keep up with me and enjoy reading about my crazy life.