Category: Fitness/Beauty

Bed, Bath, And Way Beyond

Now divas need a certain level of care – great shampoos, lavender soaps, electric toothbrushes- and my local Bed, Bath, and Beyond at 11854 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (PH 310 478 5767) stocks these items. They have a new Health and Beauty Care department that carries a raft of drugstore items and specialty brands such as Nature’s Gate and the Natural Dentist products. The prices are good however when you apply the coupons that we all carry in our purses and cars, they are fabulous. The Natural Dentist mouthwash which was featured in Oprah on The…

Slashed Beauty

Summer fun includes buying cute things in bright colors, trying out new make up, and having fun in the sun. The Frugal Diva does none of these things, so I turned to my friend’s daughter for advice. Miranda Moss knows deals and has taped videos showing how to find clothing splurges at great prices, makeup options at drugstores, and working the Sephora site for the most free samples. Living on a college student’s budget, Miranda needs to stretch her dollars however this doesn’t mean giving up on fashion.  Miranda finds her own style within…

Make Your Own Spa-Quality Skincare Products

A day at the spa is a nice treat, but it’s also an expensive one. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of homemade skincare recipes to help you stay pampered – without having to take out a second mortgage. Cleansing facial mask 1/4 cup raw, organic honey 1 raw egg, beaten 1/8 tsp apple cider vinegar Honey is well-known for its anti-bacterial properties, while apple cider vinegar can function as a toner to help tame oily skin. To make this simple mask, mix together ingredients in a small bowl – you may need to melt…

Go Green Personal Care Tips

The Frugal Diva is happy to present these healthy, green, and frugal alternatives from the folks at Vitacost. Five Go-Green Personal Care Tips Green goods are everywhere, and thanks to popular demand, they’re more affordable now than ever before. So why not make the switch? If you’re new to eco-friendly, natural products, you may need a little help figuring out where to start. Here are five ways you can clean up your personal care routine from head to toe. Lather up. Bubbles make bath time fun, but most conventional products contain a controversial chemical called sodium…

Sierra Club

Now as we all know, The Frugal Diva is not much of an outdoor person however this is too much of a bargain to pass up.  You can now join the Sierra Club for only $15 and get a free Sierra Club Expedition Backpack (limited time only), one-year subscription to Sierra magazine, automatic membership in your local Chapter, and discounts on Sierra Club calendars, books, and other merchandise. It was surprising to see activities where you did not have to be an experienced outdoors person. Beach walking really looked like fun and a great way to get legs in…

Drugstore Cowgirl

The drugstore of today is more a mini department store then a simple pharmacy. Though if you need help with over the counter treatments, rest assured there is a kindly and sometimes quite attractive professional to help. As always join the club at CVS and get further discounts and coupons. When did they start to carry good wine? And at a discount? With great sales, you know that you are getting the finest  quality for drinking or gift giving. Buy a bottle of wine, some chocolates or cookies, a gift bag, and you have the makings of a lovely present…