Contest Winnings (Feb&Mar) + Tips

I just want to start off by saying what a lucky couple of months I've had! But on the other hand I don't want you guys to think this is a bragging post; I'm going to include some tips at the end on how all of you can find cool giveaways like these.


Broadway Nails: imPRESS press-on  manicures
6 packs ($8.50 each=$51)
I won the entire new glitter line from a contest on Facebook! Shortly after I went to my local Walgreens to find out how much these cost. In case you're wondering they're $8.50 a piece (may vary in your area)! I think its crazy they gave me such a huge prize! I'm super thankful though because I had so much fun trying these out and now I know that they're worth the price. They are cheaper that a manicure at a salon, granted they don't last as long (max 10 day wear), but they don't damage your natural nails like acrylics do. Check out my full review of them HERE!



The Crazy House Girlfriend: Montagne Jeunesse face mask 3 pack ($2.50 each=$7.50)
I won some face masks from a blog giveaway! These are fabric masks, which I've never tried, but am very excited to! I recently tried a peel off mask from this brand and loved it, so I have high hopes for these! You can check out the peel off face mask review HERE! Also you should go check out Jackie at The Crazy House Girlfriend! She writes about the same kinds of things I do: good deals she's scored, her favorite products, etc.




The Mind of a Makeup Addict: theBalm Balm Voyage palette ($42.50 on theBalm's website)
The Mind of a Makeup Addict had a giveaway when she reached 100 followers on Facebook and the prize was this gorgeous theBalm palette. This is probably the prize that I was the most excited about because I would probably never splurge on this myself. (She also included a sample of TimeBalm for me to try.)

I think the shadow colors in the palette are beautiful and I'm excited to try the cream lip/cheek products because I've never used them before. Veronica did a review of this palette on The Mind of a Makeup Addict if you'd like to know more about it or see swatches: click HERE! Also you should go like her on Facebook because she's going to be doing more giveaways soon! (The Mind of a Makeup Addict on Facebook). And HERE is the link to her more recent blog posts! I hope you all go check her out because she writes some great reviews. Also she's pretty new at this blogging thing, like me, and I think she deserves some encouragement!





Tips for finding giveaways!

1. Go like your favorite brands on Facebook: That's how I found out about the imPRESS nails giveaway and I've entered tons of other giveaways that companies do through Facebook. Plus some companies also give out samples through Facebook.

2. Find a couple blogs about things you like: I read a few different beauty blogs and those ladies do giveaways all the time! If you like the things they're posting about chances are sooner or later they will have a giveaway with things you like!

Honestly just those two things will help you find a ton of giveaways. And if you want to enter one now click HERE where you'll be brought to The Mind of a Makeup Addict's latest giveaway!



Let me know in the comments some cool things you've won in the past!
(and P.S. I'm planning a back to school giveaway at the end of summer with some college essentials! Let me know what is on your list of college must haves!)