This Frugal Family

I love Salonpas, by Hisamitsu!  It helps me with pain, due to tendonitis.  I use it everyday, because I don’t want to get a cortisone shot.  My arm was hurting constantly, now with Salonpas, it doesn’t hurt nearly as often.  I use the spray, and the rub on.  It doesn’t have that leading brand smell, either.  My wife loves it, too!  I shared the back patches with my sister, and she says they’ve worked wonders for her back pain! The Jet Spray is amazing!  It works so fast.  I put it on, and the pain has subsides.  It also dries really quick.  So, you don’t have to worry about your clothes having that damp residue.  The relief I get is unbelievable!  It’s like, “do I even have pain still?”  I know I do, but it’s such a grand relief, and lasts for over 8 hours, in my case.  My tendonitis is in my shoulder, so I have my wife add the spray to the back of my shoulder, and it’s like instant relief. The Salonpas Roll on is a miracle worker, as well.  I love this, because I can apply it on my own.  Just roll the tip on the…

My Mommy Wisdom sent me some amazing bath bombs, that are for congestion.  Which is great, because my sinuses are horrible!  I could hardly smell anything, then I used a bath bomb, and my sinuses were clear for a good while.  It was fantastic to be able to smell!  That’s right, a girl here, who can’t smell ANYTHING, ever.  I’m on a sinus pill, and it doesn’t even help.  It may be linked to one of my medicines, that they don’t even know is a symptom.  Anywho, these bath bombs are amazing, and I’ll be ordering them again, and again! My Mommy Widom got this completely right, I could smell them sitting on the table, afterwards, and they smell great.  The cost is inexpensive, and you can get 15% off, with your first purchase!  Super Amazing!  I believe in miracles, now, thanks to these little miracle workers.  I haven’t smelled for a year, and now I can smell the good stuff again.  Yes, for real!  I wanted my 9 year old to use them, but now I’m hooked!  I’m not sharing, for he can smell, and I’m unable to.  However, I can with these bad boys! They have other products,…

I love Welch’s Fruit Snacks, and for Valentine’s Day, they are in a heart shaped box.  This is so cool, my little one, age 9, loved when he received them, yesterday!  He said there’s 3, nice sized bags, in each box.  He loves fruit snacks, and he ate 1 bag.  I didn’t mind, though.  I’ll share!  He said they were so fruity, and just “great”.   Welch’s Fruit Snacks always seem to outdo themselves.  I love this for Valentine’s Day, it would make your child’s heart melt.  You can order them through Amazon, and get them personalized!  This would be so Sweet!  Order today, so you can get them in time for Valentine’s Day, next Sunday…that’s only 7 days from now! Welch’s has so many treats, when you navigate through their site.  They have new Juicefuls!  This sound interesting!  Can’t wait to try!  I’ll let you all know what I think. You can also buy at CVS, or Walgreens, and there’s a To: From: spot on them, but I think personalized through Amazon would be a lasting memory!  Your child, or spouse, would know simply how much you love them, with this thoughtful gift.  And, it’s inexpensive! Connect with Welch’s Fruit…

I love the pink confetti set from Zak! Designs.  They really amazed me with this set.  Pink is my favorite color, and the confetti look on it is outrageous.  Not too much, just enough.  We use them nearly every day, and my sister in law has already said she’s ordering a set, for the camper her man just got for her.  I love how the pink is a soft pink, and the confetti colors stand out.  So many pretty colors in this set. This confetti dinnerware set is available on Amazon, through this link.  Get yours, in time for Valentine’s Day, to surprise the love of your life.  They really are awesome.  My honey likes pink, because it was his mother’s favorite color.  And, it reminds him, of her.  He will be so surprised when I make him a wonderful meal, and use these confetti dishes to serve it on.  Then, get my desert from the local bakery, and serve them in the wonderful bowls. When you click the Amazon link, there are other colors as well.  The red set looks really amazing, too.  So many colors, but I am in love with the pink, pictured above. Features include: GREAT…

CHARITEAS I’ve recently tried Chariteas, and it is awesome.  My 23 year old, daughter, stole some, which is okay, because she wanted to try it too.   It’s loose-leaf tea, with so many perfections!  The herbal selection that was chosen, for my family, was perfect.  The Blueberry Cobbler was divine.  The Berry Fields Forever was Heavenly, and The Olive and Dingo’s Color Changing Tea was something unique.  This kit is called Herbal Infusion Tea Flight, and it is simply grand.     A trio of non-caffeinated herbal infusions best for the young and the young at heart! Thanks to butterfly pea flower, the first infusion changes from blue to purple with the addition of citrus. A classic berry hibiscus blend, steeps up bright red, and is great in a tall glass of iced tea.  This flight is rounded out with an Oregon hazelnut and cocoa nib blend reminiscent of freshly baked blueberry pastries. Box Contains Olive & Dingo Color Changing tea, Berry Fields Forever, and Blueberry Cobbler. We have finished up this wonderful Decaf Trio, and couldn’t be more thrilled.  I have depression, and Bi Polar, so I’m supposed to drink Decaf, and with the help of Chariteas, I’ll be drinking it a…

I love Dr. Plotka’s Mouth Watchers toothbrushes.  I’m no stranger to this brand, as I’ve been using them for several months.  I love the feel, of the brush, on my teeth!  I feel like I’m getting a cleaning at the Dr. when I use this brand!  It’s not harsh, or painful, just comfort and joy.  This toothbrush makes a world of change with my teeth.  My 9 year old used to have cavities at every trip to the dentist.  But, since we’ve been using Mouth Watchers, he’s not had one cavity.  I know, AMAZING! Each polyester bristle is infused with silver to eliminate 99.7% of bacteria that typically grow on your brush between uses. Within six hours of using the brush, your toothbrush is virtually bacteria free and ready for your next use. And, since polyester is a more resilient material than traditional nylon bristles, this toothbrush will last up to 4 months – one month longer than a typical brush. The Mouth Watchers really are the Best. Brush. Ever.  I love the way my mouth feels, after a good cleaning.  This toothbrush reminds me of that.  And, to think with the silver in the bristles, it becomes almost bacteria…

We recently sat down, as a family, to watch Lena & Snowball.  It was so adorable, and we couldn’t resist watching it a second time.  Lena and her friend, Snowball, were an unlikely pair, but worked together so great.  My 9 year old has watched it several times.  And, my 23 year old watches it with him, almost every time. Bullied at school and lonely at home, Lena keeps hoping she’ll have a true friend someday.  One afternoon, her dreams come true – in the shape of a cuddly white lion cub!  Lena tries to keep playful Snowball out of trouble, but the clumsy poachers who kidnapped the valuable cub, and the cruel trophy collector who paid for him, are desperate to get him back.  As Lena races to rescue poor Snowball, her new friend Jake will do anything to help.  Be careful, or Snowball will melt your family’s heart! He did melt ours. Parts played by Melissa Collazo, Wade Williams, Bransombe Richmond, and Robert Knepper. Run Time:  90 minutes. This film was just released on January 12, so get out and get your copy today.  You’ll love watching it! Connect with Lionsgate:      Shop     |     Facebook …

COSTOFFS I received my Costoffs’ Makeup case last week, and immediately stored all of my makeup in it.  It’s so nice to have everything in one place.  Yes, I have a ton of makeup.  In my defense, it didn’t all start out as mine, the colors I adore were given to me, by a friend. The 4-in-1 Rolling Cosmetic Case holds everything I need in one place.  The top (take off) case, I put all of my Dipsy Dip merchandise in.  (If you’re a fan of This Frugal Family, you know I’m a consultant.)   The next tray, I put all of the makeup that would fit, the next tray, the rest.  And, the bottom, I had many makeup travel bags, that I put all in the big compartment. Everything I have fits beautifully.  I couldn’t ask for a better product.  I love the color, and the style.  And, I love the fact that everything is held, with ease.  I can pull it around, on it’s wheels, with no problem. The compartments are a great size, with the bottom one being even larger.  I love this Cosmetic Case, and am so proud to own it.  What makes it extra special to…

Possets Perfume Possets Perfume is my favorite “New” place to shop!  They have such an array of scents, and they are all delightful.  I received a few of their best scents, and will be ordering a ton more, for Christmas gifts.  These scents are outrageously fantastic.  I love every one.  It’s like they knew me! Good Riddance! is one of my favorites!  It’s a great scent, and I use it daily.  I just dab a drop, and it’s like, “Good Riddance 2020”!  It’s so extravagant, for the price!  The Good Riddance! scent would make a perfect stocking stuffer, for just about any one.  I’m ordering for my 23 year old daughter, Sarah, and my mother, age 73.  My sister will also get Good Riddance!, and she’s 50.  So, as I was saying it’s perfect for any one. They even have a subscription box, and it’s amazing, as well.  I love all the scents I received, and you can’t beat that price.  All the above, for $15.  You can’t beat that, and can you imagine all the wonderful scents?  Some include:  My Lover’s Lips, The Damned Flower, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Dance with Me, etc.  There’s such an array…

My 9-year-old, Jacob, loves his poncho.  With the changing weather, we haven’t been able to use it at the pool, but I had him try it out, after his bath.  He loves it; I couldn’t get it off of him.  So, once he finally dried, I made him put on clothes.  It fit comfortably, he said, and it was the perfect size.  My daughter, 23 year old, Sarah, loves the Tribal changing Poncho.  She said, “it’s so cool, and I can put it on, before work, to get to my room to change. The adult changing poncho is a great size.  It fits my husband, and he generally wears a XL.  He loves it, when he gets out of the shower, as well.  He doesn’t have to worry about the kids seeing anything.  I mean, he gets changed fairly quick, but it’s added protection. I can’t wait til swimming season, so we can get more, to use out at the pool.  It’ll be a nice addition to the beach towels, and help them stay warm. Made from soft and highly absorbent microfiber that dries fast.  Unlike Cotton Towels, this stays light and soft when wet. Remains ODOR FREE unlike a…