we love to eat out...

and we usually do it for 1/2 off!!

between CITY DEALS and GROUPON we always find a good deal!!
Click the links and start saving!!

I thought a lot of people already knew about these websites but yesterday as I was getting my hair done, I was telling a few girls about it and they all had never heard about it and got so excited when I told them so I thought I would just keep spreading the word to everyone.  

Here are some recent deals we've got:

Nordstrom Rack gc worth $50 (we paid $25)

Christofferson's Steak House gc worth $70 (we paid $35)

Melting Pot gc worth $50 (we paid  $35)

Rod Works gc worth $25 (we paid $15)
SugarHouse BBQ gc worth $50 (we paid $25)

$350 worth of Sushi gc (we only paid $100) If you like Sushi, this is the way to go!!  Otherwise, it can be SO expensive!!

$50 gc to spa (we only paid (25)

Apothica gc worth $80 (we paid $40)

Great Harvest Bread Co gc worth $20 (we paid $10)

Pizza Factory gc worth $25 (we paid $12.50)

Jasons Deli gc worth $25 (we paid $12.50)

Thai Siam gc worth $25 (we paid $12.50)

Geckos Mexican Grill gc worth $16 (we paid $7.50)
Tickets to a Christmas play for 1/2 off

there's more but that's all I can think of at the moment...

My sisters and dad also have bought sky diving gc for 1/2 off and an all inclusive season passes to 7 peaks, both  Trafalgas, the Orem Owlz and the Utah Flash for over 80% retail price ( I want to say they each paid about $69 for ALL of that plus they get 10% off anything they buy while they are at each event!) 

These deals make great date nights and great Christmas or Birthday gifts!!  
I just wanted to share bc we LOVE them and buy gc from their websites almost daily!!

Enjoy!!

Plus, after you buy deals for every customer you refer, you get $10 credit back to your account to buy more!!  

** we also shop living social deals and deals that matter **

SHOUT OUTS!!

Meet three beautiful and talented women:
ERIN,  SHAWNEE  & BRITTANY

Erin makes custom announcements, invitations, cards, etc.  She has made our Christmas cards the past two years and we have loved them!  She has an awesome deal going right now for Friends and Family Christmas Card orders.   Check out her website and mention F&F to receive the deal!

Shawnee has an Esty shop where she sells vintage, handmade and unique items.  She has great taste and I am sure you are gonna love what she has to offer, I know I do!

Brittany also has an Etsy shop...she makes and sells the cutest flower brooches to spice up your outfit.  She is also a wardrobe stylist.  I totally want to hire her to have a Girlfriend Group Night!! Who wants in??  I need 5 girls and we could make a night of it!  She is always dressed SO cute, so I know she could give us awesome advice!!

Best Product EvAH!!!

Have you tried this???

If not, you should.  It has changed my life.  I was always the girl that had to wash her hair every. single. day.  Most of you probably already wash your hair every other day but for those of you like me, go get some of this and your problem will be solved.  It refreshes your hair and scalp and absorbs any natural oils.  I love it.  It saves me so much time and energy and it smells so yummy....like fresh coconuts!!

Where do you shop??

I have always loved clothes.  And for this reason, My little sisters LOVE me.  Every time I go through my closet they take home a loot.  I wish I had a big sister that would give me her loot.  Hand-me-downs are the best, aren't they?
When Matt was selling security systems for Platinum Protection in St. Louis, I discovered "Ann Taylor LOFT" and it has been my favorite store ever since!  Man how I miss being the wife of a security system salesman.  Laying by the pool, discovering new cities and all that they offer, going to lunch with the girls, and SHOPPING all the time!!  
I would say about 60% of my closet comes from this fabulous store!  I love how their clothes fit, I love the embellishments they add to t-shirts, I love their jewelry and other accessories.  I LOVE THIS STORE!

J Crew would have to me my second favorite shop at the moment.  Especially the J Crew outlet in Park City.  Matt and I are almost on a first name basis with the workers up there.
Matt is very hard man to shop for.  Most men can't even match, but Matt and match and more...He definitely has a metro side that I love-he gets compliments on his clothes all the time!  He has a distinct style that even I still can't pin down after 7 years of knowing him.  We will be shopping and I will hold up different items and say, "how about this?" or "this is nice" or "what do you think of this?" or "I could see you in this." and almost every time, I strike out.  He is very particular in what he likes and what he will and will not wear.  He, on the other hand can read me like a book, we can be in any store and he will point to a cardigan (or whatever) and say, "That's a Tatum."  And he is right, that is totally me and I was just about to point it out too!  Matt is very hard to shop for it's true.  However, buy the man something from J Crew and he will LOVE it.

If I am feeling brave and looking for something a little more eclectic, I shop here or here.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP??

Products that I LOVE....

I love when other people do posts like this so I thought I'd give it a try!

Here are a few products that I am loving right now:

Pureology Root Lift

This is my favorite product to use as I get out of the shower before I blow out my hair.

It almost makes round brushing fun. Almost.

Night White Teeth Whitening Kit

A quick fix to brighten up my smile.

Chi Flat Iron

I have used a Chi for 8 years now and I am in love!

Matrix Sleek Look

I learned about this product back when I was in hair school and I have been faithful to it ever since.  

It makes my hair feel like silk!

Anastasia Brow Kit

BEST PURCHASE EVER!!!

This brow kit was kind of expensive for me but I decided to splurge on it with the birthday money I got last year and I haven't had an ounce of buyers remorse!

My dream is to go to LA someday and have Anastasia herself shape my eyebrows! 

(Probably not gonna ever happen, but a girl can dream right?)

  

Max Factor Lip Gloss

I love this stuff and I am so sad that they no longer sell it in the U.S. but it won't stop me from ordering it online!!  It goes on soft and smooth and is not sticky at all.  Love it!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer

I love Clinique products!  This moisturizer is great and light and silky soft on my face. 

I love it under my make-up. I also love Clinique Turnaround Concentrate for my tough spots!

 Bare Minerals

I love everything about this make-up line. 

Mary Kay Microdermabrasion

I use this once a week in the shower and I love how smooth it makes my face feel after I rinse it off.

My make-up applies smoother and looks better after I use this on my face.

OPI Bubble Bath

My favorite nail polish as of late.  

It's subtle yet cute and girly!

CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara

I love this mascara because it makes my lashes thick and lovely but it's also cheap!  

Mascara is one product that I think you can spend a little less on and still get great results.

Curel Lotion

I love this stuff.  

It turns my dry scaly Utah skin soft and smooth in a matter of seconds.

Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Perfume

MMMMMMMMMMM.....

 

What are your favorite Beauty Products?

Attention All Popcorn Fans!!!

Every Sunday night my cute mother-in-law, Joyce, makes the most delicious popcorn! I have loved, looked forward to and enjoyed this tradition since I started dating Matt.
Finally, this Christmas, I got my very own popcorn popper. It is called a Whirley Pop and it is wonderful!










It is so easy...it only takes 3 minutes to make it on your stove top and it never burns! It whirls each kernel around until it pops to fluffy goodness and is simply pure perfection when slightly salted and buttered!

If you like popcorn I highly suggest making the $20 investment at Bed Bath & Beyond. Yummers!