Favorite Dupe Handbag

My favorite dupe handbag. * I receive commission for items purchased through my Amazon links.*

I have always loved handbags, and I especially love a good dupe. This one is inexpensive and cute, so I love it. It comes in several different colors, and I have four of them. At these prices, if they get messed up, just buy another one! Purchase here. They pair great with some dupe shoes you can purchase here.

Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector Review

Two words: LOVE IT!

I tried the Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector today on my shins and on my arms. Actually, on just one shin, because I wanted to see the difference. I love it! When my 21-yr-old daughter came in this afternoon, I asked her which leg looked better, and she immediately pointed to the one with the Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector!

At 58, I have those little white spot on my legs…the ones where the pigment seems to have magically vanished. It makes for a much less smooth appearance. The leg with the perfector looks much better than the other.

To test it, I applied it before going outside in 98° heat to water my plants. Then I got in the pool. When I got out…the Perfector was still on the leg! Y’all, I love this stuff. The tube I have is 3.5 ounces, but I just ordered the 7-oz tube from Amazon.

Highly recommend! Order it here.

Also, here are pics of my legs…one outdoors and one indoors. You can see the difference. Is it perfect? No, but I only applied a very light coat. Might do more tomorrow. Yes, the leg on the right in each pic is the “perfected” one.

Today’s Big Prime Day Deals

Today’s big Prime Day deals! Get them while they last! Limited quantities…

  • Baboon to the Moon Mini Go-Bag. It’s called “mini,” but at 32 liters, it’s not small. I use it as a carry-on for all flights. It’s durable, and it comes in lots of great colors. Carry it as a backpack or a duffle…its versatile. I have been using these bags for years, and every time I use it, at least one person asks me where they can get them. They’re a great deal anytime, but at 25% off? It’s a no-brainer. Makes a great gift for anyone. I love mine. My 21-yr-old daughter loves hers. My 79-yr-old aunt loves hers. Even my husband doesn’t mind carrying mine. I think it’s time to get him his own. This one is HIGHLY recommended. Several colors are on sale between $123 and $127. You won’t regret this purchase. Get one for $123.25 in red/black/orange/yellow/grey here. Or get a specialty color like Lime Breeze or Sunset Coral for under $127 here.

  • Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De’Longhi with Milk Frother, Ink Black This is not something I ever thought would purchase, but our college-age daughter is home for the summer and had to have one. She will be taking it to her college apartment when summer is over. Get one now for 35% off during Amazon Prime Days with your Prime membership. I paid $219 for hers, but you can get it for $142.99 while supplies last. Purchase here.
  • Women’s Sandals Peep Toe Slides Chunky Heel Mules. Not gonna lie…these are some of my favorite “dupe” shoes this summer, and I bought them at full price in three colors! I’m going to get a few more while they’re on sale! I have white, black, nude, and hot pink, and I love them all. Right now, every color is $38.04 or less with your Prime membership. Get them here.

  • Away Bigger Carry-On Luggage, Lightweight Hardside Large Suitcase with Spinner Wheels, TSA Lock, Airline Approved. Y’all, Away Luggage is rarely discounted. If you’ve been wanting it, get it now. It’s great luggage and is backed up by a great warranty. Right now, you can get this bag for 20% off…almost unheard of! It makes a great holiday or birthday gift, so purchase here.

  • St.Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzer Mousse Foam, Original Fake Tan Love a tan, but don’t have the time or want to sit in the sun? I swear by St Tropez self-tan products. Amazon Prime Days has a great deal on this product at 30% off, while supplies last. Get it here.


MORE DEALS TO COME! I’M WORKING AS FAST AS I CAN!

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Dorm Stuff on Amazon Prime Days 2025!

I’m not going to waste any time…just getting straight to the good stuff. Need dorm items at a good discount? Click through the links below! (As an Amazon associate, I receive commissions on items purchased through my links.)

Some of these are EARLY DEALS you can get now, while others might start tomorrow. Get these deals!

  • Fire TV. If your student wants a TV in his/her dorm room, Amazon has a great deal on an Amazon Fire 32″ TV. It’s what our daughter has, and it’s what we have in our upstairs bedrooms at home. For us, they have been great. Purchase for just $69.99 (at publication time) here. That’s 46% off the regular price! Or maybe your student wants/needs the 55- inch Fire TV. It’s almost half off, priced at just $189.99 (regularly $349.99)! That’s a steal! See it here.

  • Big Fire TV. If you have a son or daughter who lives in an apartment with roommates, they might need a bigger TV. Right now, Amazon has a 75″ Fire TV at 48% off…that’s $569.99 for a huge TV (regularly $1099.99)! Purchase here.

  • Clothes Steamer. I know you think your student doesn’t need a steamer, but girls need a steamer…especially if they are participating in sorority recruitment in the south. You can get a handheld steamer or a standing steamer. When our daughter was a freshman, I got her a standing steamer, because I know it wouldn’t “walk away” to someone else’s room. You can purchase one on sale at Amazon here. If you prefer a handheld steamer, you can get one at a deep discount here.

  • Mattress Topper. A college freshman moving into a dorm needs a mattress topper. Lately, it seems most dorm beds are sized Twin XL, so I’m sharing a deal on one that size. Bedsure offers a 4-inch topper that gets great reviews for just $99.99 through Amazon at time of writing. Purchase here. If you’re looking for something more high-end for your little darling, I highly recommend the Sleepyhead brand 3-inch gel topper you can purchase here. It’s not on sale, and it’s pricey ($399), but there is a coupon on Amazon that makes it $60 less than normal…$339. If you prefer the Sleepyhead brand 2-inch gel topper, it costs less and has a coupon right now too. Originally priced at $299, you can get it now for $259 with the coupon on Amazon. Get it here. It’s a great, proven brand. We got our daughter the 3-inch gel topper from Sleepyhead when she was a freshman, and she used it for two years and loved it. It’s all about personal budget and preference. ***Double-check the size of the beds in your student’s dorms before buying.***

  • Moving Bags. You’ll need them, and Amazon has a Prime Deal on some heavy-duty moving bags right now. Purchase before they’re gone here.

  • Backpack. A few different brands are being offered at great prices in early Prime Days deals. Check these out: Zorfin 26L backpack for $16.99 here. Amazon Basics backpack for $20.13 here. Or check out the huge assortment here.

  • Desk Organizer. There are a few different desk organizers from Amazon Basics on Early Prime Days deals…different shapes at different prices. Click on the price to see the organizer: $8.99, $10.99, $15.99, and $22.47. Keep in mind…there are only so many set aside for the bargain prices. Right now, at time of writing, the $22.47 organizer is showing 7% claimed.

  • Air purifier. If your student is moving into an older dorm, you definitely need an air purifier. My daughter lived in a brand new dorm her freshman year, and I found that it was dusty, simply because it was new construction. We got her a small purifer. Right now, there’s an early Prime Days deal on one from Levoit for just $39.97 here. Or pay more but still get a Prime Days deal on a “smart” one from BlueAir here.

  • Velvet Hangers. NOT a Prime Days deal, but your students needs these, and they are inexpensive. They take up less room that plastic hangers, and because they are “velvet,” the provide a non-slip surface…less likely to find clothes on the floor. Highly recommend! Get them for your student here.

I’m watching the deals in all categories…not just college buys…on Prime Days (starting July 8!), and I will try to get the info out there as fast as I can!

I will be posting more deals as I come across them! Happy Shopping!

Ultimate Drybar Deal

Ultimate Drybar Deal

Drybar The Single Shot Round Blow-Dryer Brush…right now (at writing) there is a special deal on this great product! If you’re looking for a premium quality, round blow-dryer brush, this could be the one! I have one of these that I use daily, but I paid a lot more than $99 for it! However, you can take advantage of a Cyber Monday Deal from Amazon now! I use this brush for adding body to my hair…wet or dry. I rarely start drying my hair immediately. I have a lot of hair, so blow drying my hair is time consuming. Therefore, I usually let it air dry while I do my makeup and get dressed. When it’s time to dry it, it’s halfway there, and I can use this blow dryer brush to smooth it and boost the roots. Regularly priced at $155, you can take advantage of a great deal now. It’s also a great gift for girls going to college next fall! Purchase one for yourself or one for someone on your holiday list here.

Get this Cyber Monday Deal while it lasts!

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More Great Deals on Dyson Hair Tools

More Great Deals on Dyson Hair Tools

You know about the Dyson Airwrap, but do you know about other great Dyson hair tools? They’re out there, and they are spectacular! Here are some special deals on other Dyson hair tools offered on Amazon right now…take advantage of them while you can!

  • Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener. Special edition Dyson Airstrait™ with complimentary Presentation case. Dries and straightens simultaneously from wet to dry. Engineered to create a natural straight finish for multiple hair types. No hot plates. No heat damage.¹ Your routine, simplified. Yes, my daughter has the Dyson Airwrap, which is perfect for some styles, but she will find this under the tree this year for those times she wants to straighten and dry her hair at the same time…without heat damage! She’s going to love it! And right now, it’s $100 off, so I’m purchasing as soon as I finish typing. Get one for yourself or for someone special on your list who likes the final effect of a blowout without visiting the salon! Purchase here.
  • Dyson Corrale™ Hair Straightener. An innovative cord-free styler and straightener with flexing plates that shape to gather hair, allowing for enhanced styling with less heat and half the damage. Cord-free with the thermal performance of a corded straightener. Go from curls and waves, to smooth and sleek with flexing plates. Intelligent heat control responds to the thickness, texture, and length of your hair and automatically controls the temperature for optimal styling results. This is great for on-the-go styling or for everyday styling, since it’s cordless! It’s also $100 off at time of writing through Amazon. Get this hot deal here!
  • Dyson Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer. The Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer with added intelligence. A network of Nural™ sensors automatically adjusts airflow and temperature to enhance natural shine and protect scalp health. This technology helps keep your hair shiny all day by protecting your hair from root to tip. It’s Dyson, so you know it’s a great product! And right now (at writing) it’s offered through Amazon at $100 off, making it $399…a rare Dyson hair tool sale! Get it here!

Shop these Dyson deals while they last!

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Fantastic Dyson Airwrap Deal

Fantastic Dyson Airwrap Deal

I have mentioned this one before, but just in case you missed it: YOU CAN PURCHASE THE DYSON AIRWRAP from Amazon (and get free shipping with your Amazon Prime Membership) for $100 off! It’s a rare deal that you can take advantage of NOW. My college age daughter loves the Dyson Airwrap, and all her friends do too! There are two different versions of the sale Special Edition: the long one for straight or wavy hair, and another to diffuse for curly/coily hair.

Get the long for straight/wavy Special Edition on sale here.

Or get the Special Edition for diffusing curly/coily hair here.

They’re pricey, but people who have them love them, and young ladies who don’t have the Dyson Airwrap want the Dyson Airwrap. My daughter swears she can style her hair more efficiently and better with the Airwrap. She even says she can go longer between washes when she uses the Airwrap, and she would tell anyone it’s worth every penny. It makes a great gift that a woman will be thrilled to see under the tree!

Happy Shopping!

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Top LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Products for Holiday Gifting

Top LAURA GELLER NEW YORK products for holiday gifting.

Want to check off some Christmas or Hanukkah gifts for the women in your life? Wife? Mom? Daughter? Sister? Significant other? Laura Geller has the #1 Best Seller in foundation makeup on Amazon, because it works! Check out the holiday palettes and more offered by Laura Geller New York this season, and use your Amazon Prime membership for free shipping! This is a great list of outstanding products! Lots of great stocking stuffers here:

  • Laura Geller New York Annual Party in a Palette Full Face Palette Set in Jetset. Party in a Palette? Yes, please! This palette is great as a Christmas or Hanukkah gift, or maybe you want it for yourself to create a holiday party-perfect look! Just choose your shade! This palette is an all-in-one, meaning it contains six gorgeous eyeshadows, a blush, and a highlighter to create the perfect holiday glowing face! I have three in my Amazon cart now: one for me, one for my daughter, and one for my Laura Geller New York-loving friend. If you’re traveling, this palette has lots of essentials, making it easier to pack. It’s even easy to carry in a handbag for freshening up your look on the go. Plus, it’s 25% off at Amazon at time of writing. Get it here.

  • Laura Geller New York The Best of the Best Baked Palette – Full Size. This complete eye and face makeup palette includes three baked eyeshadows in beautiful neutral tones, a Baked Bronze-n-Brighten in Tahitian Glow, two Baked Natural Glow Highlighter in French Vanilla and Portofino and a Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Buttercream. This is one of my favorite palettes offered by Laura Geller New York. It’s offered in two color sets, including a Baked Body Frosting that is better than any body frosting/shimmer I have ever tried. Just a light dusting of it sets your skin aglow! The Blush-n-Brighten blush goes on smoothly, not cakey, and it adds color while adding a little shimmer. I used it for a party last month and was asked about it by three different ladies at the party! Laura Geller knows her palettes. This one is convenient for travel too! This one is a no-brainer, but add in the fact that it’s 41% off right now (as of writing), and you’re getting a great palette at a great discount! Get it here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK The Best of the Best Baked Palette with Mirror, Tuscan Dreams – Full-Size – Includes Bronze, Blush, Highlighter, 6 Eyeshadows. Another awesome palette by Laura Geller New York, and this one features the Best of the Best Baked in Tuscan Dreams, and it includes a mirror for ease of use while traveling or for freshening up your day-to-night look! The colors featured in this palette are glorious! This is one of those universal palettes that looks great with lots of skin tones, and since it’s 54% off at time of writing, you can do a “one for you, one for me” for less than the normal price of one! But get it quickly, because this popular palette won’t last! Purchase from Amazon here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK The Delectables Earthy Essentials Baked Eyeshadow Palette | 14 Pigmented Eyeshadows Blendable Natural Look. We get my daughter a Laura Geller Baked Eyeshadow Palette every year for Christmas. The colors are not outlandish, and it keeps me from having to pick just one or two colors for her. She loves it! Create simple or stunning looks with ease using Laura Geller’s gorgeous Delectables eyeshadow palette. Add in the fact that they are creamy and crease-proof, and they are ideal! At time of writing, they are offered in a Black Friday Deal, so get them while they last here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Classic Bronzer Brush | Fluffy Powder Brush, Contour & Define, Vegan Bristles. This brush, offered by Laura Geller New York goes great with any of the palettes above. I use it with the body frosting offered in the Best of the Best Baked Palette for a light dusting on my shoulders and décolletage. This makes a great stocking stuffer too! Get it here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Spackle Primer – Original – Super-Size 2 Fl Oz – Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Primer for Mature Skin. Y’all, this is a great primer for “ladies of a certain age,” like me! I have a friend who swears by this primer, so I just purchased some for myself. It creates a great, smooth base for my foundation, and it isn’t greasy. Highly recommend for all my friends and family who are “of a certain age.” Let’s goooo! Get it today on a Black Friday Deal that gives you 29% off (at time of writing) here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK The Ultimate Palette Baked Eyeshadow Makeup Palette – Neutrally Natural – 31 Matte and Shimmer Shades – Pigmented Crease-Proof Eye Makeup. This is another great eyeshadow palette being offered this season, and it’s glorious! This incredible eyeshadow palette includes 31 shades in a mix of flattering neutral eyeshadow hues with matte and shimmer finishes to choose from. With this incredible eyeshadow palette, you can switch up your look from natural everyday eyeshadow to bold smoky eyeshadow in a flash. It’s every eyeshadow you need for subtle day or sparkly evening looks. Purchase here.

  • LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Jelly Balm Moisturizing Tinted Lip Color – Cocoa-Motion – Hydrating Vitamin E – Semi-Shine Finish. I have heard about this product from several friends who say it doesn’t bleed and offers color with a balm-like feel. Yes, it even hydrates like a balm, so it doesn’t get goopy or sticky. There are lots of colors to choose from. I just ordered it for myself in a shade called Brick House. This is another great stocking stuffer! Purchase here.

You can knock out a big part of your shopping list with these LAURA GELLER NEW YORK products! Get them before they are gone! Laura Geller New York is a best-selling brand lots of women love.

Happy Shopping!

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Dyson Airwrap DEAL on Amazon

Dyson Airwrap DEAL on Amazon here.

If you need/want to purchase the ever-popular Dyson Airwrap for someone on your holiday list (or for yourself), now is the time. It seems almost every female in America under the age of 60 wants this incredible hairstyling tool. If you have a daughter in high school or college, you can bet she would be thrilled to get this for Christmas or Hanukkah! I have never seen the Airwrap on sale before, but right now you can get an early Black Friday deal for $100 off the regular price of $599! I’d $499 for a limited time! Get it now before the deal ends here!

This is a huge deal, because you will also get free shipping if you have an Amazon Prime membership! And if you don’t have a Prime membership, it’s time to get one! I have saved $1946 this year with free Prime delivery and movies.

ORDER THAT DYSON AIRWRAP HERE BEFORE THIS DEAL IS GONE, and tell everyone you know to come order through my link for the deal!

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You Are Not Going to College with Your Child

You are not going to college with your child.

Why am I saying that? Well, because it seems lots of parents think they need to be involved with their child’s college experience. I’m here to tell you: you do not need to know anything, Mom. Even if you went to your child’s orientation session (or plan to attend), you don’t need to remember the information. College is your child’s job. It’s not your job. If you keep assisting your child with everything he/she needs to do/know, your child will never learn to do it on his/her own. Stick with me, and at the end of this piece, I will tell you what you can do to make your child’s transition to college more successful.

I think parents became more “helicopterish” with their college students when colleges and universities started offering orientation sessions for parents. No, just no. It makes me sick. I have said before that I went with my daughter two years ago, but I only went because it seemed everyone else was going, and I didn’t want her to feel like an orphan! I skipped out at lunch on the first day and never looked back. I simply couldn’t take it. It made me crazy that parents were asking questions kids should have been asking for themselves. If I had a second child, he/she would be going it alone, and I would feel great about it. You know why? Well, I truly believe those parent sessions are simply babysitting sessions to keep parents busy after they have traveled there. It wasn’t terrible, but I did not need to know the information they were putting out there. Where to park? I don’t care. Where to eat? I don’t care. I have already graduated from college…way back in the 1980s…and I figured it all out myself.

In 1985, my parents didn’t go to orientation with me! No way! I drove myself two hours to the university, found the dorm without a navigation system in my car, learned what I needed to know, made my schedule, and drove myself home…alone. In fact, I don’t recall seeing one parent at orientation at The University of Alabama in 1985!

And while I’m at it, allow me to also remind you that you don’t need to make your child’s academic schedule. Again, he/she needs to learn how to do it on his/her own. I see parents on the parent pages regularly talking about helping their kids make their schedules. What??? I don’t even know what classes my daughter is taking! And my parents never knew what classes I was taking!

Take a deep breath, Mom. Your child can navigate college without you. If you don’t believe that, maybe your child shouldn’t be going too far from home. Mine goes to a school 450 miles away, and it’s the greatest thing I ever did for her…letting her do college on her own. She takes care of herself and handles everything on her own, and we don’t waste our time talking about school. We talk about life and fun things, instead!

So, how can you help your child with the transition to college? I’m not a counselor or psychologist, but I am a mom, so I know a little bit. Here’s what you can do:

  • Help them prepare to outfit their dorm room. Gather what they need, and purchase what you don’t have. (Amazon Prime Days are coming up in mid-July, and there will be lots of dorm stuff on sale…a great time to get good prices! Come back to my site to get information on some special deals!)
  • Answer the phone when they call you…anytime, day or night. That first semester can be difficult, so they might need a sounding board. Be there for them. Be supportive. Be positive and encouraging.
  • Make sure they know what to do in emergency situations.
  • Provide whatever they need.
  • Most of all:

Let your little birdie fly! It might not be easy, but it’s important! They can do this! And you can too!