HOUSTON: $10 Kids Haircuts Sat & Sun June 18 & 19 at Snip-Its Rice Village!

I am packing up the kids and heading to SNIP-ITS in Rice Village this weekend!

They are having their GRAND OPENING Saturday June 18 from 9am – 5pm and Sunday June 19 from 11am – 5pm!

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I’ll be there early Saturday so if you see me, come say HI!

Not only is this an awesome salon with Children’s Haircuts, Spa Services, Entertainment, Retail, Parties and MORE, but this Saturday, June 18 ONLY,

As part of grand opening, Snip-its Rice Village will donate 15 percent of its proceeds from the weekend to the Houston Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The Snip-its Corporation partnered with the national Autism Speaks organization to create a haircutting guide for stylists and parents of children with autism. All of Snip-its’ stylists are trained to work with children with autism and other special needs. In addition to donating 15 percent of its grand opening profits, Snip-its Rice Village will allow parents of children with special needs to make haircut appointments on an on-going basis. (Appointments generally are not accepted unless you purchase an annual VIP package.)

Come on, that is just great!

Snip-its (www.snipits.com), one of the country’s fastest-growing chains of children’s hair salons, is opening in Houston’s Rice Village next weekend on Rice Boulevard beside TCBY Yogurt. Owned by local couple (and parents), Wesley and Alane Middleton, Snip-its will be the area’s first kids-only salon to offer haircuts, spa services and birthday parties. In addition, the salon will offer entertainment, prizes, natural hair care products, accessories and toys, and more. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 19, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children will enjoy live music from Andrew “AndyRoo” Karnavas on Saturday; face painting; balloon animals; “Snips,” the Snip-its mascot; snacks; and more.

Your baby needs their 1st Haircut?

Snip-its Rice Village also offers a “baby’s first haircut” package, which includes a special keepsake for that first lock of hair, a first haircut certificate, and a commemorative photo and holder.

AND, they do Parties!

In addition to hair care, the Rice Village location will offer spa services, such as mini-manicures, mini- pedicures and mini-facials using non-toxic, kid-friendly cosmetics and nail polish; birthday parties; and events. For birthday parties, children will be able to select from one of five fun-filled-themes, including:

  • Glamour Party – The birthday child and special guests glam it up in feathers, sequins and sparkles, then strut their stuff down our “catwalk” with their new party hair style, make-up and nails.
  • Spa Party – Pampered is the key word here. The birthday child and guests wear pink VIP robes for an afternoon of cucumber facials, mini manicures and/or mini pedicures.
  • Hollywood Party – This is for the little star who belongs on the red carpet. After the birthday child and his/her entourage get their movie-star makeover with a party hair style, make-up, nails and wardrobe, they take a walk down the red carpet while surrounded by paparazzi.
  • Rock Star Party – Kids dreaming of becoming the next Hannah Montana or Justin Bieber will love this party theme, which includes getting the “rock-star treatment” of a funky hairstyle, make-up, nails and accessories. The little Rock Star then jams to karaoke tunes with his/her biggest fans.
  • Slumber Jam Party – It’s a pretend sleepover! The birthday girl and friends get to wear their pajamas for this party, held after-hours at the salon, while they do each other’s makeup and nails. Of course, dancing and singing are part of the “sleepover” fun.

All parties include invitations, birthday cake, favors, and a special gift for the birthday child.

**I will be receiving a gift pack of items from Snip Its as compensation for this post.  I will also be taking advantage of the coupon offered.**

CoverGirl & Kroger: A Beautiful Pair

Thank you to Kroger and CoverGirl for sponsoring this review. While CoverGirl provided me with a $30 gift card to purchase CoverGirl products at Kroger stores, the opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own, represent my honest viewpoint, and not that of CoverGirl, Kroger, or Proctor & Gamble. I am making no claims about the products, just expressing my thoughtful opinion. Clever Girls Collective supports Blog With Integrity.

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I think I am a pretty normal mom.  I spend most of my day taking care of my children’s need and the evening spending time with my husband.  When I do get time alone, I am cleaning, or blogging, or catching up on something I am behind on.

Taking care of me tends to take a back seat!

So when Kroger offered me a gift card to go to their store and load up on CoverGirl make up, something I need desperately, I jumped at it!

I already knew that Kroger would have the lowest prices on CoverGirl in my area.  Every week when I am there shopping, I pass the make up aisle and see the bright yellow signs advertising that they sell CoverGirl for 25% off every day, no matter what!

So, for $30, I knew I could pretty much do up my whole face with quality make up!

I grabbed my gift card, waved good-bye to my kids and husband, and headed to my Kroger in Houston, TX.  I waved at the all familiar staff as I walked in and headed to the aisle that I usually pass because I am in a hurry to get things for my family.

I looked at every product that CoverGirl carried.  So many choices!  I took my time and enjoyed my search.

After assessing the amazing prices on every item, I picked the following:

AquaSmooth Ivory Make Up Foundation Regular Retail = $7.99   Kroger price $5.99

CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder.   Regular Retail = $5.99   Kroger price = $4.49

CoverGirl Exact Eyelights in vivid greens  Regular Retail = $7.99  Kroger price = $5.99

LashBlastLength extreme length mascara Regular Retail = $8.50  Kroger Price = $6.37

CoverGirl Cheekers Blush Regular Retail = $4.29  Kroger Price = $3.22

CoverGirl LipPerfection lipstick Regular Retail = $7.49   Kroger Price = $5.62

I took a look at my haul, realized that I had enough make up to do up my whole face for just about $30 before tax and headed to the check out to see if that was, in fact, the case!

I watched as the cashier rang up my six items and was thrilled when the total came out to be just $33.21!  Which means that I just made myself pretty for pretty cheap!

And when I looked at my receipt, I saw that, in fact, I had saved the 25% that Kroger had advertised!  Without their every day sale prices, I would have paid $42.25 for the exact same products!  And I can think of a lot of things I would rather spend my savings of $9.04 on!

Like a new hair accessory to top off my new, made up face!

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‘Eye Candy by Candace’ Service Review and Giveaway!

ENTRIES CLOSED – DRAWING UNDERWAY

I am really excited about this review and giveaway as I personally know the photographer I am featuring!  A year and a half ago, Candace of Eye Candy by Candace did my third daughter’s newborn pictures!  And though she was a fairly new photographer, she did a fantastic job!  I proudly have all of her work displayed in my home!

Her attention to detail and ease behind the camera was apparent even then and, obviously, has grown into her standard style.  I have watched –  stalked – her webpage as she has become the premier infant and child photographer in Cypress, Texas and surrounding areas!

Candace has creative and innovative photography talent that stands out among the sea of personal photographers.  She painstakingly plans events, props, and backdrops to best enhance your child or subject’s personality.  In addition, she is professional, laid back and patient…  which, of course, is a huge benefit in child and family photography!

But don’t just take my word for it!  Check out the testimonials from other clients on her website,  They see the same talents I do!  In fact, Candace’s webpage, www.eyecandybycandace.com offers galleries, information on sessions, special photography events and discounts, and so much more.  And you can learn about Candace and who inspired her to start Eye Candy by Candace there too.

I am thrilled and honored to recommend Candace and Eye Candy by Candace as your child and family photographer!  I am letting her pictures do – most of – the talking so that you can see her unique, clever eye as she captured my daughter’s and her children in precious, irreplaceable, moments!

Ready to have some amazing baby, children, family, or other special event photographed by Candace?  Contact her via her websiteemail her at info@eyecandybycandace.com, or call her at 281-851-6623.  

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