Bargain Carousel 2015

CONGRATULATIONS, LAMOCA2014!  You are the winner of the giveaway!!  Thanks so much to all who entered!  Tickets go on sale tomorrow, so be sure to get in line early!!

Guess what friends?!  It’s time for Birmingham’s largest “garage sale” with items from over 1000 local families.  Yup, you guessed it.  It’s time for the Birmingham Carousel!  You know that I love a good deal, so this event is right up my alley and it should be up your alley as well. Saving money is good for everyone. 🙂

Bargain Carousel 2015, http://chicinacademia.com

Through member donations, Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with a variety of quality items at very affordable prices. In return, proceeds are returned directly to the Birmingham community through the Community Projects the Junior League of Birmingham supports. The JLB, Alabama, Inc. is an organization of approximately 2,400 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. To learn more about the Junior League of Birmingham, please visit jlbonline.com.  Pretty cool, right? Sounds like an organization we can all stand behind.  So, check out photos from previous events to get an idea of the scale of the MAJOR sale they are hosting!!

Bargain Carousel 2015, http://chicinacademia.com

Bargain Carousel 2015, http://chicinacademia.com

Bargain Carousel 2015, http://chicinacademia.com

Bargain Carousel 2015, http://chicinacademia.com

SO MUCH STUFF!! And guess what??  Today is YOUR LUCKY DAY!  I’m giving away TWO general admission tickets for Saturday, April 26th!  All you have to do is leave a comment below telling me what you’re hoping to find at the sale, and I’ll select a winner at random on Wednesday, April 23rd.  Good luck!!

Can’t wait and want to get your tickets now?? Well you can’t.  BUT, info on sale dates, etc. is listed below!

2015 Sale Dates

Saturday, April 25th: 8 AM to 5 PM

Sunday, April 26th: 1 PM to 5 PM

Saturday Ticket Pre-Sale:

Friday, April 24, 3 TO 7 PM on site

$10/Ticket, Four Ticket Maximum

Ticket Number determines order of entrY

Tickets will also available the day of sale and are half price after 10 a.m. Sunday admission is free and all items are half price.

More information can be found on the Bargain Carousel website: http://bargaincarousel.net/index.html.  Finally, don’t forget to leave a comment below to enter to win two general admission tickets!

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

*This post has been sponsored in part by The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) but all opinions are my own.

Nighttime Beauty Routine with Pond’s

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with PONDS® and Latina Bloggers Connect, however all opinions are my own.

It’s no secret that I’m getting older (cue loud sobbing).  I know it, my husband knows it, my friends know it.  There’s no denying it.  Thus, in a vain attempt to slow down the aging process, I take to trying different beauty products in hopes that they will help lessen the signs of aging.  I recently was asked to try the new Pond’s Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream.  So of course, I jumped at the chance to try it!  Let me tell ya, hubby was pretty excited too. 😉  In fact, he tried it with me!

Me and the product

My evening beauty routine begins with make-up removal.  I used the Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes first to remove all of my make up for the day.  Pretty effective if you ask my opinion.  Check me out below in all of my makeup-less glory…

Close up

Next, I give my face a splash with cold water and then lightly dry with a hand towel before applying my night cream.  In this case, hubby and I tried the Pond’s Rejuveness cream prior to bedtime.

cream close up

We’ve had the product for about a month and It smells amazing and makes your skin feel super smooth!  I think Pond’s has been known for their amazing-smelling products over the years and this one is no exception.  I can’t say that we noticed significant differences in the presence of wrinkles, but I will say that my laugh lines are less noticeable lately.  😉

The Pond’s Rejuveness cream is formulated with AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and collagen.  The Rejuveness cream is said to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines in 2 weeks.  It is dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, and won’t clog pores; all in all, a pretty great cream to have as a night cream.  It contains alpha hydroxy acids (an an exfolient, which gently removes dull surface skin cells and smooths fine lines), collagen, and vitamin E, so it’s definitely packed with anti-aging agents.

ponds products

Both products can be found in the beauty section of most stores, including the beauty section at all Walmart stores.  All in all, my hubby and I were both pleased with the cream, and I definitely love the towelettes.  Leave a comment below if you have tried these and/or other Pond’s products in the past and tell me what you think about them! I can’t wait to hear what you think about these two in particular.

Until next time!  Stay Chic!

Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

Looking for a holiday gift for a man in your life?  Here are a few of my favorite things this season.  Perhaps you will love a thing or two as well!  Happy shopping and gifting!

Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

Holiday Gift Guide for Him

1 CLEVERFIT, The Adjustable Collar Stay / 2 Xbox One  / 3 LG G3 Phone / 4 Craft Beer Club Monthly Membership / 5 UGG Scuff – Leather Men’s Stout Slippers / 6 The Art of Shaving Kit / 7 Michael Bastian Chronowing Smartwatch – iOS & Android Compatible | HP®… / 8  Yellow Hammer Polo shirt or Tee / 9 Birchbox for Him / 10 Nexus Player

Disclaimer:  This post was sponsored in part by Yellowhammer Supply Company however, all opinions are my own.
Yellowhammer Supply Co. products are currently available on YellowhammerSupply.com and are guaranteed to ship and arrive ahead of Christmas.  Yellowhammer Supply Co. officially launched Dec. 1, 2014 with an initial product line that includes a variety of high-end polos, soft-shell vests, t-shirts, hats and iPhone cases.  Yellowhammer Multimedia is headquartered in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. For more information email rboggus@yellowhammernews.com.