First post!!

I've been thinking about blogging for a while now, and finally decided to do it! We are on a budget in our household, which led me to start coming up with DIY ideas, for home and for my own personal style. When I've got a little extra cash left over, the mommy in me just can't spend it on myself; I always find the most amazing stuff that I "just have to get" for my boys. When there is that off chance I have ten extra dollars laying around, it has to stretch far.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love Marilyn Monroe. She was a bombshell. She loved her makeup, her red nail polish. She was the picture of glamour to me, and I'm always trying to recreate that in my own life be it home decor, fashion, or my makeup. She is my inspiration most of the time. That being said, I recently went in search of a more affordable way for those of us on a budget to still look and feel glamorous without breaking ourselves in the process. That's when I stumbled across e.l.f. cosmetics. I immediately fell in love. I think at first my fiance was cringing, knowing I was going to ask for a shopping spree. But once he say the prices, he was more than happy to hand over a little cash. I placed my order on March 19, and am now tracking the package. The FedEx smartship site says it should be here Monday the 28th.
At first, I was like, "Nine days? Really?" because it's shipping inside the US. But then I saw a disclaimer at the top of the site explaining that they are currently to help their affiliates in Japan sort out their issues after the earthquake and tsunami. Then I thought that delivery time was pretty good.
So, so far I'm pretty happy with my order. Customer service is great, and they sent me emails to notify me when my orders shipped and had a track your package feature. I've also been recieving coupon codes in my email from their website regularly. I'm telling you, I'm a believer! Their brushes and makeup start at just $1! That is what mommy on a budget is all about. Not to mention someone who loves makeup as much as I do. Visit the site! I promise you won't be sorry.