A few years ago, one of my friends convinced me to buy a $7, 8 oz. jar candle from a mom-and-pop country store.  She told me it would make my entire house smell like cake. Skeptical, I brought it home and lit the wick. After a few minutes, the aroma brought me back to a time when I used to lick the bowl right after mixing a batch of yellow cake mix.  I have since moved away from that small country store, and have wondered when I'd come across something that came close to that scent.  Imagine my surprise when I found this heavenly scent in a very affordable body wash. 

Hey Everyone,

I know it's been a while since I've posted, but know that I have been extremely busy. Which is why I've been using Twitter. I've been microblogging quite a bit, and have added the links to this post.  I am also in the middle of writing my Shecky's Girl's Nigh Out review (which was awesome, BTW).  I'll be uploading pics and details of the event, the luscious swag, and vendors in the coming days.  In the meantime, enjoy the latest steals and deals!

Hey Everyone,

Hope you're having an awesome weekend so far. If you haven't found anything to do, this issue of Frugal 'n Fabulous is sure to perk you up.  After the jump, you'll find free food, cosmetics, events, and more.  Have a fabulous time!

Beginning tonight, October 20, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. EST, the first 4000 to enter, will win John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Overnight Creme Serum sample, courtesy of Harper's Bazaar magazine. My experience with magazine wins, is that samples, are usually full-sized. I could be wrong though. It may be worth a shot, especially if you're on the West coast.  Link after the jump.

UPDATES!: $10 off a regular price ticket for the Atlanta event with code: FAB10OFF.  This will grant you VIP entrance and a swag bag worth over $125. Last chance to get your ticket is Friday, November 13.

Also, if you want to make a few bucks, one of the vendors, Dazzle Me Jewels, is looking for an upbeat, energetic young lady to help sell their fab rings at the event. Compensation is $60 per night.  Email Mrs. Sharon Deziel at DSDeziel@aol.com.  Event details below.
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Last season I brought you the ins and outs of Fashion's Night Out.  Most recently, I blogged about Victoria's Secret's Secret Shopping Event (which was awesome, by the way).  Well, it's time to clear your calendars again, because Shecky's is coming to Atlanta (and a many other major cities around the country -click here for details).  For all you who have never had the Shecky's experience, it's like a shopping and sampling event for women. Upon entrance, you will experience the latest creations of hip designers, sample products for free, refresh yourself with posh cocktails (also free), and have an all around great time with your girls. Those who purchase a ticket, will get an exclusive swag bag, bursting at the seams with full size products and samples. Check the details below (swag pic included!).

Hey Everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous, fun-filled weekend. If it wasn't, hopefully the following will cheer you up:

Apparently, there are many people around the web getting free Victoria's Secret gift certificates in the amounts of $15 off of $15 (or more), or 20 off of $20 (or more). The only catch is they expire soon (October 11th).  I actually called Victoria's Secret to find out the scoop to these fabulous gift certificates.  I wanted to know why some are getting $15 and some are getting $20. 

There are quite a few freebies, and deals to be had this week. Check them out after the jump. Have fun "shopping" this week!

My skin changed a few years ago. Instead of the combination skin I became accustomed to in my teens, I noticed my so-called T-zone area spread to my cheeks.  I will not go into a long, drawn out list of products I've tried, attempting to rid myself of this incessant problem. Instead, I'll give you a preview of a very inexpensive, yet effective product that was recently sent to me to try: Cabot's Seban Spot Treatment. 

It's that time of year again. The Theatre Communications Group and its partners are sponsoring Free Night of Theater 2009.  Each reservation includes two complimentary tickets to attend a participating theater across the U.S. from October 15th-31st.  I'm sure I don't have to tell you what a value that is.  75,000 tickets are up for grabs, so hurry and get yours before it's too late.  These go fast. 

More freebies after the jump.