Helping the environment and saving cash don’t always seem to go hand in hand. When I go shopping I tend to assume the organic, earth-friendly products are too expensive and aren’t worth the hole in my wallet.  Now that going green is spreading so quickly, though, prices are going down on organic products. Planet Green has come up with a great list of “7 Essential Green Beauty Items For Under $7” which finds some great steals. Check out Aubrey Organics’ orange shaving cream for $5.48  and Perfect Organics’ cute shea butter lip balms for just $3.99. Now that’s a way to go green without going broke!

Posted by Megan Friedman, All You Intern

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Have you checked out allyou.com lately?  We’ve been working tirelessly to bring you a new and improved experience on the site. Yes, the design looks different and the site is easier to navigate, but what we’re most excited about is our new coupons.

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In every issue, ALL YOU offers our readers hundreds of ways to save time and money. Check out July’s coupons for a total savings of $70.62! Pick up a copy of the July issue at your local Walmart on Friday, June 26 and catch a sneak peek below:

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Do you know the new rules for credit cards
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Like a lot of folks, I have really dry hands, no matter the season. And all the advice we’ve been getting to constantly wash up as a defense against a host of illnesses doesn’t help matters. I tried all kinds of products to use, it seemed, dozens of times a day, and finally hit on Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve ($19.50 for 5 oz.; kiehls.com). It’s great, but pricey. So to help out my hands and my budget, I’ve settled on an old standby, Nivea Crème (yes, it’s still comes in the blue jar), and I find it works just as well for me as the more expensive formulas. Best, you can get it in travel tins and to other sizes. Right now, you can buy three 6.8 oz. jars for $22.54 at amazon.com.

Posted by George Kimmerling, Managing Editor

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To celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary, Burt’s Bees is giving away 25,000 of its beeswax lip balms in 25 days. Advocates, myself included, know the stuff is all-natural, moisturizing, and just plain addictive. Head to burtsbees.com any time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. eastern each day to win – they randomize the start time each day, so keep refreshing! The giveaway ends on June 20.

Posted by Megan Friedman, Editorial Intern 

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In tough times, having your hair done at a pricey (or even moderately priced) salon can be the simplest thing to cut from your expenses list—I know it was for me. During cushier times, I would spend anywhere from $40-$75 on a haircut and up to $150 for highlights (I know, eep!). Recently though, I’ve been able to

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What are ingrowns? They’re hairs that grow out a bit, then curl back into the skin, resulting in redness and bumps. Ladies with naturally curlier hair are more prone than straight-hair gals, but here are a few pointers that can help:

1. Never shave dry. It’ll lead to irritation.

2. Soften the hair. Shaving cream/gel has emollients to lubricate the skin.

Tomoko’s pick: Pure Silk Shave Cream in Melon Splash $1.79; walgreens.com.

3. Shave in the direction of hair growth, not against it. You’ll get a closer shave that way.

4. Change blades often. Opt for razors with lubricated strips and flexible blades.

Tomoko’s pick: Bic Soleil Bella, $6.49; at mass retailers.

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Head to any Catherines store between June 10^th and July 15^th and enter the “Best Friend Sweepstakes.” The grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 Visa gift card to share with a friend for a super shopping spree—plus there will be one winner at each of the 450 stores that will win a $40 Visa gift cards. That’s just enough to take your best girlfriend out to lunch!

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Find affordable plus-size clothes

Posted by Althea Guss, Fashion Editor

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You’ll look shipshape in this spring’s classic nautical looks. Pick up a piece an instantly freshen up your look.

Super flats, Lela Rose for Payless, $36

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Freebies abound today, from sample shampoos (John Frieda!) to complimentary sippy cups (from Juicy Juice!) Thefrugalgirls.com has the 411 on all these free goods.

Over at dealiciousmom.com, check out a great list of giveaways. Enter to win Dove Go Fresh Body Wash, a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms, a Flipper Toothbrush Holder and more!

How about a coupon for a free two-piece meal (with two sides and biscuit) from KFC? Try their new grilled chicken! Details at crazycouponmom.blogspot.com!

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