Cheap Hair Conditioning

I found out a way to condition my hair cheaply. I put my hair into a ponytail. Then, I took baby oil and put it on the part sticking out of the ponytail holder. Then, I pull part of the ponytail through the elastic, leaving a sort of half circle/half loop of hair sticking out.

Then, since I have naturally curly hair, there are little hairs that stick out from the side of my head. I put petroleum jelly on those hairs, slicking it back so the hairs are smooth.

I leave my hair up like this anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. The beauty is that it just looks like your hair is up in a bun. The heat from your head helps the oil and petroleum jelly sink into your hair. After a few hours, or at the end of the day, my hair was shiny and soft! Seriously, it looked REALLY pretty. I will have to post pictures some time. But it came as a complete surprise when I did it. When I do it again, I'll take pictures and show you. This probably works really well on people with thick, naturally curly hair. Baby oil and petroleum jelly are really cheap too.

I've also been using something else, when I have the time to put the cap on my head and sit for 20 minutes or so and do a deep condition. The Palmer's packs only cost $1.47 or so at Target and they make your hair smell really good!

I spoke too soon

My neighbor got laid off last night, about halfway through her work assignment. And I gave a price to the guy who wanted copyrighting, but he never got back to me. Figures. People want stuff for free, and I can't afford to volunteer.

More Money-Making Opportunities!

My neighbor is getting some work through her union, so I will be making some money by letting her dogs out. I plan to use that to pay on my credit card bill.

I got my skis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After I turned in my portfolio to one of my instructors on Wednesday, I felt like going shopping. I hit up four thrifts/resale shops and I hit paydirt! I didn't find any handbags I could afford at Plato's Closet and Clothes Mentor, but at the Franciscan Center, I found a pair of skis, boots, and poles for $32.10! Totally amazing! Then, at Goodwill, I found an evening bag and a great leather jacket for less than $20. I capped off a successful afternoon of shopping with dinner at Long John Silver's. It's crazy, but after scoring those bargains, I was feeling pretty good.

Credit Limit

Because I've been a good girl and have paid all my statements from Capital One on time, my credit limit was raised from $1,000 to $1500. It's nice to have more room on that card.

Student Loans

I'm thinking of paying back my trucking school student loans with the money I have coming in now. How ironic.

Working Next Semester

I think I will have some classes to teach next semester, which will ease my mind a little bit when it comes to finances. Borrowing money for school is scary.