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Purchasing a new/used vehicle can be a scary process, if you are not prepared.  So, to turn this big scary purchase into an exciting one! Here are a few tips to get you started on your search for a new/used car.

First, by going over your budget and seeing exactly what you can reasonably spend on a new/used car. Taking  a into consideration, a loan from your personal bank or credit union, going through the dealership and if you have a trade in, to offset the price.  

Researching on a site like cars.com really helps in seeing what is out there as far as options go.  I like that you can filter just what you are looking for that fits all your wants and needs in your new vehicle purchase.  

Our family of 6 found that by getting a gently used vehicle with low miles, was the way to go for us and enabled us to get exactly what we wanted and stay within our budget.  

Research really takes the fear and uncertainty out of buying a new/used car and after all 3 drivers in our house took it for a test spin, we were all confident in our purchase. Selling our car enabled us to get a nice down payment.

Drawstring Ponytails featured at BlackHairspray.com

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Whether you are a professional stylist, beautician, working mother or a busy student, the Drawstring Ponytails at BlackHairspray.com have a quick ponytail that fits your sense of style. 

Below are a few of my favorites! I really like that there is a style, texture, length and color for just about anyone who wants to match their current style, add to a style you are growing out, or switch up your look for a day or a season.

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We have grown quickly from our humble beginnings but we’re moving forward with a wider selection with the new distribution center in Chicago, IL. We offer same day shipping on nearly all products that allows us to ship orders out the same day when ordered before 4PM EST. We do not like to wait weeks for our stuff when we shop online so we don't think you should have to wait either. We’re always eager to hear all positive and negative criticism as we’re not perfect but always strive to work towards delivering the perfect products and services to you.

I love that there are so many varieties of styles and colors that I can buy online in the privacy of my home,  all on one site.  

The convenience of the Live Chat Support is fantastic when I have questions.

The prices are amazing so I can choose several different styles and colors and still have money left over for makeup, lashes and hair care products and have it all shipped right to my door.

For special occasions to every day looks, Black Hairspray has something for your personal style. 

Descendants 2 Available on DVD August 15

In Descendants 2 the villain kids are back and the stakes are even higher in the highly anticipated sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”! The story deepens in the music-driven sequel to the global smash hit "Descendants," as the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains try to find their place in idyllic Auradon. When the pressure to be royally perfect becomes too much for Mal, she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen of the run-down town.  Uma, still resentful over not being selected by Ben to go to Auradon Prep with the other Villain Kids, stirs her pirate gang including Captain Hook's son Harry and Gaston's son Gil, to break the barrier between the Isle of the Lost and Auradon, and unleash all the villains imprisoned on the Isle, once and for all. Bring home all the mischief on DVD August 15^th!

The Villain Kids are Back and the Stakes are Even Higher in the Highly Anticipated Sequel to the 

Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”!

DESCENDANTS 2

Available on DVD August 15^th

Overflowing with More Action, More Catchy Music, 

Unforgettable Dance Numbers and New Villain Kids! 

Featuring Never-Before-Seen Bonus Material Including Cast Secrets, Bloopers, a Deleted Song

and a Free Necklace with Five Interchangeable Icons!

Synopsis: The story deepens in the music-driven sequel to the global smash hit "Descendants," as the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains -- Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay (also known as Villain Kids or VKs) -- try to find their place in idyllic Auradon.

When the pressure to be royally perfect becomes too much for Mal, she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen of the run-down town.  Uma, still resentful over not being selected by Ben to go to Auradon Prep with the other Villain Kids, stirs her pirate gang including Captain Hook's son Harry and Gaston's son Gil, to break the barrier between the Isle of the Lost and Auradon, and unleash all the villains imprisoned on the Isle, once and for all.

Beginning July 1, visit DisneyMovieRewards.com  and enter to win a Disney Channel 5-movie collection including “Descendants” and “Descendants 2”! 

Director: Kenny Ortega (“High School Musical” franchise)

Exec Producers: Kenny Ortega, Wendy Japhet (“The Italian Job”), Josann McGibbon (“Runaway Bride”) and Sara Parriott (“Runaway Bride”)       

Producer: Shawn Williamson (“50/50”)

Writers: Sara Parriott & Josann McGibbon 

Cast: Starring are Dove Cameron ("Liv and Maddie"), Cameron Boyce ("Jessie"), Sofia Carson (Hollywood     Records recording artist, "Adventures in Babysitting"),Booboo Stewart ("X-Men Days of Future Past"), and Mitchell Hope reprising the roles of Mal, Carlos, Evie, Jay and King Ben, respectively. Starring as the new villains areChina Anne McClain ("A.N.T. Farm") as Uma, the daughter of Ursula; Thomas Doherty ("The Lodge") as Harry, son of Captain Hook; Dylan Playfair ("Some Assembly Required") as Gil, son of Gaston; and Anna Cathcart ("Odd Squad") as Dizzy, daughter of Cinderella's evil stepsister Drizella and granddaughter of wicked stepmother Lady Tremaine. Also reprising their roles in this sequel are Brenna D'Amico as Jane, the daughter of Fairy Godmother; Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother; Dianne Doan as Lonnie, the daughter of Mulan; Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad, the son of Cinderella; Zachary Gibson as Doug, the son of Dopey; Keegan Connor Tracy as Belle and Dan Payne as Beast.

Release Date: August 15, 2017 

Release Format: DVD 

Bonus Features:                 

Cast Secrets - Personal secrets are revealed by cast members Dove Cameron (Mal), Cameron Boyce (Carlos), Sofia Carson (Evie), Booboo Stewart (Jay) and China Anne McClain (Uma) during the filming of the movie.

Bloopers - The cast cracks up on set during some crazy takes.

Deleted Song and More – Includes an extended song, a deleted song and two alternate endings.

Descendants: Wicked World - A collection of all the animated shorts from season 1.

Ratings: TV-Y (US); G (Canada)

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions)

Audio: English 5.1 Dolby; Spanish Dolby 2.0 

Subtitles: English SDH, French & Spanish

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Our 2 girls LOVED this sequel Descendants 2. They really like the necklace and metal charms that came with the DVD. I was glad they could split the charms and each get to wear a necklace.  After watching the DVD a few times, I could hear them singing along with the movie, so they never got tired of it and continue to watch and enjoy the songs, story and especially the Villain Kids who are the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's beloved villains we grew up with. I think it's a fun spin on the Disney classic villains.

LG InstaView Door-in-Door Energy Efficient Refrigerator

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LG’s InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators’ tinted glass panel lets you knock twice to check out what's in the frig and choose items without opening the door. Which decreases cold air loss and helps keep food fresh longer!

I love the energy efficiency will save money on our utility bills by lessening the time my family spends deciding what they want with the door wide open.

I really like the modern style with a sleek design, tinted glass panel, fingerprint smudge resistant surface of this refrigerator.

There is a variety of large capacity models for large or small families that give you a lot space and keep food conveniently organized and easily accessible.

End of summer combination of creamy chocolate, sweet coconut and bold coffee flavors.

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I think this CocoMocha is the perfect end of summer combination of creamy chocolate, sweet coconut and bold coffee flavors. What better way to end the sunny days of summer than with this tasty coffee.  I especially enjoy this blend as an iced coffee and sip it all morning and afternoon! 

I love that I can make a gourmet specialty coffee right in my own kitchen first thing every morning! No drowsy driving to standing in line for expensive cups of coffee for me!  The aroma of chocolate, coconut and fresh brewed coffee fills my kitchen and makes me smile as I prepare my cup exactly the way I like it. 

I think this 40 count single serve K-cup dispensing box is perfect for the home and workplace, where everyone one can enjoy this CocoMocha flavored coffee blend any time of the day! I like that I can trust Brooklyn Bean Roastery to use only the highest quality 100% Arabica Coffee beans for a fresh tasty cup of coffee every time. The single serving K-cups work great in my Keurig brewer and I can always count on a fresh quick cup of fabulous flavored coffee. I think CocoMocha would make a nice gift for the flavored coffee lover in your life and a wonderful treat for the home and office.