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Birch Box ~ September

  • Posted on September 23, 2012 at 11:19 PM

This month’s Birch Box is my second one.  Here is what I got.

boscia soothing cleansing cream.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional. This will be my first time using Benefit so I’m kind of excited. I also have JUMBO pores. 🙁

Color Club Birchbox Custom Polish. It’s hard to see it, but it’s blah. It is this dark steel-grey blue creme color.  It’s not ugly but  it’s not edgy enough to be pretty.  I’m thinking this will be a toes only polish.

Kate Spade New York “Twirl” perfume. I really like it. It’s fresh and clean smelling, not overly flowery.

“twishband” pink (ick) Hair Tie. I have too much hair to even consider trying it. It would surely break!

The “tili” Bags is an extra. I don’t care what it’s called or that it has designs, IT’S. A. BAGGIE. ’nuff said.

So there you go, Birch Box for September.  Not too wowed, but not going to jump right in and try everything right away. If the meh factor continues I will cancel, but for now I’ll keep getting them. OH I almost forgot… The list card gave an address for musician Tristan Prettyman downloads. Free music! I am an MP3 junky! If I don’t like it, at least I didn’t pay for it.

~D

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Bulu Box ~ September

  • Posted on September 23, 2012 at 10:45 PM

I got my boxes last week, but didn’t have a computer to post. This month I’m not too impressed with my box, but I’m still happy with Bulu. Here is what I got. BTW sorry for the crappy picture. I used my Instagram with the assistance of 3 cats. They kept bumping me causing the picture to come out shaky. I finally gave up and settled for this one.

The bottle is Athlete Octane Liquid Endurance Shot ~ Astronaut Orange. I don’t like orange flavor so I’ll pass this on to someone else.

Rev Honey (the tube) honey snack for energy. Peach flavor. For not being  big peach fan (yes, I’m picky) it tasted really good. I think it’s too sweet to suck down all at once, but I’m willing to take it to work and see if it gives me enough energy for my 12 hour shift. (It didn’t)

A full bottle (60) Swanson Razberri-K. Since raspberry Ketones are the newest “thing” I’m not surprised to get this. You’re supposed to take two a day with water to curb hunger. I’m on the fence about trying it. I’m going to have to research more.

Eight Ball Neuro Edge. “Gently” mix with water. Hummm ok. Another energy sample. They read my mind. I can ALWAYS use energy boosts.

Hawaiian Coconut Energy ~ wooo more energy samples. I LOVE coconut anything. I’m nervous about trying it though. The first box I got had Green Tea and it make my throat swell. Not shut, but it was still uncomfortable.

So there you go. My Bulu Box for September.

~D

 

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PopSugar Must Have Bag ~ August 2012

  • Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:59 AM

Introducing the POPSUGAR Must Have Bag! It’s a monthly subscription, filled with all of your favorite things. Every month, PopSugar editors will curate an exciting bag full of fun, must-have products from fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more. Their customized collection will include tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands you’ve yet to discover. Unlike most subscriptions, these are all full-sized products! Total retail is around $100. Subscriptions are $35 a month (free shipping) with other options (3mo, 6mo, and yearly).

I missed out on the first ever bag last month, but as soon as I saw what I missed I whined until Steve let me join ANOTHER subscription service. 🙂

I got my box today and holy cow it was huge! Here is what was inside.

 

Gotta love the cutesy tissue! Reminds me of shopping at high-end stores where they wrap your stuff in paper before they stuff it into your fancy bag. LOVE IT! I love anything that makes me feel special. Maybe spoiled is a better term. hehehe

One one hand I couldn’t wait to rip the tissue open. On the other, I didn’t want to! There is always next month to look forward to. Yes, next month. I am keeping this subscription for now.

 

 

 

Again… can’t get enough of the cutesy tissue! Stickers too! *thud* I am so easily amused/entertained it’s pathetic. Sad to say I tried not to rip the sticker, but I wasn’t successful. ok ok, enough of the paper talk. Here is what was inside all of the cuteness.

 

 

 

 

 

A PopPhysique butt toning DVD. I’m considering taking this to work! It’s a combo of Pilates, Yoga, and Micropulsing. I’M SCARED! lol Next is a box of 4 Govino unbreakable (we’ll see about that.) wine glasses. PERFECT because if I survive the DVD I’m going to need a glass of wine!  Value: $13.99

Tucked between the DVD and glasses is a bag of Bear Naked Granola (listed as an extra). I think you’re supposed to eat it before working out because it says it gives you energy. Value: $0 .45

Next to the Granola  is a bundle of coasters with a coupon (another extra) for the Benziger Family Winery. I forgot to look at the value before I put it back in the box.

The postcard is from Postagram Prints. It’s Instagram postcards! We get to try out 10 free prints. WOOHOO! (yet another extra) Value: $10.00

Under the postcard in more tissue is ANOTHER extra, Pretzel Crisps. I love these things! I eat them with Laughing Cow cheese like there is no tomorrow! Highly addictive and filling. Perfect low cal snack. You get 14 for 110 calories. I can’t eat 14 at once. *burp* Value $2.99 – 399

On top of the pretzels was the coveted Baggu bag. YAY!  This bag is tucked (as you can see) into a little pouch. Oh and it’s purple! My FAVORITE color.  Value: $9.00

 

 

 

This was wrapped in the package I was squeeing about earlier. Tatcha Blotting Papers. These Japanese papers absorb oil without stripping makeup. I’ve never tried blotting papers. I’m not sure I want to try these either. The handmade packaging is too darling to rip open. OH and according to the little booklet that tells you about your treats, “the delicate little blotting papers are flecked with bits of gold”. WOW Value: $12.99

Next we have two little bottles in a black netting bag from Sprout Skincare. One bottle is tea tree oil & rosewater extract cleanser. The other bottle is an exfoliant made with “Maine sea salt, oats & almonds”. I can’t wait to try them! I love tea tree oil! Value: $10 each

 

The last thing in my box was an Alora diffuser. The scent is Isola. The top note is Gardenia. Value: $60

So far without actually trying all of the products, I am super impressed with this box, I mean bag. 🙂 Total value is $113.98. It’s certainly worth the $35 I paid.

 

I have been having so much fun with all the subscription boxes I’ve been getting. It’s only been a month too! I’m so excited for what September is going to bring! I’m loving learning about new products and companies I’d never look twice at. Nothing will go to waste either. What I don’t like I can trade with other subscribers or give as gifts. If you’re even the slightest bit interested in PopSugar click here. I’ll be honest. If you end up signing up via my link I get points toward free bags. You can do the same.  ~D

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GlossyBox ~ August 2012

  • Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:51 AM

I got my August GlossyBox today! So far this is my favorite out of all the boxes I subscribe too. It’s just sooo fancy!

So this month’s theme is Pure Luxury. Here is what the card reads:

A balmy summer has come to a close and your body is in need of genuine TLC. Pamper yourself in this month’s GLOSSYBOX by nourishing your body from head to toe with rich, technologically-advanced products infused with vitamins, natural oils and sublime color. The exquisite selection of cosmetics will preserve your sun-kissed beauty, leaving you looking healthy and radiant. As the season comes to an end, wrap yourself in pure luxury.

Here is what I unwrapped.

 

Biologe ~ EsquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment. It’s a serum infused with Morigna Oil that is supposed to make your hair shine. Oh how my hair is crying for this!

3.1 oz full-sized product retails for $22

 

 

 

 

 

Ellis Faas ~ Ellis Faas Lips.

Ok I got this in my Beauty Box 5 and LOVE it. This one, not so much. This one is a glaze and the shade is HORRIBLE! I seriously don’t know a soul that would wear it. It’s oompa loompa orange! I don’t think I could give this away if I paid someone to take it.

0.095 oz retails for $35  (that’s a lot to spend on Halloween make-up)

 

 

 

ILLAMASQUA ~ Nail Varnish “Glory” I am sooooooo happy with this shade and can’t wait to try it. My University’s colors are Maroon and Silver. PERFECT! 🙂 Griz season starts tomorrow! GO GRIZ!

Retails for $14

 

 

 

 

OLE HENRIKSEN ~ Truth Serum !!! High powered vitamin C to smooth out lines and wrinkles.

1.0 oz Full Size retails for $48

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH In SOL ~ Feel like Honey Moon Skin Base (interesting!) This is a primer that is a honey texure. It firms and revitalizes skin and allows for better makeup application. Aside from the polish, I’m super excited to try this. I’ll keep you posted!

1.13 oz Full Size retails for $20

 

 

 

 

Super excited to try everything out. I’ll update this post when I do.

~D

*I pay for all of my subscription boxes. All editorials and opinions are 100% mine

 


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Cravebox ~ Summer Beauty August 2012

  • Posted on August 30, 2012 at 12:41 AM

Oh no! Not another subscription box? YES muahahahahahahaha. I’M ADDICTED.

This one is called Cravebox. I am not too impressed just for the simple fact that you are put on a wait list. REALLY? The box contents are cool and worth the $11 fee, but to be put on a wait list and then chosen in a contest format? I was expecting WAY more. Anyway.. this is what I got.

Cravebox “The Summer Beauty” Cravebox.

A Protein bar from think Thin. thinkThin Protein Bar, Brownie Crunch, Gluten Free, 2.1-Ounce Bars (Pack of 10) $13.39

 

 

 

 

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub ~ Tropical Mango. (I’m not a mango fan.)

This will make an AWESOME Christmas gift. 😛

Tree Hut Body Scrub, Tropical Mango, 18 Ounce $6.99

 

 

 

 

Soleil Bella premium disposal razor from BIC. DISPOSABLE? *grumble*

This is getting tossed into my travel box.

Price $

 

 

 

 

 

Oatmeal & Peppermint Body Bar from Garden Botanika. “Featuring stimulating peppermint oil and hydrating glycerin from the creators of Botanical Beauty Solutions”. *grumble* This is getting tossed into my WTF box.

I like the smell, but I don’t use bar soap for anything anymore.

Garden Botanika Oatmeal & Peppermint Body Bar, 4.2-Ounce Cellophane Wrap (Pack of 2)
Price 2/$14

 

 

 

 

 

Last item is a bottle of Totally Ageless Intensive Eye Treatment for Puristics.

It’s powered with Puristic Peptide Complex to ward off the visible signs of aging.

I’ll give it a go.

Puristics Totally Ageless Intensive Eye Treatment, .5 fl oz
Price $12.95

 

Overall ~ strike one!

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Snail Mail Treats ~ 8/29/12

  • Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Here is what my Snail Mail box had for me this week.

Sample of Taylor Swift’s “Enchanted Wonderstruck”. I actually like it! It reminds me of “Poison” by Dior. OH and the memories that brings. 🙂

L’Oreal’s Gold Club rewarded me with a coupon for a FREE box of hair color.

Kit’s Organic fruit & nut bar ~ cashew. YUM! + BOGO Coupon. *hot*

Sample of  “SmartyPants” gummy vitamin for kids/adults. and a cute owl tattoo. This is courtesy of “Swaylo” on Facebook. The application I’ve been spammming you all with. This is the second “Perk” I’ve received by them.

Coupon for FREE Plum Amazins by Sunsweet.

I hope your snail mail box was good to you too! ~D

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Snail Mailbox Loot ~ August

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

I had a few unopened envelopes before I left for vacation and when I came back HOLY COW I had a pile. I think I’ve gone through it all… I think? Sorry for the image quality. Steve is working on his bike so I’m left to fend for myself. LOL

In this shot there is a wristlet with pads/liners/tampons.

Pink bottle of Essie nail polish I won in July.

Tom’s deodorant from Wal-mart (and coupon)

Eucerin lotion with coupon

Miracle Whip with a coupon

Green Mountain Coffee K-cup 4-pk sample (love these!)

Nescafe’ Memento samples

Two Cheerios samples

Sleep Sheets (instead of energy, they help you sleep)

Coupon for a free package of Hot dogs or Bacon. w00t!

 

Two different samples of Garnier Fructis with coupons

NICE size bottle of Wen “Conditioning Cleanser”

My Organics hair mask I won from Poshly

Eco laundry soap

L’Oreal sunblock (kitties tried to help me open the box :-P)

Simple Bar with coupon

Emergen-C with coupon

Woolite for Jeans with coupon

 

PJ’s Beef Snack

Jergeons Glow Lotion

TriCalm itch releaf

Bic Marker I won in June (with coupon)

Snowberry Face cream

John Freida Sample

 

….and that is all! 🙂

~D

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Beauty Box 5 ~ August 2012

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 9:14 PM

 

YAY I got my first Beauty Box 5 today. I only signed up two weeks ago. (I opted for the quarterly plan ~ $30)  If that’s how they’re going to be, this is going to be a beautiful relationship! OH and I’m beyond happy with my box. Take a peek!

Ellis Faas Milky Lips shade L206 ~ The FULL-SIZED bullet shaped pen is impressive. You need patience though. It took A LOT of twisting before my gloss appeared. When it did I tried it out and it was creamy, not sticky and the shade actually looked nice. I never would have chosen it otherwise. I never would have tried this brand either. The glaze retails for $35! (there was a coupon for %15 your order if you so choose to purchase more of this product.)

H2O Plus ~ Marine, botanical-infused eye cream to reduce the look of fine lines. YES I need this product! I will be trying it before work tomorrow night. Retail $32

Ferro Cosmetics ~ Sheer Crystal Veil. This is a powder to “dust” over or under foundation for a dewy soft finish. You can also mix it with moisturizer. Not really my thing, but it looks cute. (Also came with a discount coupon.)

 

 

These last two items I know for a fact I will use!

Blum Naturals ~ Make up Remover Towelettes. I got 3.  A 10 pk retails for 3.99

Freeman ~ Anti-Stress Mask x 2. A single one retails for 3.99.

So for my first BB5 I am impressed and excited to try ALL the items from my pretty little blue box.

~D

 

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Influenster ~ Latina Vox Box

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Almost 2 months ago I signed up with a program called Influenster. From their website:

Apply to our trendsetter community and use your influence to qualify for complimentary PRODUCT SHIPMENTS, REWARDS & DEALS fit for your lifestyle. The more active you are, the more perks you get!

I love snail mail boxes, and I am always doing a survey for someone, so I figured why not. I imagined it would be months until I was chosen for a “VoxBox”, but I wasn’t brooding about it. Most programs ask for 100% participation on several occasions before you are up for perks. To my surprise I was chosen a few weeks ago for a Latina VoxBox. It arrived a few days ago. 🙂

 

I considered doing a video of my box, but I chickened out. I also just returned from a 2week vacation and I’m beat. So for now I’m just going to show you what goodies I got and in a week or so I’ll review the products either in this same format or *gulp* a video.

 

 

 

 

My Latina Beauty VoxBox contains the following:

VEET Ready to Use Wax Strips, Leg & Body $9.99 (Scared to death to try this, but I’ll be a trooper!)

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine. $ 2.49

NEW Bath and Body Works Shea-Enriched Signature Collection Shower Gel. $5

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen. $7.99

Always Radiant Infinity Pads. $6.99 (Already use them and love them!)

Always Tampax Radiant Collection sampler (tampons,pads,liners in a cute wristlet)

Sooo roughly $32.46 worth of products.

I’ll update this post when I try EVERYTHING out. 🙂 BTW Disclosure: The product(s) featured in this post were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.

~D

 

 

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Beauty Bar Sample Society ~ August 2012

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 12:24 AM

August is my second Sample Society box.It’s way more impressive that my first box. The first thing that caught my eye was the nail polish. It’s a full sized Deborah Lippmann nail color! This color is called Private Dancer. (Purple!!!) This bottle retails for $18. Our box only cost $15. This has more than paid for our boxes this month IMO.

Next is Elementral Herbology ~ It’s a cool & clear facial cleanser. It’s supposed to stimulate the skin’s metabolism revealing a glowing completion along with other things. This.8oz sample is worth about $18 US.

Phytonectar oil sample ~ This is a Pre-Shampoo Oil Treatment which is supposed to penetrate each strand of hair, and bring damaged, dehydrated hair back to life. At .33 oz this has a sample value of $5.82

Jane Iredale Longest Lash mascara in “Black Ice” ~ This was in a squeeze tube but that is not just the sample size- the full size is also packaged this way. This .1oz Sample is worth $7.86

Acorna Cranberry toner ~ Provides anti aging benefits while it cleanses your skin and protects against free radical damage. This 1oz sample is worth $9.61 (Can’t wait to try this!)

BONUS SAMPLE Malin + Goetz Vitamin e Face Moisturizer packet sample.

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