December 2015 Popsugar Must Have Box Review & Unboxing!

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

The Popsugar Must Have Box is a subscription box which costs $39.99 per month, BUT all the products you get are full size and the boxes are always worth more than $100! If you love getting surprises than this box is for you!

The items in the box:

1.) Luv AJ The Rose Gold Ombre Bracelet: This bracelet is very pretty color wise but I just do not like the chain look and how it looks on me. It's a shame when I dislike the big ticket item in the box. Value: $65

2.) Stowaway Cosmetics Creme Lipstick Trio: I love these little lipsticks. They are very creamy and the colors are bold and beautiful. Value: $30

3.) Nima Oberoi Lunares Geo Stopper: Even though a wine stopper does not excite me since I do not drink wine it was still a great addition to the box this time of year. I ended up giving it as an add on gift with a bottle of wine. $24

4.) Swing Design Nova Blue Mist Jewelry Box: This is such a cute box. It is empty inside (no ring slots or anything) so technically this could be used for anything it does not have to be jewelry. I have not decided how or where I will use this yet but I will be keeping it for myself. $36

5.) My Cup of Cake Classic Belgian Chocolate: I am so happy that this is the food item this month. Sometimes they give healthy but disgusting options so I was excited to see a delicious indulgence. I recently had my wisdom teeth out so I have not tried it out yet but I will be trying it out soon! $5.99

6.) Meri Meri Silver Stars on White Glitter Tape: Not the most exciting thing to get in the box. I did not end up using it for gifts this year so I will be holding on to it. $4

7.) Tiny Prints Gift Tag Stickers: This is the special extra. I was happy to get these since I am always in need of gift tags. I just bought a whole bunch though so did not end up using these. They are not Christmas oriented at all so they can be used throughout the year. They also included a $20 Promo Card with this but it does not cover shipping so I am not counting it as an item or extra in the box. 


Though it was better than Novembers box I do not feel like the December box lived up to its potential. They have the opportunity to give a great box packed with stuff (even if it is items of lesser value) for the holidays. December's boxes never seem to be jam packed though they have had some jam packed ones in previous years and months. 

Total value of the box: $164.99 (plus the Gift tags, price not included on card)

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December 2015 PetGiftBox Review & [COUPON CODE]!!

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

PetGiftBox is a monthly subscription box for, you guessed it, your pet! They offer a cat box (which is the one I am reviewing) and they also offer a dog box (which has 3 selections based on the size of your dog). The boxes cost $18.99/month for a yearly subscription, $20.99/month for a 6 month subscription, $23.99/month for a 3 month subscription, or you can pay monthly and the cost is $28.99/month. You can also purchase a one time box if you would like to send one as a gift.

Each box contains between 4 and 6 items that are hand picked by the PetGiftBox team. The items in the box can include treats, toys, and other home items.

My cats love getting these boxes! It is a nice treat for them to get some new toys and goodies! 

If you want to get your own box for your pet you can use the coupon code 'codyandkaci' at checkout to get 25% off your first box! To sign up or find out more info visit www.petgiftbox.com

Lots of toys this month!

The items in the box:

This months theme: Season's Greetings & Happy New Year!

1.) Winter Katz Kickerz: This is a pretty big toy. My cats usually like to kick these but it seems as if they do not smell the catnip in this one for some reason. I am going to try and rub it in some cat nip to see if they like it then. $14.99

2.) Temptations Snacky Snowman Toy & Treats: My cats love these Temptations Treats! They could care less getting it out of the snowman though--too much work! If I take the cover off the snowman and leave them in there they will grab them during the night but as far as knocking them out themselves they are too lazy. $13.79

3.) Holiday Fur All Scented Candle: I like that they included something for me to keep the household smelling nice! The candle is a mixture of classic holiday scents like fir needles, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It definitely helps to light this after one of the cats uses the bathroom! $3.49

4.) Stocking Full of Joy: There are lots of toys in this stocking and it is so cute that they included a stocking like this in the December box. My cats are fans of most of the toys in the stocking. They love the mouse, the pom pom ball, and the soft ball the most. It has only been a few days and most of the toys are lost at this point so I will have to go hunting for them! $9.99

Total Value: $42.26 This is over double the cost of the box if you sign up for a yearly subscription! 


I love the selection of items this month! There were lots of toys for the cats which is what the Holiday's are all about. I wish they included a bit bigger of a treat bag but that is okay since we still have some left over from last months box where we got two big bags! I like that the boxes sometimes include household items for me as well! Overall another great box!

PetGiftBox supports America's Vet Dogs which is a non-profit organization that provides guide dogs for disabled veterans. These dogs also help PTSD patients at VA Hospitals. It is great to see a company that is helping the community.


To sign up go here: www.petgiftbox.com and do not forget to use coupon code "codyandkaci" to get 25% off your first box.

PetGiftBox sent me a complimentary box for review. All opinions are my own and I do not recommend any products or services that I would not use myself. No other compensation was received.

December 2015 Birchbox Review & Unboxing!

View my Unboxing Video and then come back and read my post :)

Overall thoughts: I give this box a rating of 4/5. All items I will use or gift. I am happy with the selection and even though I prefer not to get perfumes I do like the scent of this one.

Inside the box is:

1.) Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Tinted Primer | I love this brand as it is and this is a great product on top of that. It makes your lashes look longer and can be used alone. If you want additional volume just add mascara on top. Full size, $24

2.) Coastal Scents styleEyes Eyeshadow Palette-socialEYES | I chose this as my sample choice. The email said that everyone would get one of these in their box so I decided to at least choose my color. I chose the green and gold colors and I got compliments when wearing it. Not much fallout and no creasing.  Full size, $12

3.) Dear Clark Volumizing Tonic | I ended up gifting this in a stocking since I am not much for these types of hair products. Full Size, $26

4.)  Juara Coconut Illipe Hand & Nail Balm | This works great at moisturizing both your hands and your cuticles. I also love the smell too. If you like the smell of Pina Coladas you will like the smell. Full Size, $20

5.)  Kate Spade Walk on Air| I do like the smell of this perfume. It is a mix between fresh, floral, and sweet. I like that it came as a spray as well. Full Size, $25-95

Is this box worth $10: Yes. The primer alone is worth the cost of the box.

Is this box worth my $10: No. I gave this box a rating of 4/5 because it is on par with most Birchboxes. For me though I would not have went out to purchase any of these items so had I known the contents beforehand I would have not bought the box.

Disclaimer: These opinions are my own and I was not asked, nor do I get compensation, to review the box or these items.

If you would like to sign up for the Beauty Box yourself, here is the link: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=l4w14

Review: Dove Nourished Beauty Dry Spray Antiperspirant

I received a bottle of the Dove Nourished Beauty Dry Spray Antiperspirant from Influenster. 

I love how well this antiperspirant works. It sprays on dry and kept me dry all throughout my work day. It also had a nice smell which was also light and not overwhelming. I usually use a clear gel but honestly I like the dry spray just as much.

Dove has a few different Dry Spray's which all have different scents and benefits. I am looking forward to trying the Clear Tone Skin Renew Dry Spray and the Soothing Chamomile Dry Spray next.

Influenster was also nice enough to send me a bottle of the Dove Men & Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant/deodorant which will be going in my boyfriend's Christmas stocking.


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PetGiftBox 25 Days of Christmas contest

PetGiftBox is having a 25 Days of Christmas Contest to celebrate their ONE year anniversary! You may enter every day. The prizes are different each day and may include pet products or electronics! Make sure to enter to win some cool gifts for your fur babies! PetGiftBox will also be donating to rescues and shelters and the winner each day will be able to choose where that day's donation will go. Here is the link to enter: https://petgiftbox.com/the-25-days-of-christmas/ Good luck!

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Pine Bros. Softish Throat Drops Review

I reviewed Pine Bros Softish Throat Drops back in early 2014 (click here if you want to read that post) but I am writing another more updated review on them since they have added a new flavor since then.

 Their flavors include Wild Cherry, Natural Honey, Licorice, and the most recently added flavor, Lemon Citrus. I am very happy they added this flavor to the line as this is my second favorite flavor (with the Wild Cherry being first choice). All flavors taste genuine but I am not a huge Licorice fan so I can not really rant or rave on that flavor. I will be adding the Licorice flavor to my dads stocking this year as he loves Licorice. 


I love the texture of these drops and I like that they do not have any sort of medicinal taste to them as that usually turns me off. These drops are competitively priced as well (they are $4 at Walgreens)



The Pine Bros Softish Drops are Gluten Free, All Natural, Vegan, and contain only 5 calories per drop. They can be found in the cough drop aisle and are available at most retailers however these are not cough drops. The drops contain no medicine and the main ingredient is glycerin. The drops help sooth throats and help relieve dry mouth. If you are in a field (such as customer service) where you are talking all day long then these will be perfect for you.




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I received free samples of this product to write this review but all opinions are my own.

November 2015 Popsugar Must Have Box Review & Unboxing!

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

The Popsugar Must Have Box is a subscription box which costs $39.99 per month, BUT all the products you get are full size and the boxes are always worth more than $100! If you love getting surprises than this box is for you!

The items in the box:

1.) Deepa Gurnani Katie Crystal Headband: This is a pretty cute headband but I personally do not wear headbands and I tried it out and it just did not look good on me so I will pass it along. Value: $56

2.) Tarte Cosmetics Beauty & the Box Eye Shadow: Not that I need any more eyeshadow palettes (lol) but I do love the colors in this set so I will be keeping this for myself! Wears well with no creasing! Value: $22

3.) West Emory Bingo Set: This is a unique item but for a box like this unique is not always good since it may not be up most peoples alley. I know for one I do not have enough people over at once for this to be fun. I usually only have one person (or two max but that is unusual) over at once. I will be gifting this but I am not even sure who I am gifting it to will even like it. I see this as a good Yankee swap gift but I have not done one of those in years and when I did I was assigned a particular letter the gift had to start with lol. $20

4.) Capri Blue Mercury Jewel Box in Rain: This is a candle inside a jewelry box. I personally do not care for the look of the box so I will use the candle and donate the box as I would not decorate with it myself. $18.95

5.) Gramr Gratitude Co. Exclusive Thanksgiving Postcard Pack: I barely send out Holiday cards anymore and definitely do not send out Postcards or Letters. No use for me unfortunately. $10

6.) Terrapin Ridge Farms Pecan Honey Mustard: I have tried this on chicken and it tastes amazing! You can also use it as a pretzel dip though I have not yet but will be soon as I already bought the pretzels! $6

7.) Inkdot $20 Gift Card: This is the special extra. The good news is there are some products under $20 that the amount would cover. The bad news is that it does not cover shipping and therefore is not a TRUE gift card as a plastic gift to Walmart, Staples, or any retailer would cover the shipping. I will not be including this in the total of the box for that reason.


This was my least favorite box of the year. I will only use 3/7 items which is not a good ratio. I still love my Popsugar boxes but they missed the mark with this one. For me it was the fact that the items in each category were so "Handmade" like and that is just not my style. 

Total value of the box: $132.95 

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November 2015 Birchbox Review & Unboxing!

View my Unboxing Video and then come back and read my post :)

Overall thoughts: I give this box a rating of 4/5. This is a good box and I will get use eventually out of all the products but a couple of them were not very exciting for me to get. 

Inside the box is:

1.) AYRES Body Polish- Pampas Sunrise | I really like this Body Polish. The beads are small and are not rough on your skin. It leaves your skin soft, smooth, and I enjoy the scent. Full size, $25

2.) Davines This is A Relaxing Moisturizing Fluid | I will use this for my flyaways and frizz but that's it. I will use this and will eventually need it but hair care products are not too exciting for me.  Full size, $26

3.) Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Mask | This is my favorite item in this box. I love getting skincare products and I love sheet masks. I have not tried this out yet since my Holiday work schedule leaves me little time to pamper myself but I do look forward to when I can try it out! Full Size, $7.50

4.)  LOC One & Done Shadow Stick- On Point | I chose this silver color eyeshadow as my sample choice. Everyone was going to get one of these or one of their lipsticks in the box. I was not excited at first since I do not need any eyeshadows or lipsticks but I am glad I got it. The shadow does not crease or dry out on your lids and it has super staying power. Even when trying to get it off with eye makeup remover you need to scrub a bit. This is a full size product! Full Size, $10

5.)  theBalm cosmetics FratBoy| This is my least favorite item in the box. theBalm is a good brand but these little samples are a pain to get out in my opinion and prove to be messy. I just do not like the packaging even though they are always cute. Full Size, $21

Is this box worth $10: Yes. The Shadow Stick alone is worth $10.

Is this box worth my $10: Yes. Because I love the Mask and the Shadow Stick which are the main ticket items in the box I would say it is worth my money.

Disclaimer: These opinions are my own and I was not asked, nor do I get compensation, to review the box or these items.

If you would like to sign up for the Beauty Box yourself, here is the link: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=l4w14

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Tazo Chai Teas Review

The Tazo Chai teas are definitely a more premium tasting tea than the normal Lipton Tea Bags I buy. This could be both a positive thing or a negative thing depending on what type of tea drinker you are.

The Tazo Chai Filterbags and Latte Concentrates come in six different flavors: Classic Chai, Decaf Chai, Organic Chai, Vanilla Caramel Chai, Chocolate Chai, and Pumpkin Spice Chai.

I was not able to find the Pumpkin Spice Chai in my area unfortunately. I also did not see the Decaf Chai though that is not something I would have picked up anyway.

In an honest opinion the only two I would ever drink again are the Vanilla Caramel and the Chocolate Chai flavors. I found both the Classic and the Organic to be way too spicy for me. The turn off for me is that all of the teas have black pepper in them. Had they not I would have enjoyed them much more. Even though the Vanilla Caramel and Chocolate flavors also have black pepper in them their flavors muted it down a little bit so I could handle their spiciness. If you like a little spice to your tea then you will really enjoy these!

The Tazo Chai brand is available at Target, Publix, Wegmans, Safeway, and Kroger. I found both the Classic and Vanilla Caramel flavors at Target and was able to find the Organic at Shaw's. As mentioned previously I was not able to find the Pumpkin Spice in my area though I do not live very close to a Wegmans and do not even have a Safeway, Kroger, or Publix in or around my state.


You can find more information about these Chai teas and other products by Tazo at this link.


I was sent these FREE samples from Smiley 360 for testing purposes. All opinions are my own and no other compensation was received.

November PetGiftBox Review & [COUPON CODE]!!

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

PetGiftBox is a monthly subscription box for, you guessed it, your pet! They offer a cat box (which is the one I am reviewing) and they also offer a dog box (which has 3 selections based on the size of your dog). The boxes cost $18.99/month for a yearly subscription, $20.99/month for a 6 month subscription, $23.99/month for a 3 month subscription, or you can pay monthly and the cost is $28.99/month. You can also purchase a one time box if you would like to send one as a gift.

Each box contains between 4 and 6 items that are hand picked by the PetGiftBox team. The items in the box can include treats, toys, and other home items.

My cats love getting these boxes! It is a nice treat for them to get some new toys and goodies! 

If you want to get your own box for your pet you can use the coupon code 'codyandkaci' at checkout to get 25% off your first box! To sign up or find out more info visit www.petgiftbox.com

Great mix between snack items and other items this month!

The items in the box:

This months box has a Thanksgiving theme!

1.) Holiday Bowtie: We LOVE this bow tie (okay, okay...I love it more than the cats do!) It is so cute and the perfect size for the cats. Here is a picture of Cody wearing it! I have not been able to get Kaci to wear it yet as every time I try it turns into a big fight! 

2.) Temptations Tantalizing Turkey Treats: The cats love these Turkey flavored treats. They are huge Temptations fans in general.

3.) Cranberry Cabernet Treats: These seem like fun treats for this time of the year! We have not opened these yet as we have so many treat bags opened so we need to finish those first. From the reviews it seems like most cats love these treats so I hope mine do as well! 

4.) Wacky Turkey Feather Wobbler: This is a fun toy they like to bat back and forth but this is a toy to be used under supervision because of the feathers. Cody will chew on them so this can not be left out when I am not watching.

5.) Autumn Fun Scratch N Shape: This is a scratcher which the cats love. It is meant to be hung but my cats prefer it on the ground. Only downside is that both sides are exactly the same so when you pour the catnip in one side it goes right out the other.

6.) Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up: This is pure pumpkin so it is very good to help with digestion. Cody has constipation issues so he already gets and likes pumpkin so he will love this. Kaci is a bit more picky so she might or might not like this. 


Overall this box was a hit with my cats! They love all the new goodies every month but this box was a nice mix between treats, toys, and other items. I am impressed with how well they incorporate the themes every month and can not wait to see December's Holiday box!

PetGiftBox supports America's Vet Dogs which is a non-profit organization that provides guide dogs for disabled veterans. These dogs also help PTSD patients at VA Hospitals. It is great to see a company that is helping the community.


To sign up go here: www.petgiftbox.com and do not forget to use coupon code "codyandkaci" to get 25% off your first box.

PetGiftBox sent me a complimentary box for review. All opinions are my own and I do not recommend any products or services that I would not use myself. No other compensation was received.

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Review: La Fede's Aqua Series Passport Holder

Tomorrow marks the start of November and for me that means the start of holiday shopping. I will be honest, I already have a few things that I have set aside that I have collected throughout the year but every year there are always a few people that I am struggling to pick out gifts for the week before Christmas.

I was attracted to this Passport Holder by La Fede since it is very versatile. It comes in three colors (Black, Navy Blue, and Marsala Redwine, all pictured). This is a great gift for someone you know well, as a secret Santa gift, or even as a Yankee swap gift as many people probably do not have a Passport Holder and it is something that many can use. Even if one does not have a Passport they can still keep personal items in here that they do not want to get ruined.

I chose a Passport Holder in the color black since I do not know who I will be giving it to and I felt that because of this reason black was the safest choice.

Here are some specs of the Passport Holder (obtained from Amazon);

• Imported
• L : 6 inches H 4 inches D 0.4 inches
• Made with 100% cowhide, top grain and vegetable tanning
• Aqua ingrained texture and slim simple design for a great professional look
• 4 card slot, side inner pocket and a wing pocket
• Come with La Fede gift box, dust bag and care instruction card.

I loved the packaging the Passport Holder comes in. The Box is a nice brown cover with a white inside. It just has the company name and logo on the box. No one will know what is inside as the name of the product is not included on the box and it is fancy enough to not have to wrap it and just place a bow on it. The Passport Holder is inside a dust bag. Once you take the dust bag out of the box it is a tight squeeze to get it back in so try not take it out a million times as to not ruin the box.

La Fede sent me this product for review and was nice enough to give me a coupon code to pass along to you guys as well. The coupon code is: CGS4OTGU  and will take 15% off your order. It can be used on the Passport Holder as well as their card holder.

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October 2015 PetGiftBox Review & [COUPON CODE]

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

PetGiftBox is a monthly subscription box for, you guessed it, your pet! They offer a cat box (which is the one I am reviewing) and they also offer a dog box (which has 3 selections based on the size of your dog). The boxes cost $18.99/month for a yearly subscription, $20.99/month for a 6 month subscription, $23.99/month for a 3 month subscription, or you can pay monthly and the cost is $28.99/month. You can also purchase a one time box if you would like to send one as a gift.

Each box contains between 4 and 6 items that are hand picked by the PetGiftBox team. The items in the box can include treats, toys, and other home items.

My cats love getting these boxes! It is a nice treat for them to get some new toys and goodies!

If you want to get your own box for your pet you can use the coupon code 'codyandkaci' at checkout to get 25% off your first box! To sign up or find out more info visit www.petgiftbox.com

Lots of Halloween themed toys this month!!

The items in the box:

This months theme is Meowloween!

1.) Halloween Boo-Dana: This Bandana is a little small for my chubby cats but we will see what we can do for Halloween since it is pretty cute!

2.) Cats in the Kitchen Pumpkin Jack Splash: This was a Tuna in Pumpkin Soup recipe. Both of my cats could not get enough of this. We served this alone like a wet food but you can also put this on top of dry food. 

3.) Feather Boa Wand: This is a catnip toy on a wand so obviously this is their favorite item in the box (other than the food of course) so we have been having a lot of fun with this.

4.) Lattice Balls: These are 4 hard plastic balls (2 black and 2 orange). I thought this was really cute because of Halloween however my cats have not really cared for these. They prefer soft balls. Hopefully they will try them out eventually.

5.) Catnip Pumpkin 6.) Spooky Catnip Toy (Ghost) and 7.) Catnip Halloween Mouse: All 3 of these are toys filled with cat nip. So far I have only given them the mouse one as I do not want them all to wear out scent wise. The smell is really strong even I can smell the catnip from far away so of course they are thrilled!


I really liked the theme this month. I love how they make the boxes festive around the holidays. All of the items matched the Halloween theme well and my cats are super thrilled with the selection in the box. The information card did not have the prices on it so I do not have a total value however there was SEVEN items in the box this month!! 

PetGiftBox supports America's Vet Dogs which is a non-profit organization that provides guide dogs for disabled veterans. These dogs also help PTSD patients at VA Hospitals. It is great to see a company that is helping the community.


To sign up go here: www.petgiftbox.com and do not forget to use coupon code "codyandkaci" to get 25% off your first box.

PetGiftBox sent me a complimentary box for review. All opinions are my own and I do not recommend any products or services that I would not use myself. No other compensation was received.

October 2015 Popsugar Must Have Box Review & Unboxing!

Please watch my unboxing video and then come back and read this post :)

The Popsugar Must Have Box is a subscription box which costs $39.99 per month, BUT all the products you get are full size and the boxes are always worth more than $100! If you love getting surprises than this box is for you!

The items in the box:

1.) Why Not Me? By Mindy Kaling: I do not read books very often. Even though this looked like a funny book it probably wasn't something that I would read through very fast and therefore would just collect dust on the shelf. I decided to sell this and even though I only got about $10 for it, it ended up making the rest of the box cost me $25 opposed to $35. Value: $25

2.) Savvy Sleepers Luxury Satin Pillowcase: I am still excited for this but I thought it was going to be two pillowcases when in fact it was only one. So basically the pillows on my bed are mismatched now. However I still am happy to have it since it helps prevent sleep wrinkles and reduce hair breakage. This was a unique item to put in the box. Value: $36

3.) Easy, Tiger Brown Paper Liquor Bag Set: These are designed paper bags that fit a wine bottle perfectly. It says to use them for Halloween but they are not Halloween themed at all so you can basically use them any time. I will end up using these eventually since I often give my Dad wine. $8

4.) Belgian Boys De Stroopwafle: I think this is such a neat snack! This is a caramel filled cookie waffle and if you sit it on top of a hot cup of coffee or tea it will melt the caramel inside so that it will have a crunchy outside and a soft inside. I can not wait to try this I think this is so cool. It also sounds delicious. Sometimes Popsugar includes healthier snacks in the box that do not taste that great so I was glad to see this was the food item. $1.59

5.) The Honest Company Sea Salt + Sugar Body Scrub: I have never tried anything from this line before so I was excited to get this product. This helps reduce the bumps on the back of my thighs so I will mainly use this for that and I will for sure repurchase it if it continues to work! It also smells very fresh! $17

6.) Richer Poorer Hope Slipper Socks: These are cute socks designed by Popsugar and Richer Poorer for Breast Cancer awareness month. I love new socks and it will soon be cold enough to wear these. $15

7.) It's a 10 Miracle Leave In Product: This is a travel size special extra. I am happy to have more leave in conditioner. I have tried this before and I liked it a lot. I do prefer the Beauty Protector brand more so I have not repurchased this but am still happy to have more of it.

They added in another special extra "Gift Card" worth $40. However it must be used on a Personalized item on DanielleStevens.com. The cheapest product I found was $48. Therefore this is considered a coupon to me and will not be included in the total of the box.


I loved this box. Not only was it packed with 7 items but they are all items that I will use. The book I sold but obviously because I could sell it it is not considered a loss. Everything else (minus the coupon mentioned above) is perfect for me. This is def one of my Top 5 boxes from the year so far! The total value of the box is lower than usual but I think that is because Popsugar included the "Gift Card" in the cost where as I do not since I would have to spend extra money to use it. 

Total value of the box: $114.55

To sign up go here: http://bit.ly/YU08Fl