June 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box!

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

The Popsugar Must Have Box is a subscription box which costs $35 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.) Gorjana & Griffin Zuma Scarf: This is such a nice looking scarf. I love the colors and even though I will not be wearing it for the next couple months I will be excited to wear it in the fall. Value: $62
2.) Juice Beauty Stem Cell Repair Moisturizer | Sample CC Creams. I have tried Juice Beauty previously through Birchbox and I LOVE their products. This is my favorite item in the box. I am super excited to start using this. Value: $65 and $8 for the two samples.
3.) Hard Candy Fitness DVD- Addicted to Sweat 4: I am excited to try this workout DVD. I am currently doing Insanity but will be taking some time off of that to use this DVD! $20
4.) Book- Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns: Great item for the box but I will be selling the book since I can read it for free at the library. I hope they make a movie sequel though! $25
5.) Project 7 Quench the Thirsty Witergreen Mints: Mints are always good to keep in your purse and the packaging is so cute. $3
6.) Popcorn, Indiana Fit Popcorn: Though I usually do not prefer the sea salt flavor I do love Popcorn so I am excited to try this. Pretty big size also. $3




Wow! This is my favorite box as of yet! I know I have said in previous months that I may or may not stay subscribed. This box has swayed me into staying subscribed, for now, but Popsugar needs to send out more boxes like this! I loved that this box did not really have a theme. I feel when they have a theme, like the party one they had last month, it usually results in me not using most of the products in the box.

 Total value of the box: $186.00. Very High volume box. I only paid $35 for the box and will be using pretty much everything!

To sign up go here: http://popsu.gr/THB

The Trendy Box Review

The Trendy Box is a Subscription box service which provides subscribers with 2-4 fashion accessories each month. A monthly subscription is $25 per month but you may also subscribe to a 3 month, 6 month, or 1 year subscription plan to save some money. The Trendy Box purchases accessories at wholesale prices so that they can include them in the boxes. As an added bonus they also send out an extra piece in your birthday month's box! I think this is so cool since I have personally not subscribed to a box that has done this yet. I was lucky enough to receive a complimentary box to review. Keep reading for my unboxing video and my opinion on the box!

My June Box Included:

- Reviera Maya Necklace | $19.99

- Belize Love | $9.99

- Love & Heart Bangle | $14.99

- Sassy Issy Knuckle Ring | $12

Thoughts: I loved how the box had a theme (all of the products were related to love) but I must admit that I was expecting at least one higher end piece. I would say an item with a retail value of around $50 would have been nice to include in the box. I received four pieces though, which is awesome, so maybe in the months where there are less items they include pricier jewelry. I will personally wear two out of the four items (Riviera Maya Necklace and Love & Heart Bangle). I will not wear the Knuckle Ring since that is not my style and I honestly thought that the Belize Love Bracelet (Top) looked a little cheap when I put it on.

If you are into costume jewelry or just need to update your jewelry collection I think this would be a good box for you to subscribe to. I also think that this would be a pretty cool gift to give to a friend that is obsessed with jewelry. If you already subscribe or subscribe in the future please leave pictures of your box or a link to your unboxing video in the comments so I can check them out!

To Subscribe: http://www.thetrendybox.com/pages/join-now

June 2013 Birchbox Review & Unboxing

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

Overall thoughts: I love this box. All of these products I will use and all are pretty generous sizes compared to other Birchbox's I have received. Extra Bonus: No Perfume sample :). I would not mind the perfume samples if they were just a tad larger in size, but when I receive them I feel like I am being jipped.

Inside the box is:

1.) Birchbox & Color Club Wanderlust Collection Nail Polish: Reign in Spain. This is a good size nail polish and a very pretty color. However, I have noticed that it chips very easily! Full size, $8

2.)  Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk. I am excited to try this product since I am almost out of dry shampoo. This is also a pretty generous sample! Full size, $18

3.) Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Lipstick. My favorite item in the box! Such a pretty color! The packaging says you can also use it on your cheeks, but I will probably just use it on my lips since I have light skin and prefer a subtle look on my cheeks. I believe this is full size, if not than it is extremely close to it!  Full Size, $26.55

4.) Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser. Though it looks small, a little of this product would go a long way so I can see myself using this for a month if not longer. I love the scent and the sugar crystals are just the right size for exfoliating. Full Size, $32.95

5.) The beauty extra this month is Nourishing Body Cream. I have already used the vanilla scent and love it! I got 2 uses out of the little foil packet so that is not terrible since they include two of them!  Full Size, $15

Is this box worth $10: Yes, all of the samples are generous sizes and a couple I would consider as full size for my preferences. 

Is this box worth my $10: Yes! I will be using ALL products in the box this month (which is rare usually there is an item or two I will not use). Full size products and no perfume sample makes me happy too. I am okay with foil packets as long as only one of the items is a foil packet.

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

Alter Eco Dark Quinoa Organic Chocolate Review

I had the pleasure of trying this Alter Eco Dark Quinoa Organic Chocolate Bar after receiving it in a Popsugar Must Have Box and I must say that I am in love.

This chocolate bar not only has a delicious cocoa taste and a nice crunch to it but it is also: Vegan, does not contain any soy or gluten ingredients, GMO Free, and has no artificial flavors and no emulsifiers. 

These bars can be bought at Hannafords Supermarket, Whole Foods, and other local and regional stores. To find out where you can purchase these bars and to find out more information about the product visit http://www.alterecofoods.com/

Pond's Evening Soothe Wet Cleansing Towelettes Review

I received a package of these Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes in a Target Beauty Bag. After the first use, I was amazed at how GREAT my skin looked. I honestly could not believe what I saw in the mirror. My face looked less red and my eyes did not look like they had bags underneath them. A huge bonus is that the towelettes smell great. I have used these after using a face wash and also in place of a face wash and they have the same great results every time.

I will for sure be running out to buy a package of these. They are sold at most drug stores and mass merchandise stores. They retail for around $4-$7 depending on the store and your geographical area.

I am so in love with this product and had to tell you all about my experience. I have always heard of Pond's but usually do not buy their products, however I will now be a loyal customer of theirs!

My May 2013 Wins

May 2013

1.) 3 Pajanimals DVDs (ARV-$20)
2.) P&G Most Loved Products Gift Pack (ARV-$55) 
3.) Coupon for 1 FREE Soft Scrub Product (ARV-$3.39) 
4.) 10 $1 Off Luigi's Italian Ice Coupons (ARV-$10) 
5.) No 7. Protect & Perfect Intense Serum (ARV-$24.99) 
6.) Book- The Art of Thinking Clearly (ARV-$16) 
7.) 2 Chick-Fil-A FREE Salad Coupons (ARV-$12) 
8.) Racinne Skincare Set (ARV-$267) 

Total Value: $408.38

2013 Total So far: $945.54

P&G Gift Bag Giveaway Winner

I was super excited to find one of my sweepstakes wins at my door today (Plus a note telling me I have two packages from FedEx waiting at the Office). I won this P&G Sweepstakes earlier this month and am glad that the bag was filled with some really great items. Watch my unboxing video below: