Beauty Army Nov 2012

Beauty Army is unique in that you get to pick you samples that arrive each month. And I love that you get this black box with pink Camo lining. It helps to make life easier when trying to organize your bathroom!

So what samples did I choose this month?

 

Surprise! They were not all samples!

This is Lash em lash gel. It is designed to promote healthier, longer and fuller lashes. This is a full size product that retails for $69.99!

Say hello to my second full size product! This is a twin set lipstick and lip gloss duo. I think the color is a little too coral for the winter but maybe I will feel bold and wear it to a holiday party. Retail Value- $18.50

Nailtiques sent a nail protein clear polish. It is designed to help with soft, peeling, bitten, weak or thin nails. Retail Value- $9.50

I am a huge fan of lip balms so I am looking forward to try "youdabalm" lip balm. Retail Value- $8.99

I also received a sample of Egyptian Magic all purpose cream. That will be a great addition to my travel bag. Retail Value- $.92

Last but not least is a loose pigment eyeshadow from Whip Hand. Retail Value- $2.80

All together this box was outstanding this month! I received $110 with of product for $12. I can't wait to see what is in my choices for next month!

Do you receive Beauty Army? If so, what do you love/not love about it?

Pets Love Toys Nov 2012

Let me tell you the first thing I love about Pets Love Toys...you get to choose your items that arrive each month. You can choose between all toys, all treats or a combination of toys and treats. Then once you have decided that you can choose from several options. So I chose a treats and toys combination. What did I get?

 

This was the Sojo/Red Barn option box.

 

I love Chuckit! toys for my dog because they last (even with my heavy chewing dog). This is an indoor ball which my dog has already fallen in love with. Retail Value- $7

Wag More send a Pumpkin Pie Treat in a cute sample pack. This is great because we are always looking for small bags of treats to take on the road.



Red Barn Naturals sent this Rodeo Roll which is a healthy alternative to rawhides. It is designed for all kinds of chewers and will help with teeth and gums. Retail Value- $3

 Pup Chips sample bag of their liver treats were also put into the box as a bonus.

Red Barn also sent a Chew-A-Bulls dog treat. This is also great for chewers and helps with skin and coat as well as teeth and gums. Retail Value- $4

Smart Bones also make a great alternative to rawhides called Smart Bones. They are 99% digestible! Retail Value- $3

Sojos makes very yummy dog treats. This box is Peanut Butter Honey flavor and they also sent a sample of their Bacon Cheddar flavor. Retail Value- $7.50

The last sample we received was Cloud Star's Buddy Wash. It is a lavender and mint shampoo and conditioner combo.

This was a large size box that costs $24.95. Total the value of the items in the box (with samples) is roughly $25. I am not sure how the other boxes (all treats or all toys) will be value wise but I am not disappointed. I get to try a big variety of new items for my dog and I hope some will become his favorites.

Do you get Pets Love Toys? If so, what do you love or not love about it?

Starlooks Nov 2012

I was very excited to see this Starlooks box arrive in the mail yesterday. Starlooks is a cosmetic brand that has received rave reviews so I am very excited to try their line. The box comes with full size items. So what came in my first Starlook Box?

 

What I thought was interesting is that little quartz crystal that is on the eyeshadow. They send you one each month and hope you collect them to place at the base of your make up brushes. What a cute idea.

 

Tender Gloss Lipstick- I thought this was a great color for fall. Retail Value- $11

Starlooks Eyeshadow- I like that they send me a little card that explained how these colors are meant to be worn together. Retail Value- $24
Eyelash Tool- I have to admit I had to look up what this tool was all about. But it is a 3-in-1 tool for eyelashes. To help guide mascara and separate the lashes for a better look.

Overall I thought this was a great value. I received about $35 worth of product for $15.

Do you get Starlook box? If so, what do you love/not love about the box?



Beauty Box 5 Nov 2012

I am not sure if I LOVE Beauty Box 5 yet but I must say I like the items that are in the box. Here is what I received in November...

I LOVE this eyeshadow by Swagger Eyeshadow. It is a great bright blue shimmer that is going to be perfect for the holiday party I have this weekend. There is also a coupon for 20% off the Swagger website. Retail Value- $9.5

This Cetaphil lotion is so hydrating and perfect size to carry in my purse. Retail Value- $1.10

I like the fact that this lip gloss from Model Co has a mirror on it but this is not exactly my color. I also thought it would have been better in a spring box. Retail Value- $16



This face mask from Envie De Nuef is an anti-aging mask that reduces dark circles, wrinkles and helps to improve elasticity. I also received a 50% off siteside coupon for Envie De Neuf website. Retail Value- $3

Global Goddess sent 2 samples of their Coconut Hair Treatment. It is designed to revitalize your hair and add lots of shine. I also received a 20% sitewide coupon for Global Goddess. Retail Value- $1.20

I did receive 1 more coupon from My Name Necklace for $10 off.


Do you receive Beauty Box 5? If so, What do you love/hate about it?

Birchbox Nov 2012

I have been receiving Birchbox for well over a year and I am beginning to have mixed reviews about it. The problem is there is still (usually) 1 item that I love and is worth the value. So it makes me stick with my Birchbox. Plus I get all those points for reviews so it makes shopping in the shop worth it too!
What is in this months box?

I didn't really like the smell of the perfume, Rose Anonyme Cologne Absolue by Atelier Cologne. I thought the rose notes were nice but overpowered by spice notes.

The potato chip from Chuao Chocolatier was our Lifestyle Bonus this month. I am not a fan of salty and sweet together so I will give this to my boyfriend. You can get a variety pack on the Birchbox website. Retail Value- $1.10

I have mixed feelings about this Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector from Miracle Skin Transformer. It is said to be a little oily and I have oily skin so it may not be a good match.

I am very excited to try this Lavender and Clary Sage Hair Powder from Lulu Organics. It is a dry shampoo designed to give you plenty of lift without the residue. Retail Value- $ 1.33

I am very excited about this mascara from Model Co. This will be perfect to try at my holiday party this weekend. This product made the whole box worth while. Retail Value- $24.

Do you get Birchbox? If so, what do you love/hate about it?

BarkBox Nov 2012

Maverick got very excited when we went to the mailbox yesterday because he knew it was BarkBox day! Well he didn't really know it was coming but he got very excited when I opened the box. What was inside?

I got very excited when I saw there was a Moose antler toy in the box this month. They are such a great alternative to rawhides! Retail Value- $15
Maverick already ate the entire bag of Fruitables! Retail Value- $4

This Bionic toy is stuffable and freezable. This is going to be such a great alternative to his similar Kong toy. Retail Value- $9
Maverick loves frozen treats. It doesn't matter if it is puppy ice cream or green beans he is happy to have anything frozen. He thought this smoothie for dogs was delish! Retail Value- $1

As an added bonus to the box this month we also received a $10 gift card to Chewy's.com, $10 off our first pet sitting through the site Rover.com and 1 month free of Dog TV.

Did I mention that BarkBox now has an app that is available from the iTunes store? Members receive free shipping on all orders made through the app through Nov 30th!

I have yet to be disappointed by BarkBox and this month is no different. I paid $17 for this box and without the coupons I received $29 worth of goodies for Maverick.

Do you get BarkBox? If so, what do you think?

Bulu Box November 2012

I was very excited to see my second Bulu Box arrive in the mail. I was curious as the what the items were going to be for this month. Bulu Box is a vitamin and supplement box and I was loving the items that came in last months box.

It is a very interesting mix of items and some I didn't even know they made!

Sunset Tea- This tea will help you relax and sleep better if you drink it at bedtime. It is full of herbs and Suntheanine. Retail Value- $0.60
Crystal Essence- This is something that is new to me. It is a deodorant towelette! This is going to be very useful on my up coming trip. Retail Value- $2.99

Almaseed- This metabolism booster is going to be a great product to try since I have slow metabolism! This is safe for diabetics and is a blend of honey, soy and yogurt. Retail Value- $3.75

Reserveage CocoaWell True Energy- This capsule is a blend of cocoa and herbs to help get natural caffeine to boost energy. Retail Value- $0.92
Defend + Energy- Mix this packet with water for cough and cold prevention. Retail Value- $1.16

FRS Healthy Energy Chews- I am super excited to try this product because I can throw a few in my purse and take when needed. Plus it might help satisfy my sweet tooth! Retail Value- $19.49

Overall I love the variety that comes in my Bulu Boxes. For $10 I received just over $28 worth of product. I like that I get one full size product and then a bunch of samples to try.

Do you Bulu Box? If so, How do you like it?

Healthy Surprise Nov 2012

Healthy Surprise is a box full of vegan snacks. I must say that I am not a vegan but some of the things I have tried out of this box are quite yummy and some are not so yummy. Here is what I received...

 

I was very impressed with the amount of items that I received as well as the variety. This is the snack box size and it costs $33.

 

That's It fruit bars- These fruit bars are gluten free, kosher and vegan. Each bar only contains fruit! Retail Value- $1.66 each

Happy Hemp- I was a little nervous to try the 100% hemp but it was actually pretty good. It tastes like peanuts. It is vegan, gluten free and raw. Retail Value- $6

Hail Merry Pecans- They sent me orange rosemary flavor but they have several others and you can buy a variety pack. They are raw, vegan and gluten free. Retail Value- $2

Thunderbird Energetica- This is a cherry walnut crunch bar that is soy free, gluten free, raw, agave free, and vegan. Interestingly enough it is also blessed by a Shaman. Retail Value- $2.13

Pitaya Plus- Pitaya and mango fruit drink that is rich in fiber, vitamin D and antioxidants. Pitaya (Dragonfruit) is know to be a super fruit that is high in fiber and low in sugar. Retail Value- $3

Pitaya Plus- This is 1 whole dried pitaya (dragon fruit). Retail Value-$4

Gone Nuts!- Thai Lemon Curry nut blend (cashews, almonds, and coconut) that is raw, vegan and gluten free. Retail Value- $4.99

Bare Fruit- These cinnamon apple chips are delish! There are 3 whole apples in each bag and it is gluten free. Retail Value- $2

Cocomo Joe- This coffee joebar got mixed reviews with people I gave a bite too but most people liked it. It is organic, gluten free, vegan and tastes more like coconut than coffee. Retail Value- $3.25

Larabar- Chocolate Chip Brownie! This brownie is gluten free, kosher and non-GMO. Retail Value- $.79

Home Free Cookies- These mini chocolate chip cookies are nut free, whole grain and gluten free. Retail Value- $1.49

Go Raw- These Lemon super cookies are pretty tasty. They are gluten free, wheat free, nut free, and raw. You can taste a good bit of the coconut but I enjoyed them. Retail Value- $5.49

Coco Roons- These raw delights look just like little yummy balls of cookie dough. They are gluten free, dairy free, and low glycemic. Retail Value- $8.99

I am really enjoying trying all the new things in this box and the value is awesome. The box costs $33 and there is almost $50 worth of value in the box.

Do you get Healthy Surprise? If so, what do you love about it?



Love With Food Nov 2012

This was my first Love With Food box and it did not disappoint me. Even better...each box you buy will provide a meal to a hungry child.

This box is normally $10 per month but I had a coupon for half of 3 months. So I got this box for $5!

Fruit.0 is a 100% organic fruit snack. It can be a drink or use it in a cooking recipe. Retail Value- $2.50

This corn snack from Inka Crops was delish! It barely made it out of the box before it was gone. Retail Value- $1.30

Little Red Dot Kitchen sent a turkey jerky sample. It has a great asian taste that makes this jerky stand out from the rest. Retail Value- $2.50 for 1 ounce

Chocolate Chunk Cookies!! These didn't take long to be consumed in my house either. Thanks Skeeter Snacks! Retail Value- $1.50

I do not like blueberries so I gave this snack from Mrs. May's to my boyfriend and when he finished the sample bag he asked if they sent more. So they must have been delish. Retail Value- $.50

Hagensborg Chocolates sent a chocolate truffle with a cute pig on the front. Retail Value- $.95
I also received a Pumpkin spice tea bag from Stash Teas. Retail Value- $.50
And last was a Cider spice mix from Aspen Mulling Co. Retail Value- $.60

This box was full of yummy items that did not last long in my house! What a great value at $10.35 worth of items. Normal at $10 per box this would not be the best value but I feel like it is worth it since each box also feeds a hungry child.

Do you receive Love With Food Box? If so, what do you love about it?