Ipsy March Bag

I received my March Ipsy bag today and I am loving this months products!  The March theme is "Destination Beauty".  If you aren't familiar Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that promises 4-5 deluxe sample or full sized products a month along with a cosmetic bag all for $10!  If you are interested in Ipsy CLICK HERE to sign up.  Ipsy bills the first of every month and you can see the contents online around the 10th the day the bag ships out (hehe I peak every time) you can also follow them on Facebook to see sneak peaks during the beginning of the month.  Ladies, also remember to review your bags afterwards for Ipsy points that you can use towards free products in the future.  Also, your Ipsy bag comes with a discount code for each of the product lines they feature that month.  Let's check out the goodies!

All the Goodies

Pixi Mini Flawless Beauty Primer ($9):  I have used pixi primer in the past, it is really nice.  It is not like the silicone primers I have tried but more creamy and the finish has a little shimmer in it.  I love that I now have a travel sized tube to use.

Nicole By OPI Rougles in On What Grounds? ($8):  I love nail polish!  I also love to try new textured shades, this is a bright sea blue with black and blue flecks.  

Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad in Bora Bora ($16):  I love getting new eyeshadows in sub boxes.  These shades are also right up my alley.  

Bare Minerals Moxie Lipstick 1.5oz ($9)  I received the shade get ready a rosy neutral.  This photo looks rather pink but the shade is quiet nice!  I love lipstick so this is a welcome product, and I have heard good things about bare minerals lip products.  

I totaled this months Ipsy Bag at $42, not bad for the $10 I paid for it.  I love how this months products got back to basics, lipstick, primer, eyeshadow and nail polish all things I can use!

PopSugar Must Have Box March

I received my March PopSugar box today in the mail.  PopSugar is a monthly curated box with the best must have items of the month from beauty, home, food and fashion categories.  I always love my PopSugar box and this month is a real winner!  If you want to sign up and receive this March box it is still available and you can use code MARCH10 for $10 off!  Lets check out the goodies!

All the Goodies!

March box theme is getting ready for spring and new beginnings! 

Baublebar Elephant Ring Tree ($12):  This is so cute!  I actually need this in my life!  Currently I mix my watch bracelet and rings in a dish this will make for a lot less digging!

Jurlique Advanced Serum  .5 oz ($27):  This is a anti oxidant serum that targets the signs of aging.  I can't wait to try this I love fancy face creams!  This also has rave reviews on Sephora.com!  This seems like a quality product I am happy to try out.

Dogeared Lucky Horseshoe Necklace ($30):  This necklace is cute, not something I would pay $30 for, however I already have it on and really like it!  The string chain is a little cheap lets hope it holds up.

Brokedown Clothing Scarf ($72):  I love this scarf!  It is actually very large, soft and light.  This is the perfect spring scarf, I can't wait to wear it and the pattern is beautiful.  

Fitness Fusion Exercise Ball ($9.95)  I already have a fitness ball, but this one is nice and mini.  I love to sit on it and hop around the living room, not really exercise ;)

Snapea Crisps ($2):  I have tried these before, they are just ok for me.  I will pass these on to a friend.

Natures Bakery Fig Bar ($1):  This looks delicious can't wait to try it!

Various promo codes included from Jurlique, Baublebar and Dogeared


I totaled this months PopSugar box at $154!!  What a bargain for the $30 I paid.  As always I loved this months PopSugar box, what did you think  of this months products?  Interested in getting this box?  It is still available and you can use promo code MARCH10 for $10 off!

PopSugar Special Edition Resort Collection Box

PopSugar is now selling a Special Edition Resort Collection Box!  This box is $100 and promises over $250 of goodies.  These boxes sell out fast, usually within 1 day (it went live yesterday), so if you are interested I would act fast!  Popsugar Special Edition boxes are always filled with great luxury items.  I got one for Valentines Day from my sweetie, watch for a review as soon as I get my hands on it!

Here's more info on the box:

Escape the ordinary with our Special Edition Resort box

Indulge in luxurious Must Have finds curated by our editors

$100 with free shipping; limited quantities available

Ships by March 31

Lisa Sugar and her editorial team have curated an exciting, Resort themed Special Edition box full of fun, on-trend fashion and beauty items, and more that we will deliver to your door. This Special Edition box features full-size products and premium items, including tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands consumers have yet to discover.

PopSugar Winter Luxury Box

PopSugar releases a Luxury box a few times a year and this time I snagged one!  They sell out within hours and cost $100, but promise over $300 of Must Have Luxury items.  I always love to see whats in these boxes and after the awesome Fall box, I knew I wanted to order the Winter box.  Luckily, my husband bought it for me for Christmas, and I LOVE all the items!  The information card tells us that these items are a great way to help us start out 2014 with all the items you never knew you needed.  

All the Goodies!

Must Have Home:  Lunares Cheese Paddle with Knife ($59)
This cheese paddle and knife set is handmade from non tarnish silver, and a sleek way to serve your appetizers.  This is a cool item I never knew I needed.  It is heavy and the quality is great, I will definitely use it this holiday season, and I love the clever!

Must Have Beauty:  Tokyomilk by Margot Elena Body Souffle in Wisdom ($40)
Treat yourself well with TokyoMilk Dark's body soufflé, the lotion infuses botanical extracts, shea butter and avocado oils for a rich formula that smells and feels amazing.  OMG this lotion weighs 3 pounds easily!  The case is so fancy and it smells amazing.  I received the scent Wisdom which has notes of water lilly, woods, moss, walnut and winter musk.  I haven't tried it just yet, but when I do I will feel very fancy!  I love beauty products.

Must Have Home:  Graphic Image 2014 Datebook ($70)
The search for the perfect planner stops right here!  Seriously, anyone that knows me know I love planners.  I buy 2 a year from Target just so I can rewrite everything, no iPhone calendar for this girl.  I have never had such a nice planner!  It is very heavy, the metallic leather is gorgeous.  There are also lots of added maps and helpful date and note pages included in this 224 page planner.  I am in love ;)

Must Have Food:  Fatty Sundays Peppermint Crunch Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels ($6.95)
Fatty Sundays Peppermint sticks are covered in dark chocolate and dusted with peppermint candy.  OMG these are amazing!  This is the treat I would eat everyday if I could, peppermint and chocolate is my favorite combo.  You know I already tried them, and they are so delicious!

Must Have Fashion:  Erickson Beamon Rocks Blondie Stone Bangle ($75)
This bangle features clusters of showstopping stones with a hinged clasp.  I love this bracelet!  I love that it has a hinged clasp so you don't have to wrestle to get it on.  This is the perfect piece for me to wear to work or to wear out.  This is not an item that I can find online, but most people estimate this price of this item in the range of $75 due to the prices of the other bracelets on the site, which are pricey.

Must Have Beauty:  Winks by Georgie False Lash Compact ($28)
Get a striking look when you try out these reusable, high-quality Georgie Beauty false lashes.  I used to wear false lashes on special occasions, but now that I have to wear glasses not so much.  I will save these for a special day, they are fancy!

Must Have Fashion:  Cuyana Elizabeth Infinity Scarf ($65)
This infinity scarf is a wonderful winter accessory, incredibly soft and made from Peruvian alpaca fleece and stylish.  I received the scarf in cream.  This is a great classic piece.  The scarf is so soft!  In the photo I have it folded in half, it is twice as thick and the perfect length to layer around twice.  I love luxury items like this, something I wouldn't have bought for myself, but love.

I totaled the Winter Luxury box at a retail price of $343.95!  I paid $100 for these items, a great deal.  I will say it again, these luxury items are not something I would have picked out for myself, or been able to buy, so I love that I am able to own them.  These boxes are special, congrats to all the ladies that snagged one and thanks to my husband for buying it for me and letting me open it early ;) 

Julep December Glitterati Box

I received my December Glitterati Julep box on Tuesday.  I am glad that Julep arrives so early in the month since the shades are so seasonal.  This month Julep had lots of options for the monthly boxes, including 10 polishes, an eyeshadow palate, eye primer, and add ons.  If you don't know how Julep works it is a monthly nail polish sub.  Every month they release a collection of shades and you get to choose which box you like for $20, if you want to add on any of the other shades it is just $5, or you can upgrade to the whole collection, or even skip.  I chose the It Girl box, which included Shoshanna, Celia, and Evelyn.  I added on Gianna and Cara.  The colors are so gorgeous in real life!  I hate to say it but the swatches that Julep provides don't do them justice!  I picked my box three months in a row so I also got a coupon code for a free polish!  Which Julep box did you choose this month?  If you want to become a Maven click here and get your first box for free with code FREEBOX!

All the Goodies, along with 2 hair ties and a 40% off a future purchase coupon.

Cara:  I don't usually like reds, but this one is gorgeous!  It is the first shade I tried a bright cranberry shimmer red.

Celia:  This is the shade that made me pick the it girl box!  It is a bright shimmery Christmas tree green, can't wait to rock this one this December!

Shoshanna:  A yellow holographic full coverage glitter.  The holo on this is amazing!

Gianna:  Gold flake and bar glitter topcoat.  I love glitter topcoats, and needed a gold perfect ;)

Evelyn:  This is a deep plum creme, I think this is more of a spring shade, but it is still pretty.

Gianna swatch

Celia, Evelyn, Cara and Shoshanna

Love with Food Subscription Box Review

I was lucky enough to get a Love with Food box sent to me for review!  I friend of mine gets Love with Food and has told me about all the fun treats she gets, so I felt very lucky to receive one myself. Love with Food is a monthly subscription box that promises 8 or more healthful snacks for $10 a month.  They also donate a meal to a hungry child for every box you buy!  I received an October box with a Halloween theme that is "Scary Delicious."  

First Look

First Look

Info Card

Toasted Coconut Chips from Dang 1.43oz:  Crunchy, lightly salted and sweet coconut chips.  I am passing these on to a friend who has tried them and loves them! 

Chocolate Pizzele Crisps from Silk City Snacks .825oz:  Light and crispy Italian waffle cookies under 100 calories, made with all natural organic wheat flour.  I tried them, they were just ok.

Happy Squeeze pouch 3.5oz:  Blueberry, Apple and purple carrot.  This one sounds interesting!  Promises 1/2 cup of fruit in the pouch, I have only seen kids eat these can't wait to try the grown up version!

Glee Gum Triple Berry
Organic Hard Candies from Torie & Howard

These were delicious!  I especially like the hard candies.  

New World Caveman Cookies from Caveman Bakery:  Made with a mix of pumpkin seeds and maple syrup, these cookies are sure to satisfy any Caveman.  I will give these to my husband for his hunting trip for some energy!

Kind Fruit and Nut Bar:  This was delicious, and contained only 3g of sugar.
Pixo Pearls from Vinaigerie Gingras:  These apple cider vinegar pearls add flavor to anything.  Ok, these were the most interesting item in the box.  I have a friend who drink apple vinegar everyday I am definitely passing these on to her to try out!

If you are interested in Love with Food they now have 2 subscription plans:  Tasting box 8-10 snacks for $10 a month and Deluxe box with 16-20 snacks for $17 a month.  You can also use receive their special offer until 12/1/13 for a free 2 year subscription to Rachel Ray magazine, details are on their site.  What did you think of the Love with Food October box?

PopSugar Must Have November Box

Yesterday I received my November PopSugar Must have box for November.  PopSugar this month includes gifts to make you holidays easier and practical.  I love my PopSugar boxes and always appreciate the lifestyle and personal items they include, a nice break from all the beauty boxes.  This month is no exception it was a nice mix of things I loved and things I will love to regift :)

The Goodies!

Must Have Home:  Land's End Single Canvas Wine Tote ($14.50 ):  This wine tote is made to look like a classic beach tote and up your party going game when you visit home parties this season with wine in hand.  This is definitely going to make a great Christmas gift for one of my wine loving friends.  

Special Extra:  Barefruit Crunchy Sea Salt Caramel Apple Chips ($1.00):  These sounds wonderful, can't wait to try them out!

Must Have Food:  Maison De Monaco Strawberry & Blackcurrant Cream Preserves ($5.99):  Hand-cooked preserves made in small batches with 70 percent fruit.  Who doesn't love jam!

Must Have Beauty:  Absolute! Nail Polish Remover Pads ($2.99):  This travel sized metal container includes hassle-free nail polish remover wipes.  I received the Lemon scent, with how often I change polish colors this product is welcome!  I especially like the convenience of them, nail polish remover doesn't travel well, these are great!

Must Have Beauty:  The Soap & Paper Factory Roland Pine Shea Butter Soap ($8.00):  The Soap and Paper Factory's shea butter soap nourishes while giving off a delicate, captivating pine scent.  This smells like the holidays!  I can't wait to use it, who doesn't love fancy soap?

Must Have Home:  Canvaspop $30 Gift Card ($30):  Don't let those photos sit on your phone or online album, turn them into art!  Make a quality canvas print to hang in your home.  Again a great idea, or a great gift!

Must Have Fashion:  Michael Stars Folk Art Wrap ($42.00):  With its ubersoft feel and bold print, this Michael Stars wrap is all about effortless style.  This scarf is huge, I would call it more of a shawl and it is very soft and luxurious looking.  I can't wait to wear it this winter.

Must Have Home:  Illume Candle in Nice ($15.75):  The Illume Candle in Nice has a sweet vanilla fragrance.  This candle is heavy and it smells good too!  I am personally not a candle person, this is going to make a great Christmas regift!

I totaled my November PopSugar Must Have Box at $120.23.  PopSugar recently raised the month to month box price to $39.95, I bought 6 months before the price increase so I paid $31 for my box.  Although this isn't my favorite box I have gotten (August was a winner) I do really appreciate these items and will be able to share the things that aren't my style or taste.  If you want to subscribe to PopSugar CLICK HERE so you can get the December box!  Remember to use code REFER5 for $5 off your first box!