December 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box Revealed

The Popsugar Must Have box is still exciting for this household, because C gets some yummy treats!  This box is no different as it includes two full size bags of Ghiradelli Squares Chocolate (Milk & Caramel and Holiday).  This month I ordered the 3 months subscription for $117.54 which translates to $39.18.

This month contained: Must Have Home, Must Have Fashion, Must Have Food and Must Have Beauty.

The contents of the box were worth about $190.15.  The box contained all full size products.

Lulu Frost for Popsugar Bracelet ($110):  This is far too heavy for me to wear daily but I do like the shiny charm.  Still unsure if I will gift it or keep it, but I am sure it will be enjoyed.  Just a warning: the "gold chain" seems more like a bronze chain.  So if you are expecting a nice shiny gold chain, you'll be slightly disappointed.

Mixt Studio Holiday Gifting Set ($9): It is rather pretty wrapping paper, but I have no need for it currently.  However, recycled materials does mean less guilt in not recycling the paper grocery bags.

Modelco Fibre Lashxtend Black Mascara ($24-$28): Honestly I have more mascara than I know what to do with.  These subscriptions are giving me SO many black mascaras.  The good thing about this one is that it comes with its own mirror.  However it is lengthening and not volumizing, which is my main priority.

Govino Go Anywhere Flutes ($12.95 for 4 pack): These champagne flutes do not look like crystal.  Honestly I would never have bought these because I do not usually need flutes "to-go."  However, I might find a need for these.  We'll see.

NCLA Peppermint Lane Nail Wraps ($16): Love easy ways to paint my nails in a festive pattern.  Though I like the challenge of painting my nail designs instead of these self-adhesive methods.  But I am looking forward to trying these out.

CC made Caramel Corn ($3 for 3 oz): I suspect C will finish these while I am at work tomorrow.  If not then I will definitely be giving it as a hostess gift with the upcoming holiday season.

Ghirardelli Squares Chocolate ($4.25 for the Milk & Caramel and $8.95 for Holiday Limited Edition Assortment): Oh lord yes!  I love Ghirardelli squares, in almost all their flavors.  These will be consumed before Christmas even arrives.  Yummy for all to enjoy!

November 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box Revealed

The Popsugar Must Have box is the most exciting subscription in our household.  Even C is curious what is in the box, because there is usually food.  Makes me consider getting him the Must Have for Him as a present for Christmas.  This month came with a slight increase in the monthly price of these boxes to $42.75.  So I am evaluating an upgrade where the prices haven't increased so much.

This month contained: Must Have Home, Must Have Fashion Must Have Food and Must Have Beauty.

The contents of the box were worth about $94.68 + $30 credit.  I am keeping the credit separate because if I do not end up using it, then it is not something I actually received (in my opinion).  The box contained all full size products (or deluxe in one case) and I am glad for that!

First is a $30 credit for canvaspop.com.  Possibly useful for a present.

Second: Michael Stars Folk Art Wrap ($42):  When I opened it, the wrap clung to me because of the static from the bag.  So that was a turn-off for me, because I spent this weekend somehow always charged and shocking C.  Unsure if I will be keeping it.

Third: Absolute! Nail Polish Remover Pads ($1.99): Where were you last Thursday when I was removing my nail polish.  Instead I am giving my nails a break and taking a week off from any polish.  So will test this out in a week and let you know.  Despite it being a small price, the value is big because I did not even know these existed before!

Fourth: The Soap & Paper Factory Roland Pine Shea Butter Soap ($10.95): I am a fan of the pine scent for the holiday but do not really use bar soap.  But I know someone who does and hope she will like this!

Fifth: Barefruit Crunchy Sea Salt Caramel Apple Chips ($34.99 for 10 pack): I was first introduced to Barefruit when work started giving it out to promote healthy living and fitness.  Honestly, I like that it is healthy and 100% fruit, but there are few flavors that I like.  So far I only like Granny Smith apple chips.

Maison de Monaco Strawberry & Blackcurrant Cream Preserves ($5.99 for 7.75oz): These jars are even bigger than the retail sizes of 7.75oz!  Though my palate can survive with jam, it does not mean that I am not perfectly willing to replace it with preserves.  The taste, C sums it up best, "awesome.  I need a PB&J with that."

Lands' End Single Canvas Wine Tote ($14.50 without a monogram): I imagine the value is greater as I do not need to keep buying wine gift bags.  Plus it is Cardinal red, so appropriate for this household!

Illume Candle Nice ($15.75): I got Nice, because even someone who has not met me knows I am not good at being naughty.  Or maybe they just realized used my preference for perfume and applied it to the candle.  Well either way they were right that I would prefer the vanilla fragrance over the spicy wooded scent.  Wish I just got it before having bought two candles from Bath and Body Works (Black Tie and Party Dress).

October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box Revealed

So I caved and subscribed to Popsugar's Must Have Box.  Boy is it awesomely worth it!  Should have caved much earlier!

October 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

An introduction to how Popsguar Must Have works.  The box contains a "Must Have" (generally full size) from the Popsugar categories (though not all at once):
- Must Have Food
- Must Have Beauty
- Must Have Fashion
- Must Have Home
- Must Have Fitness

This month contained goods in the Food, Beauty and Fashion categories.

Read on to see a picture of each content in the box except the Special Extra.  This was a $20 off on purchase at Stitch Fix.

I will add reviews of the products as I use them.  So expect updates to these posts.