I have decided that I am dreadfully behind in writing! How on earth can I go so long without finishing up a post?
So I had an excellent weekend. As soon as I got off work (about 2:30) my Grannma Alice and Grannma Mary met me at my apartment! They asked if they could stay the weekend, which of course was a big fat "absolutely!" They are both such sweethearts. Friday they followed me around as I fixed my brake pads, then they rushed home to cook us a huge supper! I honestly haven't had any fried chicken that good since I left home. (Sidenote: my husband says that he can hardly eat fried chicken because it "ruins a perfectly good piece of meat" he would way rather grill or bake it- what is wrong with this man?) We watched "The Prestige," one of my favorite movies, then ended the day. The next morning those two ladies outdid themselves again by cooking a marvelous breakfast of eggs, bacon and grits! (Yet again, Graham says grits are "disgusting" compared to oatmeal! How on earth has he survived life without cheese grits? HOW?) All day Saturday we laughed and joked about everything; they are just so easy to get along with! They even were kind enough to travel around with me running errands at the UPS, Target, Belk... Just so content, even though it was their vacation! I was a little sad to leave them to go to work Saturday evening (a special occurrence) but they were complacent to watch movies at home while folding all my laundry. ***Is there any one who would like to dispute the fact that my family simply is the best? Because I'm sorry, I just don't see it happening.*** Even before they had to leave Saturday morning they made my most favorite breakfast food of all time (a slightly -brown large omelet loaded with cheese and bacon)! I was so sad to see them go, but I am so thankful that all of my precious grandparents are counted among my closest companions.
My week has been average otherwise (well maybe slightly below average after I lost horribly to Graham and my Father-in-Law Ed in a game similar to Phase 10. I hate losing; it was an extreme lose, roughly 100 points behind them!). My job has been okay, Graham finally received his ab belt that he ordered last week... Oh yeah, I forgot something.
My Birchbox arrived!
Yay! Ecstatic! Sheer joy! Devotion to my love of all things set to surprise me! So now to get on to the important things, like how cute the box was and how I love it's contents. My week has been average otherwise (well maybe slightly below average after I lost horribly to Graham and my Father-in-Law Ed in a game similar to Phase 10. I hate losing; it was an extreme lose, roughly 100 points behind them!). My job has been okay, Graham finally received his ab belt that he ordered last week... Oh yeah, I forgot something.
My Birchbox arrived!
Now wouldn't you just know that as I rounded the steps up to my door I noticed something curious- a pink box. PINK BOX?? My heart skipped, I rushed to it and hugged it as if it were a long- lost sister.
Then I gently turned it to the side, just to make sure that it was precisely what I thought it was and...
If you're not impressed by this unveiling, I'm not sure I want to know you. To be frank, I honestly thought that was an adorable way to showcase their name- totally unexpected for the box to unfold into this shape. After waiting about 3 seconds to bask in the cuteness and snap a quick picture I snatched that lid off to see...
Basically this is an intro to the box! It has a little blurb about the month's theme ("to control every situation") and a cute little picture to boot. On the flip side it listed everything the box contained, as well as the retail value of the full priced item. What did I receive you may ask?
This is my box of goodies. I couldn't tell at all what anything was so I immediately tore into it with the contents paper as my guide.
Number 4: Super Comb Prep & Protect (Full size: 27$)
The name left me clueless, ya'll, I can admit it, However, this this beauty (actually a good sized bottle) is a leave- in conditioner! It reminds me of the L'Oreal spray Mama used to buy to help with my tangles, except this smells much more adult- like. I am really satisfied with this and used it about 20 minutes after I opened the box :)
Dr, Lipp: Original Nipple Balm for Lips. (Full size: $14.50)
As soon as I read the name I thought: they just sent me nipple cream? What? Luckily- no! Apparently this product contains almost the same ingredients for nursing mothers- Dr. Lipp just tweaked it ever so slightly to lip balm. I tried it after I figured out what it was, I am pretty satisfied. It is definitely a nice balm, although somewhat sticky and has a hospital- like smell. I won't be purchasing this, but that won't keep me from using it ;)
COOLA: Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer (Full size:36$)
Finally! Something in the name that identifies what it actually is! This little beaut is a sunscreen, obviously, but instead of the typical gross smelling kind, this one smells like cucumbers. It is actually super delicious smelling, but at the end of the day it does two jobs! That is A-Okay in my book.
TanTowel: Classic Formula Self Tanner Towellete (Full size: 24$)
Number one, I like this...a lot! After the wedding I made a vow that I would no longer be in attendance of any tanning salons; they're just so bad for you! What is a more perfect way to tan healthily than a self tanner? I have decided that I am going to save this baby for a special occassion, since it only came with one towelette! I would like to purchase this, or something along these lines, if I can find a way around the price.
Marcelle: BB Cream Golden Glow (Full size $24)
I really hate how the quality in this picture turned out, ugh. But this was that one special item that made the box allll worth it! BB cream is supposed to be this kind of ultimate make-up staple. No one understands how excited I am for this! NO ONE! I am beyond thrilled. :) Birchbox must have known that today I was researching this same thing! TODAY.
Lastly, I just wanted to show the inside of the box. Chevron lined? With hot pink tissue paper! Birchbox, that's it- you've won me over! :)
Want your own Birchbox subscription? I must say, I am exceptionally pleased with this month! The products aren't the largest, but they are intended to help find a "how-could-I-live-without-you!" type item. One of the perks is that by subscribing to Birchbox you begin a point system. Each month you get a box you are allotted 10 points, every item that you review you are allotted 10 more points. Since I just received 1 box, and reviewed 5 more I am up to 60 points! Whenever you reach 100 points, you are discounted 10$ off any purchase, pretty nifty and useful I'd say. Also if you are interested, please use my link below- we will both get points on future items!
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