March Popsugar Must Have Box Review

Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying the welcoming of spring. I am loving being able to get outside and not have to tread on snow and ice. It's been a long winter. To welcome the new changes, here is my March Popsugar Must Have Box review. The box is 39.99 a month with free shipping. You can save more by committing to the 3, 6, or 12 month plan. Starting with this box, I am going to list the retail values so you can see what kind of value you're getting. 

First we have the Snapea Crisps by Calbee. I expected them to be really crunchy, but they were actually airy, kind of like a Cheeto. They're pretty bland, but definitely great to munch on when craving something salty and crunchy. They have 120 calories, 6 grams of fat and 80 mg of sodium per 1 ounce serving. There are about 3.5 servings per bag. My one year old loves snacking on these. I wouldn't buy them for myself because I love flavor, but I'll probably pick them up for him. Retail value: $2.

Next is this elephant ring tree from Bauble Bar. I LOVE this piece. It is so freakin' cute! I don't have anything like this. I put it on my night stand to hold my rings overnight. I usually just throw them on the table or leave them on. I've lost more than one ring just laying it out and my fingers get so dry under then rings if I leave them on. This is perfect! Retail value: $12. 

This Nature's Bakery Strawberry Fig Bar was good! It is a great snack for on the go. It is sweet, but it has that wholesome feel too with the grains. The ingredients are all recognizable. They're similar to Fig Newtons (shocker, right?). I wouldn't go out of my way to get them, but I would pick them up if I saw them out.  Retail value: $1.50. 

This is the Lucky Horseshoe Make a Wish necklace. Is is so simple, but eye catching. The idea is to make a wish before you put it on, then when the string wears down and breaks, your wish will come true. It may seem a little silly, but I think it's fun. It has a great, delicate look. I would never buy this for the Retail price of $30, but I will wear it now that I have it. 

This Brokedown Blue Ikat Scarf is gorgeous! I normally don't buy scarves, so I am thrilled to have this! I am so bad about adding color to my wardrobe, so this is a nudge in the right direction for me. The retail price is $72. 

Next is a .5 oz Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum. The full size is 1 ounce, but this is a very generous amount that will last a good while. The scent is floral, which I am not a fan of. Luckily it isn't overwhelimg.  It does make my skin look brighter though. I will keep using it. Retails for $27. 

Lastly is this Active Forever Mini Gym ball. I wish it came with a booklet or DVD to give ideas on how to use it. I know I can just search online, but it would have been nice to have a guide with it. It came with a straw to blow it up, but I still haven't done it. I'll probably just pass this one on as I am not at all creative when it comes to this kind of thing. Retail value: $9.95.

Overall, I was happy with this box. I am especially happy with the scarf and ring holder. With the combined retail value of over $140 for all the items, I think this was a really good value!

January Must Have Box

Yesterday I received my January Pop Sugar Must Have box. I want to share the contents with you.

 First is the Pipcorn Mini Popcorn. It is okay. Nothing impressive. The tiny pieces are cute. They're about 1/3 the size of regular popcorn. The flavor is bland. I wouldn't buy it unless they have some flavored versions.

This is a set of 6 Revlon nail files by Marchesa. I really like these files. I usually buy the regular Revlon files because they're so cheap and they work well. I love the cute lace design. I love Marchesa fashion, so I can finally get just a little taste of it with these. Unfortunately it is probably the only thing Marchesa I'll ever own. 

Next is the Malin + Goetz Detox face mask. This is the 4 ounce size. I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure it will be awesome. This company always makes great quality items. This is the item that makes the box worth it this month. It retails for  around $40, so I'm happy to try it through the box before I spring for it. 

This is the Cities 2014 calendar by Rifle Paper Co. It is cute,but definitely not something I would pay for. . I like to have room to write on my calendar. This doesn't give any space.I'll just prop it up on my desk for a quick reference. It also included a coupon for 10% off the next order.

These gloves are by Jack + Lucy. They're pretty basic looking, but I like them. They'll go with just about anything. They're really warm, even in the negative temperatures that have graced my area lately. The dark tip you see is for touchscreen use. I find this especially useful so I can continue to use my phone without freezing my hands. I'll definitely be putting these to use. 

Last is the Juice Generation by Eric Helms book. I have never tried juicing in my life. While I don't see much of it in my future, some of these recipes actually look good. I'll probably try a few and pass the book on to a friend who is into that sort of thing. The book also came with a coupon for 30% and order of a juice 6 pack. 

Overall, this box was decent. I'm not super thrilled, but I am excited to try the mask and will be using the gloves quite a bit with this horrible winter that is surely not over yet.

 Hope everyone has a great week!

PopSugar December Must Have box

As I mentioned in my last post, I am becoming addicted to subscription boxes. The first one I am going to feature is the December PopSugar Must Have Box. I am a monthly subscriber to the Must Have box. I also try to snag any of the special boxes they release. I received THREE different boxes today. I'll feature the Men's box and the Holiday box in upcoming posts. If you are interested in subscribing, check out the Must Have website. The Must Have box is a little pricier than most subscription boxes, but the items are generally much more luxurious and have a higher value. Let's get started! 

Each month the box arrives looking like this.

The first item I pulled out was a bag of Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares. The first bag was teh Milk & Caramel Squares. These are AMAZING. Very creamy and delicious. They also sent a bag of Ghiradelli Limited Edition Holiday Squares. This bag includes eggnog, peppermint bark, and pumpkin spice caramel. None of those flavors sound great to me, so I'll probably pass this bag along to a friend.

The next item is a Govino Go Anywhere Champagne Flute four pack. These are a little silly to me. I just don't see the need to carry around drinking supplies. Definitely not for me, but I suppose if you are looking to have such a  great time that you can't hold on to a regular crystal or glass flute, these are for you.

I was very excited to see Fibre Lashxtend from Model Co. It is kind of hard to find as the company is based in Sydney. I currently use this product, but I am running low. It is a great mascara. It even has a mirror on the tube! I'l do a more in depth review of this item in a later post. Model Co also included a coupon to receive a free Shine Ultra Lip Gloss and $10 off the next order.

Next is the CC Made Classic Artisanal Caramel Corn. OH MY GOODNESS. I am a sweets junkie, so I have tasted a ridiculous amount of caramel popcorn.  Seriously one of the best things I've ever tasted, and definitely the best caramel corn I've ever had.  The caramel is so creamy and sweet. The popcorn is light and fluffy. WOW. If you want to check it out (trust me, you do!), head to CC Made.

The Mixt Studio Gifting Set is cute. It includes three sheets of different wrapping paper, three gift tags and three strings of gift garnish. I like it, but it is nothing to go crazy for.

The NCLA Nail Wraps are perfect for Christmas Parties. The set I received had a red and white striped application as well as a red and white polka dot application. I'll be using one of this next weekend at my family's Christmas dinner.

Finally, I recevied a great bracelet by Lulu Frost. Lulu has done some great designs for J. Crew. This bracelet, like most of her pieces, has a wonderful vintage look. I don't wear a ton of jewelry, but I think I'll be pulling this out to sport with a sweater this season. The bag the bracelet came in had a tag attached with a 25% the next purchase coupon as well.

Overall, some things I loved (Hello, CC Made!!) and others were just okay. That goes along with the subscription box. It is a great way to find out about new products and help new or small businesses get their name out there. Look out for the next box review!

PopSugar Special Edition Men's Box

Today I received my PopSugar Special Edition box for men. The monthly boxes are geared toward women, so this is a great variation released every so often. If you are interested in PopSugar, go to Must Have to sign up.

First of all, this box looks different than the regular PopSugar boxes. This one was shipped in an outer box. The gift box is very nice and sturdy. I will be reusing it to store things in. 

The first item in the box is a Mark and Graham Everyday Leather Travel Pouch. It is very nice quality. The leather is soft and has a great color. There is plenty of room for my husband to store all of his travel essentials. I think he will like using this so he doesn't have to use my wonderful Sephora bags anymore! It also came with a coupon for free shipping for any order. 

Next is an Apolis Flannel Wool Tie. It is rather plain to me. It looks like it belongs with a school uniform. This is not at all my husband's style, so I'll be passing this along to someone else. 

The Monocle Speaker  by Native Union is something different. It can be used as a handset, speakerphone or speaker. It has an interesting look. I haven't tested the sound yet. 

The Malin & Goetz Essential Kit looks really nice. It includes 1 ounce bottles of face cleanser, body wash, shampoo, face moisturizer, body moisturizer and conditioner all packed in a clear bag. It is ready for travel as it is carry on approved. I like the simple packaging. I can smell some great fragrance emerging from the bag, too. 

The next item is a pair of socks from Soxiety. It looks like Soxiety is a subscription service that sends 3 pair of socks every 3 months. The annual subscription runs $120. Way too pricey in my opinion, but I will say the socks are very nice. They are an attractive striped pattern. They feel very soft, yet durable. They came in a cloth bag. It also came with a 20% a one year subscription card. 

The 5 ounce bag of Funkychunky Chip-zel-pop looks amazing. It is a mix of chips, pretzels, popcorn, caramel and chocolate. I haven't opened the bag yet because I am still savoring the CC Made caramel popcorn I received in my December box. I can't wait to break this bag open, though, as it looks like a great blend of crunchy, salty and sweet Yum!

The last item in the box was a bag of Krave Pure Foods Pork Jerky Black Cherry Barbecue. I am not much of a meat eater, so I'll report back with my husband's opinion when he gets to try it. I do like the packaging. It is all natural as well, so that is a plus. 

I'm a little underwhelmed with this box for the price. It certainly isn't as good as the last men's box. Win some, lose some in the world of mystery boxes I suppose!