What did you get in your Birchbox?
Xo, T
Friday, June 19, 2015
June 2015 Birchbox Review
Hi there! Just a quick set of pics for now! Just received my Birchbox and thought Id post pics since I've been MIA for a while!Seems like a good mix of samples! Im happy about the hair clip bc Im always losing them and I actually just started doing my hair again so this will come in handy!
Monday, May 11, 2015
Save $ with Giftcards!
I've been MIA because of nursing school, but it's over for the summer so I'm back!
Here's a quick money saving tip!
If you plan on making a purchase at a specific store, buy discounted gift cards to use as your payment. You can save a ton! Look at what I recently saved by doing this and taking advantage of a big sale...
I went on a bit of a shopping spree for my birthday and for interviewing clothes at Forever 21.
Original Total = $376.70 (not including tax, which was around $22)
20% Sale off everything (promo) = -$75.34
New Total minus F21 Sale Discount = $301.36
Giftcards Bought = $314.01 value (PAID = $281.71 -- Savings = $32.30)
Total Savings = $107.64 (before tax)
My math may be a little off, but regardless, it's a HUGE discount!
Just thought I'd share :)
I'll have someBirchbox and Bespoke reviews up soon!
xoxo ,
T
Here's a quick money saving tip!
If you plan on making a purchase at a specific store, buy discounted gift cards to use as your payment. You can save a ton! Look at what I recently saved by doing this and taking advantage of a big sale...
I went on a bit of a shopping spree for my birthday and for interviewing clothes at Forever 21.
Original Total = $376.70 (not including tax, which was around $22)
20% Sale off everything (promo) = -$75.34
New Total minus F21 Sale Discount = $301.36
Total Savings = $107.64 (before tax)
My math may be a little off, but regardless, it's a HUGE discount!
Just thought I'd share :)
I'll have some
T
Friday, November 28, 2014
2014 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Coupon Codes & Sales!!
2014 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Coupon Codes & Sales!!
***EDITED*** for Cyber Monday!
Cashback DEALS!
Black Friday Shopping Deals!
*Abes Market:
> 10% additional discount on everything! Code: "BLACKFRIDAY"
*Julep:
*Juice Beauty:
*Thepleasurepantry.com: 20% off 1st Box w/ code" "BLACK"
> 30% off Purple Yoga Box w/ Code: "PURPLEFRIDAY"
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
November 2014 Bespoke Post: "Slate" Review
I looove Bespoke Post. The contents are always high quality and so well curated.
This collection is filled with the perfect pairings for a bourbon tasting! Yummy
*I'm using item descriptions straight from Bespoke Post, they'll be in quotes.
Sopressata Salami, 5.5 oz Creminelli = $9.63 value
"All of Creminelli's award-winning artisan charcuterie is delicious, but this sopressata — hand-tied and slowly cured in a natural casing — is our very favorite. Garlic and red wine notes give it a robust flavor that's dangerously good."
Bourbon Brittle, Buffalo Trace = $5 value
"A smoky and sweet take on peanut brittle made with booze from Buffalo Trace, the oldest continuously operating bourbon distillery in the states. That's because they kept on distilling though prohibition in order to make whiskey for "medicinal purposes"."
Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 oz, Old Town Oil = $6.68 value
"Classic olive flavors form a mild yet complex base with refined flavor reminiscent of almonds, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Simply put, it's miles above your normal supermarket fare. Pick up a fresh baguette, tear off a piece, and get to dipping."
Barrel-Aged 18-yr Style Balsamic Vinegar, 5 oz, Old Town Oil = $7.08 value
"This barrel-aged reserve has got the texture of honey, the complexity of a top shelf single malt, and an unreal sweetness and tang. Toss some on salads, meat, or even fruit."
Garlic Dill Mustard, Mustard and Co. = $7 value
"A minimally processed mustard that's made the old school way. The time honored technique keeps the mustard seed intact to preserve the sharp flavor, then uses quality local ingredients like organic olive oil, fresh dill, and lots of garlic. It makes for a rounded flavor that'll punch up any spread."
#22 Bourbon Toothpicks, Daneson = $9 value
"You weren't going to eat everything with your fingers, were you? These sleek toothpicks are made from A-grade American white birch and then soaked in six year Kentucky bourbon, so that your cheese and charcuterie gets a boozy nuance."
Geez, pricey toothpicks! I love the little bottle they came in. I love tiny things.
Natural Slate Serving Board, 10"x14", Brooklyn Slate = $33 value
"These hand-cut, rough-edged slate slabs are sourced from a family-run quarry in upstate New York. Each one has its own slight surface imperfections, adding to the tough vibe and making every board unique. Top it with your favorite cheese and charcuterie for a distinctive, rustic display. You can even clue your guests into what's what with the included soapstone chalk."
Super nice large piece of slate. It came with a packet of chalk, so cute! And it's from Brooklyn, my old home that I'll always love :D
Nice!! Totally worth $45 since I love everything!
-xo,
T
Coastal.com Eyeglasses Review + Coupon Codes GALORE!!
I bought a pair of eyeglasses from Coastal.com a few months ago. I'm hooked! The prices are low, they have SO many different styles and options, and the customer service is great!
Like most eyeglasses websites, you can upload a photo of yourself to "try on" virtual glasses. I felt that the virtual try-on was fairly close to what they actually looked like on. Thankfully!
I paid ~$58 for the eyeglasses (came with a hard case, cleaning cloth, and little eyeglass repair kit (mini screwdriver, cleaning solution, cleaning cloth).
The lenses seemed a little warped so they rushed out a new pair for me and emailed me a pre-paid return shipping label for the old paid for FREE! I will definitely buy from Coastal again!
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CASHBACK:
(note: I use all 3 cashback sites and have been paid back a total of ~$100 cashback in the past year and I RARELY shop since I'm usually broke nowadays... I'm in nursing school ;)! The holidays are a PERFECT time to rack up your cashback bc of all the christmas shopping and what not)
COUPON CODES:
*"NEWCOASTAL" = 10% off 1st order! (new customers only)
*"15OFFCL" = 15% off 4 boxes of contacts
*"CYBERCL" = $10 off $99+ contact lens order
*"25EXTRA" = 25% off eyeglasses & Lens Upgrades
*"2FOR99" = 2 pairs eyeglasses for $99
-xo,
T
Love With Food December 2013 Box Review! [Oops! A bit late!]
Edit: Nov. 2014 -- Wow, totally forgot about this post again. Hahahah, it's almost a year late. But I'll post it anyway in case anyone is curious...
Edit: Jan. 2014 -- I totally forgot to post this about my December (2013) "Love with Food" Box! Oops!
Here it is anyway, in case anyone is curious :P
It was a pretty good little box of snacks for the holidays...
Edit: Jan. 2014 -- I totally forgot to post this about my December (2013) "Love with Food" Box! Oops!
Here it is anyway, in case anyone is curious :P
It was a pretty good little box of snacks for the holidays...
As you can see, I tore into this right away and remembered mid-bite that I should take a quick pic for my post, lol! It was DELICIOUS! I definitely want to buy this GF candy bar!!
I didn't try these because I can't eat gluten :( But they looked delicious and my Dad said they were good ;)
Loooved the hot chocolate and big marshmallow! Delicious and so satisfying when it's cold out!
The peppermints were average peppermints. I haven't thought about them until I saw this post.
The peppermints were average peppermints. I haven't thought about them until I saw this post.
Sweet Potato chips were so yum! I've bought other "Food Should Taste Good" products since then. They are all yummy :)
The spinach dip was average, it tasted very much like ranch dip. I won't buy this again.
The spinach dip was average, it tasted very much like ranch dip. I won't buy this again.
They sent a reusable shopping bag, yay! :) I've used this many times since I got it.
-xo,
T
Monday, November 17, 2014
October 2014 Birchbox Review!
Birchbox October 2014 Review!
Day #3 of catching up on posts!
This month's box took FOREVER to arrive! I just got it last week, I think... I recently moved so the address change screwed things up. Anyway! I liked all the contents this month, yay! This has become a rare event!
Camille Beckman: Tuscan Honey Glycerine Hand Therapy (7.1g/.25oz) = $0.58 value
Dr. Lipp: Original Nipple Balm for Lips (3mL) = $2.90 value
This works great for super chapped lips! Not as good as bag balm though! I know some people are weirded out about buying something that was made for cow udders, but seriously... come on!! It's a great product for dry skin and it's WAY cheaper than these fancy products we want to buy because it's out there and makes all these fancy claims. The packaging for Bag Balm is really cute too ;)
Yeaaa, that just turned into another rant... Well, the nipple lip balm is great too! Oh, and it's thicker than bag balm so if you prefer thick balms this is your thing!
Jouer: Matte Moisture Tint in Nude (5mL) = $3.80 value
This was pretty thick compared to my Neutrogena tinted moisturizer, but it was ok mixed together. I need more coverage bc I have a terrible habit of picking at my skin while I'm studying which led to some discoloration where the scars are or are fading... but the thick foundations settle into my smile lines, which I HATE! So... tinted moisturizer with concealer is my go to... Anyway, this had pretty good coverage but was too thick for me, it felt like a foundation, not a tinted moisturizer.
Lord & Berry: Paillettes Glitter Eye Pencil in Black (0.4g [~1/3 size of reg. eye pencil) = $6 value
I wore this on Halloween (I didn't dress up so I thought I'd at least add some sparkle to my eyelids hahah). It went on fairly smooth and didn't smudge. The glitter wasn't really noticeable, but maybe if you applied layers it would show up more.
Toni & Guy: Casual Sea Salt Texturizing Spray (75mL) = $5.52 value
This is a pretty big sample, yay! I used this today after washing my hair, so it was damp. The directions say to use it on dry hair. It didn't do anything to my hair, so I'm going to try it on dry hair tomorrow and see how it works, if I remember I'll update the results here or message me about it and I'll reply asap! ;)
Sarah McNamara: Miracle Skin Transformer - Miracle Revival Mud (7g) = $2.50 value
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Nice!
-xo,
T
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