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After last month I was hesitant to get another box. I figured oh well, they can’t all be spot on. OH but this month was! Cravebox was totally into the giving spirit with their Winter Favorites! My first hint,, the box was SUPER heavy. 🙂

When I opened it there were 3 envelopes on top. A Red one, a Green one & a Blue one. I couldn’t open them fast enough!

First, from Pillsbury.  I received their Homemade for the Holidays little cook book and two FREE product coupons for a package of Pie Crust and a Package of Cookie dough. The cook book features several recipes using these two Pillsbury staples. These have a sample value of (up to) $4.01 and $3.82, respectively.

In the Red envelope I got a Creamer Coupon & I also got a coupon for Iced Coffee from the same company! I’m SO excited to try these! These are worth up to $3.79 each.

In the Green envelope I got a coupon for Nancy’s Frozen Appetizer or Dessert. You can get a giant 32 count box with this coupon, up to $9.99! I don’t recall seeing these, so I’m hoping to find them in my area somewhere. ANYWHERE! LOL

Here are the rest of my goodies…

The new Campbell’s Gourmet Bisque in Golden Butternut Squash.

Belvita Breakfast biscuits. A box retails for $2.98 and has 5 packs so this is a sample value of $.80 PLUS they gave a super high value coupon. Buy one get one free! My coupon is rumpled and torn so I doubt they’ll take it. I’m going to try though. I love these biscuits!

4 sample sizes of Vitabath Body Wash. Green Tea & Sage, Dreamy Pink Frosting, Grapefruit Vanilla and Beach Blossom.

Kind of hidden (not on purpose) is a full size Mary Kay lip gloss in Red Passion. This lipgloss retails for $14 and is awesome. It’s a great Holiday color!

Last in my box was this Heinz Chili Sauce. It came with a recipe for Party Meatballs and I cannot wait to make them!  This bottle retails for around $2.50

I was more than pleased with this Cravebox and I look forward to another soon

~Give Your Heart~

Snuggle into this holiday season as the winter wind whispers at your door.  It’s time for hot cocoa, roaring fireplaces, and loved ones to share them eith. A good holiday is a simple as that… but easy to forget what makes us truly happy.  Don’t get caught up in the frenzy of trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list-you already have it. Give your whole heart. Whether it means your time, your ear, or even just your hug; if it’s from your heart, it’s sure to be the best present you can possibly give.

“The best presents don’t come in boxes.” ~ Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes

Now on to the box! 🙂

This month brought me 18 Rabbits ~ Certified organic granola.

Truebar ~ GMO free, dairy free, and gluten free! Packed with Omegas and fiber.

Beanfields Snacks ~ Gluten-free, non GMO, corn-free alternative to potato chips.

 GoodOnYa Bar ~ Peanut Butter Chocolate. Certified organic, Gluten-free, non-GMO, and tasty (It was!)

Divine Chocolate ~ With spiced cookie pieces. YUM!

Concious Ink ~ Concious Ink creates quality temporary tattoos to encourage the solidifying of intentions and affirming positive messagees. Each tattoo is unique and original.

~Bonus~ 7th Heaven Naturals mud mask YaY! I love these masks!

Nurture Me ~ Organic dried fruits and veggies for toddlers, but good for anyone.

Eden Allure ~Argan Oil.

~Bonus~ Avalon Organics ~ Rosemary Vanilla Lipblam (got this last month and I love it!)

EBOOST ~ To energize and vitalize your body. Packed with vitamins and green tea. A healthy alternative to energy drinks.

Episenical ~ Perfect for sensitive skin, Pediatrician recommended baby wash.

Lemi Shine ~ Beats tough grim and grease without harsh chemicals.

St. Claire’s Organics ~ Ginger sweets tin.

Yogo Tea ~ two varieties

As you  can see Concious Box outdid themselves again. I cant wait to finish trying all of my goodies! 🙂

~D

Before I start I just wanted to let you know I got an e-mail that after this month Ali’s Bling Box will be no more. I was going to cancel anyway. I still feel kind of bad though, even though it was inevitable in my opinion.

This month I got products (that are of no use to me) from S Factor hair care products from TIGI. I got a Body Booster plumping spray for added volume,($14.82 Amazon) The Dream Drops($8.00 Amazon); great for added shine. A Rat Tail Comb and Lip Gloss.

I was expecting handbags and high quality products. Neither month that I’ve been a member has delivered.

What are your thoughts? Are you happy with what you’ve received?

~D

I think this is the best Julep Mystery Box offer I’ve ever seen! Each box is only $19.99 and worth anywhere from $100 to $500! One lucky person will also get an iPad Mini with their box!

I don’t think I can resist this box – I’ll be buying one tonight! How about you?

DING DING DING! Another winner! Lovin’ this box!  This month I got…

VAPOUR ~ Organic Beauty Elixir Lip Gloss “Sultry”. This LUXE, never-sticky gloss (From Taos, NM) delivers maximum moisturization with a gorgeous was of color. $20   FINALLY a color that fits me! The non-sticky part is true as well. We’ll just have to see how long it holds up though…

DELANEY ~ Wellness Rejuvenation Eye Cream. Tighten and brighten the delicate skin around your eye with this powerful grape-infused formula. Full Size $135

HANSKIN ~ Premium Perfect Super Majic BB Cream SPF 30 PA ++.  Get on the fast track to flawless with this skin-perfecting, blemish-fighting formula. Full Size $33

~Bonus~ HANSKIN~ Natural Skin Tone Anti-Wrinkle,Whitening, SPF 30 PA ++ cream.

MURAD ~ Age Reform Time Release Retinol Concentrate. Sustained release technology works overtime to fight deep wrinkles while softening skin. Full Size $65

PHILOSOPHY ~ Living Grace Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel. The best 3-in-1 formula, gently cleanses hair and skin while imparting a frech, ethereal scent. Full Size $22. I plan to order the full size!

I am truly excited to try EVERYTHING in this box. Do I say this every month? LOL

~D

50 to 75% off select items!

Ta-Dah! Another new subscription for me! This one is from IPSY (formerly My Glam) This subscription is $10 a month with free shipping. Members receive a beautiful Glam Bag with 4-5 deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. It’s delivered in a cute pink puffy mailer. Here is what I got.

The bag this month is a silver flat bottomed make up bag.  The theme this month is Haute Holiday. It contained the following…

Mirabella Prime – Silky, smooth, clear formula primer slides on the skin creating the perfect base for any Mirabella foundation. Plus it’s paraben-free!
Mai Couture Highlighter Papier – Add radiance and glow to desired areas of face and body.  This shimmer highlighter paper will add luminosity to any dull skin.
be a bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess – The Bombshell Lipgloss formula is long-lasting and will send whistles your way all day long.
NYX Cosmetics Loose Pearl Shadow – Ultra-shimmering loose shadow powders that can be used on eyes, cheeks, even lips. These finely-milled mineral eye shadows are high-impact, long-lasting—and a little addictive.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil – Creamy, forever-lasting, award-winning and waterproof.

I’m in love with everything, including the bag, except the lip gloss. The texture is great and it feels like it will last, but the color makes me look like a clown. 🙁

Anyway.. Per other websites the value of this bag is around $73.

When are you going to sign up?

~D

Day 11: The Perfect Finish Collection for $24.99!

Love With Food. You get 8+ NEW gourmet foods delivered to your door for $10/month + $2 shipping and they’ll donate a meal to a hungry child! There are other subscription options like 3/month, 6/month and annually. To learn more go to www.lovewithfood.com. BTW for the month of November and December they are doubling donations to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

This is my second month and once again all I can think of when I opened the box was YUM! There is not one item in this box that will last more than a day!

First is a little bag of  Honey Cinnamon Almonds from Nunes’ Farms.

Holiday salt Water Taffy from Taffy Town. (already gone LOL) The flavors WERE Chocolate Rum Wreaths, Spearmint Snowmen, Cinnamon Roll & Egg Nog.

2 Candy Cane Truffles from Kara Chocolates.

A Gingerbread BOY from Nikki’s Cookies

A Belgian Milk Chocolate-Dipped Nutter Butter from the Big Chocolate Dipper. OH and it’s also dipped in toasted almonds!

Feaur de Sel Caramel Popcorn from 479 Popcorn.

Mocha Mint Cappuccino from Hills Brothers

2 Chocolate Tasting Squares from Madecasse

Not shown: An offer for 12 wines for $69.99. A $10 Gift Voucher for ecomom, a coupon toward Craft Coffee and a chance to win $100 from Cloud Mom.

Can’t wait for next month!

~D