Citrus Lane August 2013 review (8 month old)

I found out that I have a credit for referring people to Citrus Lane and I got so excited! You all are reading and (you new readers out there) actually do click my referral links.

-cries- You guys rock! 

Just kidding, I don't cry but seriously, you guys are awesome. :)

Edit: Yes, it took me a real long time to get this review in but at least it's now up!

First look

Barefoot Books Cleo's Color Book: 

This is always a welcomed item in our home. E's EXTREMELY interested in anything that has a lot of colors and JD, well. Let's just say I love seeing them two look over the book although JD gets mad at E for drooling over the book. lol

Rich Frog Little Stackers:

My only complaint is that those little stackers don't stick together very well after a while. But not like my daughter really cares about that. It's just something new for her to put in her mouth.

Amen to that.

She likes watching her big brother stack it and then have it just fall over a little afterwards. Hilariousness ensues.

Clean Well All Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes:

Germs, germs, germs everywhere! This is such a great item, I mean I make sure that JD has a healthy habit of keeping his hands clean but this is also a fun way to keep those hands clean when I can't find the anti-bac bottle. Or better yet, for E's toys/teethers when they fall to the floor.

Ah Goo Baby Baby Bottle Strap:

I got this similar item in my bluum box last month but I think I may like this one better than the other 2 that I got. It's much more colorful than the plain orange one and green one.

Eek, point to Citrus Lane for taste.

Weleda Baby (SAMPLE) Diaper Rash Cream:

I got this in my June bluum box but a full sized one. Tsk tsk, this is one point to bluum on that. It's not creamy like Hipoglos or Desitin, a little too watery but it does work effectively and fast too.

I also received a code for FabKids for a free outfit (only pay shipping!) which I cannot wait to use :) I didn't do a cost on this month's box but overall, I didn't totally dislike this box, it had things that did make it superior to bluum, but I'd stick to my current box preference because I've been super happy with it.

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Paradise VoxBox 2013

This is my very first voxbox and I couldn't believe that I made it to the list for a box. I felt like serious VIP. lol

First look

A lot of these products, I have been trying them out as the week progressed so I can really give them a go. So keep coming back for more updates!

Info card

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Olay Fresh Effects {Shine, Shine, Go Away} ($7.99):

I like a lot of Olay products. This one by far has been pretty delicate on my skin and did not make me break out in hives or dry out my face (I have combination skin btw). My husband suffers from really oily skin and a lot of different products dry out his skin real fast. But this was a happy median and I'm sure that I'll have to go out and buy some soon!

Dr. Scholls For Her High Heel Insoles ($11.99)

I have always wanted to try out an insole especially since I started using high heels. Like a lot of women who use high heels, we feel it in the balls of our feet and it sucks. I end up taking off my heels before the end of the night. The only con I have about this is that it squishes my feet inside the heel and it becomes a bit uncomfortable to wear it in the beginning.

NYC Sparkle Eyedust ($2.99):

I am not a fan of sparkle eye dust. But for the sake of review, I will test it out. Expect an edited post soon.

Goody Tanglefix Brush ($8.99):

I am in love! Oh man, (lion's mane, etc?) this does remind me of brushing a dog or a horse or something. But seriously, it does exactly as promised. Getting rid of tangles. My hair has never felt any better!

 Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil ($):

This has been one of the most spoken of products on the market so far. Something about the oil being beneficial to dry hair, yada yada yada. Technical mumbo-jumbo. Definitely needed to put it to the test on my crazy lion's mane because I have used many styling products and some just don't cut it. I used it on my damp hair, before I went to bed and left it alone to air dry. Next morning, I've got these natural wave to my hair and not at all the usual bedhead I wake up to every morning. Not bad, Suave. Not bad. This will probably become a staple to my hair routine.

Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

bluum August 2013 "Giggle Monster" (8 month old) review

Bluum is getting better at the whole delivery thing. By the time I see my tracking number, it's finally on it's way to me! This time, they used Fed-Ex tracking and I feel is much more reliable than USPS or DHL for that matter.
Another note: I don't know what or how bluum picks what people get. I have this habit of googling the crap out of all the boxes that bluum sends. Looking for the same themes and things like that. But, even if someone gets the same theme, they get different things. (Which was a good thing since I was afraid that maybe I was going to the same thing I got the month before...yikes.)
Anyway, on to the review!

This month's theme is "Giggle Monster". Between you and me, E is more like just monster. O.O DON'T MESS WITH HER AND HER FOOD.

Happy Family Happy Munchies Rice Cake - Apple: ($3.00):

The first time I got anything from this company was through Citrus Lane in their toddler box back in May. And it was pretty good. E has been in the habit of chewing (yes, it's funny seeing her chew with no teeth) a lot of different foods so this is something I know she will definitely consume and I will have to buy more.

Razbaby Snack Pack ($7.00):

This just saved me hours of headaches looking something similar to this. I already use the NUBY formula dispenser but the unfortunate thing is that if you don't twist the knob part just right, it'll spill formula into the other compartments and I'm through with that mess. This also separates into 3 little packs so this will also be convenient for long times that I am away from E (rare but it happens).

Little Learners Snuggle Bunny book & plush toy ($13.00):

Toys for E = welcomed. Plus it brings a book, JD also enjoys it because since he already understands most of the actions that the little bunny does in the book, he likes to mimic them which is frikin cute as hell. He really likes doing it with this book and that makes my heart melt and I hope he never grows up :(

Dreambaby Rainbow Outlet Plugs ($4.00):

Another item that was on my "to buy" list. I don't know where I leave those damn little plugs after I take them off! So in my forgetfulness I am left with a few open outlets. E is already kind of doing those little military crawls so I am deeming that a mobile baby and getting the house baby-proofed ASAP.

Funktion Clutch ($39.00):

My oh my. First off, I did not expect such an item to show up in this month's box. I really like it, then again I'm a sucker for purses and clutches. It's perfect for those rare Ladies Nights with a few moms that I hang out with and I can't wait to show it off :P

Luna Fiber Bar Vanilla Blueberry ($2.00):

Before I could even get a picture of it, both Edward and JD were staring at that bar waiting to get a piece. So, I didn't get a change to try it but heard it was great! -.-

The total value for this box is $68.00 versus the $25 I paid for the box which is a great deal :)
I know that a lot of people have been having issues with their boxes and things like that according to their FB page, but from the looks of it, bluum is on top of all those problems and trying very hard to fix all those issues. That's a plus in my book, more of a reason to at least try them out :)

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Ipsy August 2013 "Glamour Academy" Review

Ah, I had been waiting for this bag for THE longest! (It decided to stay stuck in GA for like ever) It is definitely my favorite subscription box (bag, whatever) and I have not regretted it! Even though I don't really get what I really wanted (you'll see what I mean), but in the end, I am happy with these products I have never seen/heard of before.
Let the ipsy review begin!

Lovely pink bubbled envelope

First look

 Noya lip balm:

I'm not going to lie, I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED I DIDN'T GET THE LIPSTICK. For those of you who do not know, it was either this or the Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick. And I really wanted the latter. D:
Either way, this lip balm was actually pretty good. I love that it smelled (and tasted) like cherry and this is one of the items that will replace my MK lip balm since it's already down to the last twist. ;P

Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream:

I have been out on the market looking for good BB cream. First because I wanted to see the big fuss is all about. Second, I wanted to learn how to use it. Hmm. Ipsy, you might have read my mind this month. (except on the UD T_T) It is very light-weight, I used it after my morning routine of face-washing. A little goes a long way and it made my skin look pretty flawless. It is a little shimmery, but a least it's subtle and I could get over it. Makes a hell of use for those out-the-door moments when you can't really spend 30 minutes to make yourself look at least a bit more presentable ;)

Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub:

I'm not a big fan of facial scrubs. But I hear good things about this brand and it's facial cleansers/scrubs. I'll give it try in the near future but for now, my face feels/looks perfectly fine.

Chella Dazzling Dark Brown Eyebrow Color Pencil:

I am envious of all girls who have naturally full eyebrows. Even when I "fix" my eyebrows (when I say fix, I mean comb them and the occasional tear-fest from waxing), I am bound to very short eyebrows and a horrible scar from when I was like 3. This will probably be a new addition to the whole fixing my eyebrows routine and I can't wait to use it. :)

Pixi Beauty Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Black:

I wouldn't have picked any other color other than black. I have tried using this electric blue from BBW (I forget which brand) and yeah...I'll never do that again. I'll stick to the black. lol This will probably be in hiding for a while until I use up the last mascara I bought (e.l.f, btw). But I will be excited to give this a go when I do decide to change things up a bit and add a little mascara when I wanna feel a little dressy. (life of a mom, right?)

Last but not least,

THE LONG AWAITED BAG

Oh this. THIS is what I was really waiting for this entire time. I was not entirely thrilled with the stuff I got but this makes up for it tenfold. It's got a Harry Potter-esque thing going on and it makes me feel like I should be getting to Platform 9 and 3/4 before I miss the train ride to Hogwarts. (my inner nerd just passed out)
This will definitely be going into my bag when I go back to school and all shall envy ;)

I know that most of these products were trial-sized and I didn't really have a value for them. But seriously, $10/mo and you get different products for you to try along with specials and coupons for you to buy the full-size? I don't know about you but that sounds like my kind of deal. Try it out!

Did you get an ipsy bag this month? Let me know what you thought of it!

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Unmentionably Cheeky August 2013

So, this is month 3 of one of my favorite subscriptions, Unmentionably Cheeky  :) This isn't so much of a review post as it is just a peek into what you can receive once you decide to subscribe! (For $8/mo + free shipping, this is a no-brainer.) You can view my previous posts here and here.

Delivered via USPS (fast shipping!)

Packaged so nicely.

This month I got undies in pink, purple and black. Each one a different style of super cheeky, lacy and combination with that promise of cheeky-ness.

Another note: They have great customer service and they respond to emails fairly quick. You have the ability to pause your subscription at any time if you feel like you've been getting way too many panties. (No such thing, right?) Also, I have already washed them and everything. They have survived! Still stretchy and comfy as from Day 1. Try them out, you won't regret it. ;)