BIRCHBOX Limited Edition ::Birchbox + babyGap box:: ♥

The Birchbox + babyGap limited edition box was released on the 17th(?) 

and I received my order just 2 days later.

As always, you can add a mystery sample pack to any order $35+.

I also used a code to redeem a 'gift with purchase over $35'.

They all shipped separately so I ended up with 3 boxes to open which I don't mind at all♥

I also used my reward points that I've been saving up. 

The Birchbox + babyGap box sells for $48 but after points, I only paid $18 plus tax!

This is why I love Birchbox♥

Mystery Sample Pack

My mystery sample pack this time included:

(another) SeaRx Moisturizing Lotion ($2.10 value)

theBalm Stainiac cheek & lip stain in *beauty queen* ($2.26 value)

Free Gift with Purchase

TONI&GUY Hair Meets Wardrobe Kit

TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray

This is a full size!! And I tried it out and it's awesome.

($15.00 value)

TONI&GUY Classic Shine Gloss Serum

I love gloss serums and I'm really happy with this ♥

($15.00 value)

Bonus Items

Mighty Leaf Tea set - 3 bags (x2)

Also, both the mystery sample pack & TONI&GUY kit included a bonus tea pack!

So in total, I received 6 Mighty Leaf tea bags ♥

So awesome!  And I love their teas.

($3.98 value)

These are just extra items...I haven't even started on the actual box yet!

But here we go.

The box was smaller than I had imagined.

I assumed the onesies would take up some space and I'm still surprised they all fit in this box.

o, the box...it's so pretteh~♫

A first look.

The info card.

Wow wow wow!!

This is absolutely my number one favorite limited box by Birchbox.

If you are expecting, or just became a new mother..this box is heaven!

(Although, even if you're not expecting, this box is quite enjoyable.  This would be a great baby shower gift too!)

Soap and Paper Factory Farmacie Hand Cream - *Calendula*

I've never heard this brand before and I think it's new to BB as well.

I really like the design and style of the product.

FULL SIZE - $16.00 value

Whish Three Wishes Body Butter - *Lavender*

So I just received the *almond* version of this in my monthly box and the scent was too strong.

But this one is really good!  I was worried it would be too strong again but it's not.

I really love this one and check out the dispenser.

I prefer this over a squeeze tube.  Very well designed.

$8.00 Value

(Full size value $24.00)

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash - *To sleep full of sweet dreams (without waking up in a mad panic at 3 am)*

This is my second sampling of this brand body soap.

I love the formula but I prefer the other scent I received which was a more berry, fruity smell.

$1.76 Value

(Full size value $16.00)

amika Nourishing Hair Mask

I also sampled this one in my monthly box last month!

It did amazing things to my hair so I'm happy to have it again!

And the package designs are just so cute♥

$4.80 Value

(Full size value $40.00)

suki exfoliate foaming cleanser

I'm using this next!  I'm just about done with my borghese scrub.

Really looking forward to this one.

$8.25 Value

(Full size value $32.95)

W3LL PEOPLE Bio Extreme Lipgloss - *Berry*

Oooo~ mesmerized.

I've seen this brand at Pharmaca and was always curious to try.

They are a bit pricey though.

Very pretty color and it's all the way natural and organic.

FULL SIZE - $23.50 (wow!)

babyGap PersonaliTees Bodysuits - 3-pack size 6-12 months

And the main attraction!

Just look at these--they make me smile ^_^

It comes in a cute "babyGap" bag and each shirt has an emoji expression.

'happy' 'sleepy' 'hungry'

baby L just turned 1 and I'm afraid these might be small...but I gave it a good stretch and I think they might fit!  

These are just too darn cute ♥♥

$25.00 Value

Like I mentioned earlier, this is the best box ever.

Right up my alley.

And not to mention the value of this box.

I paid only $18 plus tax (after using points) and the total value (roughly) comes to $117.31.

And that's NOT including my bonus items and samples.

If I include the bonus items, etc., the total value jumps to $125.65.

Just amazing.  

BB knows how to put together great boxes.  I'm wow-ed!

I'm off to enjoy my new goodies!

BIRCHBOX Tea Order (40% off Winter Sale) ♥

The online Birchbox shop is amazing.

Full size cosmetics of course but they also carry 'Lifestyle', Home and Food products.

They are currently having a 40% off Winter Sale.

I browsed around and didn't think to get anything but quite the Tea selection.

...and I LOVE tea ♥

I couldn't help the sale price so I purchased a box of Organic Spring Jasmine Tea.

A first look.

Even their purchase orders come in a cute box--polka dots on the inside!

Is it weird that I get excited over that?

Check this out!

A surprise bonus item!

Fatty Sunday's Chocolate Covered Pretzel

Milk chocolate + Crunchy toffee on a pretzel.

These little bonus items make me so happy♫

However I am not a fan of the salt+sweet products.

I am also not a fan of Toffee... :( So I passed this along to my husband who was pretty excited about it. yay!

Mighty Leaf Sample Pack - 3 samples

And that's not all!  Another bonus Tea sample pack!

I received a sample pack in a previous order as well.

Luckily, these are all 3 new flavors.

Bombay Chai, Organic Spring Jasmine and Chocolate Mint Truffle.

Gotta admit...that chocolate one scares me.

What the heck could a chocolate tea taste like?

I'll still try it though.

Mighty Leaf - Organic Spring Jasmine - 15 pouches

Here is my actual order.

Jasmine tea is one of my favorites and I wanted to try this brand.

$9.95 on sale for 40% off $5.97

Here is what the Mighty Leaf pouches look like.

It's super cute!! They come in a cute mesh baggie ♥

This particular pouch is from my previous tea sample.

The flavor was Ginger Twist.

It was yummy.

Free Mystery Samples

Camille Beckham Platinume Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy

A hand cream with Lemongrass Vert & Sparkling Grapefruit.

I smell a hint of vanilla in there somewhere.

SeaRx Birchsap Moisturizing Lotion

ugh...I received this same sample in my ipsy bag a few months ago.

The only reason I don't like this product is because there is a specific warning for it NOT to be used by anyone pregnant, nursing, or thinking of becoming pregnant.

That just terrifies me...what is in it that is potentially harmful?

So I'm super happy with my tea purchase, the bonus tea samples and bonus pretzel for my husband.

The mystery samples were 'meh' this time around.

I like the hand cream but the seaRx is a dud.

But no complaints of course since the samples were free ♥

BIRCHBOX Limited Edition: Fresh Start 2015 box ♥

So I decided to purchase the Fresh Start Box after all.

It's too good to pass up!

I used my points and a coupon code AND added a free mystery sample pack.

O how I love Birchbox ♥ 

My box arrived a bit dinged up on the corner though. 

Hopefully nothing inside is damaged.

A first look.

This was my free mystery sample pack.:

Harvey Prince Ageless Body Cream - Pink grapefruit, vanilla & shea butter

This cream came sealed and I haven't opened it because I have so many opened body creams right now. I'm going to keep this one sealed until I need to open it.  I suspect it smells good though.  I love anything with grapefruit in it.

My Sample Value $1.00

(Full size value $22.00)

Laura Geller Cool Lids Cream Eyeshadow - color *Silver Sands*

I've never tried a cream eyeshadow before but I really like this!

It's a neat color and swatches really nice.

I'm going to wear it this weekend.  Really happy with this sample ♥

My Sample Value $12.42 (wow)

(Full size value $19.00)

This was a Bonus Item:

Mighty Leaf Tea (3 pouches) - Orange Duce, White Orchard and Ginger Twist

From the moment I opened my box I could smell the tea.

This was a very nice surprise--a bonus item from Birchbox!

I love tea ♥ Never tried these types of flavors so I'm excited.

My Sample Value $1.99

(Full size value ~15 pouches $9.95)

I'm loving the Fresh Start Box.

KOR Water Aura Water Bottle - color *pink*

I was secretly hoping for the other color (blue) but pink is cute.

I'm already in love with this bottle.  I've tried a few bottles in the past and they never stuck with me.

I had one of the re-useable cups that come with a straw but the straw was such a pain to wash.  

Not to mention the lid wouldn't screw correctly resulting in spills.

Retail Value $9.95

BOMBAS Ankle Socks

ooo these are super comfortable!

They keep you warm in the winter and keep you cool in the summer.

Some kind of high tech design.  

I wish I could get more of these but they are pricey.

They also donate for every purchase pair.  That's awesome

Retail Value $9.00/pair

Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Hand Cream

Juice Beauty is everywhere these days.  I like their products.

I already own this cream.  I received this full size in a Citrus Lane box and I'm still using it.

I also have their Stem Cellular Moisturizer that I use on my face.

The product smells really good--they smell like lemonheads, the candy.

Retail Value $12.00 

Mullein & Sparrow Pink Himalayan Bath Salts

I'm curious to try this.  I'm more of a shower person but I take occasional baths.

It smells intense and I'm not sure how much I should be putting in my tub. 

Probably a sprinkle.  I'm hoping to try this one soon.

I couldn't get an exact value on this size but it looks like it might be a half-size.

(Half-size) Retail Value est. $20.00

Yarok Feed your Ends Leave-in Conditioner

It's a spray version of a leave in conditioner.

100% vegan and all natural.

It looks like most of the ingredients are plant-based oils.

It smells very earthy too.

(Half-size) Retail Value est. $9.90

FIG+YARROW Healing Salve

This is a "mixture of healing herbs, botanical essences and nourishing oils that soothes and calms a range of skin ailments". This can be used on cuts, burns or on very irritated dry skin.

I actually have a few cuts and irritation going on around my fingers from the dry weather.

I've never tried a product like this.  Very interesting.

Retail Value $7.00

Vapour Organic Beauty multi-use Blush - color *Aura*

This can be used as a blush, eyeshadow or even on your lips.

It looks too bright for a blush...But I'll test it out.

It probably blends well.  I'll have to experiment with this one.

(Half-size) Retail Value $18.00

ILIA Lip Gloss - color *The Butterfly &I*

I love this color! It's very subtle and close to my natural lip color.

It's not sticky at all and not very thick either.

Retail Value $24.00  

There it is! the new Fresh Start Box ♥

I'd say it's a great curated box that promises all natural organic products.

A lot of the items were a first for me as well so it makes it worth buying to try out and expand on beauty products.  

I really like the lifestyle items: the bottle and socks.  They are ultimately what made me purchase the box. 

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $125.26.  

(Including the free samples and bonus.)

The description says a value of $107 so yes, it's definitely there.

This box is selling for $42.00 and you can easily find 20% off coupons to bring the price lower.

I also used my points which brought it down even lower.