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 ♥

ipsy glam bag contents for November 2014 ♥

Yay my first beauty subscription is here--IPSY came first!

every month they have a theme and you also get a cute make-up pouch every month.

this month's theme is "girl meets glitter".

the pouch is pretty cute.

I was expecting some glittery items in the bag but the pouch was it.

no glittery nail polish or eye shimmer...o well!

(Remember, ipsy is $10/month.  If the value exceeds $10, then it's a good bag!)

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray

This is a travel size.

I personally don't use hairspray..not since the 90's!

This also sounds like a volumizer, which I don't ever need.

I have so much hair, volumizing is the last thing I would do to my hair...

But seriously, who uses hairspray anymore?

I'll still try it out--it smells pretty nice.

My Sample value $2.99

(Full size value $8.99)

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil

ooo This is a full size! AND they accidentally sent me 2!

I got the color ultra olive.  It's kind of a grayish green color and it has glittery effects to it.

so it turns out I DID get a glittery item♥

It can be used as an eye liner OR eye shadow as well.

I did a swatch and it's creamy and smooth.  Fragile though --I broke of a tiny bit of the tip.

My Sample value $17.00 (x2 since I scored an extra one)

(Full size value $17.00)

Wow, this retails for $17?? well there ya go...this paid for my bag this month.

J.Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint

ooo that's a bright color.  I'm excited to try this but I've never tried a lip paint before.

I think I need to get a lip brush to apply it.  I saw some youtube tutorials.

Also, this is another full size sample! yay♥

My Sample value $4.99

(Full size value $4.99)

SeaRX Birchsap Moisturizing Lotion

Oooo enhanced with minerals from the sea!

Helps strengthen and moisturize your skin.

I'm excited to try this!  FYI, this is a sample size.

My Sample value ~$2.00 (calculated estimate)

(Full size value $28.00)

**ooo FYI, I found out there's a warning on this product. If you're pregnant or nursing, don't use.  That's kind of alarming...I wonder why? Hmmm.. Not too excited now.  Even if you aren't pregnant it makes you wonder what's in it that can be potentially harmful.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye

So ipsy shows you sneak peeks every month of what you MIGHT get in your bag.

I was hoping for this one and I got it!

An under eye concealer with anti-aging properties. Excited to try it!

This is labeled as a travel size.  Pretty small but a little goes a long way!

The color I got is neutral medium.  Did a swatch and it looks about right for my skin color.

My Sample Value ~$9.00 (calculated estimate)

(Full size value $24.00)

So there it is! My contents of my first ipsy bag and I'm happy.

The value is definitely there.  

This month the total value (roughly) comes to $36.00.

I'm very pleased and look forward to using these products and hopefully I find something new I like.

I will post product reviews on a later post.

yay!