Happy Weekend!

The week really flew by  - so hard to believe we are in November and the Holidays are just around the corner. 

Birchbox never ceases to amaze me.  I got an e-mail stating a product I love, Yarok Feed Your Ends,  is back in stock.  It is $19.80.  I jumped right on because I knew I had a code for being with Birchbox for 21 months - that's right, you get a code all the time - 20% off.  I had about $10 in points too.  I am an Ace so I get free shipping all the time.  That made it about $6 for this hair product to be shipped to me.  This is why I am still a BB subscriber after 21 months!  There is not a sub box out there with this type of program - you get points for reviewing, buying, referring, for just getting a box every month.  Those points turn into cash to spend in their store - and their store is fantastic.  It's not just makeup, skin and hair products - there are kitchen items, candles, clothes, and so many other items. 

My planner addiction is beyond control!  I love all the goodies - washi tape, sticky notes, pens, page flags, stickers, paperclips, and more!  Target $1 spot has revamped - it is Spot's Playground now and there are some amazing items in it!  Stuff you can give for Christmas presents - for $1 and $3!  Go check it out.  I had fun sorting through all the goodies.  I got some cute ornaments, stickers, erasers, gift tags, and stocking stuffers.

Etsy shopping is so easy it is addicting.  There are so many cute shops out there and I love the ones that give you little extras with your order.   I ordered these cute Kawaii animal pens and she sent me two paperclips and a note pad set.   How sweet was that?  Planner Hauls is the Etsy shop - go get these pens - affordable and adorable!

I have been on the hunt to increase my planner family with an A5 - I have three personal size - two from Webster's Pages and a Filofax.  But I have really been eyeing the A5 size.  I think I finally decided to get the Simple Stories Carpe Diem set.  Not just because of the planner but the inserts that are included are just beautiful.  Deciding on the color is going to be so hard!  I love the coral, the aqua, and the platinum!  I am leaning toward the aqua because that is the color I have wanted from the start of my planner obsession.

Have a great weekend!  Link your planner blog below so I can check it out!

Box Hits for January and February!

January and February have been a great months to be a subscription box member.  I really am glad I cancelled a few of my cheaper boxes to get the higher value boxes. 

Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave-in Conditioner - ($19.80)   The sample for this came in a Birchbox exclusive box I was able to buy with my Birchbox points.   This stuff is amazing - it smells so good, I use it for a hair perfume when my hair is dry as well as being a leave in conditioner for when it is wet.   It makes my hair feel so soft and it looks beautiful when it dries.

Keep Cup Brew - ($24)  This lovely cup was in my PopSugar Must Have box for January and I love it.  I do not drink hot coffee - but I drink hot cocoa and tea.  I also use this for my favorite cold coffee drinks. 

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream -  (full size $38)  Birchbox has been hitting it out of the park lately - I really think the longer you are with them, the better your boxes get.  This eye cream is fantastic.  I always notice a difference in the morning when I put it on at night. 

Beauty For Real True Color Lip Cream in Always There -  ($22)  Boxycharm had a great month in January and I love this lip gloss.  It has a mirror and a light on it!  This is so cool!  I can put lip gloss anywhere and at anytime!  

Acme Party Box Co Cutting Board and Knife -  ($42)  This cutting board came in my February box and I love it!  I took it on our Valentine's Day romantic weekend.  I love getting fun items that are useful for every day life.  

Beauty Blender with Solid Cleanser -  ($28.95)  WOW!  I was beyond excited when I opened my Birchbox in February and found a Beauty Blender.  This is the highest valued item I have ever gotten in a Birchbox.  I love that the cleanser can be used to clean my brushes as well. 

Whitley Earrings -  ($14.95)  These earrings were in my Little Lace Box for February and I was thrilled - they are handcrafted and so elegant.   I have a feeling this box will produce more of my favorites as time goes on. 

Muk Luks Slipper Sox- In my January Wantable Intimates box, I finally got a pair of the slipper sox I have been wanting for months.  These are so adorable and comfy! 

So the majority of my best of the box items came from Birchbox!  Popsugar was a close second.  I am trying to cut back on boxes so that I can put that money toward boxes I will actually get items I will use.  I have decided to keep Birchbox, PopSugar Must Have, and Little Lace Box.  I am cancelling Boxycharm and Ipsy.  I feel this will give me more items that I actually will use and not just take up space.