Birchbox September 2012

This post would have been sooner but something happened with the shipping of my box.

I contacted Birchbox because there wasn't any tracking info coming up for the number I was given.

A few days later a Birchbox representative contacted me to let me know that they were re-shipping my box and that because of what happened they added 100 Birchbox points to my account.

I like that they compensated me with these points because it shows that they value me as a customer. 

Dr. Jart ~ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25+ (full-size $32)

This product blended on my hand pretty well but I have yet to find out how well it reacts to my skin.

boscia ~ Purifying Cleansing Gel (full-size $26)

Even though I have a go-to face cleanser I love trying new products out. This one I am exceptionally interested in trying since it is also supposed to remove makeup. 

Color Club ~ Birchbox Custom Polish ($8)

I am in love with this color. It`s a lovely brown and copper color that goes great with the Autumn season.

La Fresh ~ Instant Bod Soother (full-size $9.99 for 24)

These came in Peppermint which I am very happy about because the smell of peppermint if very invigorating to me. I liked that these were biodegradable and cruelty free. The cruelty free symbol had a bunny rabbit with a flower. Too cute. 

twistband ~ Birchbox Custom Lace Hair Tie (set of 6-12 for $14-22)

I always dislike receiving these because I have short hair and they seem rather pointless and easy to make. So I ended up giving it to my new kitten as a toy. 

Lifestyle Extra ~ The Brush Guard (full-size $5.50)

I was so happy not to get a granola bar this month. These I did not mind receiving as I already have some that I bought at Wal-Mart. However, I am on the fence with them in general. 

So apart from getting the twistband, I am extremely happy with the products that I received in this months box. I hope next months will be just as good and maybe even Halloween related. 

Have you ever tried Birchbox?

If so, what did or do you think about it?

Have an amazing day!!!

Review - Garnier BB Cream

Up until my vacation last month I did not really care about trying a BB Cream.
To me they were nothing but overpriced tinted moisturizers.
But while on vacation I spotted the Garnier  BB Cream in Light/Medium.

I was rather bummed that this was the lightest shade that I could find seeing as how I am very pale.
Even though it was $11.97 I decided to purchase it and give it a try.
Rather a waste of money now if you ask me.
It claims that with one application you can get five different results.
Renews-Brightens-Evens-Hydrates-Protects

~Because it contains an SPF 15 it probably does protect.
~Because it is not light enough it adds some color to my face and neck which did make my face look a little bit brighter and with a soft glow.
~I have to disagree with its claim to even out my skin tone because it did no such thing at all.
Not only is my skin tone uneven but often times I have red spots and it did nothing to even anything out.
~My skin is really dry so it did not do so well to hydrate and I still needed a moisturizer.
~It does blend rather easily.
~The one thing that I absolutely dislike about this product is that even though it has dried it will still rub off. I had hoped that it would stay put like my tinted moisturizers but it apparently does not have that kind of formula or ability.
~Also, like all other Garnier products that I have used in the past, this BB Cream does have a scent to it which for some might be a turn off.

You can tell that my hand looks two-toned because of how much darker this product is than my skin. 

I am pretty sure that this product works wonderfully for many people, but it just happens that I am not one of them.
Not sure if I will try out any other BB Creams after my fail with this one, so for now I think I will just stick with my tinted moisturizer.

Have you tried this product? If so what do you think of it?
Any recommendations on BB Creams that stay put?


I purchased this at Wal-Mart which you can check out here:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garnier-Skin-Renew-Miracle-Skin-Perfecter-B.B.-Cream-Light-Medium/19416629

Our trip to Denver part 1

For the first time ever my son and I went on a vacation and to Denver, Colorado.

My father and my baby sister both live out there.

You might think it is odd but this was the first time that her and I had ever met.

If you have never been to Denver then you should at least make a trip there once.

I at least think it is a great place.

But then I do live in the desert and almost anywhere else would be better. lol

Here are a few pictures from our wonderful week.

On the way there we stopped in Grand Junction, CO.

And surprisingly we got to pet a baby kangaroo at the gas station.

So cool and a great memory.

Grandpa and Grandson checking something out inside of the cave.

Giraffes are one of our favorites.

Cheese. 

Watching the sea lion show.

His slurpee came in a totally awesome cup.

Feet. lol. They have a kiddie play area with a little river. 

watch out. They spit. lol

An absolute beauty. Felt so sorry for him/her as it just paced around panting.

Some information for you :)

This elephant was dancing. Got video of it :)

I have Dumbo ears lol

I am a big kid.

Such an adorable face.

Such a beautiful flower.

He just loves his giraffe that I got him.

The Denver Zoo is HUGE.

It was such a great day at the zoo.

My son had an awesome time and I got to make some amazing memories.

Their ice cream is great but their food is a bit on the pricey side.

This zoo is definitely a great place for not only kids but parents as well.

What is your favorite zoo animal?

If you have any interest in checking out the Denver Zoo you can do so here:

http://www.denverzoo.org/