Birchbox #1- June


My first BirchBox came in the mail about a week ago and I was so excited when I saw it in the mail box. I started jumping for joy and I let out a little squeal. I knew instantly that I wanted to do a review for you guys so I tried using most of the products last week to get a good feel for them. Enjoy the pictures and hopefully the reviews might help those still wondering if they should join. That was me a couple of months ago and I'm so glad I joined. It's like getting a present for yourself every month!



Hair Rules Volumizing Shampoo
I love this stuff. It smells great and it works amazingly. My hair felt awesome afterwards and the "volumizing" part really volumizes. Not that my hair was a bee-hive or anything, but it created a really nice natural volume even without blow drying. 

La Fresh Face Cleanser Wipes
These face wipes were kind of a miss for me. They were a little rough on my skin and I still had to rub harder on my eyes to remove my non-waterproof mascara. I've been using Garnier makeup remover wipes for years and these definitely don't live up to them. 

Tili Bags
I used these bags to hold all my sample packets of face lotion, shaving cream, etc. and I really like them. They're great for travel or holding onto little things in your purse. 

theBalm Lip and Cheek Stain
This was by far my favorite product in this month's box. I've been using it like crazy since I got it. I love it for my lips because it adds a great subtle red to them. It's awesome for on the go and quick re-touches!

Winks Faux Lashes
I haven't tried these yet because I'm disabled when it comes to putting on fake eyelashes. When the day comes that i'm able to apply these babies, I bet they'll look great! 

Happy Monday everyone!



To the Papa


Wanted to wish my one and only father a Happy Father's Day. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be half the smart ass I am today and I would never hear "you are exactly like your father" almost every day.

So today is for you and I hope you have a wonderful day. I miss you and sorry I'm horrible on sending cards on time. Trust me it's coming :) 

I just need to find the stamps...



mini haul: Bath and Body Works


Bath and Body is finally having their semi-annual sale this week and I literally wait all year long for this sale. I usually stock up on lotions and soaps at this time but doing that for the past 2 years, I have more than needed. A while back I stopped in and fell in love with some of their new spring and summer candles. I absolutely needed them, but like always didn't want to pay full price for them. I knew the semi-annual was coming soon so I waited patiently waited and  was so greatly rewarded. I got exactly what I wanted. And then I decided to do a little haul for you all. 
Here's what I got! 



This one is my all time favorite! It literally smells exactly like a flower shop. So perfect for Spring and even summer!

Flower Shop
The delightful scent of fresh-cut spring flowers -
 sweet lilac, pink freesia and hyacinth
 layered with cooling greens.


Lemon Mint Leaf
An organic cultivation of bright lemon balm
and farm fresh green spearmint.


Peach Bellini
A sweet twist on a classic blend of white
peach, yellow mandarin and blackcurrant,
with jasmine and a splash of juicy orange. 

Crazy about everything I bought and I just want to burn all of them right now! Hope you all enjoyed this little haul, let me know if you want more like these! 

Have any of you checked out the semi-annual sale at Bath and Body, it's going on right now!


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