Box: Popsugar Must Have, July 2016 and August 2016 Item: Inflatable Drink Holder Pool Float and Oreo Popcorn Price: $18 It rarely gets truly hot in the Seattle area [like 85+, not 60+ like most PNW pansies], and this summer was a pretty big let down for us summer fans. It was pretty chilly and overcast. So, when there was… Read more →
Category: In Real Life
In Real Life: Power Outage
In this series of posts we desire to show you how we use up all this stuff we get in the mail. It is our way of trying to show you that we are not hoarders but that we actually NEED this stuff because we USE this stuff. It was a rainy cold Saturday on Maui. The wind was howling… Read more →
In Real Life (IRL): Saint Patrick’s Day – Julep Peridot (Betsey) Nail Polish
In Real Life is a series we have on the blog that were we show subscription box items in uhhh… well… real life as it were! I mean it is one thing to see items when they are in a review, and a whole other to how everyone else is using the very same items. Hopefully these posts will inspire… Read more →
In Real Life: Preparing Home Chef Subscription Box Orders Part 1
In Real Life is a series where we delve into how the items we receive in subscription boxes are actually used in everyday life. Subista was so kind to give me a gift certificate to Home Chef. I must show my cooking skills to everyone. Well you all are in for a surprise! Because I have a hungry hubbie… Read more →
In Real Life: Subscription Box Hair Tie Hack
In Real Life is a series where we delve into how the items we receive in subscription boxes are actually used in everyday life. Another sexy post by yours truly, Pnut. I think I was totally genius on this idea that I thought of because I do not like those hair twisty thinges that come in randomly in our subscription… Read more →
In Real Life: A Brisk Autumn Day
I noticed on Saturday that my older son and I were wearing a few items from subscription boxes. It was in the low 40s and windy! My teenager wore his other button down shirt from Bespoke Post Unbuttoned. I forgot that i purchased two Unbuttoneds for him. He is hoping that Bespoke Post will restock the shirts this winter.… Read more →
In Real Life: The Bespoke Post Teen
Disclosure: There is an affiliate link in the post. All items are paid for by me. My older son loves to talk to me. It’s a good thing.. I think. Yesterday it was about how “I” allowed him to dress weirdly when he was younger. Now he is admired for his fashion sense mainly due to Bespoke and Birchbox.… Read more →
In Real Life: What Candle are You Burning
It’s another gloomy, rainy day! What better day than to light a candle to add some cheer to the house. I decided to burn my favorite scent. The Paddywax Sea Salt & Surf Candle came in the Modvanti Limited Edition Vegan Box. Click here to see current Modvanti Boxes. I find Sea Salts scents to be energizing. I… Read more →
In Real Life: What Candle are You Burning 09/23
Disclosure: There are no referral/affiliate links in this post. It’s a beautiful first day of fall. I received the Blue Octopus Mermaid Kiss Candle in the June Propsurly box. The four-ounce soy wax candle uses essential oils for scent and has an organic cotton wick. The white musk and vanilla orchid candle has an intoxicating scent. It’s… Read more →
IRL: What Candle are You Burning?
It’s not a quiet night! Everyone is restless. Time to break out the candle. I received the Kobo Sakura Blossom Candle in the April Burke Decor Home Box. The 100% soy candle has a cotton wick. I picture that this is what further south smells like during spring. The scent is a light harmonious blend of lilac and cherry… Read more →
IRL: What Candle are you Burning?
I’m hoping to post tonight! I want to see Subscriptionista’s Blue Apron post! Anyone recognize the candle? It came in a popular subscription box. The Rhubarb Product Candle is a soy candle with a cotton wick. Its burn time is between 50-70 hours. The mild scent carries throughout the house. I feel like I am describing a car!… Read more →
IRL: What Candle are You Burning?
One of the advantages of having a home office is that I can burn a candle during the day. October Fields Yuzu Ginger Soy Travel Candle: I received this candle in the Vegan Cuts Mother Day Box. The made-in-Maine, USA candle has a light breezy scent. October Fields has a care guide for soy candles because soy burns… Read more →
IRL: What Candle are You Burning?
It’s a quiet, peaceful night. I decided to light a candle. Laurel Canyon Candle: The 8 oz candle has a 55 hours burn time. The candle is made in Brooklyn, NY, USA. I’m running out of words to describe light and airy. The notes are rain, cucumber, and grass. I received this candle in the Fancy Box Mother’s Day Box.… Read more →
IRL: What Candle are You Burning?
I had the house to myself and decided to light a candle. It’s a dark, dreary rainy day with temperatures in the 50s. The Green Tea & LemonGrass Soy Tiny Collection Candle is from the DottieBox Mega Box. It’s a light scent that lingers near my desk. Garfield is snoring as he sleeps near me. What candle are… Read more →