Birchbox April 2013

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by Angelalh /img/forum/go_quote.gif

ok theres 420 new posts so i dont know if this is answered but for the womens health magazine refund it says to send a copy of your birchbox order confirmation... does anyone know what they mean by that???

I haven't seen an answer to this question yet, and I'm curious too... anyone? Can we just write the confirmation # from our original order (listed on the purchase history page) on the mail-in form?

 

[tulosai]

Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I haven't seen an answer to this question yet, and I'm curious too... anyone? Can we just write the confirmation # from our original order (listed on the purchase history page) on the mail-in form?

If i Were going to do it I would probably give them that and any other identifying BB info you can think of.  I thought about it a long time though and have decided to go for the magazine cause why not? Partly actually because I was SO impressed they were willing to let us take the refund, even though that makes no sense as a reason not to talk the refund really- "no I'm not taking the refund because they offered one" is  a bit crazy, but yeah.

 

[zadidoll]

Yup. She applied a discount that took $10 off the $50 then used 400 points which took another $40 making it free.

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

How do you get it for free? BB points?

Quote: Originally Posted by vogliadivintage /img/forum/go_quote.gif






Woo!  I love everything in that little box!  I'll be happy with ANY of the Baggu bags (except for maybe the alpaca looking one), ANY of the Tocca lotions (che bello!), and I'll just pray not to get the Mint candle.  How exciting!  Plus the full size Color Club glitter polish, TIGI spray sample, NUXE wash sample AND two sets of bamboo cutlery.  All for no $$$.  Couldn't be happier!   Happy springtime to ME!  

 

[MissLindaJean]

Trying to catch up! Yay for Gabi! I ♥ cilantro, so sad there's the cilantro gene. Many second account finally shipped, but no movement. . Same for the main account, but overall satisfied and interested to try several things! Wonder what Mirenesse and Sumita colors I'll get?

 

[glamigirl]

i caved for the limited box...i love my baggu bags, so it was worth it.

 

[glamigirl]

forgot to ask-is the simple roll on full size?

 

[gemstone]

I just got my LaROCCA shimmer creme and holy crap it smells incredible.

 

[kamanda85]

Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess I'm all alone here but I am not tempted whatsoever.  Mostly this looks like stuff that would just further clutter up my apartment despite seeming nice on paper.  

LOL...I would not have been tempted at all if I had seen this last year, when we were renting a small duplex. Now that we've bought a house, it seems like I have more room to put junk. Especially since when we moved instead of packing everything up- if I didn't love it we took it to Goodwill or passed on to family. My house is now in need of some cute knick knacks 

 

[SherBear400]

I got my box yesterday, unfortunately I didn't get any of the items I was really excited about but it's okay... 

Oribe Shampoo & Conditioner for Beautiful Color - I already have two shampoos in my shower from BB, but at least this one comes with a conditioner! I will def use them but hard to get that excited over shampoo and conditioner...

Skin & Co Bagnodoccia Body Gel - again, I'll use it but not very exciting (BB says this works well for sensitive skin, too bad that's not marked on my profile)

Supergoop Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Cream -  not sure why I got this as I'm only 28 and don't have Anti-Aging marked as an interest in my profile (this will be going on my trade thread)

Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Quick Kiss - was really excited about this one until I opened it and looked at the color, I never do red lips /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> sign, another item for the trade thread (will be updated about I get the Ipsy box)

Kusmi Tea Paris -  can never go wrong with tea for me, but was really hoping for the eye roller ball /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

I love Women's Health magazine, need to confirm I can use it on a renewal! (I'm sure that was discussed somewhere on here but too many pages to catch up on!) 

At least with a couple reviews I'll be up to 300 points so I shall be getting some goodies soon /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[tinkerbll695]

Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I guess I'm all alone here but I am not tempted whatsoever.  Mostly this looks like stuff that would just further clutter up my apartment despite seeming nice on paper.  

I looked at the email this morning and thought that I'd totally buy it and then I thought about each of the items carefully. I have no green thumb whatsoever and my cilantro growing kit was a miserable failure; I have soooo many notepads and there's one already on my fridge that I planned on using for shopping lists that I don't; jams are jams to me, but maybe I haven't tasted a really great one; I have a wusthof knife set that I loooove and use daily so the core knife would sit in a drawer unloved; I'm kinda picky about new fragrance scents so I like to smell them to see if they give me a headache before I purchase so, the candle, perfume, and hand cream, while things that I use daily, aren't things that I would buy online without previous knowledge, plus these are items I have backups upon backups of in scents I like. And while the box is a great value at $32 and there's a good mix of products, I would only, maybe, use the baggu. And that is how I talked myself into saving $32 to be spent this weekend at sephora.

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So I'm actually kind of disappointed by the Atilier orange sanguine.  I put it on at 9:30 this morning (about 5 hours ago) and now can't smell a thing.

Yes, I love the scent, but I find I have the same problem.  It works a little bit better if you put on an unscented lotion or moisturizer before applying.  

 

[gemstone]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

my box photo updated on birchbox's site, is the nexus sample really that big

my box weight and tracking still haven't updated so i have no idea about that.



I saw a box with that product on instagram, and yeah that is the size!  

 

[Beeyutifull]

Picture of my box #4....can't wait to get that mattifyer!!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I saw a box with that product on instagram, and yeah that is the size!  

Ooooh I need to go back and check instagram! I glanced through earlier but didn't see.

 

[gemstone]

Originally Posted by tinkerbll695 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I looked at the email this morning and thought that I'd totally buy it and then I thought about each of the items carefully. I have no green thumb whatsoever and my cilantro growing kit was a miserable failure; I have soooo many notepads and there's one already on my fridge that I planned on using for shopping lists that I don't; jams are jams to me, but maybe I haven't tasted a really great one; I have a wusthof knife set that I loooove and use daily so the core knife would sit in a drawer unloved; I'm kinda picky about new fragrance scents so I like to smell them to see if they give me a headache before I purchase so, the candle, perfume, and hand cream, while things that I use daily, aren't things that I would buy online without previous knowledge, plus these are items I have backups upon backups of in scents I like. And while the box is a great value at $32 and there's a good mix of products, I would only, maybe, use the baggu. And that is how I talked myself into saving $32 to be spent this weekend at sephora.

In all fairness, cilantro is extremely finicky and one of the harder herbs to grow!  (it's super sensitive to temperature change).  

 

[tulosai]

Originally Posted by AngeBrooklyn /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yes, I love the scent, but I find I have the same problem.  It works a little bit better if you put on an unscented lotion or moisturizer before applying.  

I will try this thanks! I am not in love with the scent but it is unique and fresh for springtime so I'd like to at least feel like I can use up the sample and it won't die on me mid-day!

 

[catipa]

Originally Posted by tulosai /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If i Were going to do it I would probably give them that and any other identifying BB info you can think of.  I thought about it a long time though and have decided to go for the magazine cause why not? Partly actually because I was SO impressed they were willing to let us take the refund, even though that makes no sense as a reason not to talk the refund really- "no I'm not taking the refund because they offered one" is  a bit crazy, but yeah.

I took the magazine offer too, I figured I would give the magazine a try.

 

[DorotaD]

BB just released the latest birchbox home! From the website: This limited edition collection features an array of garden-inspired home and lifestyle products. Let’s start with the edibles:  mini-jars of Sarabeth's award-winning strawberry-raspberry and peach-apricot preserves .  Gift Republic’s Grow Me: Mini Herb and Vegetable Growing Kit  has everything you need to grow fresh basil on your windowsill, and for trips to the market in search of delicious seasonal produce, bring along your  BAGGU® Market Shopping Bag and  Birchbox Shopping List  with you before you load up on fresh seasonal produce. In the kitchen, use the  Core Bamboo Radish Print Utility Knife  to cut, peel, or slice the ingredients in your favorite recipes, and then replenish your hands with  TOCCA’s Crema da Mano Luxe . Spruce up your living space with LAFCO's Little Luxuries Candle Tin , and dab on  L'OCCITANE’s lovely Jasmin & Bergamot Eau de Toilette . Are any of you tempted??

OMG is it bad that I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this just bc of the Sarabeth's? That jam is AMAZING!!

 

[catipa]

Originally Posted by DorotaD /img/forum/go_quote.gif

OMG is it bad that I'm pretty sure I'm going to get this just bc of the Sarabeth's? That jam is AMAZING!!

Good to know, I just ordered one for me and one for my Mom for Mother's day.

 

[drk51284]

Originally Posted by tinkerbll695 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I looked at the email this morning and thought that I'd totally buy it and then I thought about each of the items carefully. I have no green thumb whatsoever and my cilantro growing kit was a miserable failure; I have soooo many notepads and there's one already on my fridge that I planned on using for shopping lists that I don't; jams are jams to me, but maybe I haven't tasted a really great one; I have a wusthof knife set that I loooove and use daily so the core knife would sit in a drawer unloved; I'm kinda picky about new fragrance scents so I like to smell them to see if they give me a headache before I purchase so, the candle, perfume, and hand cream, while things that I use daily, aren't things that I would buy online without previous knowledge, plus these are items I have backups upon backups of in scents I like. And while the box is a great value at $32 and there's a good mix of products, I would only, maybe, use the baggu. And that is how I talked myself into saving $32 to be spent this weekend at sephora.

Yes. This.