Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I may have missed the instances you're talking about, I was under the impression that the only people who received dupes were the ones that gift themselves a second account, or open a second account on a separate email address (aside from random birchbox hiccups that happen every once in a blue moon).
same here @kawaiimeows, and i'm wondering what ymmv is. if i got a dupe on one account (minus the multiple color club polishes and multiple twistbands in various colors), i would email bbx in a new york minute.

 

[meetcutecrystal]

Quote: Originally Posted by Elena K /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My first Birchbox arrived yesterday. Tea samples (in a green pillow bag) were a bit disappointing, but the rest is pretty cool


I am getting the Mox bath milk in one of my boxes. Did you get one packet inside the pillow pack or two, which would make it a full size product?

 

[Heather Hicks]

Dupes aside, I have found that when I cancel and resub, I tend to get a less impressive box than when I let the account stay subbed so it is billed the first day they bill. So, if you have a billing problem, of course you may have to do something like this. But I personally wouldn't recommend doing it very often if you want a good box. Now if the 10 extra points appeals to you more than the box itself, that's fine. I'm just speaking from experience in that I've found I tend to get better boxes when I keep my account open for as long as I can.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  same here @kawaiimeows, and i'm wondering what ymmv is. if i got a dupe on one account (minus the multiple color club polishes and multiple twistbands in various colors), i would email bbx in a new york minute.
Based on the prior post, I'm thinking "your mileage may vary" is ymmv. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by meetcutecrystal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am getting the Mox bath milk in one of my boxes. Did you get one packet inside the pillow pack or two, which would make it a full size product?
I received this sample in the past, and it was one packet in the pillow pack.

 

[Spazkatt]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Birchbox is killing me. I was going to keep saving my points but I just got a 25% off coupon code for my 25th month. So I have I have 249 points on my account and am going to cash out my moms 100 points from her gift account since she didn't really get into Birchbox. Right now plan is to get the Whish Coconut Milk Correcting Gel and the 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream.

Does anyone know anything about the Whish Coconut Milk Correcting Gel? I've tried the exfoliating body gel so I know I like the scent. I want the correcting gel because I have scarring on my hands from my crazy siamese cat. We used to play fight when she was a kitten and it was no big deal, but now that she's grow up she plays very rough. Rookie mistake, she's my first *real* pet and I didn't realize what a difference it would make. So unfortunately there's some scarring on my hands since my fiance isn't in town regularly to help me trim her nails. I don't have the heart to get her declawed. I'm getting married in January 2015 so I'd like to try to reduce the damage while I can. (also any other suggestions for reducing scarring are greatly welcomed).
I have a Siamese kitty too! I usually wrap my legs around her back paws and then I'm able to clip her front claws, I too am against getting her declawed. I also use these things called soft claws that you put on with a "kitty safe" glue. So that reduces the scratches, you might want to look into that. Right now she has pink glitter caps and is so stylish. As far as the reduction in scarring you might want to try rubbing vitamin e oil into the scars. I had hip surgery, at the young ageof 30 and after a month of rubbing that stuff into my scars they are barely noticeable.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spazkatt /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have a Siamese kitty too! I usually wrap my legs around her back paws and then I'm able to clip her front claws, I too am against getting her declawed. I also use these things called soft claws that you put on with a "kitty safe" glue. So that reduces the scratches, you might want to look into that. Right now she has pink glitter caps and is so stylish. As far as the reduction in scarring you might want to try rubbing vitamin e oil into the scars. I had hip surgery, at the young ageof 30 and after a month of rubbing that stuff into my scars they are barely noticeable.
GLITTERY PINK KITTY NAILS!?!? my diva needs these. I think at this point I'm leaning towards Bio-Oil - it's reasonably priced on amazon and I *could* even purchase a 2oz bottle to see how it helps before buying a larger one.

 

[jbrookeb]

Someone needs to create a kitty straight jacket with little removable paw openings to make applying those claw covers much easier. I need advice on clipping my bunny's nails. Last week he did a pretty amazing flying roundhouse backflip kick straight to my eyelid. Although painful - still incredibly amazing.

 

[ZeeOmega]

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

Someone needs to create a kitty straight jacket with little removable paw openings to make applying those claw covers much easier.

I need advice on clipping my bunny's nails. Last week he did a pretty amazing flying roundhouse backflip kick straight to my eyelid. Although painful - still incredibly amazing.

Something like this maybe? I've totally contemplated it just to see how it would work out, but I don't need it as my husband and I tag team the kitties at clipping time.

 

[zadidoll]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZeeOmega /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by jbrookeb /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Someone needs to create a kitty straight jacket with little removable paw openings to make applying those claw covers much easier.

I need advice on clipping my bunny's nails. Last week he did a pretty amazing flying roundhouse backflip kick straight to my eyelid. Although painful - still incredibly amazing.

Something like this maybe? I've totally contemplated it just to see how it would work out, but I don't need it as my husband and I tag team the kitties at clipping time.


That's perfect for my cats. Especially DeeDee since she's a long fur cat and is a pain to groom.

 

[hrhvittoria]

Quote: Originally Posted by hrhvittoria /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I was one of the poor unfortunate souls whose billing error wasn't a mistake. My bank done goofed. Sooo, short story long, I had to use a different debit card to pay for this month's box, and I was just able to change it on Friday. Is anybody able to say perhaps from past experience whether I'll get my February box as usual or not?
boop.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by hrhvittoria /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I was one of the poor unfortunate souls whose billing error wasn't a mistake. My bank done goofed. Sooo, short story long, I had to use a different debit card to pay for this month's box, and I was just able to change it on Friday. Is anybody able to say perhaps from past experience whether I'll get my February box as usual or not?
Pretty sure as long as you pay/sign up by the 15th, you should get that month's box. 

 

[hrhvittoria]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Pretty sure as long as you pay/sign up by the 15th, you should get that month's box. 

thank you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> <3

 

[CharstarWishes]

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


Remember, gang, no mail on Monday! I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Birchbox offices are closed as well.
Oh yeah, I keep forgetting that since my daughter has school today. 

 

[CharstarWishes]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I love that detangler. Here's my latest order.



I love that Line Erasing serum, my only concern is that since it's been discontinued by Anastasia that it may be an expired product. I won't know until I run the code though http://checkcosmetic.net/. As for the Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, I'm almost out of my 1 oz container that I bought as part of a kit. It smells good and it makes my twin sons hair really nice. The Benefit Big Easy is brand new so I can't wait to try that.
  Looks like you can add the "Free deluxe sample with purchase of any full-size Benefit Cosmetics product from the Birchbox Shop. Use code: POREFESSIONAL. Available only while supplies last."  to that order for purchasing the Big Easy. 

 

[jennm149]

Someone needs to create a kitty straight jacket with little removable paw openings to make applying those claw covers much easier.

Putting our solution in a spoiler to limit OT for non-cat folks

Spoiler

while none of our cats like having his/her nails clipped, our big orange boy really hates it and is very strong. I bought a cheap but sturdy boys long-sleeved dress shirt. I'd put him head first down one of the sleeves, wrap the shirt around his body, button the wrist button around his neck like a collar, and pull his paws through the placket one at a time to clip his nails. Sounds crazy, but it worked.

 

[caseybean025]

Putting our solution in a spoiler to limit OT for non-cat folks

Spoiler

while none of our cats like having his/her nails clipped, our big orange boy really hates it and is very strong. I bought a cheap but sturdy boys long-sleeved dress shirt. I'd put him head first down one of the sleeves, wrap the shirt around his body, button the wrist button around his neck like a collar, and pull his paws through the placket one at a time to clip his nails. Sounds crazy, but it worked.

This is genius! I don't have cats, but will now do this with my small dogs!

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  sounds about right, right now it says on the product page "this product will ship by 2/24" i'm curious if they'll wait to ship my whole order or do it in two installments.
I ordered the Benefit brow gel from them before, and I got the deluxe Bad Gal mascara as a freebie, I ended up getting those in two seperate shipments. I think most likely they'll send you the ones they have in stock.

 

[JuliaGhostx3]

Discussions like the one going on make me believe that MUT is full of cat ladies xD
(Which I am okay with)

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by JuliaGhostx3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Discussions like the one going on make me believe that MUT is full of cat ladies xD
(Which I am okay with)
makeup hoarder and if i could be, a cat hoarder