Birchbox November 2012

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by samvanz12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So, I just watched the spoiler video and I'm a little bummed I canceled my sub after last month!  Ah, I hope this doesn't tempt me into re-subbing at some point!

I think that if you can add the sub to your cart on their website your box could be shipped on 11/15. I'm still on the fence about resubbing and that's the projected shipping date that is in my cart. 

 

[MyriadVoices]

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



I think that it's basically just a body oil (the specific oil used as the base:  pumpkin seed) with a fancier name, kind of like how a lot of facial/hair serums are just oils.  The aromatherapy seems like just an added bonus.  I use a product that is intended to be a bath oil as a post-shower body moisturizer instead of lotion, and I think this is just something along the same lines.  I'm seriously coveting the neroli version already.  I love orange blossom as a perfume note!

Oh, that makes sense, kind of like one that neutrogena makes. Thank you!

i love orange blossom (anything orange, actually), too! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lisa N]

I'd bet money it's also in a foil packet. 

I doubt it. OLO has really generously sized samples. Everything I've gotten from them has been at least a weeks worth.

 

[skylola123]

I am still confused as to what a pillow box is

Just a box? But why is it called pillow...

 

[amidea]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am still confused as to what a pillow box is

Just a box? But why is it called pillow...

i think it roughly resembles a pillow?

 

[skylola123]

So this month instead of getting our normal birchbox we will be getting our items inside a pillow box?

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this month instead of getting our normal birchbox we will be getting our items inside a pillow box?

it looks like the pillow box just replaces the little tissue paper packet we usually get our smaller samples wrapped in. so, like someone else said earlier, we'll have a box in a box in a box.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

it looks like the pillow box just replaces the little tissue paper packet we usually get our smaller samples wrapped in. so, like someone else said earlier, we'll have a box in a box in a box.

It's Birchboxception!

I think it would be more environmentally friendly if they just sent in in the shipping box instead but... ah well.

 

[Missglammygirl]

Im curious. Is the chocolate coming to us in a pack or just one? The video was a bit misleading.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

Im curious. Is the chocolate coming to us in a pack or just one? The video was a bit misleading.

i was wondering the same thing. i'm excited about the chocolate. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

then again, i'm easy to please. I liked the last luna bar immensely and have been dismayed at my inability to find the soft-baked variety in my local grocery store.

 

[gypsiemagic]

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

Im curious. Is the chocolate coming to us in a pack or just one? The video was a bit misleading.

she made it sound like we get three in the little pack wrapped in plastic.

they have those bars last year, i didn't get them, but ended up ordering a ton from amazon, they are amazing!! I love the potato chip one, and the size is great for portion control. 

looks like they changed the packaging. hopefully still the same chocolate 

 

[skylola123]

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

Im curious. Is the chocolate coming to us in a pack or just one? The video was a bit misleading.

I thought the same thing! Hopefully we get the little packet it would be such a great gift to give someone. Last year I gave the chocolate bar to my mom...I think we might be getting the little packet because of their whole theme. 

 

[Missglammygirl]

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


i was wondering the same thing. i'm excited about the chocolate. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

then again, i'm easy to please. I liked the last luna bar immensely and have been dismayed at my inability to find the soft-baked variety in my local grocery store.

lol. Its not a big deal if I just get one, but it looked like we might get a few. It was a 7 pack, which makes me think now that we are just getting one. I hope I get the firecracker one!

 

[jannie135]

Hmm... I've never had Chuao Chocolates from Chuao. I've only had the limited edition chocolates that Godiva released through a partnership with Chuao's owner/chocolatier Chef Antonorsi this spring... and it wasn't a huge seller. I know they're really innovative with spices, but it didn't appeal to a wide audience... it was gross. They also had the most innocent names lol

Example:

Salted Caramel Spice: Salt, Butter Caramel, and Rosemary <-yuck

Salted Chocolate Crunch: Toasted Panko, Olive Oil Ganache, Sea Salt

Spiced Napa Valley Fondue: Napa Valley Cabernet Caramel, California Raisin Fondue, Cayenne Pepper

And there were two more, but I don't remember them. I think the other two were sent to select Godiva's...

Anyhoo, long story short. I'm afraid of Chuao Chocolates D:

 

[Moonittude]

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

Oh, thank you! Now, I think maybe I should save my points to use towards an LE box. If I can do that.

Edited to add: I somehow quoted the wrong post.

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hmm... I've never had Chuao Chocolates from Chuao. I've only had the limited edition chocolates that Godiva released through a partnership with Chuao's owner/chocolatier Chef Antonorsi this spring... and it wasn't a huge seller. I know they're really innovative with spices, but it didn't appeal to a wide audience... it was gross. They also had the most innocent names lol

Example:

Salted Caramel Spice: Salt, Butter Caramel, and Rosemary <-yuck

Salted Chocolate Crunch: Toasted Panko, Olive Oil Ganache, Sea Salt

Spiced Napa Valley Fondue: Napa Valley Cabernet Caramel, California Raisin Fondue, Cayenne Pepper

And there were two more, but I don't remember them. I think the other two were sent to select Godiva's...

Anyhoo, long story short. I'm afraid of Chuao Chocolates D:

I remember those, and I wanted to try them all! By the time I discovered them, however, the Godiva boutiques were all out! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My favorite Godiva goodies were the top chef ones last year. yummmm.

 

[jannie135]

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


I remember those, and I wanted to try them all! By the time I discovered them, however, the Godiva boutiques were all out! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My favorite Godiva goodies were the top chef ones last year. yummmm.

You didn't miss out... The Top Chef ones were alright. Right now they have the Fall Delights chocolates and they are SO GOOD!!!

I don't like the Cranberry Acorn though because it's tart but the Honey Maple Leaf is amazing!!! The Walnut Praline is good too.

They also released a really limited edition chocolate box collection for the FEED program. And the parfaits are back again with new flavors. The Brown Butter Hazelnut is my new favorite parfait (new this year) because they didn't bring back my favorite from last year (Pear Almond!).

Anyhoo, I think this box is a bit boring. I didn't see anything new. They had Mox for last month, and I know it's new but... it's a lip balm and I can't think of it being any different from other lip balms.................... I'm thinking this one will probably suck...... ughhh....

You guys see what I'm doing here??? I'M SETTING MY EXPECTATIONS LOW!!!!! BIRCHBOX I DARE YOU TO PROVE ME WRONG!

 

[dolceloure]

Hmm. Nothing really exciting to me in this box. The Stila might be nice, but I got the Mary-Lou Manizer last month. The lip balm is pretty good, actually, but got that one last month as well. I keep telling myself if I'm not impressed w/ the products, I should just cancel my sub.....but then I keep racking up points and I think to myself, "ok, one more month so you can get to the next hundred!" It's a sickness, I tell ya.

 

[Cathie]

I havent received anything that they showed in the video,so I would be happy to get any of those items.As long as its not another freakin tili bag, paper coaster,hair band, or note card . I want beauty products,dammit!! (LOL).And Im gonna save my points for the LE box.

 

[gemstone]

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


i was wondering the same thing. i'm excited about the chocolate. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

then again, i'm easy to please. I liked the last luna bar immensely and have been dismayed at my inability to find the soft-baked variety in my local grocery store.

Target carries the soft baked ones!