Birchbox November 2012

[casey anne]

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

I didn't get a shipping email, but I my tracking updated! (for box 7) The tracking NEVER updates for me... Woohoo~

Same for me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Box 7 too.

 

[spmblueeyez]

Well, I've had tracking info in my accounts since the 3rd, got a shipping email on my 2nd account on the 10th, tracking number shows my box hasn't moved from NY since the 8th. Ugh. I'm hoping whats happening is that the tracking won't update till the day its out for delivery like it has a few times in the past. The DD is set for the 14th, which is Wednesday. I got my shipping email for my 1st account last night, but that one shows NY on saturday and DD for the 16th. I'm hoping all goes well with my boxes. Still no shipping on either ipsy acct, so I'm countin on my 2 birchboxes and my Thanksgiving Cravebox to get me through thanksgiving since I probably won't get my ipsys till after. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha

 

[Jennifer Love]

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

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> You are getting the current box! Which is excellent, it's a GREAT box! Also you won't have such a long wait until the next box which ships in January! This is what customer service said....

We're so happy that you love this Fall TestTube and thank you for bringing your friend on board with us! We will be distributing our Fall TestTubes for another month or so. Since she signed up this weekend, she will receive our current Fall Tube!

Please don't hesitate to contact us again with any other questions you may have.

Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

TestTube Customer Service Team

[email protected]

Please don't hesitate to contact us again with any other questions you may have.

Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

TestTube Customer Service Team

[email protected]

Awesome!  I can't wait. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Thanks for the info.  WHEE!  

 

[BarbieZ]

Looks like I'm getting Box 1.  I'm pleased!  What I'm really trying to do is not look at all the boxes til I know what mine is, so I don't get my heart set on hoping for 1 or 2 specific boxes and then get disappointed.  There's a few products that I really would have liked to try, specifically the Mox and the Oscar Blondi spray (I loooooved their wet shampoo and so I've been eying this spray and the dry shampoo for a long time), but there's only 1 or two other boxes (13 for sure) that I would have rather gotten. 

Anyway, no tracking yet, but it's cool!  I'm not feeling impatient this month. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[diana16]

My box is 2 hours away hopefully I get it today or tomorrow, preferably today lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[casey anne]

Originally Posted by diana16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My box is 2 hours away hopefully I get it today or tomorrow, preferably today lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

No mail today cause of Veteren's Day /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mermaidly]

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


Yeah I think ipsy might be right for you, because honestly, how in the world is BB supposed to know that you already have rose perfume and just bought a luminizer/highlighter?

Well, I was more referring to the hair product and aging skincare product that are completely wrong for me based on my profile. But thanks for getting snippy!

 

[mermaidly]

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

I got what I think is box 9.  I'm willing to trade almost everything in my box.  I feel bad complaining, I just can't use this stuff!  I know a lot of folks want the mascara - so get in touch!


.
Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
Buy
Mox Botanicals Lip Butter
Buy
ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara
Buy
One Love Organics® Aromatic Body Serum
Buy
John Varvatos Artisan 2.5 oz

What size is your body serum? Are you interested in the Oscar Blandi?

 

[mermaidly]

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


I wouldn't recommend The Look Bag simply due to the fact that they don't work with beauty companies directly and buy from a 3rd party vendor. I would say if you're going to drop Birchbox then go with Sample Society or Ipsy.

Ooh, good to know. I also thought about GlossyBox but they're a little pricey for my budget right now. Thanks for the info!

 

[spmblueeyez]

Originally Posted by casey anne /img/forum/go_quote.gif

No mail today cause of Veteren's Day /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

See, I LOVE the veterans. I know quite a few, my grandpa was one, my uncle is one, and A LOT of my friends are active military. (Just wanted to get that out of the way before someone sees my rant as hate against veterans or something)

But WHY does the government have to be so lazy?! Veteran's day was yesterday. Every time a holiday falls on a weekend, they take that as an opportunity to take the following monday off. Now, if EVERY job did that, maybe it wouldn't be a problem for me, but not only does my job only honor 4 holidays a year, we also have to work every one of those holidays. OOOOh we get holiday pay, but I'd much rather be home with my children, since I'm a single mom and their dad has nothing to do with them, I'm all they've got. I had to work yesterday (actual Veteran's day, which also happened to be my daughters 13th birthday) and I got a whole 2 hours with my kids after work. I hate it, but I have no choice. If I want to pay bills and take care of my kids, I have to work. My message to the government, Stop being lazy and taking extra days off just cause your holiday didn't fall on a weekday. If I can do it, you can too.

 

[gypsiemagic]

This is the response I got about the deluxe gift subscription.

Thank you so much for being in touch! I'm so sorry but, I'm not sure that this is related to Birchbox. Would you mind letting me know where you got this information? Currently, we do not offer a deluxe 12 month subscription...so sorry about this! I will be happy to look into this further with the team in the event that I'm completely in the dark. Do you know where this information came from?
 
xo,

 

[diana16]

Originally Posted by casey anne /img/forum/go_quote.gif

No mail today cause of Veteren's Day /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i totally forgot, boo i guess ill have to wait until tomorrow /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xoxoelyse]

This is the response I got about the deluxe gift subscription. Thank you so much for being in touch! I'm so sorry but, I'm not sure that this is related to Birchbox. Would you mind letting me know where you got this information? Currently, we do not offer a deluxe 12 month subscription...so sorry about this! I will be happy to look into this further with the team in the event that I'm completely in the dark. Do you know where this information came from?
 
xo,

that is so weird because if I recall correctly the information was from inside someones box!

 

[jkwynn]

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

See, I LOVE the veterans. I know quite a few, my grandpa was one, my uncle is one, and A LOT of my friends are active military. (Just wanted to get that out of the way before someone sees my rant as hate against veterans or something)

But WHY does the government have to be so lazy?! Veteran's day was yesterday. Every time a holiday falls on a weekend, they take that as an opportunity to take the following monday off. Now, if EVERY job did that, maybe it wouldn't be a problem for me, but not only does my job only honor 4 holidays a year, we also have to work every one of those holidays. OOOOh we get holiday pay, but I'd much rather be home with my children, since I'm a single mom and their dad has nothing to do with them, I'm all they've got. I had to work yesterday (actual Veteran's day, which also happened to be my daughters 13th birthday) and I got a whole 2 hours with my kids after work. I hate it, but I have no choice. If I want to pay bills and take care of my kids, I have to work. My message to the government, Stop being lazy and taking extra days off just cause your holiday didn't fall on a weekday. If I can do it, you can too.

Lazy?

Wow.

My husband, active duty, is enjoying a day off with us today. Thank goodness, too, because he'll be deploying soon, and miss our son's birthday (yep, won't even get those 2 hours you got) among other things (like Thanksgiving, and ball games and family camp with the scouts that we've already paid for, etc.)

Veterans make sacrifices that routinely include being away from family for extended periods of time. They also put their lives on the line for freedoms that benefit our entire country.  Did he sign up for this? Yes, of course.  And I'm thankful that the ones serving are doing so because they want to (I certainly don't want to!)  

Sorry to rant, but the "being lazy" comments you made are incredibly offensive to me as a military spouse, but more importantly they make me sad that his sacrifice doesn't seem to be worth a random Monday off.  If that Monday off is so important to you, maybe you should join the ranks, we are hiring btw, and you'd not only get the same benefits - like an extra Monday off work here and there (if, that is, you're lucky enough to be state-side and not in a battle zone, or not have regular overnight duty because we've missed a ton of holidays that way, or to be recalled in the middle of your "day off" for whatever reason) but you'd hopefully realize that "lazy" has nothing to do with it.

ETA: Just because my husband is off work, doesn't mean all active duty is off today. Not even by a long shot.  I'm thankful that he's off THIS holiday, because there have been many that he has had to work.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

Lazy?

Wow.

My husband, active duty, is enjoying a day off with us today. Thank goodness, too, because he'll be deploying soon, and miss our son's birthday (yep, won't even get those 2 hours you got) among other things (like Thanksgiving, and ball games and family camp with the scouts that we've already paid for, etc.)

Veterans make sacrifices that routinely include being away from family for extended periods of time. They also put their lives on the line for freedoms that benefit our entire country.  Did he sign up for this? Yes, of course.  And I'm thankful that the ones serving are doing so because they want to (I certainly don't want to!)  

Sorry to rant, but the "being lazy" comments you made are incredibly offensive to me as a military spouse, but more importantly they make me sad that his sacrifice doesn't seem to be worth a random Monday off.  If that Monday off is so important to you, maybe you should join the ranks, we are hiring btw, and you'd not only get the same benefits - like an extra Monday off work here and there (if, that is, you're lucky enough to be state-side and not in a battle zone, or not have regular overnight duty because we've missed a ton of holidays that way, or to be recalled in the middle of your "day off" for whatever reason) but you'd hopefully realize that "lazy" has nothing to do with it.

I think she was specifically referring to the US postal service, which I would agree is full of inefficiencies and bogged down by bureaucracy an hidden agendas. I'm not going put words in her mouth, but I don't think she intended any disrespect towards veterans or active military personnel (thus her previous disclaimer).

I would agree that the entitlements military personnel and veterans get are well-deserved. Postal service workers? --not so much. They've managed to lose my mail more often than they deliver it.

 

[kaity123]

I am getting box 7, 20 & 23! I am kinda sad that I didn't get the cupcake but I love everything in my boxes! Although I am getting three mascaras I don't mind because they are full size! I also am getting two chocolates (no complaining here!) All of my boxes have shipped besides my number 20. I am so excited for this month! I feel like BB really redeemed themselves! Also has anyone seen the Limited Edition Holiday Box in the shop yet or know when it will be in the shop? 

 

[mb214]

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

Lazy?

Wow.

My husband, active duty, is enjoying a day off with us today. Thank goodness, too, because he'll be deploying soon, and miss our son's birthday (yep, won't even get those 2 hours you got) among other things (like Thanksgiving, and ball games and family camp with the scouts that we've already paid for, etc.)

Veterans make sacrifices that routinely include being away from family for extended periods of time. They also put their lives on the line for freedoms that benefit our entire country.  Did he sign up for this? Yes, of course.  And I'm thankful that the ones serving are doing so because they want to (I certainly don't want to!)  

Sorry to rant, but the "being lazy" comments you made are incredibly offensive to me as a military spouse, but more importantly they make me sad that his sacrifice doesn't seem to be worth a random Monday off.  If that Monday off is so important to you, maybe you should join the ranks, we are hiring btw, and you'd not only get the same benefits - like an extra Monday off work here and there (if, that is, you're lucky enough to be state-side and not in a battle zone, or not have regular overnight duty because we've missed a ton of holidays that way, or to be recalled in the middle of your "day off" for whatever reason) but you'd hopefully realize that "lazy" has nothing to do with it.

ETA: Just because my husband is off work, doesn't mean all active duty is off today. Not even by a long shot.  I'm thankful that he's off THIS holiday, because there have been many that he has had to work.

I 

 veterans and military too and they deserve more than one day a year. But, I think her comments were more non-military government personnel getting a holiday day for the day after veterans day. The feds do seem to love their holidays.....

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Lazy?

Wow.

My husband, active duty, is enjoying a day off with us today. Thank goodness, too, because he'll be deploying soon, and miss our son's birthday (yep, won't even get those 2 hours you got) among other things (like Thanksgiving, and ball games and family camp with the scouts that we've already paid for, etc.)

Veterans make sacrifices that routinely include being away from family for extended periods of time. They also put their lives on the line for freedoms that benefit our entire country.  Did he sign up for this? Yes, of course.  And I'm thankful that the ones serving are doing so because they want to (I certainly don't want to!)  

Sorry to rant, but the "being lazy" comments you made are incredibly offensive to me as a military spouse, but more importantly they make me sad that his sacrifice doesn't seem to be worth a random Monday off.  If that Monday off is so important to you, maybe you should join the ranks, we are hiring btw, and you'd not only get the same benefits - like an extra Monday off work here and there (if, that is, you're lucky enough to be state-side and not in a battle zone, or not have regular overnight duty because we've missed a ton of holidays that way, or to be recalled in the middle of your "day off" for whatever reason) but you'd hopefully realize that "lazy" has nothing to do with it.

ETA: Just because my husband is off work, doesn't mean all active duty is off today. Not even by a long shot.  I'm thankful that he's off THIS holiday, because there have been many that he has had to work.

uhm yeah i think her comment was clearly referring to the government workers (dmv, post office, etc.) and not military....they really don't need a day off to be able to appreciate military veterans.

 

[jkwynn]

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


I think she was specifically referring to the US postal service, which I would agree is full of inefficiencies and bogged down by bureaucracy an hidden agendas. I'm not going put words in her mouth, but I don't think she intended any disrespect towards veterans or active military personnel (thus her previous disclaimer).

I would agree that the entitlements military personnel and veterans get are well-deserved. Postal service workers? --not so much. They've managed to lose my mail more often than they deliver it.

I understood her stance - My point is - it's a holiday to recognize/remember/thank veterans. I'm glad it's observed, it's a nice gesture for so much sacrifice.

If some employers choose not to participate that's their choice, but I am certainly glad that our government (including USPS) does.  

Lazy has nothing to do with it.  

 

[gypsiemagic]

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

I understood her stance - My point is - it's a holiday to recognize/remember/thank veterans. I'm glad it's observed, it's a nice gesture for so much sacrifice.

If some employers choose not to participate that's their choice, but I am certainly glad that our government (including USPS) does.  

Lazy has nothing to do with it.  

Is there an incentive in the armed forces to get married and have babies? every single 18-21 y/o friend I have who was dating someone in the armed forces is now married and pregnant or already had a kid. I don't get it