Birchbox November 2012

[Melsy17]

kind of a dumb question but i was spared from allergies. My mom and my sis had terrible food ones. If you eat something you are allergic to will the benadryl save you like an epi pen will?

It won't save you but it will definitely buy you a little time til you can get to the hospital.

 

[KatiebuglovesBB]

kind of a dumb question but i was spared from allergies. My mom and my sis had terrible food ones. If you eat something you are allergic to will the benadryl save you like an epi pen will?

I have a severe peanut allergy and I have always found this to be true. I didn't get an Epi Pen until 3rd grade, so up until then, every school party mishap, Friendly's clown sundae debacle, or Easter candy incident, I took a swig of Benadryl and all was well.

 

[zadidoll]

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

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

For some reason some people get really sensitive in sub box threads. We all have in common the enjoyment of getting a box each month- why the bickering amongst some parties?
Easy..everyone has thoughts, opinions, and feelings. Plus, we aren't face to face, only reading words and context can be misinterpreted. Sometimes a direct response and one you didn't expect may inflame you. We're people...fallible and hormonal lol. Add in beauty junkie, hoarder, subber, consumer, mascara fiend, glitter farts, occasional lippie overdoses and it can get Cray Cray... O_O


Amen to that! LOL I posted this last night in a different thread but it seem appropriate here as well.

We all have to remember that we're not always going to agree and it's sometimes better to hit that back button than respond since it may just add fuel to the fire and things get out of control. Like Life is too short to be angry over trivial matters.

 

[mb214]

Do you think if I send an email to Birchbox complaining that their trademark color-hot pink- is reinforcing the female stereotypes, and therefore contributing to the insulting marketing campaigns directed towards females and reinforcing women's subjugation in society they will give me some points? 

(I really want free pink stuff that requires me to spend X minutes everyday to be "beautiful")

 

[KatiebuglovesBB]

Yes I use to spoil myself before I had a little cutie to spoil

You lucky lucky. I always lusted after the Twiggys and Motorcycle bags, but I never really looked into the smaller bags. What year and style is that? And, to be nosey as all get out, would you mind telling me how much it was? I have always wanted one, but I just could never justify it.

 

[skylola123]

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

I used my two soap samples to go in my new oh sh*t kit. Does anyone have one of those? What else should I include- see pic below I have some space left and the bag is still pretty flat.

Lotion...or maybe thats the little pink packet. Also q-tips sometimes my ear gets itchy but I do not want to stick my finger in my ear lol. Snack for sure, my blood sugar drops & need food asap. Also carry a little notepad...oh and phone charger. 

 

[classybroad]

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

You lucky lucky. I always lusted after the Twiggys and Motorcycle bags, but I never really looked into the smaller bags. What year and style is that? And, to be nosey as all get out, would you mind telling me how much it was? I have always wanted one, but I just could never justify it.

2008 makeup clutch in bubblegum. I think it was around $400 - I would never spend that much on a makeup bag now but back when I had no kid, mortgage or care for saving I had a few. Most have been sold on ebay except for this and a 2010? Ruby.

 

[TXSlainte]

I have a theory that it's really about the significant grievances we all endure, but for some reason can't give ourselves permission to whine about. Issues like hating ones job, having a significant health problem, physical pain, death of a loved one, etc. I think some of us are using these subscription boxes as a way to distract ourselves from our real problems, so when something goes wrong with them, there is displaced emotional reaction. Not saying that describes anyone specifically, just speaking for myself, I find myself sometimes getting mad about something stupid, then realizing I am genuinely mad about something else that I am trying to "be brave" about.

Very insightful. It definitely applies to me. I do find that at times when I'm dealing with serious issues, I can hold it together quite well, but will get crazed over stupid stuff - including my Birchbox.

 

[classybroad]

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

Lotion...or maybe thats the little pink packet. Also q-tips sometimes my ear gets itchy but I do not want to stick my finger in my ear lol. Snack for sure, my blood sugar drops & need food asap. Also carry a little notepad...oh and phone charger. 

Everyone gave me so many good suggestions I am going to have to switch this bag for a knapsack. LOL. I am obsessed with q-tips in my ear I can't believe I forgot those.

 

[classybroad]

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

Thought I'd stick this in here, no spoiler tags needed because this is just a Welcome box.

More pics and reviews in my blog /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I like the heart shaped nail file it is very cute!

 

[classybroad]

As you can tell by my millions of posts I am very bored tonight. Sorry if I am yabberjacking. Did anyone see this yet?

http://www.birchbox.com/promotion/home-landing

 

[TXSlainte]

This is going to sound weird, but Benadryl.  You never know when you're going to discover a previously-unknown allergy that will make you swell up like a blowfish.  

I make sure to carry Benadryl at all times. Well, ever since the day I stepped in a fire ant pile during a fire drill at work, anyway.

 

[JimmyJazz]

ClassyBroad - I also ALWAYS make sure I have a bottle of water (even those itty bitty ones).  It's perfect for drinking or using to wash out something (ie, wound) if there is no water around.  After I was stuck somewhere that didn't have running water - I was beyond happy that I carry a bottle with me.

Flashlight of some sort is a great saftey thing to have on hand.  If you get a flat or something - it's great to have, especially if you don't want to wear out your cell battery.  I carry a tiny one around. 

I really need to make up a little kit like this.  Maybe I'll make a small one up with one of my ipsy bags.

 

[mb214]

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

As you can tell by my millions of posts I am very bored tonight. Sorry if I am yabberjacking. Did anyone see this yet?

http://www.birchbox.com/promotion/home-landing

What?!?!? Oh I'm signing up...i hope it has crafting ideas. I love crafting. Plus, my apartment is so drab all black, white, and gray...i bet this will have colorful stuff

 

[MissLindaJean]

I make sure to carry Benadryl at all times. Well, ever since the day I stepped in a fire ant pile during a fire drill at work, anyway.

Holy moly!! Ouch! I am glad I only worry about bears, cougars, and raccoons! Exaggeration .... No cougars nearby anymore, but a bear was spotted close to a development a few miles away from my home.. Lol.. Still, snakes and bugs and anything creepy crawly freak me out.

 

[zadidoll]

I remember those nail shaped nail files. I have mine some where....

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

I just signed up for a second account and was told it would ship on the 26th of this month.. that is an AWESOME welcome box!!  Do you think the welcome box will still be the same for me?  

 

[meaganola]

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

Holy moly!! Ouch! I am glad I only worry about bears, cougars, and raccoons! Exaggeration .... No cougars nearby anymore, but a bear was spotted close to a development a few miles away from my home..

Lol.. Still, snakes and bugs and anything creepy crawly freak me out.

I'm in a big city (at least I think it's big.  Half million people is big, isn't it?) two blocks from one of the busiest streets in the whole region (it's actually a state highway), but I'm also just a few blocks from the park where the Flaming Lips filmed their video for "Watching the Planets" (the one with all the naked people, although with strangely few tattoos given the area.  We have *extremely* liberal nudity laws here.  Yes, organized naked bike rides are A Thing here) and we have "lost kitty" signs next to...  Coyote watch signs.  The lost kitties?  My money (as well as my kitties' vet's money) is that the coyotes found them.

 

[ashleyanner]

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

I used my two soap samples to go in my new oh sh*t kit. Does anyone have one of those? What else should I include- see pic below I have some space left and the bag is still pretty flat.

Maybe a pair of tweezers if you don't want to dig out a splinter with the pocketknife?

 

[MissLindaJean]

I'm in a big city (at least I think it's big.  Half million people is big, isn't it?) two blocks from one of the busiest streets in the whole region (it's actually a state highway), but I'm also just a few blocks from the park where the Flaming Lips filmed their video for "Watching the Planets" (the one with all the naked people, although with strangely few tattoos given the area.  We have *extremely* liberal nudity laws here.  Yes, organized naked bike rides are A Thing here) and we have "lost kitty" signs next to...  Coyote watch signs.  The lost kitties?  My money (as well as my kitties' vet's money) is that the coyotes found them.

Yep! Sugar Baby, a skittish cat that was given to me.. she managed to get out of my old place and got mauled by a raccoon. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> She was a big scaredy cat and hated going outside..you could leave the door open and she'd hide behind something.. dunno why she went out. Btw, she wasn't raised by me, but was raised as an indoor kitty.