Birchbox October 2012

[Meggpi]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As far as Goop boxes go, I'm hoping whatever they send doesn't leave me smelling like an English Garden.

I'm the opposite, I'll be sad if it doesn't. 

 

[MissLindaJean]

I'm the opposite, I'll be sad if it doesn't. :smile:

Lol, I'm not totally wowed by lavender. It's okay, but I got some Sisley cream in another sub and it had an overpowering English Garden scent. Kind of killed the sample for me. Besides, I live close to a nearby town that does an annual lavender festival. I just buy pure essential oils and add wherever needed for a faint whiff. I actually enjoy it in my food and drink more! It can be overpowering in beauty items and I don't like that. Faint whiffs are good, not bathing in it lol.

 

[Meggpi]

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

Lol, I'm not totally wowed by lavender. It's okay, but I got some Sisley cream in another sub and it had an overpowering English Garden scent. Kind of killed the sample for me. Besides, I live close to a nearby town that does an annual lavender festival. I just buy pure essential oils and add wherever needed for a faint whiff. I actually enjoy it in my food and drink more! It can be overpowering in beauty items and I don't like that. Faint whiffs are good, not bathing in it lol.

I know that Sisley cream, not a fan either.  Dr. Bronner's Lavender Castille Soap is a good lavender.  I lived in England for a few years and the smell always carries memories.

Actually, the thing I hate most about working in a hospital is the no-scent thing...and lavender is notorious for setting off reactions.  

 

[MissLindaJean]

I know that Sisley cream, not a fan either.  Dr. Bronner's Lavender Castille Soap is a good lavender.  I lived in England for a few years and the smell always carries memories. Actually, the thing I hate most about working in a hospital is the no-scent thing...and lavender is notorious for setting off reactions.  

Yep! I use Dr. Bronner's castille soap for a good multipurpose household cleaner. Water it down and add whatever essential oils for various scents. I love it! My friend's mom uses the peppermint one as a body cleanser. I get the big bottles and they last for a while.

 

[jetsetjournalst]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I know that Sisley cream, not a fan either.  Dr. Bronner's Lavender Castille Soap is a good lavender.  I lived in England for a few years and the smell always carries memories.

Actually, the thing I hate most about working in a hospital is the no-scent thing...and lavender is notorious for setting off reactions.  
Yep! I use Dr. Bronner's castille soap for a good multipurpose household cleaner. Water it down and add whatever essential oils for various scents. I love it! My friend's mom uses the peppermint one as a body cleanser. I get the big bottles and they last for a while.


I LOVE Dr. Bronner's. I spent 10 months last year backpacking through South America/Europe/Africa and Dr. Bronner's was a lifesaver. I used it as a body wash, laundry soap, and sometimes a shampoo. They also say you can use it to brush your teeth...which I tried...not a good idea. But it's an awesome product to travel with since it is such a multitasker, and a little goes a long way!

 

[Shatae]

TARGET BEAUTY BAG IS BACK UP!!! For those of you who missed it, head to their facebook page ASAP!

 

[sillylilly05]

should i get the goop box? what in the world is goop?

 

[iluvteffy]

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

TARGET BEAUTY BAG IS BACK UP!!! For those of you who missed it, head to their facebook page ASAP!

 LOL you beat me to it...I was just about to post this announcement. Just signed up for mine!!

 

[Moonittude]

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


I LOVE Dr. Bronner's. I spent 10 months last year backpacking through South America/Europe/Africa and Dr. Bronner's was a lifesaver. I used it as a body wash, laundry soap, and sometimes a shampoo. They also say you can use it to brush your teeth...which I tried...not a good idea. But it's an awesome product to travel with since it is such a multitasker, and a little goes a long way!

I love it too. I buy it unscented and add glycerine to make my own shampoo. I can add whatever fragrance I want. It makes my hair really shiny. It doubles as a body wash, and I also use it to mop with.

 

[shanny21]

Yes!!!!! Thank you, I was so bummed about missing it yesterday.

 

[MissLindaJean]

I LOVE Dr. Bronner's. I spent 10 months last year backpacking through South America/Europe/Africa and Dr. Bronner's was a lifesaver. I used it as a body wash, laundry soap, and sometimes a shampoo. They also say you can use it to brush your teeth...which I tried...not a good idea. But it's an awesome product to travel with since it is such a multitasker, and a little goes a long way!

I make my own laundry soap with water, borax, essential oils and fels-naptha.. for $20 in supplies I can make soap for close to 5 months worth of laundry lol. Dr. Bronner's covers household cleaners and a bodywash. I have heard that it can be used to brush your teeth, but that it can tingle uncomfortably. I'll stick with my regular toothpaste!

 

[Dena Fletcher]

waaaa have the target link?

 

[Linnake]

TARGET BEAUTY BAG IS BACK UP!!! For those of you who missed it, head to their facebook page ASAP!

dammit! why can't their page work on phones? I'm still like an hour from home, lol!

 

[Dena Fletcher]

nevermind i got it..  ty

 

[JessP]

You guys have piqued my interest in Dr. Bronner's so I googled it - turns out Dr. Bronner lived 20 minutes north of me in Escondido, CA! There is a storefront up there, too, which might be fun to check out.

 

[MissLindaJean]

You guys have piqued my interest in Dr. Bronner's so I googled it - turns out Dr. Bronner lived 20 minutes north of me in Escondido, CA! There is a storefront up there, too, which might be fun to check out.

It's great stuff! I buy mine at a supplement store, because they offer 5 different ones. Walgreen's and Rite Aid only sell 2 kinds. You can clean yourself head to toe, wash dishes and clothes, make household cleaners..etc! Certified Fair trade, made in recycled plastic bottles/jugs, and been around for 100+ years lol, what's not to like? If you're sensitive, they have a baby formula with an aqua colored label? I typically use the citrus, hemp or tea tree ones.

 

[heatwebb000]

Can you tell me what this is and how to get to it target beauty bag

 

[artemis76]

Go to https://www.facebook.com/TargetStyle/app_233250810133799, you'll have to accept the app but there are still bags available as I just snagged one
 

 

[mellee]

If I didn't miss a bunch of posts mentioning it first, lemme say - Birch Box sent me a survey about why I like/don't like order/don't order from them.  Quite a few questions had options about whether I care about value in the box or high-quality items, and how important timely shipping is, and whether I'd be willing to pay more for such things.  Asked whether I'd recommend them to friends, what other subs I have and if I'd recommend them, etc.

Maybe they're seeing others revamp and realizing people are not happy with what is, so trying to figure out their counter-move.

 

[gemstone]

Originally Posted by JessP /img/forum/go_quote.gif
You guys have piqued my interest in Dr. Bronner's so I googled it - turns out Dr. Bronner lived 20 minutes north of me in Escondido, CA! There is a storefront up there, too, which might be fun to check out.

His son lives in Milwaukee and he is totally eccentric/generous (he one bought a huge pizza party for my college roommate and all her friends when they were in high school, just because they happened to be there at the same time, and he gave another friend a ride from milwaukee to chicago, $100 and a huge box of soap).