Birchbox October 2012

[kcrowebird]

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!

Same here! I took the peppermint to me while backpacking east Africa and every time I smell it it takes me right back. I also washed my clothes with it. And admittedly, I tried it as toothpaste but would NOT recommend that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[soccerkidtlk]

I never received the Goop box email! Im rather angry at birchbox now. I know it wasnt a definate yes or no on whether you would be getting it.. but i would still like the option to put my opinion in. Ive been a member for 6 months now.. they obviously need to work on their emailing systems.

 

[alice blue]

I know I said I'd cancelled BB for good, but I resigned up, again. I don't know why. I chose the goop option, and I hope I get it. Loved GP's articles on the English and French pharmacies and I've bought several of her recommendations. $20 a month for my BB and MG subs are about all I'm spending on beauty these days (I do order from Sephora every few months and I mostly buy skincare). So it isn't so very much, even if I kept both subs.

 

[Dena Fletcher]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif


If you want to see eccentric you should read the labels on the bottles. It's like a cult manifesto written every which way all over the bottle. It's hilarious. I love Dr. Bronner's soaps. Aside from their bizarre religious ramblings, they are very dedicated to the environment and their product is awesome. I use the peppermint as a bodywash in the morning it is really strong and wakes me up. I love the lavender for more relaxing showers and to use in my hair. I would love if Birchbox included a Dr. Bronner's sample! They make tiny bottles that would be perfect!

i am using the peppermint now.. i love it! i have only used it as shower gel.. i am too afraid to put it in my mouth.. 

 

[Dena Fletcher]

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

I got a goop email last night. It told me I have until the 5th to opt-in.

what????  i was told no! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 

 

[drk51284]

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

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!

I also make my own laundry soap with those materials! There's something about the PNW... all lavender festivals and soap making all the time.

 

[ellekaye]

I get the Goop newsletter and today's is about the Birchbox collab. It gives this link: http://www.birchbox.com/promotion/goop and has a Q&A with the Birchbox founders.

If you haven't seen:

Birchbox & Fall Beauty

Today, we bring you a discovery we made a few months ago at an internet conference we attended. We met Hayley and Katia, founders of Birchbox, a great service for all us girls who love to try out beauty products and be in the know about the best new ones. Each month, a Birchbox is delivered full of beauty and lifestyle samples for you to try out. We loved the idea so much that we decided to partner with them on a special goop curated box. Below, our interview with Hayley and Katia and a round up of fall beauty advice from our go-to experts.

Love,
goop

 

[kawaiimeows]

on that link above ^^^^ in ellekaye's post it says this on the birchbox page

"Already a Birchbox subscriber? No need to sign up here. We are emailing all subscribers with an opportunity to opt to receive this goop box in place of your regular Birchbox"

anyone who hasn't gotten an email who wants the box should definitely say something IMO. because that's not fair at all. especially since they've told people who recently emailed yesterday that it was too late. i'm getting teen vogue box vibes all over from this. it was definitely unfair how that played out for some people last time.

 

 

[evlady]

If the box looks like this, I am soooo excited! It just looks like it will be filled with great things haha

 

[MissLindaJean]

I also make my own laundry soap with those materials! There's something about the PNW... all lavender festivals and soap making all the time.

I know in the Sequim area there are 4 or 5 big and well known lavender farms. One went up for sale a few years ago and the price tag was several million dollars! I like the festival they do because there's lavender sprinkled in everything lol.. my faves are the lavender lemonades and ice cream! Perfect to quench your thirst and keep you cool in the middle of summer. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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.

REALLLY? I live in Escondido! I will def have to check it out... I think I have seen these products at Jimbo's /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Yay! 

 

[JessP]

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



REALLLY? I live in Escondido! I will def have to check it out... I think I have seen these products at Jimbo's /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Yay! 

That's awesome! Definitely go there and let me know how it is - if you google it, the Escondido address pops right up! I'll probably try and check it out sometime in the next few weeks (I live in Mission Valley!).

 

[marygoround]

I signed up for an extra BB account back when the Gossip Girl boxes came out.  I cancelled one but I still receive random emails from BB to that account.  I didn't realize I had unsubscribed from promotional emails to my active account because I still receive shipment/billing emails. That's apparently why I didn't receive the Goop email, which I would have opted-in for.  Maybe some people are in the same boat.  I had emailed customer service on the 3rd and got this response today:

"Thank you for writing in and I apologize for the delay in response!

In checking your Birchbox Account, the reason you did not receive this promotional email is because you unsubscribed from our email list back in May. In order to begin receiving emails regarding promotions such as these you will need to resubscribe. If you would like to do so, just let me know!

As for the opt-in/out email, the deadline has passed to submit your choice. It is still possible you will receive this box as no choice was submitted on your behalf.

Please let me know if I can help with anything else!

XO,

Loren"

 

[LyndaV]

JessP and KeelyKnowsBest...I live in San Marcos!  The Dr. Bronner factory is near the intersection of Mission and Nordahl, towards Auto Pkwy.  Right on the other side of the Sprinter station at Nordahl.

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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

That's awesome! Definitely go there and let me know how it is - if you google it, the Escondido address pops right up! I'll probably try and check it out sometime in the next few weeks (I live in Mission Valley!).

I can't tell if it's a store or a just a factory location...but I do need a job so maybe I can apply for one there LOL! I'd love to work for a company like this. I will let you know what I find out, I just mapped it and I am literally 3 miles from it. HAHA 

 

[JessP]

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

JessP and KeelyKnowsBest...I live in San Marcos!  The Dr. Bronner factory is near the intersection of Mission and Nordahl, towards Auto Pkwy.  Right on the other side of the Sprinter station at Nordahl.

Yay! Woot for SD-area MuT neighbors! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks for the location tip!

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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

JessP and KeelyKnowsBest...I live in San Marcos!  The Dr. Bronner factory is near the intersection of Mission and Nordahl, towards Auto Pkwy.  Right on the other side of the Sprinter station at Nordahl.

Oh wow, we are neighbors then! My husband works in SM and my lil one goes to school there too! How funny! Do you know if they have a store front? I would Love to check it out! 

 

[wadedl]

I was up in the area, driving around, I should have stopped by. I made enough stops for my kids though, they would have whined. I went from Chula Vista to San Marcos to Oceanside and then finally to Carlsbad to take the kids to the Museum of Making Music and then waited for traffic to calm down at the Outlets and then finally came home right before 7 only to get stuck in traffic in Sorrento Valley on the way back to Chula Vista.

 

[JessP]

Originally Posted by wadedl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I was up in the area, driving around, I should have stopped by. I made enough stops for my kids though, they would have whined. I went from Chula Vista to San Marcos to Oceanside and then finally to Carlsbad to take the kids to the Museum of Making Music and then waited for traffic to calm down at the Outlets and then finally came home right before 7 only to get stuck in traffic in Sorrento Valley on the way back to Chula Vista.

That is certainly a tour around SD county lol! Wow! I hear you on the traffic, though - I live in Mission Valley but work in Del Mar so I often take like 4 freeways to avoid traffic on one on the way home... which probably doesn't save any time but at least it's forward motion (at least, that's what I tell myself lol!).

 

[Jennifer Love]

Found this link on Reddit for those of you who might want a goop box in addition.  

http://www.birchbox.com/promotion/goop?raf=zt88n