POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[emmzk25]

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[Fashion Diva]

Ok, I just reordered pipcorn, I know I know it's kind of like salted popcorn, but I love the not hulls part. Less hulls anyway

My bag did empty itself pretty quickly. Definitely better than regular popcorn even if you couldn't really taste the truffle. I cheated and added some truffle salt I keep in the kitchen. Got it at Williams Sonoma and it lasts forever. Tastes great in lots of things but I never imagined I'd be adding it to actual truffle flavored anything. But it tasted sooo good. So yeah pipcorn! I won't be disappointed if this month doesn't include popcorn since it's been in the last two boxes. But I sure could go for some truffles of the chocolate variety, just preferably not something I can buy at cvs. Then again, I did go buy more of the pumpkin chocolates after the Dec box, at cvs lol

 

[wisconsin gal]

Truffle salt? Hmm. The pipcorn was pretty well seasoned with salt. U didn't find it made it too salty? If not, I'm heading over to Williams Sonoma site and ordering some!

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by wisconsin gal /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ok, I just reordered pipcorn, I know I know it's kind of like salted popcorn, but I love the not hulls part. Less hulls anyway

That was a big plus! Except that b/c of this, I was just chomping away at the stuff not thinking anything of it and BAM bit down on a hull /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It hurt my tooth! But it was the only one I came across. I thought the pipcorn was great, and it lasted a little while cause I'd just eat a handful here and there and then close it back up. The only thing I did not like was the tiny size. It made it so difficult and messy. I had pipcorn all over my shirt and my dog was even helping with cleanup /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[wisconsin gal]

Oh yeah meant to add the pipcorn in last months box, I agree, truffle? What truffle? Every now and then I would get a little hint of truffle, but most if the bag was just plan ole great popcorn. Speaking of reordering popsugarmusthave items, has anyone reordered stuff? Not just trade? For instance I JUST finished those ruby crystal scrub. I liked it. The texture was so different and depending if you scrubbed hard, it really look a layer off, and if you did it softly, it was just a nice exfoliation. I could use another scrub.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

So excited for this month...I don't have a wishlist yet, but I so want some chocolate!

 

[Shauna999]

Oh yeah meant to add the pipcorn in last months box, I agree, truffle? What truffle? Every now and then I would get a little hint of truffle, but most if the bag was just plan ole great popcorn. Speaking of reordering popsugarmusthave items, has anyone reordered stuff? Not just trade? For instance I JUST finished those ruby crystal scrub. I liked it. The texture was so different and depending if you scrubbed hard, it really look a layer off, and if you did it softly, it was just a nice exfoliation. I could use another scrub.

I loved that scrub- the smell was intoxicating & I really felt thàt it did a fabulous job. I'm planning on buying this scrub once I get through the sugar scrub sent in last summers special edition box- that one is just okay.

 

[gkazumi]

Hey there MUT girls! I'm a long time lurker first time poster. January was supposed to be my last month because me and my boyfriend are saving up to move in together. Buuuut I finally convinced him to get me this month's box with the ask50 code. However when I tried to use the code it said it was invalid. Has anyone else had this problem or is the february box sold out or...? I tried emailing them but I don't expect a response for a couple of days then it might be too late. If anyone knows anything and could help me out I'd appreciate it.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by gkazumi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hey there MUT girls! I'm a long time lurker first time poster. January was supposed to be my last month because me and my boyfriend are saving up to move in together. Buuuut I finally convinced him to get me this month's box with the ask50 code. However when I tried to use the code it said it was invalid. Has anyone else had this problem or is the february box sold out or...? I tried emailing them but I don't expect a response for a couple of days then it might be too late. If anyone knows anything and could help me out I'd appreciate it.

I believe the code is only for new subscribers. Some others have said they were able to use it somehow anyway, but it didn't work for everyone. You can use it with a different email address though and that will work for sure /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gkazumi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I believe the code is only for new subscribers. Some others have said they were able to use it somehow anyway, but it didn't work for everyone. You can use it with a different email address though and that will work for sure /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
That's what I tried to do. I put a new email and it still said invalid. 

 I have no idea what the problem is.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by gkazumi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That's what I tried to do. I put a new email and it still said invalid. 

 I have no idea what the problem is.

Oh no

 I wonder if it has already expired?

 

[gkazumi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Oh no

 I wonder if it has already expired?

 I hope not I've been trying to convince my boyfriend that the february box would be all I ever wanted and after that I'd kick my popsugar addiction to the curb... maybe. And it was supposed to expire the 4th wasn't it?

 

[RachRDH]

Do you do any other subs besides Popsugar? I have tried a few, but so far the only one I've really stuck to is Birchbox. I tried Ipsy for a couple months, I am now getting Julep, and I signed up for Dottiebox mini. I'm *this close* to trying Wantable's accessories box, but it depends how this month's Popsugar goes. I already cancelled Popsugar but I had pre-paid for three months. If I love Febs box I will probably re-sub but if not I'm going elsewhere!

I recently just got into sub boxes but so far I've had taste guru, nature box, popsugar, escape monthly, and the klutch best of box. All boxes I got on discounts just to try them out and didn't commit to a subscription except the 3 for 2 popsugar one and that's the one I've been debating on keeping. I have been looking into getting the wantable intimates because I have heard really great things about it. It all depends on how popsugar turns out. I can't really have more than one at this time, unfortunately. I'm just looking for a great mix of things between fashion,beauty,food, ect.

 

[greer]

I recently just got into sub boxes but so far I've had taste guru, nature box, popsugar, escape monthly, and the klutch best of box. All boxes I got on discounts just to try them out and didn't commit to a subscription except the 3 for 2 popsugar one and that's the one I've been debating on keeping. I have been looking into getting the wantable intimates because I have heard really great things about it. It all depends on how popsugar turns out. I can't really have more than one at this time, unfortunately. I'm just looking for a great mix of things between fashion,beauty,food, ect.

My husband did Natures Box. I've been an avid fan of Golden Tote. I am trying PopSugar for te first time this month. Also trying Your Bikoux box this month. Just did Wantables Intimates (a one time deal for me) was extremely disappointed in it and am returning it and changing my preferences to see if I can be successful with it. Their customer service has truly been outstanding.

 

[northwest22]

Do you do any other subs besides Popsugar? I have tried a few, but so far the only one I've really stuck to is Birchbox. I tried Ipsy for a couple months, I am now getting Julep, and I signed up for Dottiebox mini. I'm *this close* to trying Wantable's accessories box, but it depends how this month's Popsugar goes. I already cancelled Popsugar but I had pre-paid for three months. If I love Febs box I will probably re-sub but if not I'm going elsewhere!

I've only been aware of subs since Sept and I've already tried : Wantables accessories- LOVE Popsugar-REALLY LIKE Wantables intimates - not right for me ipsy- fun and cheap, but will likely cancel soon Birchbox - okay, but too much variation on boxes. Hammock Pack- Sweet and really great curation, but not a great dollar value. I only got one box, but might order another some day Fab Fit. Fun- good value, some horrible stuff. (Rubber pink bracelet) Will likely only get one more Fancy Box- Okay to Great depending on the month, but HORRIBLE inconsistent delivery and just a bad website interface. Also, too expensive. Not worth the trouble. Julep- Okay. I skip most months Bulu Box- HATE!!! My first ever sub and I made the mistake of prepaying for six months. It is such a terrible rip off! They charge. $10 a month for samples you can get for free at Whole Foods or an health store. Graze Box- Love! I don't see myself ever canceling Graze. It's so inexpensive and has basically become part of my food routine. I have one of their snacks every day at work. Naturebox- Okay. not as fun as Graze, cancelled after the second box. Klutch Klub- Not worth it. Okay products, terrible customer service ( I called because a product had spilled all over the contents in my box and the woman I spoke with was seriously one of the worst CSRs I've ever spoken to. ) the box is worth getting when they have a special, but only when it's cheap. Whimsey Box- Okay, but not for me. Watch out for billing errors. Sparaj- Lovely. Great service, cool products. A little on the pricey side, so this one is a special treat once or twice a year. And thus concludes my list. I'm sure I'm leaving stuff out. And putting it all in writing makes me realize that I went a little nuts with the sub boxes. But I only have a few that are on-going so I don't feel too bad. I work hard, so I might as well have a little fun with my paycheck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Rachel S]

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

 I hope not I've been trying to convince my boyfriend that the february box would be all I ever wanted and after that I'd kick my popsugar addiction to the curb... maybe. And it was supposed to expire the 4th wasn't it?

I honestly don't know, I never saw a date on it and I tried searching but no luck. I tried to go in and use a diff email and use the code and I'm getting the same invalid message.

 

[gkazumi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I honestly don't know, I never saw a date on it and I tried searching but no luck. I tried to go in and use a diff email and use the code and I'm getting the same invalid message.
Ah well... Thanks anyway for the help ._. Looks like I will actually just have to quit popsugar 

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by northwest22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I've only been aware of subs since Sept and I've already tried :

Wantables accessories- LOVE
Popsugar-REALLY LIKE
Wantables intimates - not right for me
ipsy- fun and cheap, but will likely cancel soon
Birchbox - okay, but too much variation on boxes.
Hammock Pack- Sweet and really great curation, but not a great dollar value. I only got one box, but might order another some day
Fab Fit. Fun- good value, some horrible stuff. (Rubber pink bracelet) Will likely only get one more
Fancy Box- Okay to Great depending on the month, but HORRIBLE inconsistent delivery and just a bad website interface. Also, too expensive. Not worth the trouble.
Julep- Okay. I skip most months
Bulu Box- HATE!!! My first ever sub and I made the mistake of prepaying for six months. It is such a terrible rip off! They charge. $10 a month for samples you can get for free at Whole Foods or an health store.
Graze Box- Love! I don't see myself ever canceling Graze. It's so inexpensive and has basically become part of my food routine. I have one of their snacks every day at work.
Naturebox- Okay. not as fun as Graze, cancelled after the second box.
Klutch Klub- Not worth it. Okay products, terrible customer service ( I called because a product had spilled all over the contents in my box and the woman I spoke with was seriously one of the worst CSRs I've ever spoken to. ) the box is worth getting when they have a special, but only when it's cheap.
Whimsey Box- Okay, but not for me. Watch out for billing errors.
Sparaj- Lovely. Great service, cool products. A little on the pricey side, so this one is a special treat once or twice a year.

And thus concludes my list. I'm sure I'm leaving stuff out. And putting it all in writing makes me realize that I went a little nuts with the sub boxes. But I only have a few that are on-going so I don't feel too bad. I work hard, so I might as well have a little fun with my paycheck

I also started subscribing in Sept! I started w/ Birchbox and Ipsy. I ended up cancelling Ipsy b/c they were too similar to Birchbox and I felt I needed to choose one, and for me Birchbox was more of a home-run each month. I have heard a lot of good arguments for both, I guess it just comes down to personal preference.

I started Popsugar in December and signed up for 3 months. This was before any of those 3 for 2 coupons came out around the holidays and trust me, I was sour about that!!! Oh well. I ended up just cancelling Popsugar a few days ago but if February impresses me I might just go ahead and sign back up.

I was told before about Fabfitfun and somehow forgot about it, and now someone else has recommended it to me so I might try that one next. It's only quarterly so I feel less guilty spending the money on it... But I did see that pink rubber bracelet on a review site and thought ew! But I loved the grey scarf with pink birdies on it so maybe it balances out.

I've also tried Conscious Box-- I just got the free welcome box so it's hard to say if I'd enjoy it monthly, but I didn't think it seemed worth the cost so I cancelled after that first box. My friend gets Nature Box and I just don't think that one is for me, either.

I just joined Julep last month and got my first boxes recently (welcome box and monthly box). I really like it, but don't know if I'll stick around since as a newbie I don't have the skip option /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And I don't think I'm going to love it enough for $20 every single month.

I signed up for Cypress & 5th, but haven't purchased a box yet. It's on the expensive side for sure, and I haven't been totally in love with my "closet" enough to buy yet.

Lastly, I signed up for Dottiebox last month and got my first box last week. It's really cute, I just did the mini subscription, and I got a really nice candle, lip balm, and simple earrings. I like that it's all homemade items! I'd say the price point is pretty reasonable... It's $10/month + $3 shipping for the mini.

I'm *this close* to giving Wantable accessories a try but I keep changing my mind. All these boxes sure add up and I feel like I'm spending a fortune!

I had never heard Sparaj but after reading your post I went to the site. It looks like they are sold out through March right now but I'm going to keep my eye on that one!!

A couple others I've been wanting to try:

Seasons Box

Yuzen

Hello Makana

A Kitchen Box

Homegrown Collective Greenbox

Has anyone tried any of those? I'd love some feedback!

 

[RachRDH]

I've only been aware of subs since Sept and I've already tried : Wantables accessories- LOVE Popsugar-REALLY LIKE Wantables intimates - not right for me ipsy- fun and cheap, but will likely cancel soon Birchbox - okay, but too much variation on boxes. Hammock Pack- Sweet and really great curation, but not a great dollar value. I only got one box, but might order another some day Fab Fit. Fun- good value, some horrible stuff. (Rubber pink bracelet) Will likely only get one more Fancy Box- Okay to Great depending on the month, but HORRIBLE inconsistent delivery and just a bad website interface. Also, too expensive. Not worth the trouble. Julep- Okay. I skip most months Bulu Box- HATE!!! My first ever sub and I made the mistake of prepaying for six months. It is such a terrible rip off! They charge. $10 a month for samples you can get for free at Whole Foods or an health store. Graze Box- Love! I don't see myself ever canceling Graze. It's so inexpensive and has basically become part of my food routine. I have one of their snacks every day at work. Naturebox- Okay. not as fun as Graze, cancelled after the second box. Klutch Klub- Not worth it. Okay products, terrible customer service ( I called because a product had spilled all over the contents in my box and the woman I spoke with was seriously one of the worst CSRs I've ever spoken to. ) the box is worth getting when they have a special, but only when it's cheap. Whimsey Box- Okay, but not for me. Watch out for billing errors. Sparaj- Lovely. Great service, cool products. A little on the pricey side, so this one is a special treat once or twice a year. And thus concludes my list. I'm sure I'm leaving stuff out. And putting it all in writing makes me realize that I went a little nuts with the sub boxes. But I only have a few that are on-going so I don't feel too bad. I work hard, so I might as well have a little fun with my paycheck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have looked into the hammock box as well. I like travel boxes. I've never heard of the graze box I will have to check it out! Subscription boxes are so fun and addicting. I planned on my first popsugar box being a one and only thing and now I'm obsessed with many different boxes! I wish I could just get them all lol. You guys have been so helpful too with suggestions and opinions! I'm glad I found this website too.

 

[ashleygo]

Graze is good but I'm actually thinking of switching to nibblr the snacks appeal to me more.