POPSUGAR Must Have February 2014 (SPOILERS!)

[Emsmom]

Those who like the box should be able to say so and why; those who don't like the box should be able to say so and why.

This isn't North Korea, for heaven's sake.

State your opinion and don't hate on those who think differently...

 

[Emsmom]

And what I meant by "this isn't North Korea" (lest anyone take offense--although internet isn't allowed in North Korea) is that dissenting opinions in that country are not tolerated. They should be on MUT. 

 

[RachRDH]

I just want to clarify my post was not complaining in anyway about people expressing their opinion about disliking the box. Just putting that out there. I think people should state what they honestly think about the boxes on here because people come read these while they are deciding whether or not to subscribe and everyone's opinion is helpful, whether it's good or bad. I just look at it this way, it was a fun surprise and even in last month's box, which I hated, there was at least one product in there that I enjoyed and that was the pipcorn. I literally traded every single other item except the gloves. Just enjoy what you do like, express what you didn't and either gift those items, trade them, or whatever you desire to do with them and move on. That is exactly what everyone does every month on this post...and that is what it is for.

 

[makeupgooroo8]

The Dial body wash totally seems like something Influenster would send in a VoxBox (for free) to review.

 

[ikecarus]

Quote: Originally Posted by myungsunkim24 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

http://youtu.be/-4SZdTea_6c

An unboxing video! But she stops right when she's unwrapping the jewelry roll!

She reuploaded it! 

 

[Lolo22]

For those of you who don't like red hots:  my roommate's stepmom makes applesauce with them.  She adds cinnamon also so they just give it a kick and some coloring, but is not overpowering or really strong like the candy.  It makes a cute gift, also.

Hungrygirl also has an apple pie in a mug recipe using red hots. I guess they melt well and add good cinnamon flavor /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lolo22]

I am super super excited for this box! I got the $20 deal, so $2.86 per item YES PLEASE! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have never tried Dial products or Ncla polish so those will be fun and i sooo need that jewelry wrap. I would still be quite pleased if I had paid full price but that's just me. The only miss for me was that I was hoping for more of a sexy/romantic/date-night-in-a-box type theme but I know that's not for everyone either so overall I'm very happy!

 

[Rachel S]

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

Those who like the box should be able to say so and why; those who don't like the box should be able to say so and why.

This isn't North Korea, for heaven's sake.

State your opinion and don't hate on those who think differently...


I think that's what we're all doing, isn't it?

 

[Rachel S]

Quote:Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am super super excited for this box! I got the $20 deal, so $2.86 per item YES PLEASE!

I have never tried Dial products or Ncla polish so those will be fun and i sooo need that jewelry wrap. I would still be quite pleased if I had paid full price but that's just me. The only miss for me was that I was hoping for more of a sexy/romantic/date-night-in-a-box type theme but I know that's not for everyone either so overall I'm very happy!


I sure do wish I'd gotten the $20 deal rather than "full price" (but not technically full price since I signed up for 3 months and that gave a little discount) but I think I'm going to be happy with this box either way! I've pretty much been happy the past 3 months while lots of other people seem disappointed. It's very possible that it's because I haven't subscribed long enough to see how these boxes stack up to others, but there's been at least 2-3 items in each box the past 3 months that have made it worth it to me. I really don't mind the Dial body wash (I think would like a more luxurious brand better, of course) and the jewelry roll is nice. I intend to double it as a clutch if possible! I also am looking forward to the face serum and I'm a major nail polish and lip gloss addict so those are always a win for me! The candle is cute, I'll sit it at my desk at work-- hopefully it is strong enough to smell w/o lighting cause I won't be allowed to do that! And lastly, I love candy so I'll be bringing the red hots in to work as well to have throughout the day when I need a little sweet/hot breath refresher /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> My big disappointment was that I was hoping for jewelry... But as RachRDH pointed out, that was just me getting my hopes up. Now I just need the box physically in my hands so I can judge it in person!! Come on Saturday!

 

[elissan]

I am OK with this box.... I don't see what all the controversy is about. I can use a jewelry roll.... I have a ton of jewelry and used a series of small ziploc bags to travel with my jewelry previously. Not that I travel often, but still, it will get used. The Dial body wash I will probably pass on to my mom or my uncles who are visiting. (I have tons of higher quality body wash already). Candy is always welcome. I don't really need any more lipgloss/lipstick or nail polish, but I will add those to my collections. I am interested in the face serum and will be trying that out. 

I think everyone has a right to express their opinion as long as they don't put other people down on here. 

So, I am looking forward to getting my box sometime next week. Bring it on Popsugar! 

 

[RachRDH]

I would have loved to seen a cute necklace or possibly a ring but there is a necklace I found on gorjana I really like. If the 30% off works with the $25 gift card it will come to around $10 to purchase and that's a good buy for me!! I'm going to try it when I get my box. Even if it doesn't this necklace isn't too expensive so it would still be a good price. We will see!

 

[kmishmash]

Quote: Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh my, I really think people can have their own feelings about whether they enjoy what they got for the money they spent, surprise or not. Lectures aren't necessary.
I completely agree! I'm allowed to have an opinion on what I spend my money on. I have a small amount of money that I use for myself each month and I choose this box because I can supposedly get luxury items for a discount. My husband can't go get me the thing I really want for Valentine's Day but we can swing this and since I feel that my hard earned money is not well spent on this box, I can d@!n well express that thought. Past boxes have seemed much more luxury than this and in the past few months, it seems as though more and more people are unhappy with selections-especially since the price increase. I don't usually get on here and say anything but the "lecture" as camel11 put it makes me feel like I'm 10 with my mom yelling at me for being ungrateful for a gift I was given...well, I'm not 10, you aren't my mom and it wasn't a gift, it was my own money.

 

[Rachel S]

Yeesh I must've really missed something between the time that I went to Zumba class last night and the time I came into work this morning! I didn't check the thread during those 12 hours but apparently some things got ugly. This is not what I came to MUT for... So since the spoilers are out and I now have thoroughly expressed my thoughts on this box, likes & dislikes included, I'm gonna stop checking the thread. Until next time, ladies! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ashleygo]

For people who have received the box, does the info card say anything about color/style/flavor variations?

 

[IffB]

I am looking forward to this box, and I am glad I took advantage of the last 3 month sale to send it to my daughter in College, too. 

My opinion is that is appropriate for Valentine's Day.  Red hot hearts are cute!  I always used to G&G gift cards that come in the boxes to get earrings on sale - they are nice quality pieces. I rather pick up my own jewelry than to receive an obvious heart shaped item.

Not offended by the body wash, I use mostly drugstore ones, and have not fallen in love with any expensive one received in boxes that became a"must have". Got a Modelco lipstick from Birchbox before and really liked it - again, I am glad is not a Valentine-y color like hot pink, just a nice nude.

The truth is I have too much stuff already, and should probably stop getting surprise boxes and using the funds on awesome online sales - like the one Piperlime was having a couple weeks ago with an extra 50% clearance items.  

But for now, it is still fun for me to wait for the next PopSugar box, so we are not breaking up! 

 

[barbyechick]

@ashleygo nothing about variations I noticed in the booklet, but someone earlier mentioned they maybe saw the roll popping up on eBay in diff colors...but that could be unrelated

 

[kmishmash]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Hungrygirl also has an apple pie in a mug recipe using red hots. I guess they melt well and add good cinnamon flavor

my boss has a recipe that uses red hots with raspberry jello and applesauce...it's pretty good although I couldn't have more than a bite because I have a dye allergy so I won't be eating any red hots. 

 

[amdoerr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Emsmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Those who like the box should be able to say so and why; those who don't like the box should be able to say so and why.

  This isn't North Korea, for heaven's sake.

  State your opinion and don't hate on those who think differently...



I think that's what we're all doing, isn't it? I believe people are trying, but there are some people (one in particular) who are sorta nasty to those who express their opinion. I'm sure it isn't intentional, but it tends to get a little heated. It happens every month though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[Kerryliz]

Some of the jewelry roll pics on instagram look pink.... could just be lighting/filter though..

 

[nikky25]

Im glad i canceled last month. Still not a wow box. The ones i saw before i started my sub were omg i want that. As soon as i started in august of last year it was all meh. Nothing special. At least to me.