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Originally Posted by Tia Marie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Well, that would suck if we got earbuds or a least for me it would. I'm really hard of hearing.
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At least you know that plenty of people would be willing to swap for something else!
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Originally Posted by poopfruit /img/forum/go_quote.gif


have you ever bought a pair of earbuds that came with replacement rubber bits? they usually include a larger set and a smaller set for people with different ear shapes. like this pair, if you scroll down it shows a picture of the sizes included

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FUICLY
The problem is that my ears are so small that even the small replacement bits are uncomfortable.  I've tried probably eight different pairs of replacement bits in various sizes (they usually come with three sizes: small, medium, and large), and I finally found a pair last year with extra-small (I think they were intended for kids), and those were perfect.  Then the kittens dug them out of my backpack, and the extra-small replacement bits mysteriously disappeared at the same time the earbuds were removed from the wire.  The kittens are damned lucky they're adorable.

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


The problem is that my ears are so small that even the small replacement bits are uncomfortable.  I've tried probably eight different pairs of replacement bits in various sizes (they usually come with three sizes: small, medium, and large), and I finally found a pair last year with extra-small (I think they were intended for kids), and those were perfect.  Then the kittens dug them out of my backpack, and the extra-small replacement bits mysteriously disappeared at the same time the earbuds were removed from the wire.  The kittens are damned lucky they're adorable.
 Have you tried the bliss by altec lancing or monster headphones? A bit pricey but I have the same problem as you with needing the xs sized buds and they work amazingly well for me. So I kinda hope that we dont get any headphones in every box because I already have so many! but if we do, I would probably swap them. hopefully there are stila glosses! I love those!

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

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/25-and-under-1/quirky-wrapster
Just noticed those in the shop a little bit ago.  Have they been there the whole time?
hmm..  that would make sense that they are trying to sell those if we're getting ear buds :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm  muy excited for this month :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> granted i've only been a customer for 2 months but BB has been very kind to me :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

the only thing i really haven't enjoyed so far was the miracle body transformer stuff. otherwise love it all :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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

Personally I love trying new fragrances because I have never used a whole bottle that I own.

And the Birchbox trading thread is great for when a person has two samples of the same.

I know people do not want to get two items of the same but Birchbox doesn't know us personally. Birchbox can't know that we have received an item from another beauty subscription. If I do find myself with an item that I have gotten twice I just go over to the trading thread and there are a lot of people who are trading. Or if trading is not an option then fill a box with samples or even full size items. I was in a gift exchange and saved many samples in a box and gave it as a gift and she loved it. Its a cute and fun way to give something to a friend or family member. 

I have made great trades with items I hated but other people wanted and loved.  
 A gift exchange is a great idea! Just get you one of those cute organza bags and fill it with some samples and put a cute tag on it. It's better than just throwing stuff away. Or use as Stocking Stuffers.

 I personally like getting perfume samples also... that way I can actually try it on my skin several times to see how I like it. I smelled a sample of the Jessica Simpson Fancy perfume in a magazine and thought it smelled good (I guess it kinda mixed with other paper samples in the magazine) but I bought it and HATE IT!!! The scent gives me a migraine and just lingers and will not go away! So now I've got the whole bottle, a sample vial, and a shower gel of it (all came together), paid about $70 bucks for it and it just sits there, LOL! Maybe I'll put it in the trade forum but now I have a greater appreciation for the sample vials I get.

 
That is why samples are so good. Sucks you didn't like it..lol It's one of my faves! My friend and I both tried it, but it smelled funny on her and great on me! If you opt to swap later, let me know lol! I've still got most of my bottle, but absolutely lurve it!

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

 A gift exchange is a great idea! Just get you one of those cute organza bags and fill it with some samples and put a cute tag on it. It's better than just throwing stuff away. Or use as Stocking Stuffers.

 I personally like getting perfume samples also... that way I can actually try it on my skin several times to see how I like it. I smelled a sample of the Jessica Simpson Fancy perfume in a magazine and thought it smelled good (I guess it kinda mixed with other paper samples in the magazine) but I bought it and HATE IT!!! The scent gives me a migraine and just lingers and will not go away! So now I've got the whole bottle, a sample vial, and a shower gel of it (all came together), paid about $70 bucks for it and it just sits there, LOL! Maybe I'll put it in the trade forum but now I have a greater appreciation for the sample vials I get.
 
Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Personally I love trying new fragrances because I have never used a whole bottle that I own.

And the Birchbox trading thread is great for when a person has two samples of the same.

I know people do not want to get two items of the same but Birchbox doesn't know us personally. Birchbox can't know that we have received an item from another beauty subscription. If I do find myself with an item that I have gotten twice I just go over to the trading thread and there are a lot of people who are trading. Or if trading is not an option then fill a box with samples or even full size items. I was in a gift exchange and saved many samples in a box and gave it as a gift and she loved it. Its a cute and fun way to give something to a friend or family member. 

I have made great trades with items I hated but other people wanted and loved.  
I agree, and sometimes, trading is even more fun!

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


The problem is that my ears are so small that even the small replacement bits are uncomfortable.  I've tried probably eight different pairs of replacement bits in various sizes (they usually come with three sizes: small, medium, and large), and I finally found a pair last year with extra-small (I think they were intended for kids), and those were perfect.  Then the kittens dug them out of my backpack, and the extra-small replacement bits mysteriously disappeared at the same time the earbuds were removed from the wire.  The kittens are damned lucky they're adorable.
sort of (way) off-topic here, but what is it with cats chewing/eating small rubber pieces? i had a cat once who was obsessed with all the rubber ends on the door stopper things (you know, the ones that are like a spring with a mini-cork-shaped rubber piece to keep the wall from getting a hole from the doorknob). I think she liked the sound the spring made when she played with it. I lived in an apartment, and she pulled every single rubber piece off the door stoppers in the apartment. That cat almost lost her life from it, too, because (as we discovered after multiple trips to the vet/emergency pet clinic/specialized vet) she swallowed one whole and it acted as a literal cork in her intestine. sheesh. all for a piece of rubber... glad your kittens didn't have any complications! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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


sort of (way) off-topic here, but what is it with cats chewing/eating small rubber pieces? i had a cat once who was obsessed with all the rubber ends on the door stopper things (you know, the ones that are like a spring with a mini-cork-shaped rubber piece to keep the wall from getting a hole from the doorknob). I think she liked the sound the spring made when she played with it. I lived in an apartment, and she pulled every single rubber piece off the door stoppers in the apartment. That cat almost lost her life from it, too, because (as we discovered after multiple trips to the vet/emergency pet clinic/specialized vet) she swallowed one whole and it acted as a literal cork in her intestine. sheesh. all for a piece of rubber... glad your kittens didn't have any complications! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh my gosh...that's funny, but not..Lol, animals do such strange things, I swear. My cat is a lover of bugs and tore up my beautiful paper floor lamp trying to get a fly that got in from a nice warm day! I heard something rip and ran out to find he'd jumped and clawed it halfway up and ripped it completely down! Thank goodness for Ikea! He also loves to stick his paws in the sink when there's water running and i dunno, "catch it..?" Lol, what a goof. My mini poodle, he's like a lazy ol' dude; content to lay nearby me and snore all day lol.

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


sort of (way) off-topic here, but what is it with cats chewing/eating small rubber pieces? i had a cat once who was obsessed with all the rubber ends on the door stopper things (you know, the ones that are like a spring with a mini-cork-shaped rubber piece to keep the wall from getting a hole from the doorknob). I think she liked the sound the spring made when she played with it. I lived in an apartment, and she pulled every single rubber piece off the door stoppers in the apartment. That cat almost lost her life from it, too, because (as we discovered after multiple trips to the vet/emergency pet clinic/specialized vet) she swallowed one whole and it acted as a literal cork in her intestine. sheesh. all for a piece of rubber... glad your kittens didn't have any complications! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
They didn't swallow the rubber bits, but chewing is another story.  They *love* to chew things.  Like my USB cable, paper (especially cardboard boxes), and cloth.  Did I mention that one of them is a bit developmentally delayed?  He knows where his food and water bowls are, he uses his litterbox with no problems, and he's the smart one (except he hasn't figured out that sinking down on the floor does *not* make him invisible), but he's just a little bit special when it comes to his physicality (a little smaller, moves jerkily).  He only bites (rather than chews) cardboard, but he's *bonkers* about chewing towels, about on par with dogs and bones.

ETA:  He's also bizarrely obsessed with the tissue paper from my Birchboxes.  It can be kind of freaky, and it's always amusing.  He acts like he's on catnip when he plays with it!

 
Little late to the game, but I really am hoping for headphones in both of my July boxes. I am absolutely obsessed with music and listen to my IPhone all day at work. That means my headphones usually have a life expectancy of a few months. The only ones I have ever had that last a long time are the ones from Apple that came with my phone.

 
Wonder when those that won the boxes will be notified. Even though I'm already subscribed it would be fun to get an extra box hehe. 

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

 Have you tried the bliss by altec lancing or monster headphones? A bit pricey but I have the same problem as you with needing the xs sized buds and they work amazingly well for me. So I kinda hope that we dont get any headphones in every box because I already have so many! but if we do, I would probably swap them. hopefully there are stila glosses! I love those!
I have the same problem, it also probably doesnt help that I have tragus pierced, so I have to pull the earring forward all the way to even try to get them in.  I haven't tried the bliss or monster though, that's something to look into.

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

Wonder when those that won the boxes will be notified. Even though I'm already subscribed it would be fun to get an extra box hehe. 
What is this about?  Who won what boxes?  The July Glamour Birchboxes are not done by a drawing.  Everyone is getting one.

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

What is this about?  Who won what boxes?  The July Glamour Birchboxes are not done by a drawing.  Everyone is getting one.
glamour is giving away a small amount of boxes to people who signed up on their website as a promotion.

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

What is this about?  Who won what boxes?  The July Glamour Birchboxes are not done by a drawing.  Everyone is getting one.
Sorry for the confusion. 
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Should have specified what I was talking about. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Originally Posted by iugirl13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Little late to the game, but I really am hoping for headphones in both of my July boxes. I am absolutely obsessed with music and listen to my IPhone all day at work. That means my headphones usually have a life expectancy of a few months. The only ones I have ever had that last a long time are the ones from Apple that came with my phone.
Trust me If I get headphones you can swap me for them, I have no use for them

 
Between my 2 subs to Birchbox, julep and Little Black Bag, I think I will be gifting a bunch of baskets with beauty supplies for Christmas.  I think that alot of my friends will like that.

 

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