**SPOILERS*** November 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[lerue]

The $20 styling fee that you pay for stitch fix is always applied to whatever you buy.. if you send everything back, you loose $20 but if you keep even one item, you subtract the $20 from that item..

 

[polarama]

The StitchFix offer in the box is basically $20--so if you don't like anything, you aren't paying for the styling fee, the card covered it.  If you do like something, your styling fee is free and you get $20 taken off whatever you keep (a la a "normal" StitchFix transaction). 

I still have my SF card and will likely trade it once I get my Nov and Holiday boxes.  

 

[celticjade]

I don't drink alcohol, so I'm trying to figure out if the Strawberry and Blackcurrant Cream Preserves is alcoholic. It says on the label it's made with "Black Currant Cream (liquor)". Does anyone know? I'm a little naive towards these things. Thanks. Edit: Just looked at the website. The alcohol is burned out during the cooking process.

 

[Geek2]

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I don't drink alcohol, so I'm trying to figure out if the Strawberry and Blackcurrant Cream Preserves is alcoholic. It says on the label it's made with "Black Currant Cream (liquor)". Does anyone know? I'm a little naive towards these things. Thanks.

Edit: Just looked at the website. The alcohol is burned out during the cooking process.
I thought of the same thing. I don't drink either. I do use alcohol for cooking occasionally but I wondered why they had to black currant cream liquor in it. Thanks for the clarification that it was burned off during cooking. I guess it just enhances the flavor. 

 

[Geek2]

I'm really happy with my box. This was my first Popsugar one. I'm not a scarf person but really liked the black/white scarf I got and will be using it. Also I liked the "nice" candle, the soap and the preserves so pretty much everything in the box. I got more than I expected.

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by Reija /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I thought of the same thing. I don't drink either. I do use alcohol for cooking occasionally but I wondered why they had to black currant cream liquor in it. Thanks for the clarification that it was burned off during cooking. I guess it just enhances the flavor. 
Yeah, alcohol does very interesting things to flavors in the cooking process.  If you add a splash of it to something with tomatoes, like a spaghetti sauce, it kind of opens up something in the tomatoes that produces a much richer flavor, even if the alcohol itself doesn't add any flavor.  That's why vodka sauce is A Thing.  It won't get you drunk because the alcohol burns off during the simmering, and the vodka doesn't add any flavor unless you're using pepper vodka or something like that, but the sauce goes from pretty good to amazing.  

(And general rule of thumb:  If they allow something to be sold/given to everyone in one of these boxes, it's not going to have enough alcohol to even register as alcoholic because a lot of states won't even allow that to be sent in the mail, nevermind the potential of sending booze to a minor that would open them up to all sorts of lawsuits.)

 

[aquaria527]

I've been a stalker for awhile but finally posting because I'm pretty excited about this box. It's my second PS box -- I was in the camp of disappointed in Oct (my first box), though I actually ended up liking it more in person, but I think I like almost everything except for the wine tote in this box! (The wine tote is confusing to me... I've always carried my wine either in my purse or...in a shopping bag?) Even though I just received a great scarf/wrap from Wantable, I love scarves, and IMO you can never have too many for the winter.... I also purchased the LE winter so I hope this trend of awesome continues! 

 

[Emsmom]

I'll trade my canvas pop code for just about anything from a popsugar box (open to other things, too, like Julep). Make me an offer /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[susanleia]

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  I am going to be a "Debbie Downer" here and remind everyone that there is no mail on Monday for Veteran Day!!  Boo Hoo.

Darn it! Totally forgot about this now I am le sad. 

 

[LyndaV]

Thanks to the ladies who looked into the alcohol content in the preserves.  I cannot have alcohol due to cancer that has spread to my liver, so I was concerned as well.  Sounds delicious so I'm glad I can indulge!!

 

[JessP]

Got my box! Gray/black scarf, Nice candle, and Peach nail polish remover. Love! ETA - in regards to the soap, I might just open it and use as an air freshener in the bathroom or something like that. I love the scent of pine but I'm not a fan of bar soap.

 

[Starcrossed2810]

I'm sorry if someone has asked that question before: Is the canvaspop a real giftcard?? Like with no minimum purchase to use it ?? Do you think it'd make a good gift ?

 

[Boadicea]

I was surprised to get my box today since it was scheduled to arrive Tuesday. The candle came in "Nice" and the nail polish removers were Lavender scented. I also got the black and white scarf, and everything else was the same as the other boxes posted. I was worried about the softness of the scarf when I saw the weave in a photo, but I was happy to see that it's very soft and big! It's very nice and a flattering pattern. Not something I would normally buy for myself. Also I must be a weirdo because I LOVE the smell of the Pine soap. I don't usually use bar soap, but it smells just like a fresh Christmas tree and it was amazing and comforting to smell that scent! I also really liked the smell of the lavender scented nail polish remover because the one I usually buy smells nasty. The candle smells divine. The wine tote... not sure how much use I'll get out of it. I wish they had scent mini Lands End totes instead of a wine tote. But I know I'll use it someday. 

Has anyone gotten the Naughty candle? What did it smell like? 

Also I'm willing to trade my Canvas Pop coupon for something else! Just PM me.

 

[MKSB]

I got my box today and I give it a big ol' MEH. The scarf is okay but I already have 2 grey scarves from other boxes this month and I do like the candle. The rest of it? I don't even know...I guess I'll eat the preserves but the soap smells bad. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I was disappointed that I got the forest-scented Library of Flowers bubble bath in my LE box, so this is the same thing, really. It's more of a masculine smell, at least on me. I'll be gifting that I suppose. All in all, I'll probably cancel PS unless December is absolutely bonkers amazing.

 

[plumplant]

I'm sorry if someone has asked that question before: Is the canvaspop a real giftcard?? Like with no minimum purchase to use it ?? Do you think it'd make a good gift ?

I'd say its more of a coupon. you can't combine it with anything or use any of the value towards shipping

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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  Quote: Originally Posted by Starcrossed2810 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm sorry if someone has asked that question before: Is the canvaspop a real giftcard?? Like with no minimum purchase to use it ?? Do you think it'd make a good gift ?

I'd say its more of a coupon. you can't combine it with anything or use any of the value towards shipping And everything is 30 or more, though there isn't a minimum purchase....BUT, if that is something you want, it's still a nice deal. I am trading for another because I wanted to get some kind of picture for each of my parents and it is good timing!

 

[Boadicea]

What are the other subscription boxes that gave you scarves? I'm a scarf freak!

 

[Boadicea]

Quote: Originally Posted by MKSB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got my box today and I give it a big ol' MEH. The scarf is okay but I already have 2 grey scarves from other boxes this month and I do like the candle. The rest of it? I don't even know...I guess I'll eat the preserves but the soap smells bad. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I was disappointed that I got the forest-scented Library of Flowers bubble bath in my LE box, so this is the same thing, really. It's more of a masculine smell, at least on me. I'll be gifting that I suppose. All in all, I'll probably cancel PS unless December is absolutely bonkers amazing.
Sorry had to post twice!

What are the other subscription boxes that gave you scarves? I'm a scarf freak!

 

[numbersmom]

And everything is 30 or more, though there isn't a minimum purchase....BUT, if that is something you want, it's still a nice deal. I am trading for another because I wanted to get some kind of picture for each of my parents and it is good timing!

Didn't we get popcanvas last winter too?

 

[Shauna999]

Sorry had to post twice! What are the other subscription boxes that gave you scarves? I'm a scarf freak!

Fabfitfun had a cute gorjana scarf in their fall box.