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

[jmc8683]

I know I said earlier I had an allergic reaction to the chips but they were disgusting too. I've only ever found one type of dried apple thàt tasted well and it was a nature box one.

 

[brainybeauty]

I finally got to open my box yesterday (it arrived while I was out of town). This box was my mom's favorite because for the first time, I really wasn't a fan of many of the items and passed them on to her. I gave her the wine tote, Canvas Pop card, preserves, and chips. 

The scarf is nice, but mine smells really bad--kind of like a horse barn. It's gross, but fixable. I received the Nice candle and really liked it. I even went to the Illume website and ordered the Naughty candle. Something interesting I found out on their site is that the candles can be burned together to create a nice holiday smell. I will definitely give that a try when the second candle arrives. If anyone else wants to order, I found a coupon code that gives you 10% off your first order and free shipping: MOD10. 

Even though this box was not my cup of tea, I got my money's worth for it and was able to make my mom very happy, so I am satisfied. Looking forward to December's box!

 

[polarama]

Quote: Originally Posted by brainybeauty /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I finally got to open my box yesterday (it arrived while I was out of town). This box was my mom's favorite because for the first time, I really wasn't a fan of many of the items and passed them on to her. I gave her the wine tote, Canvas Pop card, preserves, and chips. 

The scarf is nice, but mine smells really bad--kind of like a horse barn. It's gross, but fixable. I received the Nice candle and really liked it. I even went to the Illume website and ordered the Naughty candle. Something interesting I found out on their site is that the candles can be burned together to create a nice holiday smell. I will definitely give that a try when the second candle arrives. If anyone else wants to order, I found a coupon code that gives you 10% off your first order and free shipping: MOD10. 

Even though this box was not my cup of tea, I got my money's worth for it and was able to make my mom very happy, so I am satisfied. Looking forward to December's box!


Ooohh...burning the two at the same time--that is interesting!  Thanks for the tip and the code! 

 

[emmzk25]

I'm also a huge sea salt/caramel fan and so I was pumped to get these. What a let down! The definitely tasted spoiled or something.

Agreed. Love salted caramel really disappointed by these chips

 

[teenyfish]

I received the naughty candle and I was really excited, but when I burned it I couldn't smell it from even two feet away. Did anyone else have this problem or just me? 

 

[plumplant]

I received the naughty candle and I was really excited, but when I burned it I couldn't smell it from even two feet away. Did anyone else have this problem or just me? 

Yeah, they're not very potent at all. I prefer bath and body works 3 wick candles.

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by teenyfish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received the naughty candle and I was really excited, but when I burned it I couldn't smell it from even two feet away. Did anyone else have this problem or just me? 
Got nice, and couldn't smell it at all!

 

[stephstrong]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got nice, and couldn't smell it at all!

Quote: Originally Posted by teenyfish /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received the naughty candle and I was really excited, but when I burned it I couldn't smell it from even two feet away. Did anyone else have this problem or just me? 

That sucks!!!

 

[OiiO]

Quote: Originally Posted by dousedingin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got nice, and couldn't smell it at all!
I thought I was the only one with weak nose! I got the Nice candle, and I could only smell it if I was sniffing directly above the burning wick...

 

[Bizgirlva]

My personal opinion is that soy wax candles don't have great throw. 

BB&W uses vegetable wax and has a higher percentage of oil, which is why they are stronger/have better throw. 

 

[caseybean025]

Another thing on the lack of scent... Some candles aren't scented all the way through. Just the outside wax. Yankee candles are only outer wax scented. BBW has scent all the way through. Not sure which category illume falls under, but it's an idea.

 

[Kittylasmu]

I agree about the candle. In fact, I forgot I'd lit mine until I read this post and realized--no scent.

When I have a candle like this I usually use it as a 'sachet' in a drawer or just put them on my nightstand so I can smell it while I sleep/wake up.

 

[BratzFan]

Hmmm. Looks like I need to try BBw candles! I usually get Yankee. My naughty candle does smell--I put it in my bedroom. The room is small so maybe that's why I can actually smell it.

 

[flynt]

I got my box this week. Kind of one of my least favorite months.  I don't love the big item this month and the "gift card" left me really disappointed.

-Folk Art Wrap- I thought there weren't any color variations in this?  All of the pictures I've seen look black and white but mine def looks black and grey.  I have more then enough scarves and wraps considering I live in Florida so I put this on my trade list.

-Illume Candle - I received the Nice candle and the scent isn't very strong.  I thought it was related to the oil stains on the packaging, like maybe the perfume oil leaked out?  But the comments here make it seem like it's a general problem.

-Wine Tote - I usually bring wine for family functions so at least I'll have a fancy carrying container.  A two bottle container would have been better though.

-Preserves - Ooh, I do love fancy food and I am looking forward to trying this.

-Canvaspop card - I think it's bs that they sent us a coupon that could be used by anyone and I don't feel this should count towards the value of the box.  I haven't had any issues with the gift cards provided before but this is worthless.  A code that anyone can use is not a gift card!

-Soap and Paper Factory Soap - I'm thinking about including this in a work Christmas gift.  It's not really the cent for me.

-Nail Polish Remover - Super convenient! How did popsugar know I needed to take off my old polish but was out of cotton balls?  I got the spring fresh scent.

- Apple Chips - I thought they were tasty; I ate them while opening the box

 

[MichiChan]

Am I the only one who didn't like the smell of the nice candle? Mine sure doesn't smell like vanilla or spice or anything like that. It's like a strange perfume-y scent, I don't know how to describe it. When I first opened my box I thought the smell was coming from the soap and was very surprised to realize that it was the candle. And I was hoping I'd get that one rather than the naughty candle. Boo-urns! I just don't seem to be having much luck with this box, haha

 

[MichiChan]

Quote: Originally Posted by flynt /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got my box this week. Kind of one of my least favorite months.  I don't love the big item this month and the "gift card" left me really disappointed.

-Folk Art Wrap- I thought there weren't any color variations in this?  All of the pictures I've seen look black and white but mine def looks black and grey.  I have more then enough scarves and wraps considering I live in Florida so I put this on my trade list.

-Illume Candle - I received the Nice candle and the scent isn't very strong.  I thought it was related to the oil stains on the packaging, like maybe the perfume oil leaked out?  But the comments here make it seem like it's a general problem.

-Wine Tote - I usually bring wine for family functions so at least I'll have a fancy carrying container.  A two bottle container would have been better though.

-Preserves - Ooh, I do love fancy food and I am looking forward to trying this.

-Canvaspop card - I think it's bs that they sent us a coupon that could be used by anyone and I don't feel this should count towards the value of the box.  I haven't had any issues with the gift cards provided before but this is worthless.  A code that anyone can use is not a gift card!

-Soap and Paper Factory Soap - I'm thinking about including this in a work Christmas gift.  It's not really the cent for me.

-Nail Polish Remover - Super convenient! How did popsugar know I needed to take off my old polish but was out of cotton balls?  I got the spring fresh scent.

- Apple Chips - I thought they were tasty; I ate them while opening the box

My scarf is black and grey too. I think it might just be the lighting in some of the photos that have been posting that have been making it look like black and white.

 

[Shauna999]

My sisters and mine are both black & grey too.,, I thought overall the box was alright. I plan on using a lot of the items as hostess gifts for the holidays- the wine tote & candle. If I didn't already have a couple wine totes- I would've been happier with this month. I'm kinda over all the gift cards, I did enjoy being introduced to stitch fix though- Super fun!!

 

[xoxcel6]

I think all the scarves are black and grey. The lighting in the pictures made it appear to be black and white. With the exception of the "gift card" coupon, I liked the box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tiffanybella82]

I have the Stitchfix code if anyone wants to trade with me. I slso have that stupid canvaspop one too.

 

[plumplant]

I have the Stitchfix code if anyone wants to trade with me. I slso have that stupid canvaspop one too.

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