*Spoilers* September 2013 Popsugar Must Have Box

[SonyaB]

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  I got my shoptiques ring yesterday and thought I'd share some pictures. I had to get the next size up from my normal size but that was OK b/c I can wear it on my middle finger or on my ring finger with a little addition of my stack rings. Other than this gift card, the box was sort of a dud for me. I will gift the diffuser and coasters... I'm giving my sister (who is deployed in the Middle East right now) the fruit bar, the fruit snack and head bands. I actually sort of dug the DIY book and will wind up keeping that. It's a cute box but one I probably would have passed on if I had seen a sneak peek in advance... 

But here's my ring...stacked & unstacked!

Yes, that is Ruffian Hedge Fund from this month's BB.

silver double knotted shoptiques ring...
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That's the same one, I purchased.  Isn't it fabulous?

 

[jbird1175]

That's the same one, I purchased.  Isn't it fabulous?

I really like it...wearing it today actually!

 

[lauren2828]

Okay...who mentioned the brownie brittle recently? I bought it when I went to Costco. *face palm* I am being very strict with my eating right now and that will be my treat item every now and then.

I discovered the brownie brittle when they were sampling it at Costco. I ate the entire bag (along with my husband) in about 4 days! I have avoided buying it again because I know it won't last. I have no self control!

 

[hakau]

My box finally got here ! I love the DIffuser and Coaster. Couldn't be any cuter.  

And I already spent the shoptiques card on this cute bag http://www.shoptiques.com/products/macbook-18-carrier-tote

Not bad for $10 including shipping. 

 

[normajean2008]

Yay, I got my box today!  Tracking said I'd get it Tuesday this morning, but by the afternoon it updated to today.  I ended up buying the gypsy bead bar necklace and gold pearl wire earrings from Shoptiques, using the code and facebook discounts (in two orders, second one with free shipping).

 

[farrah3]

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

Ugh, so I am kind of frustrated. I have been on vacation for a few weeks, and I am leaving tomorrow. I usually get PopSugar boxes around the 10th...somewhere between the 9th and the 12th. That in mind, I changed my address to my vacation address initially, thinking that I would be too impatient to wait over a week to come home to my box.

So this month when I saw my box hadn't even shipped by the 10th, I decided to change my address back. My box didnt even ship until today...well over a week after the address change...and my box is going to my vacation address! So annoying. And it wouldn't have even been an issue had the boxes not been delayed. Boo. I am sure they just printed the shipping labels super far in advance but it just seems like awful luck.

I think you can call FedEx & update the shipping address.  Good Luck!

 

[isaboo]

I finally received my box and the diffuser didn't have any reeds in the box.  It is supposed to include the reeds isn't it? 

 

[MoiSurtout]

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

I finally received my box and the diffuser didn't have any reeds in the box.  It is supposed to include the reeds isn't it? 

Yes, it should have the reeds with it. You might want to contact PS and mention that.

 

[skylola123]

I got my order today! 
I love all the special touches they added, the hand written note, the wrapping seriously amazing.

Here is my ring I got, it is the infinity single knot ring. I had always wanted an infinity ring but this one has an extra something which makes it a bit more unique from the normal infinity rings. I do have to say that the double knotted ring from the picture above is gorgeous as well. It was between those two and I couldn't decide. I went with this one because I thought it would kinda weird looking...which I liked. I may have to go buy that one too sucks we only got one gift card! lol 

Showed the ring to my boyfriend and it reminded him of Revenge. 

 

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[KayEss]

Quote: Originally Posted by farrah3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I think you can call FedEx & update the shipping address.  Good Luck!

That is a good idea, and they do have a service to do it, but it's $5/package to redirect the address. Which might be worthwhile, but then I tried to actually do it and it said something about my information "not being recognized" or something. I don't feel comfortable giving my card information over the phone, so...I guess that's that.

 

[KayEss]

Quote: Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got my order today! 
I love all the special touches they added, the hand written note, the wrapping seriously amazing.

Here is my ring I got, it is the infinity single knot ring. I had always wanted an infinity ring but this one has an extra something which makes it a bit more unique from the normal infinity rings. I do have to say that the double knotted ring from the picture above is gorgeous as well. It was between those two and I couldn't decide. I went with this one because I thought it would kinda weird looking...which I liked. I may have to go buy that one too sucks we only got one gift card! lol 

Showed the ring to my boyfriend and it reminded him of Revenge. 

 

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Love it! It's kind of pretzel-ey but in a good way. Two gift cards totally would have been better!

 

[greeneyedfoxxx]

Finally it's here!! I'm liking my box. I may gift the coasters at Xmas but everything is is adorbs! I'm a trainer so the headbands are great for my constant disaster of hairdos. If anyone has success with making the coasters more durable, please share!! They should have that project in the book! :icon_lol:

 

[Lisa Marie]

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

Finally it's here!! I'm liking my box. I may gift the coasters at Xmas but everything is is adorbs! I'm a trainer so the headbands are great for my constant disaster of hairdos. If anyone has success with making the coasters more durable, please share!! They should have that project in the book!

Woo!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

  Fingers crossed I might get mine tomorrow...lol. Tracking says Wednesday, but sometimes it shows up a day early. 

And I found this write up that i'm going to try -- a DIY that someone did to waterproof cardboard/paper coasters (I know someone in the thread did something similar, but I don't know exactly what they used). Anyways, this lady uses a combo of Outdoor Mod Podge and a brush-on waterproof sealer. She adds an additional paper layer, but it's still the same idea...

http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2013/01/mod-podge-coaster-craft.html

Has anyone framed the coasters? I thought that was a fun idea, too!

 

[jrenee]

For this month's PopSugar box, I went completely spoiler free.  And you know what?  It was great!  I truly enjoyed my products a lot more as a surprise than knowing what it was in advance.  

The only thing I was truly excited to receive in my box was the diffuser.  BUT, I did love the box theme on "nesting" and home goods, as a nice contrast to the makeup/skincare/scarves/accessories that we usually get.  I think I will eventually come around to the other items and whatever I don't use will make a perfect gift for upcoming birthdays!

 

[Dayo Steph]

Blargh. I sniffed the diffuser oil in the bottle, thought it smelled nice, went ahead and set it up, came home from work the next day and the entire house REEKED.  Apparently I'm sensitive to something in their formula because I could not stop coughing.  I'd be happy to donate it to someone local if they want it, otherwise it's going in the garbage. Too bad, too, I liked the sort of apothecary looking holder.  I suppose I could repurpose it, but not sure how the oil would do in my drain if I washed it.

 

[cmello]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Blargh. I sniffed the diffuser oil in the bottle, thought it smelled nice, went ahead and set it up, came home from work the next day and the entire house REEKED.  Apparently I'm sensitive to something in their formula because I could not stop coughing.  I'd be happy to donate it to someone local if they want it, otherwise it's going in the garbage. Too bad, too, I liked the sort of apothecary looking holder.  I suppose I could repurpose it, but not sure how the oil would do in my drain if I washed it.

I would love to take it from you!! we left our window open the other night and the whole thing spilled over on our floor so now I only have very little oil left! is it possible to be shipped??

 

[caseybean025]

Blargh. I sniffed the diffuser oil in the bottle, thought it smelled nice, went ahead and set it up, came home from work the next day and the entire house REEKED.  Apparently I'm sensitive to something in their formula because I could not stop coughing.  I'd be happy to donate it to someone local if they want it, otherwise it's going in the garbage. Too bad, too, I liked the sort of apothecary looking holder.  I suppose I could repurpose it, but not sure how the oil would do in my drain if I washed it.

Idk about this particular oil, but in the past I've washed and reused my diffusers. No damage to my drain. I buy straight essential oils from the health food store and mix with a buffer oil. That might be better for you with your sensitivities! I'm also sensitive to scents, but never had an issue with real essential oils.

 

[Yeti]

Got the first half of my Shoptiques order today and it doesn't fit =(  Looks like they have a pretty good return policy though.  The second half (deer necklace) hasn't shipped yet, which seems odd but at least I can't go wrong with the size =)

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Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Blargh. I sniffed the diffuser oil in the bottle, thought it smelled nice, went ahead and set it up, came home from work the next day and the entire house REEKED.  Apparently I'm sensitive to something in their formula because I could not stop coughing.  I'd be happy to donate it to someone local if they want it, otherwise it's going in the garbage. Too bad, too, I liked the sort of apothecary looking holder.  I suppose I could repurpose it, but not sure how the oil would do in my drain if I washed it.
That is such a bummer, it is a simple, lovely container.  I hope you are able to reuse it!

 

[Dayo Steph]

Quote: Originally Posted by cmello /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I would love to take it from you!! we left our window open the other night and the whole thing spilled over on our floor so now I only have very little oil left! is it possible to be shipped??

Doh, no, we dumped the rest of it down the drain this evening. Because it's already opened I don't think I could safely ship it without it leaking all over. Sorry /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Dayo Steph]

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Idk about this particular oil, but in the past I've washed and reused my diffusers. No damage to my drain. I buy straight essential oils from the health food store and mix with a buffer oil. That might be better for you with your sensitivities! I'm also sensitive to scents, but never had an issue with real essential oils.

took your reco, saved the diffuser and trashed the oil. Usually I just use cinnamon/clove.orange oils, so could very well be something that they've mixed in.