Birchbox: December 2012 - Page 22

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I can't believe it's time for Dec boxes already!  I just found the Dec thread and see people have already gotten boxes.  Gives me hope that BB has worked out their kinks of late.

I think I'm hitting sub overload.  Even if my box has something new and fun, I've got so much stuff already that it just gets lost in the pile.   I might be canceling some just to get through my stash.

And of course I need to weigh in (GROAN...sorry, I can't resist a pun)--I lost 60+ lbs 3 1/2 yrs ago with Weight Watchers.  I've been at my goal weight (which is less than I weighed when I was 15 yrs old!) and keep it off by continuing to track my food, going to meetings, and running.  I've now run a marathon, about a dozen half-marathons, and countless races at shorter distances.  I was even featured with my husband (he lost 40 on WW) in WW magazine.  I can't speak for anyone else, but WW worked for me because it allows me to eat anything I want--just not unlimited amounts of it.  And if I want to eat more, then the trade-off is that I need to exercise more.   

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Originally Posted by lauravee 

 

I also ordered as a gift! took every ounce of restraint not to gift another one to myself ;) 

Nice! One I ordered is a gift but I'm still deciding whether or not the other one will be as well!

I wanna know how the fortune cookies were! I think they could make a good middle Chanukah gift (where you run out of present ideas and want to save the big ones for the last night haha!)...

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Originally Posted by Legalista 

I wanna know how the fortune cookies were! I think they could make a good middle Chanukah gift (where you run out of present ideas and want to save the big ones for the last night haha!)...

I got a chocolate pack at Trader Joe's that is kind of like the Chuao chocolate sampler to give my mom for a couple nights...I guess I should feel funny giving bacon chocolate for Hannakuh, but my family stays about as Kosher as a lobster boil.

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Originally Posted by Meggpi 

I got a chocolate pack at Trader Joe's that is kind of like the Chuao chocolate sampler to give my mom for a couple nights...I guess I should feel funny giving bacon chocolate for Hannakuh, but my family stays about as Kosher as a lobster boil.

Bahahahahahaha! That's awesome! Mine is the same way! I won't do pork but I don't really follow anything else- my dad wanted to have a pig roast when I graduated high school! I saw they had a chocolate passport at Trader Joes but I bought one of the fancy teas and local honey for one night and I feel like the fortune cookies fit that theme perfectly!

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Originally Posted by mb214 

Just wondering about the peppermint fortune cookie....does anybody else get annoyed when your "fortune" is really just a saying or maxim (i.e. the love you give to others is a gift you give to yourself---this is not a fortune)?

 

It has always just been a pet peeve of mine

haha omg!!!! me and my family went to a chinese buffet this weekend and my sister in laws "FORTUNE" said BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN FOR THEY WILL INHERIT THE NATIONAL DEBT.................... WTF!!!!!!

my bfs said "MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL AND MEN NEED ROOTS"

ive never ever seen such crazy "fortunes"

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Originally Posted by Legalista 

I missed Barrister's last year because of a mock trial so I'm excited for this year! Has anyone else been using SelfControl to help study but still have internet? I just discovered the app and it is saving me from putzing around here all day when I should be studying! It's a great app if you haven't tried it!

omg this looks amazing.  i've never used it but i just downloaded it - this could be my savior! thank you for sharing!  

and as for the people considering buying more chocolate, i bought four boxes when they came back in stock.  i have to admit that only two of them are gifts...

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Originally Posted by quene8106 

switched over to December as in you see your box contents on the bb website already?

No, no I mean switched over as in, it says "December box shipping info" but no tracking number yet. I wish it had my box contents on there! 

So I watched the sneak peek video, and I am a little excited. However, after the aweful disaster that was my goop box, I have been on the verge of canceling my sub. Now I've racked up enough review points to get a free box, or I could stick it out after December for another month and get $20, buy something nice for myself and cancel the sub. Or I could keep the sub if they stop sending me cut rate department store samples as "deluxe" sizes and NEVER send me a luna bar ever again. Last month for me wasn't horrible. But unless they promise some better sample sizes for the new year, I'm about through. 

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Originally Posted by amidea 

omg this looks amazing.  i've never used it but i just downloaded it - this could be my savior! thank you for sharing!  

 

and as for the people considering buying more chocolate, i bought four boxes when they came back in stock.  i have to admit that only two of them are gifts...

It's great! I block everything except school related things for 2 or 3 hour increments and then give myself 10 min breaks! It's so helpful, especially for writing papers because you can still research but you aren't tempted by fun sites! 

As for the chocolate- calories don't count during finals right?! :)...and the BB points are a bonus!

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Originally Posted by msdollfaced 

No, no I mean switched over as in, it says "December box shipping info" but no tracking number yet. I wish it had my box contents on there! 

oh ok. gotcha. i'm not gonna lie, but i ran over to the bb site as soon as you made that post, haha

I just checked the Birchbox site, and no shipping for either account of mine yet and my boxes havent updated from November.  Mine seem to be always the last to update and the last to ship.  I do love them when I get them though.  I adore Birchbox!

There seems to be a lot of great products this month.  I'm hoping I get the clarfying shampoo that was in the sneak peek video.  I use a lot of Orofluido everyday - I put it my hair when its wet, and then again once it's dry.  I'm not really sure if there is buildup or not, but I would like to try a clarifying shampoo and that appears to be the best one I have seen.  I also wouldnt mind getting the blush they are sampling this month.  Or a skincare item. 

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Anyone have a birchbox promo code?      Never mind I placed my order anyways!

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Originally Posted by Antidentite 

Has anyone smelled Nicole by Nicole Richie?  Does it suck or is this a mistake? 

 

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/new/nicole-by-nicole-richie

sounds amazing! I just ordered it

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

sounds amazing! I just ordered it

Me too!  Why not?  I can always gift it :)

Does anyone know if you use the BBMANGIFT code if it actually appears in your cart?  Mine just said BBMANGIFT code applied.

OOOH! The Birchbox shop has the new Juliette Has a Gun scent!  Would love to try that one out!

Urg, this is the only reason why I hate living on the West Coast... I get my info later than everyone!!

To anyone that has tried the Chuao chocolates, what is your favorite flavor? I found them at  a store nearby and was thinking of getting some.

Wow! This is only my second month with Brichbox but so far I am loving it :) The products in my last month box were amazing and this months seem just as great :) I havn't got my number yet but based from everyone elses i know its coming very soon

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Originally Posted by SamAsh 

Urg, this is the only reason why I hate living on the West Coast... I get my info later than everyone!!

 

To anyone that has tried the Chuao chocolates, what is your favorite flavor? I found them at  a store nearby and was thinking of getting some.

If it makes you feel better, I live in Indiana and I haven't gotten any info yet either! Woo?

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Originally Posted by Antidentite 

Does anyone know if you use the BBMANGIFT code if it actually appears in your cart?  Mine just said BBMANGIFT code applied.

gah! i wish i would have used a code! what is that for?

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Originally Posted by SamAsh 

Urg, this is the only reason why I hate living on the West Coast... I get my info later than everyone!!

 

To anyone that has tried the Chuao chocolates, what is your favorite flavor? I found them at  a store nearby and was thinking of getting some.

I first got them in my Birchbox sometime last year and I have been obsessed with Spicy Maya ever since.  It is amazing!  I also like Firecracker but that might just be because I'm also obsessed with pop rocks.  They used to have one with Coconut that I liked as well but I think they did away with it when they changed their look. 

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Originally Posted by Rochellena 

If it makes you feel better, I live in Indiana and I haven't gotten any info yet either! Woo?

Yes, that oddly makes me feel better haha! I know I'm not alone! I usually don't get my box til around the 16th, though. 

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

gah! i wish i would have used a code! what is that for?

Free Birchbox man box with a $50 purchase.  Its the BB man box that has the knit tie and the duffle bag so it seems like a pretty good deal. 

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Originally Posted by SamAsh 

Urg, this is the only reason why I hate living on the West Coast... I get my info later than everyone!!

 

To anyone that has tried the Chuao chocolates, what is your favorite flavor? I found them at  a store nearby and was thinking of getting some.

firecracker! it's like having 4th of july fireworks in your mouth! 

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

gah! i wish i would have used a code! what is that for?

buy $50 worth of stuff, get $45 worth of bb man stuff for free