April Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

Dabney Lee Dottie Umbrella: ($18)  We have a billion umbrellas but most are janky or ugly.  I'm not complaining about having a new, pretty one!

One Love Organics Gardenia + Tea Body Serum: ($39)  The scent isn't my favorite, but it's subtle enough that I don't really mind it.  It left my skin feeling soft, but a little oilier than regular lotion.

Produce Candles - Rhubarb: ($20)  I know that rhubarb is used in pies, but I actually have no idea what it is.  Well, that's not true, it's also a fantastic smelling candle scent.

Flip & Tumble 24-7 Bag - Blue: ($10.99)  The coolest thing about this packable tote bag is that once it's lived its life to the fullest, you send it back to the manufacturer and they recycle it.  (I had a rather had time repacking it into a little ball, though.)

Potting Shed Creations Garden-in-a-Bag - Basil: ($10)  Based on subscription boxes, it seems basil is the herb of the season.  (Ironic sentence the day after 4/20, no?)

Mott 50 Gift Card: ($25)  There isn't a minimum purchase amount for this but their stuff is fairly pricey, so I doubt that I'll use this.

Total Value: $97.99, not including gift card

I think this is the most practical assortment of items that Popsugar has ever sent out.  I'm seriously obsessed with candles, so any month that includes one is an instant win.

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March Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

The Wet Brush Squirt - Yellow: ($4.99)  I have a full sized Wet Brush and love the crap out of it.  I'm pretty excited to have a purse-sized one now too!

 Bliss Micro Magic: ($48)  I don't do much when it comes to skin care - I usually just wash and moisturize my face every night and put on SPF before I go out in the day.  I probably ought to put more effort into taking care of my face.  Side note: what's the difference between a microdermabrasion product and a scrub?

Halfpops - Butter & Pure Ocean Sea Salt: ($1.69)  I honestly can't decide how I feel about these.  Popcorn is one of my favorite foods so I feel like I should like them, but I kind of feel like they're too crunchy and not quite flavorful enough.

Knock Knock What To Pack Pad: ($7)  Ughhh this makes me want to go on a vacation SO badly.  I usually just make a checklist in Google Keep, but this is way cuter.

Samudra Zip Pouch: ($40)  I really dig this.  It's made of plastic (like a pool float) so it'll be perfect for hauling sunscreen and such around all summer.  Also, I'm a total weirdo and love the smell of pool float material.

The Archivist Reed Diffuser - Lemon + Cucumber: ($20)  This is easily the item I'm most excited about.  I'm a big fan of anything that makes my house smell good.

Benefit The Porefessional: ($4.13)  I pretty much hate my pores, so they need any help they can get.  I really like the packaging of this product...though, I do think she should be wearing pants with her coat.

Benefit Roller Lash: ($8)  I've been curious about this mascara since reading Amanda's review on it.  I'm doubtful that it will beat out my beloved Urban Decay, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Total Value: $133.87

I definitely wouldn't have paid $130 for the things that I got, but I'm more than happy with the haul for $40!  The only problem is that now I reeeeeally want to go somewhere warm and beachy.

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February Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

Chuao Ravishing Rocky Road: ($4.99) I had went on an emotional rollercoaster with this. "YES CHUAO!  Oh, shoot, it has marshmallows. THE MARSHMALLOWS ARE VEGAN YESSSS."  Needless to say, I'm happy.

 Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush - True Love: ($26)  Tarte is one of my favorite beauty brands.  I'm actually hoping that this isn't quite as pigmented as it appears in the package and that it will work out for my super pale skin.

Figs & Rouge Lip Balm - Pomegranate: ($6.14)  There's no such thing as too many lip balms, right?  This one smells delicious and feels wonderful.  Plus, it's formulated with no petroleum.

Acme Party Box Co Heart Cheese Board & Knife: ($42)  I adore this so much.  We have a set of cheese slicers and knives and such, but never actually got a board to go with them.

K Hall US Apothecary Rose Water Bubble Bath: ($30)  This is easily the prettiest bottle of bubble bath I've ever had.  I was a little nervous since I don't usually like rose-y scents, but I really like how this smells.  Plus, apparently rose water is good for dry skin and helps fight depression.

Baublebar Mini Arrow Necklace: ($32)  I'm a big fan of dainty necklaces and this is absolutely adorable.  I do wish I had gotten the silver version though, so I might actually try to swap for it.

Finger Paints Nail Polish - Brushstroke Blush: ($4.99)  This made a bit of a mess in transit.  Fortunately, it didn't get onto anything else in the box.  It also came with a buy one get one free coupon.

Total Value: $146.12

This was one of my absolute favorite boxes I've gotten from Popsugar.  It's also one of the rare times when I can actually see a theme among all of the items that they sent.  They've already posted a hint about march and I can't wait to see what it brings!

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January Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

ToGoSpa Ice Water Eyes: ($12.50)  I'm not sure how I feel about putting something called named "Ice Water Eyes" on my face in the middle of winter, but they'll probably great once it warms up a little.

Manduka eQua Yoga Hand Towel - Seaglass: ($16)  I actually really like this, though I won't be using it for yoga.  When J and I go hiking we usually wind up just taking random old towels, but this will be so much better.  

Nature Valley Protein Granola - Peanut Butter 'N Dark Chocolate: ($3.68)  There is a bit more peanut butter than chocolate flavor, but it's really good.  I would definitely buy more of this - it's a bit healthier than snacking on Reese's.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: ($30)  I feel like I've tried something from this brand before but can't remember what it was or how I felt about it.  This cream gets great reviews and will definitely be used to combat our winter-dried skin.

Keep Cup Medium Brew: ($26)  J scoffed at the fact that this only holds 12 ounces, but that's the perfect size for me.  It's super cute and I can't wait to actually use it.

Skin Jewel Tattoos: ($13)  Yes, these metallic temporary tattoos are silly and cheesy and potentially trashy but you know what...I love them.  I'm not sure I can rock the designs that take up an entire arm, but cut up into smaller sections they're pretty cute.

Jack + Lucy Beanie: ($32)  Oddly enough, Popsugar actually sent a Jack + Lucy item last January too.  I'm all about slouchy beanies, so as soon as I made sure the fur was faux, I was a fan.

Total Value: $133.18

This month was great for me!  It's actually the first month in a while that I will personally use every single item that they sent.  It does seem like a couple of the items - the eye treatments and the tattoos - would have been more appropriate for a summer box, but in Texas that's basically only a couple months away. ;)

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December Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

Subtle Luxury Sparkle Scarf: ($62)  I need to go on a vacation to somewhere cold just so I can use all the scarves I've gotten from subscription boxes.  This one isn't my most favorite, but it is pretty and shiny.

Williams-Sonoma Cupcake Mix - Vanilla: ($14.95)  I bake from scratch, but maybe I'll drop some hints that J could use this to bake for me.  

Knot & Bow Parcel Tags: ($4)  Fortunately, I finished wrapping Christmas presents before my PSMH showed up so I'll have to save these for future gifts.  They're super cute though.

Sparklepop Syndey Necklace: ($42)  I'm not really a fan of this.  If it were shorter, smaller, and silver I'd probably like it.

Canvas Dauville Large Platinum Bowl: ($28)  This is super pretty.  I'm planning on using it to hold my rings...once I finally get my jewelry organized.

Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Lacquer - Bordeaux: ($24)  This goes on as a lip gloss and then wears into a stain.  I haven't decided whether or not I like this color as a gloss, but I do like how it looks as as a stain.  It's also got an amazing consistency - smooth and buttery and not sticky at all.

Total Value: $174.95

My feelings about this month are 'eh.'  There just isn't one item that totally blows me away.  That said, I'm not entirely disappointed by this box either since I'll use the bowl and the gloss and will eventually get around to wearing the scarf.

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November Popsugar Must Have Review

The Box: Popsugar Must Have

The Cost: $39.95/month

The Goods: Hand-picked food, fashion, beauty, home, and/or fitness items.

K. Hall Shea Butter Cream - No. 72 Ambergris: ($22)  I haven't tried this yet, but the tube and packaging is super pretty.  

G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix Popcorn: ($2.99)  Listen, every subscription could include popcorn every single month and I'd be pleased.  Is there a popcorn of the month subscription?  I should look into this...

Tiny Prints Thoughtful Heart Stationery: ($15.90)  I love that these are generic cards and I can use them for any occasion.  Also included was a $25 gift card to Tiny Prints, which I will totally use on a gift.  I just haven't decided if it will be for me or for someone else.

Sorial Saffiano Wallet on a Chain: ($49)  I was a little nervous that my phone wouldn't fit in this, but it totally does.  Granted, it doesn't leave much room for anything else except maybe some cash and maybe a lip gloss.  Hopefully when I use this I will have J to carry my keys.

Wine Glass Writer 3-Pack: ($9.95)  These pens can be used to mark ceramic and glass glasses so that you'll never be confused about which glass is yours.  We have cool chalkboard wine glasses (thanks KB!) but these will be handy for champagne and mixed drinks.

Dominique Ansel The Secret Recipes: ($20.47)  I like to bake, but I usually stick to the basic pies, cake balls and cookies.  I'll probably flip through this and then pass it on to a friend of mine who is much fancier in her baking.

Total Value: $120.31

I actually really liked this month!  It's nice to get an accessory that isn't a scarf for a change.  I'm really glad that there weren't any huge issues with shipping like last month, too.

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