So What Wednesday

Its So What Wednesday over at Life after I Dew and I'm linking up. Today I'm saying So What If....

• I've never done a link up before and really have no idea what I'm doing :)
• my boys have worn the same shirt every other day since we got it.  I have washed it but some people will wonder.
• I cancelled a couple subscription boxes only to join some others. ;)
• There are still so many boxes I want to try
• Its also Supernatural Wednesday and I can't wait to see it
• I still haven't seen Les Miserable
• I kindof want to see the Warm Bodies movie and I'm pretty sure that I'm way to old for it. LOL

So that's my list for this week. What do you think and what are you saying so what to today?

Jenny

Goodies Jan 2013 Review

I've been waiting for my box. My friend who lives about 5 minutes away got hers on Saturday so I've been stalking the mailman. ;) It was well worth it and I was not disappointed. I can't wait to try all the yummyness in this box.

First look and it was such a pretty box. The theme this month was New Year New You.  The card says that this months box is loaded with a scrumptious selection of sensible foods to enjoy while you're living life on-the-go.  Since I'm often grabbing a snack when chasing after my boys this made a lot of sense to me.

And here are the goodies!!!

• Cascal - This is a natural soda and it looks interesting. I placed it in the fridge so I'll try it this week.
• Wild Garden Traditional Hummus and Pita Chips - I can't wait to dig into this one. C and I love hummus and this is such a cute togo kindof package that it could be good for parks and museums and while we are out and about.
• Go Nola - hmm I'm not sure about this one. But the boys and I will give it a shot.
• Flamous Brands Falafel Chips - I have never heard of such a thing but I'm a chip girl so I will grab these for a much later this week.
• Skeeter Snacks Cookie - N has already scoped this snack out. He didn't get it today but I know it will come back up this week.
• Stretch Island Fruit Chews - These are no sugar added, made with fruit only fruit snacks. Fruit snacks could be another food group in my house so once the boys realize this is what is in this bag I'm sure it will be gone.
• Nature's Bakery While Wheat Fig Bar - I like fig newtons and this looks like it in the picture so if it tastes like one I'm all in.

So overall I love this box and you can't beat the price of $7.00 a month.  This is such a great assortment and I love getting this box every month.

Enjoy!!!

Jenny

Noah's 5th Birthday!!!

I'm really not sure how my Mr. Man got to be 5 years old today!!!  Time sure does fly. As luck would have it his preschool was cancelled today since the public schools had a delay. He thought that was great and said they did it just for his birthday. :)  It will be an awakening next year when they don't cancel kindergarten just for him ;)

We are having a Star Wars themed joint birthday for my two boys in a couple weeks and I was able to order them some matching shirts from Bits & C.  They are awesome!!!

Here is the beginning of the invitations that I'm making. I'm using Stampin' Up s My Digital Studio to create them and then I will print them and send them out.

I hope everyone has a great day and Happy Birthday to my Mr. Man. I love you!!!

Jenny

disclaimer: yes I am still a Stampin' Up Demo so if you click my link above it takes you to my website. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have. :)

Cravebox Zatarain's Big Game Box Review

Yeah what is better on a wet snowy day then getting a box in the mail. :)  Today was a Cravebox day and I love getting their box everytime. Its so pretty.

For those wondering Cravebox is a little different from my other boxes in that you sign up and then they will announce when a box is available and you say if you'd like it or not. There is then a drawing and you might or might not get it.  I was lucky enough to get this one and then since I tried so early in the process they sent an email that they were doubling the goodies so I got two of everything.  Double bonus.

And onto the goodies:

• Jambalaya Mix - M will be so excited we got this since he loves Jambalaya. We are going to have to make this soon.
• Red Beans and Rice - Not normally one of my favorite meals but I've never tried making it at home so I'll give this  a shot and see how it goes.
• True Lemon Iced Tea - who can't use some tea.
• Cajun Mustard - If you know me then you know mustard is my go to condiment. I can't wait to try this one out. I have a notion in my head that this will be great with a pretzel so I may need to make some of those to go with it.
• Creole Seasoning - Two containers of this is a lot of seasoning. I will have to share one of these with someone but I'm glad to have it. I can see a modified form of a shrimp boil one night here.
• Then of course the big game is in New Orleans so no party would be complete with out some beads. We love these beads at my house so the boys will love this.

I'm very excited with this box and so glad that they doubled all my contents. I love a full box and this box would have been a little wimpy looking with just one of each item.

Did you get this box? What did you think?

Jenny

PopSugar Must Have Jan 2013 Box review

It was a good day today for me my POPSugar MustHave box came.  I love getting this box every month.  It has a try grabbag feel to it since there isn't a real theme each month and the items could be about anything.  For those wanting to know this box is $35 a month and is always a full box of goodies.

Here we go...

 First glance. :) It always makes me smile when I get this glance of the wrapped goodies. This box is also very heavy so another happy  moment.

The first reveal after the tissue is opened. I know why the box is so heavy.

And onto the contents:

• Must Have Fitness - Merrithew Stability Ball - I actually don't own one of these and as I'm working towards getting more active this year (well I cleaned off my elliptical and bought some new tennis shoes so I've started the thought process;)) I'm going to try and put this to use.
• Must Have Fashion - The Remix Timebomb - This is the pink watch. I love this and can't wait to wear it for fun. 
• Must Have Beauty - Epicuren Discovery LipBalm - really who can have enough lip balm?  I'm addicted to it and will try this one out.
• Must Have Food - PopBar Hot Chocolate on a Stick - ok these are awesome.  I can't wait to make it tonight. Basically you place the chocolate stick in steaming mug of milk.  I'm planning on trying it tonight while watching my Vampire Diaries. :)
• Must Have Food - Jet-puffed Vanilla Mallow Bits- These will go great in my hot chocolate. 
• Special extras - Think Thin Bars - I've never tried any of these and they say they contain little to no sugar. Not sure how good they can be with that statement but someone here will give them a try.
• Also included is a $15 gift certificate to Casetagram but I haven't looked up anything to see if its worth doing yet or not. I don't usually count these in my box since you have to buy something to use it but occasionally there are some that are free ones so they are worth looking into at least.

So do you get the  POPSugar MustHave?  What did you think of this month?  Overall I thought it was ok everything is fun and good in it just not mind blowing but I'm not sure what I'm expecting so not sure what they could have changed.

Jenny

disclaimer: Yes that is my affiliate link up there. When you join through me I get credits and eventually free boxes. 

Citrus Lane Jan 2013 Review

Woohoo!! I came home the other day from a couple days away and Citrus Lane was waiting for me to open up.  I love coming home to packages and for those that don't know Citrus Lane  is a monthly subscription box that is aged for your child and sends some great things each month. It costs $25 a month but if you order through my link you will get $10 off your first box. (ETA use code TAKEHALF and you can get 50% off your first box) They are currently changing up a little bit so soon they will go older but for this month they still have an upper age of 3yrs old. I actually age C up a little so that we get things he can move into. This month we got a box for a 27month old.

I love opening the box and seeing everything wrapped up nice and neat.

Zoo plate & bowl set from Skip Hop - This is perfect for us. I've been cleaning out my kiddie plates that have seen better days and this fits right in. C has already been using these.

OK so blogger is giving me some issues so sorry about how its looking. :(  The spray on the left is To-Go Disinfecting spray from Cleanwell. I've never used a spray but this is a great size and I've already tossed it in my bag.  The bag on the right has some Soothing Creme and some playful wash packets from Episencial. Both my boys have very dry skin so I'm always looking for some new lotions and we use a ton. This will be put to good use.

This book is from Barefoot Books and is really cute. C loves books and tractors so this is great. It also includes a cd with songs that I can't wait to put in my car and listen to the boys with. We are kindof tired of what we have in there now. I can't wait to see what this one is like.

Overall a great box and full of items we will get lots of use from.

Jenny

disclaimer: You guessed it my affiliate link is included. Not only will you get $10 off your first box but I will get a $10 credit in my account too. :)

BirchBox January 2013 Review

Yeah my Birchbox came today!!!  The shipping said an expected date of the 18th so I wasn't hopeful. :( and lots of people were already getting theirs so I was ready. :)

This month I got box number 34 out of the 34 different boxes. I will admit that I am loving this box way more then last months lotion fiasco. LOL 

As always the boxes come with a flyer insert that lets you know what is in your box. This one also came with a fold out flyer with 25 ways to make 2013 awesome and let me say they are really funny.  Nothing to serious here.

Now onto the goodies:

• Number 4 clarifying shampoo - This is actually a great sample size and I can toss it in my togo bag.  I've seen this shampoo at the store but never purchased it so I can't wait to give it a try.
• theBalm Put a Lid On It - I am very excited to get this even though the sample is really small. I don't think I will use much at a time though since it goes on your eyelids so this should last awhile.  With all the cool new eyeshadow I've been getting in my boxes this is a great addition.
• Clark's Botanicals smoothing marine cream - I just need to say that I really hope this one doesn't become a must have since a full size jar is $115 WOW!!!  I can tell you now I will not pay that for a face cream but I am curious to see how cool this is to get that price.
• Skinny Chic perfume - This actually smells pretty good.  It says its a mix of green apple, sweet mint and warm amber. I might actually try to wear this one out some.  Now if it does what the insert says: "Sexy, zesty, and bursting with energy Skinny Chic is your daily cure for the common bore. A spritz a day keeps you feeling young, slim, and beautiful" then I will be all about getting me some more of this.;)
• Juice Beauty Daily essentials to go - This is a 1-2-3 step process so even though its foil wrappers I think its only meant to work once so that's not too bad. I've tried some of the other Juice Beauty product samples I've gotten so I can't wait to give this a go.

All in all a decent box and there are some products that I can't wait to try out.  So let me know do you get Birchbox?  Which box did you get this month? Do you love it?  For those that need to know Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that cost $10 a month and you get a little box of samples to try out. They also have a point system so once you get your box you can review the items and get points to use towards full size products in their store.

Jenny

disclaimer: This post includes my affiliate link. If you order through my link then I will get credit for it. Even with the credits the opinions and reviews are my own and are how I feel. :)