~Birchbox~

I am in love with Birchbox.

It is like a magazine subscription where you pay $10.00 a month to receive a box like this on the left (your left) with 4-5 Deluxe Beauty and Make-up products in the mail once a month around the 10th of the month (I usually get mine around the 10-13th day of the month). The samples can be anywhere from Make-Up, Beauty items like Peels, Hand wipes, creams, perfumes, full sized bronzers or eye shadows. It depends on the month and what the Birchbox staff are going to do.

Each box is a different theme and when you open the box you will see a intro card telling you what the month is about and a brief description of the box. The other side of the card tells you what is in your box.

The boxes are always a surprise. Which is really nice because I feel like I am getting a present every month and I love it!

I have been getting Birchboxes since April of this year.

I have received since April:

April Box ~ Earth Day

1. Green Apple Peel Full Strength by Juice Beauty (with bonus of Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer)
2. Earth Perfume by LIV GRN
3. The Healthy Body Butter in Vanilla Lavender by Lavanilla
4. Nail Polish in Jules by Zoya
5. Seed Paper (Birchbox extra)
= 6 Samples

May Box~ Mothers

1. Eye Shadow by Stila in the color Dahlia (FULL SIZED)
2. MON JASMIN NOIR by BULGARI perfume
3. Transphuse Night Serum by Erno Laszlo
4. Pomegranate Soap by ARCHIPELAGO
5. Card with a coupon for another free card By Tiny Prints (Birchbox Treat)
6. 2 Beautiful Color Shampoo & Conditioner by ORIBE (Birchbox Extra)
=8 Samples

June Box~ Travel

1. Twirl Perfume by Kate Spade

2. Baked Blush N' Brighten in Honey Dipped by Laura Geller (FULL SIZED)

3. OLIO DI JASMIN Hair Serum by Oscar Blandi

4. Toner For Normal to Combination Skin by Pangea Organics (with bonus of Facial Cream)

5. 2 Orange Towelettes by Herban Essentials (Bonus)

= 7 Samples

~3 Months = 21 Samples!!!~

I Found One Of The Best Sites Because Of Facebook...

I found The Happy Lil' Homemaker!

It is the best site I have ever read about and I have found the most helpful when I am trying to coupon and learning about saving money. I am a college student as you know and I don't have a job at all at the moment and I need to fill in my time during the day. I find that coupons and finding deals is amazing. I am excited to learn more.

This site also has a bunch of tips, recipes on food and making things that are useful, crafts, fitness, health, beauty, fun things for kids, gift ideas, tips on homeschooling, organization, tips for parents, and much more. I am super excited to be reading this site.

 I find a new thing on The Happy Lil' Homemaker site everyday!

Tip #1 For College Students and Just Anyone

I have found out that when you are studying for a test or a important exam that you don't want to fail, to try breathing in and out. Releasing your thoughts of anything that is troubling you and thinking positive about your assignment, test, or exam. I use this whenever I am trying to study for a test and I am stressed about anything that could damage a good grade for me while doing my assignments. I usually get a great grade of higher than I thought it would be after clearing my mind and thinking positive.

My Fanfiction Profile and My Stories Links

I have been a member of Fanfiction.net since December 22nd, 2008. I fell in love with the concept that fans can write stories and post them on one site without being professional. I get to correct my stories the way I want, make up characters, ideas, concepts, plots and much more freely and without restraint. I am pretty proud of myself.

I try to update my profile every few months if possible. I also try to update my stories if I can. I love doing my stories. I only have 3 so far. Trenton's Newest Resident? (Not sure if I want to continue), It's good to be home (Completed), and my newest is A Whole New Beginning (Still working on it).

All 3 of my stories are based on Janet Evanovich's book series of Stephanie Plum Novels. Really amazing books. There are 16 books so far and #17 comes our June 21st. Excited too. Great series, amazing adventures also.

Freebies For The Month of May

I am going to be honest and say that I don't remember all that I have received from the month of May. I have received many, many samples, freebies, coupons, free informational packets, and won a few giveaways in the last few months since I started using my freebie sites and coupon queens on Facebook.

I have gained so much information on everything about getting freebies and how to get great non-store brand items really cheap with coupons. I have saved my family over $100.00 these past months then ever before. I have dedicated my boredom to coupon searches and organizing than ever before too.

I have found a good way to put old coupons to good use by donating them to a program (Non-Profited) called "Coups for Troups." My coupons will go to military families overseas that could use them as long as they are not over 6 months old.
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Anyways,

I have received Razors from Gillette, deordorant samples, earring from a Freebie page giveaway, a package of 10 homemade samples from Body & Soul Products (which I will be reviewing soon here and on FB), Coupons for free products such as food items like Sweet potato fries and Lays chips, I have received other things through the mail for free like magazines and shampoos and more coupons.

I have found coupons on the internet for items that I have bought for free like deordorant (trial size), toothpastes (both trial and full sized), first aid kits, body washes, hair products, personal products (female product), I found some pain relief gel coupons and midol ($2 off), and many more.

I have taken to buying the sunday paper ever first Sunday of the month. I am making it a goal to use as many coupons as possible to go past the $4 I spent on 2 papers. I think I will make it. I have til the 30th to see if I suceeded. Hoping I will.

This is it for now folks. I am going to cut some coupons. (I have not had the chance to this week yet.

I am going for a big shopping trip 6/8/11 which is tomorrow. I am hoping to spend less than $20 on all I need or what not. I need to plan tonight.

Tips For College Students Introduction

I just completed my 4th semester of college on May 5th and I am going to be giving tips out for students in the next few months before school or classes begin again on my techniques for passing my college classes with the minimum amount of time spent and how to suceed with less stress.

I am helping you suceed like I am and have now.