November Taffy Mail Box

Hey beaut's!

Now you all know how much I love a good ole subscription box and a couple of weeks ago I came across a new kind of subscription box that I'd never heard of before, Taffy Mail. Taffy Mail is a food subscription box that sends out a selection of American candy for all of us beaut's to enjoy, wait what!!!! Yes that's right, the amazing Taffy Mail have come up with a box that allows us in the UK to try out different US sweets and treats without spending a fortune, because as I know very well American food is like the food of the gods in the UK an is extremely pricey so I think the idea of a subscription service is amazing!

Taffy Mail have three plans available to choose from, firstly theres the 'Light' box which is a taster size box that contains 4-5 American sweets and will set you back just £7.49 per month, then theres the 'Classic' box which is £14.99 per month and contains 10-12 American sweets and 1 can of American soda and lastly theres the 'Extra' box which is £24.99 per month and contains up to 20 American sweets, at least 1 can of American soda and at least 1 premium item, premium items include the likes of Twinkies and other cakes, American cereals, large packs of Oreo’s and other higher priced items. The Taffy Mail boxes are shipped out on or before the 15th of every month and the postage and packaging is free so theres nothing extra that will be added to your monthly payment which I think is pretty fab! 

In the Classic* box I received were such amazing yummy treats.... Theres was a double pack of  Twinkies which are my absolute favourite and didnt last more than five minetes, Milk Duds made with chocolate and caramel, Take 5 Bar, Double Dipped Nerds in Watermelon Apple and Cherry Lemonade, Twizzlers, Mike and Ike Zours, Laffy Taffy in Strawberry and Laffy Taffy in Sour Apple, Trident Gum in Pineapple Twist, Funyuns Onion Flavoured Rings and a can of Hawaiian Punch in Fruit Juicy Red. As you can see theres such a variety to try in the box from chocolate, sweets, crisps, fizzy drink and even chewing gum so it's not as if you just get a box of gummy sweets or anything which I think is amazing!

Overall I think Taffy Mail have come up with a brilliant idea for a subscription box, I loved my box and everything in it as did my boyfriend and I think it's such amazing value for money when you consider how much American goodies are to buy here in the UK. If your into your subscription boxes and American treats then Taffy Mail is a must try!

March Birchbox Review

Hey girlie's!!!

It's that time again... Birchbox time!!! This month's theme is a collaboration with Lulu Guinness, where Birchbox have added 2 of Lulu's picks and given the box a slight make over in Lulu's honour. I have to admit this is going to be my last Birchbox, I haven't been overly impressed by them this year and this month's box is quite disappointing as their are no full size products and the box really does seem quite empty as the samples are so small, also Birchbox must have forgotten to pop in the 'life lessons from Lulu' booklet as mine is no where to been seen.

So lets see the little treats I received inside my March Birchbox...

Benefit Stay Don't Stray 2.5ml (full size £20.50)

This is the first of Lulu's picks for our Birchbox this month and its probably the most exciting thing in my box too, say hello too a little sample of Benefit's Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer! The primer claims to keep your eyeshadow and concealer in place from AM to PM, so I'm really looking forward to giving this a whirl and considering I have oily eyelids I think I really could 'benefit' from this, just a shame the sample is so blooming tiny!

Dr.Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner 7.5ml (full size £39.00)

I love Dr.Brandt products, it's a shame they are so expensive as I could certainly see myself using everything from them. This pore refining primer is a favourite of photo-ready celebs, and its sheer formula claims to minimise those pores and absorb excess oil all at once. It sounds pretty amazing right? I have actually used this twice since I received it and so far so good, it applies the same as Benefits POREfessional but has a strong menthol 'vicks' scent to it which isn't the nicest scent in the world, but I'll definitely use the whole sample up as I do like it.

Aroma Works Serenity Body Oil 5ml (full size £32.50)

As I've said before, I'm really not a huge fan of body oils but as this is only a tiny sample I'll use it up too see what its like. The oil is a blend of lemongrass, neroli, geranium and organic coconut oil, with all of those essential oils combined its supposed to free the mind of the stresses and uplift spirits, ooohhh!

Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Replenishing Hand Cream 7ml (full size £10)

Ohh I love a good ole hand cream and this one from Molton Brown smells absolutely incredible, just like the sugary rhubarb and custard sweets you get in the sweet shop, mm mm! I've actually been after a new hand cream for a while now so I'm looking forward to seeing if this is as good as it smells ha ha.

English Laundry No.7 For Her 2ml (full size £47.00)

Oh no, the dreaded perfume sample. This is such a pet peeve of mine when it comes to beauty boxes, I mean I could go into Debenhams and spritz perfumes until my hearts content and not have to pay a thing, but oh well. Moaning aside, this does smell lovely and I'll get another 2 spritz' out of it I'm sure ha ha.

Lifestyle Extra-  Lulu Guinness Candy Rock 

And lastly is this month's lifestyle extra, and Lulu's second addition to the box, a stick of rock. It's black and white striped design represents the traditional candy shops that inspired Lulu's spring/summer 2014 collection. Mmm I love rock, yum!

Overall I'm pretty disappointed this month and its made my decision about keeping Birchbox quite easy. It just feels like this months box is really lacking in goodies and to not even get one full size product is annoying too, as much as the Benefit sample is lovely I even think they've scrimped abit on that as its such a tiny sample. 

What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? Did you get the same as me?? I'd love to know.