The April  PopSugar Must have box has arrived, and this time I’d rate it as “so-so”.

It looks like the theme is along the lines of “April showers bring May…herbs?”

Dabney Lee – Dottie Umbrella $20

I love this!  It’s navy blue with white polka dots and a pink handle.  Plus it has an auto open and close feature.  I’m really curious to see how it auto closes but I haven’t tried it in the house yet.

One Love Organics – Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Body Serum  $39

The packaging is a strange little spray bottle and it promises to help moisturize your skin.  After sitting in the sun on my vacation my skin has really started drying out so I sprayed some on my legs this morning and rubbed it in.  It has an oily texture and smells quite nice.  It didn’t do much for moisture though and I need to add some body lotion to my legs, but I’m really dry right now.

Produce Candles – Rhubarb Spring Candle  $20

This has a very subtle natural scent and I think my husband might even be okay with me burning it in the kitchen.  (He’s generally opposed to things that have any scent.)  I’ll give this a try next time I want to neutralize kitchen odors.

Flip & Tumble – 24/7 Bag – $12

I already have a few of these bags, my Mom got me hooked a while back.  I don’t have this color so I’m happy to add it to my collection.  I usually stash one in my purse so I can use it when I’m out shopping or when I need to throw a few extra things in to transport back and forth to work.  I love reusable bags.  This also came with a coupon for my next purchase from flip & tumble.

Potting Shed Creations – Garden-in-a-bag Basil – $10

I’m not a huge fan of Basil, but I do love gardening and growing things so I’ll get this started right away.  It’s a pretty cool idea to have an herb garden you can grow in a bag.

Mott 50 – $25 gift card

This one went straight in the trash after I visited their website.  It’s all super expensive and nothing I’d be interested in.  Rash guards and expensive cover ups.  No thanks.

Overall, it’s not my favorite box, but I like the body serum and umbrella and the candle smells nice so I feel that it was worth the money.  I still love getting surprises each month.

The March PopSugar Must have box has arrived.  The theme this time was a vacation or getaway which I just came back from.  🙂

Here’s what was in this month’s box.

Bliss – Micromagic Microdermabrasion Treatment  $48

I have tried various face scrubs in the past but have not yet tried this one.  I’ll give it a try and see how it compares to Origins Modern Friction and Josie Maran Argan cleansing powder.

Update: I didn’t care for this scrub.  It had some ingredient in it that makes your skin feel tingly (like toothpaste has) but it did nothing for the pores on my nose.  I think the tingle is meant to distract you and make you feel like it’s doing something more than it actually is plus I don’t like having extra chemicals in my skincare products.

Greenmarket Purveying Co. – The archivist Lemon + Cucumber Reed Diffuser Kit  $20

This has a nice refreshing smell and I could see myself using it in the spare bedroom.

Update: I set this up in our spare bedroom and it actually made the whole house smell!  It’s a pleasant fruity smell so I don’t mind but was surprised at how strong it was.

Samudra – Pink Pina Zip Pouch $40

I love the pink plastic of this and it reminds me of things I had back in the 80’s.  I’m not sure what I’ll put in it, but it’s very cute.

Knock Knock – What to Pack Pad $7

This would have been useful for my trip had I not already created a OneNote file that contains a full list of everything I pack when I go on a trip.  I created a special OneNote file for travel this time and already have a full personalized packing list.  This one is too generic for me having just “tops” or “makeup”.  I like my full personalized list better.

Wet Brush – The Squirt  $4.99

I’ll definitely give this a try.  With my long hair I’m often fighting with tangles after a shower.

Update: I LOVE this brush! I used it after I washed my hair and it was so gentle on the tangles I ended up pulling out a lot less hair in the process.  Normally brushing my hair leads to a ton of hair on the brush, but not with this.  I sent one to my Mom to try.

Halfpops – Halfpopped Popcorn  $1.69

I think I’ve tried these before and liked them.  I’m a huge fan of popcorn so these are right up my alley.

Update: I think I tried these in the cheese flavor before.  The butter and salt version is just sort of bland.

Benefit Cosmetics – Roller Lash Mascara and POREfessional – sample

I haven’t tried this mascara yet (I usually don’t wear any because it irritates my eyes) but the lady at the benefit counter was pushing this when I was purchasing some sunscreen.  I’ll try it once and see how my eyes react to it.  I think I’ve tried POREfessional in the past and just thought it was “enh”.

Overall this was a good box but not my favorite.  I’m excited to try the face scrub and brush and the pink bag is cute.  I’m excited to see what will come next month.  I’m hoping it will be a spring themed box now that spring is here.

The February PopSugar Must Have box with it’s Valentine’s Day theme might be my favorite yet!

Here’s what I got.

Tarte Cosmetics – Amazonian Clay 12-hr Blush $26

I’ve tried some of the other Tarte blushes and liked them and this color is a nice bright rosy pink.  I’ve been using this daily since I got it.

U.S. Apothecary – Rose Water Bubble Bath $30

I love the bottle and presentation of this bubble bath but unfortunately I’m not a fan of rose scented anything so I ended up giving this item away.

ACME Party Box Company – Bamboo Heart Cutting Board and Cheese Knife $32

I love this little cutting board.  I’ve been having some different cheeses lately so this will definitely get used.

BaubleBar – Mini-Arrow Pendant Necklace $32

This also came with a 30% off your next order coupon which I think I’ll be using.  This necklace is super cute and I’m wearing it today.  It goes well with an arrow bracelet from Gorjana that I got for Valentines Day.  I took a look at their site and they have some really nice delicate gold jewelry.

Figs & Rouge – 100% Natural Balm $8

I love lip balm and this one is nice and gentle.  The cherry scent is subtle and I like the balm.  I’ve been using this at night before I go to bed and wake up with soft lips.

Chuao Chocolatier – Ravishing Rocky Road Bar $6

This was delicious while it lasted!  I liked the bits of marshmallow and almonds.

Sally Beauty – FingerPaints nail color $5.50

I haven’t tried this yet so can’t really review it.  I typically go for muted pinks for my nails but I’ll try this at some point.

Overall I think the PopSugar Must Have box is a pretty good deal and enjoy opening it each month to see the surprises.