July Birchbox Review

Yes, I have already received my August Birchbox in the mail.

Yes, we are already over halfway through August.

Yes, I am finally reviewing my July box.

Problem?

So in this post I talked about receiving my very 1st Birchbox

delivery in the mail.

I didn't want to do a full review of the box until I actually had the chance to use all

the products for a little while.

I have used them all enough times now to form a good opinion or review of them

so here it goes!

First up is the Tan Towel. It is simply a sunless tanner in the form of a moist wipe.

I loved the fact that the towel was able to be used on your face and body.

My skin is super sensitive,

so it is nice to have a product that is formulated for both areas :)

The towel is a bit small (compared to the ones I have used before),

so it started to feel a bit dry by the time I was only halfway through using it :(

It only took about 5-10 minutes to feel like I was dry enough to get dressed for bed.

Pros: Fairly easy to use, no streaks, left a light glow of color

Cons: Had a slight odor (my nose is super sensitive), color was too faint for me

Next up is Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect spray.

It is a leave-in conditioning mist.

I have used this off and on, but I haven't noticed a major difference with my hair.

Can't say I love it or hate it, just whatever.

I will probably just stick with my good ole' Suave detangler for kids :)

It smells yummy and works great!

The Dr. Lipp balm I have used a few times,

and the Coola moisturizer I honestly haven't touched.

The balm is pretty think, so it would be great in the winter time for chapped lips.

Right now I prefer to stick with my classic cherry Chapstick

because it is easy to apply (just swipe and go!).

To be honest, I thought the Coola product was an actual sunscreen and didn't see

the need for it recently.

Of course now that I reread the product description I realize that I am an idiot! lol!

I will be testing out this moisturizer next time I am out and about sans makeup :)

The final product from my July box is the Marcelle BB Cream in Golden Glow.

Oh my do I love this stuff!

It seriously has the perfect amount of color, glow, coverage, and moisture!

I have been wearing it non-stop since it arrived!

Again, my skin is super duper sensitive and I have had no problems with this product.

I usually can't wear any sort of foundation that isn't powder based,

but this little gem has been amazing for me.

If you haven't tried it yet, or didn't receive it in your box

you must try it out! You won't regret it!

Thank you Birchbox for introducing me to some new companies and items

that I never would have come across without you :)

Here is a sneak peek at my August box...

Can't wait to try out these new items!

Do you receive a monthly Birchbox?

What different items did you receive?

Have you tried any of these mentioned products?

Weekend Craziness & August 19th Photo of the Day

The Weekend Recap is back!

Did you miss it?

I know I missed writing it!

This is honestly the easiest post to write all week!

Our weekends are super busy lately and truly deserve their own post,

instead of just a few highlights on my H54F posts.

So for now recaps have returned! :)

Friday night we took X to the annual Blueberry Festival in town.

It has little rides for the kiddos,

craft and homemade goods tables,

a Miss Blueberry pageant,

 a little petting zoo area,

and the best part of all....

Carnival Food!

I go to about 2 fairs/festivals a year and this is one of them,

so you better believe I am always ready to soak up all of the greasy fries,

funnel cakes, and cotton candy I as can!

To my amazement we didn't eat that bad!
Schmidt's had a vendor truck there and we couldn't pass it up!
Mic got the Bahama mama, while X and I settled for gigantic hot dogs :)
We visited the petting zoo area, rode a pony, and played in the play/park area.
Unfortunately, X is still too small for most of the rides and they wouldn't let us
go on with him :( Maybe next year :)

On our way out we stopped at the Lerch's Donuts trailer for some warm blueberry donuts,
and then back to the Schmidt's trailer for the colossal
blueberry cream puff! YUM!

Mic trying to get X to feed the goat!

Pony ride!

This kid is fearless! He loves to go down any and all slides no matter how big!

Weeeee!

Loves the rocking/bouncy things as well!

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Forgot to take a photo of the cream puff before we devoured it,
so here is an image of them from Schmidt's.
They are huge people!

Saturday & Sunday were filled with lots of golf for Mic!

So on Saturday, X and I went to visit the children's museum and see the big trucks
before heading out for a birthday party.

Riding around on the toys outside the museum :)

Inside the museum they have all kinds of play areas set up...
from a doctor's office, to a bank, grocery store, farm, etc.
X was in the digging area with his hard hat and flashlight :)

Checking out the barrel of fruit in the farm area.
He loved the little John Deere in front of him :)

Since X is obsessed with planes lately,
it was great that they had one he could sit in!

Checking out the train display.

A couple of the roads outside the museum were closed for all the big trucks.

Some of them actually had an operator in them to show the kids how they worked :)

X got to sit in a garbage truck and watch the dumpster go overhead!

Checking out the military vehicles.

X loved this old truck! He kept saying "Oh WOW!" :)

The Shrine Club trucks are the perfect fit :)

A few of the trucks that X sat in where I could actually take a picture!

 

Saturday night we attended the cookout for the golf outing Mic was in.

We of course are the only ones with a child there,

mainly because everyone else there is over the age of 50!

Yes, Mic golfs in a league that the average age is anywhere from 65-70!

He loves it!

The bourbon frosting cupcakes I made for the cookout

seemed to be a hit!

Rocking my new clearance pick up (similar hat) from Target :)
Love that store!

Sunday was much more low key!
X and I hung out around the house and just played :)
I also made Dinner in a Pumpkin, minus the pumpkin yesterday :)
You can't tell I am ready for Fall can you? lol!

 

X was so focused on playing with his cars that he didn't even notice

that our cat Diamond was laying right next to him!

Normally he chases poor D out of the room every chance he gets :(

August 18th Photo of the Day

This photo does not do dinner in a pumpkin justice!

This mixture is amazing!

Can't wait for pumpkin season :)

So what did you do this weekend?

Can you believe we are already halfway through August? Crazy!