Monday 8 February 2016

My Little Box January and February

My Little Box
Well life around here has been very busy, Noah is growing fast and the weeks are absolutely whizzing past. Our days are filled with fun, laughter and general silliness. 
In between this, we're out taking part in various baby classes (I will be doing a post on this later), walking around the park and popping out for coffee with new found mummy friends. To be honest we never really stop and it's very busy.

Well on with today's post, My Little Subscription Box, if you haven't read my first post you can do so here.


January's subscription box came quite late in the month and February's Box arrived super early, so I've decided to do a combined post for you on both for this month. I hope that's ok.

Each month the My Little Box takes on a different theme. January's was that of wishes, perfect for the start of the new year centring around shaking things up, regenerating and starting from scratch.

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The gifts inside the box fitted in perfectly with this theme, with a 2016 diary to help keep track of all the glittering and wonderful moments that will happen throughout the year.
My Little Box 
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I loved that it had illustrations at the start of each month and tear off corners when you had finished with a week. 

You can also share the new year love with bracelets that have personalised message cards to send to friends with small reminders on.
My Little Box
The box also contained three beauty products lip solve, lip stick and cleanser. 
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I don't know about you but in the Winter months my lips get seriously dry cracked and chapped, this wonderful lip balm makes sure your lips stay in tip top condition. The smell also reminds me of Barrett's milk bottles, one of my childhood favourites.

When your lips are in good condition the perfect pairing to top those wonderful lips off is melted fuchsia liquid lipstick.


As you all know I'm not that great at looking after my skin and with a new baby definitely not, so anything that is quick and easy gets my vote. Ren gentle 3-In-1 cleansing water is perfect for removing make-up and toning the skin. It also has a wonderful scent of rose.
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So my verdict on the January box... really positive, it had a lovely selection of gifts that fitted the theme brilliantly and I'm really looking forward to using all of them.

The theme for the February box, Home. 

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Now for me personally I thought the theme for the box was a little strange as it didn't centre on valentines but I might be on my own here.

But lets get into the unboxing and see.

I personally have very dry skin, which is also quite sensitive so I have to be careful what I use product wise. During the Winter I tend to use a good moisturiser on my face to bring my skin back to life and a good quality hand cream.

I was pleased that the box this month had three beauty products specifically targeted to help with the big chill, a mask peel, a hydrating moisturiser for the face to illuminate dry skin and a rich hand cream.
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The Lapland hand cream (£16.90) screams Christmas in both name and design but despite this first impression it is a rich creamy formula with Arctic berries full of rich antioxidants. Maybe I shouldn't have been too quick to judge our Nordic friends as Poláar clearly know how to look after the pinky's.

The My Little World magazine for February offered lots of interior design ideas that really were Pinterest and Instagram worthy. They centred on using key items in the home to bring a room to life, and offered ideas for two key pieces a reversible photo frame and cushion to help achieve some of this at home.

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Ok I'm going to be honest here I didn't really get the home box. I enjoyed it yes, as who doesn't like getting new surprises delivered through the post each month; but it seemed an oddly cobbled together box with home items that I doubt I will use. I did however love the beauty selection so a bit of a mixed bag. 

What would be your favourite item? Are there any themes that you think would make a good box? 

Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle surprises delivered straight to your door for £11 (+ £3.95 PP) per month mylittlebox.co.uk

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18 comments:

  1. Maybe they were trying to steer clear of making single people feel left out? But then they could have focused on loving yourself! A home theme seems more appropriate for March when it's time to start spring cleaning! Very impressed with what you get in the boxes for such a good price! xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua | Travel, Food, Italy

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    1. Your probably right, in other countries their boxes focussed on the love theme just strange that for the English addition that they didn't. The idea of love yourself as a theme would have been brilliant. The home theme for march again brilliant point. You should be advising them on their marketing Lucy X

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  2. I'm glad everything is good with Noah, Lucy! I think my favourite product out of these would be the REN cleansing water :) xx

    Toasty

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    1. The cleansing water smells divine and is definitely a repurchase Lucy x

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  3. I can't believe I've missed out so much on your blog, HOW? First of all massive congratulations, Noah is absolutely gorgeous and what a beautiful name too. I'm glad all is going well, I can't imagine how tough it must be at times but you're so lovely and Noah is very lucky to have you!

    Loved reading your reviews on these boxes, none of the subscription things have ever really appealed apart from this so I may ask for a subscription for my birthday! x

    Josie | Sick Chick Chic

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    1. Thanks Josie, its been busy. Glad that you're feeling a bit better. I like you wasn't that taken with any of the subscription boxes but the My Little Boxes seem very varied and different Lucy x

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  4. This box looks great! Also Noah is just the cutest, glad to hear your family are doing well!

    Ash | Liakada

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    1. Thank you Liakada. Hope your travels are going well Lucy x

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  5. I love the packaging of the boxes. What did you think of the February mask peel?

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    1. The illustrations on all their packaging is beautiful. I'm quite fussy when it comes to face masks. Lots I have used I the past burn on application. The mask peel smells good and seemed to remove dirt and dead skin Lucy x

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  6. Awww wow he is so cute :) He looks so big already!

    I always think the my little boxes are so Twee :)

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. He is growing very quickly, definitely not a new born anymore. The home box definitely felt Twee Lucy x

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  7. This is such a cute box! The packaging is amazing, the agenda is adorable and I love that lipstick!

    Jennifer Ashley
    www.prettylittledetails.ca  

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    1. The illustrations on the box are beautiful I have been really impressed with the contents and products so far Lucy

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  8. Glad you're all keeping well! I really like that you've included both boxes here and think I'd prefer the January one too - the diary looks lovely. Surprised they didn't go for a Valentine's theme for Feb too.

    Style Sunrise☀

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    x

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    1. They really give a great selection of products, the Jan box got my vote too Lucy x

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  9. He is soooo cuteee, I love him so much!!! His little, happy face made my day!!! God bless you, your baby and your whole family! Liuba x

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    1. Thanks Libua we are quite smitten on him too Lucy x

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