Winter Walmart Beauty Box Review

I decided to sign up for the Walmart Beauty Box because it's only $5 and it's fun to get a little box of samples once in a while. Their Winter Box is themed "Hydration Heroes."

*Disclaimer: This box was purchased by See, Shop, Love!

The Walmart Beauty Box is sent out quarterly and the way they market it is that it's a free box but you pay $5 for shipping. So basically, the box costs $5. But I think that's a pretty reasonable price for a box of samples once every three months.

The box contains samples of products that can be bought at Walmart, and each season will have a different theme. Winter's box is aptly themed for cold, dry weather.

The box contained four foil packet samples, a full-sized sheet mask, a tube of moisturizer, and a ouch to carry everything in. These boxes often contain foil packets, so if you're not into receiving those types of samples, this box may not be for you. But again, it's only $5 every three months, so I still think that's fair. Here's everything that was inside:

• Olay Daily Facials Hydrating Cleansing Cloths - This is a dry cloth that foams up with cleanser when you add water. It's perfect for on-the-go and removed all of my makeup easily.
• Garnier SkinActive Soothing Moisturizing Mask - I couldn't find this Rose Water version of the mask on the Walmart website (so I linked to a similar one), but it's a super hydrating cream that can be used as a daily moisturizer, night cream, or a wash-off mask.
• Garnier Damage Repairing Treat 1 Minute Hair Mask - This hair mask has 98% naturally-derived ingredients and hydrates and repairs hair damage in just one minute. This was included in a previous Beauty Box, but I don't mind receiving another because it's a good product.
• Curel Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer - This lotion is meant to be used in the shower on damp skin. I've never used something like this before, but it was pretty effective. Just apply while skin is still damp and then pat dry with a towel as usual.
• Cetaphil Hydrating Gel Eye Cream - I wasn't aware that Cetaphil made eye creams, but this one is great! I love the gel formula; it's cooling to the touch and applies smoothly. It also has hyaluronic acid for extra moisture.
• SooAe Unicorn Glow Hologram Mask - SooAe masks are great, and this was the first hologram one I've tried. I wasn't sure what "hologram" meant, but basically it's just a shiny mask and the hologram part doesn't really add any benefits to your skin, it just looks cool. That being said, the serum was very moisturizing and this is a great mask for the price.

Bottom Line: I really enjoy the Walmart Beauty Box! I think it's a fun box and affordable at only $5 for shipping. The Winter theme was perfect, and I liked trying the Cetaphil and SooAe mask the most.

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Jadey's JuJu Pet Box 40% off Coupon!

Last month I reviewed the new Jadey's JuJu pet box and it was packed with treats, toys, and goodies for my cat! They have quarterly boxes for cats, dogs, and horses.

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Now you can get 40% off your first quarterly box or one-time single box purchase with coupon code 40JUJULAUNCH. The coupon is good through the month of February and expires on 2/28. That brings the cost of a single box down to only $26!

If you want to see what's inside a box, read my review of the Meow Cat Box here.

Cubs Convention 2019

This post is a little different than what I usually write, but I like to share my travel experiences from time to time. I am a huge Chicago Cubs fan, and this year I decided to finally make the trek to Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

Cubs Convention, or Cubs Con as I will refer to it henceforth, is a fan festival held every January. It's a great way to get pumped for the upcoming season and hear stories from players and the front office. They have discussion panels, autograph sessions, vendors, and other events going on throughout four floors of the hotel.

As you could probably guess, it's absolutely packed with Cubs fans. I flew in from Rochester, NY so I booked a room right in the Sheraton (which I highly recommend you do -- it was nice to have a room right there to escape too when it got too busy). There's a lot going on, but I was able to watch all of the panels I wanted to see and even got to meet one of my favorite players!

Left to Right: Javier Báez, Willson Contreras, Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist

L to R: Daniel Descalso, Albert Almora Jr., Ian Happ

The panels were my favorite part of the Con. I'm not an autograph hunter; I'd much rather hear from the players and staff and take those memories with me. There were several with different topics ranging from the Baseball Operations update to interviews with the players about their off the field hobbies, and during each fans were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Cubs Con was a whirlwind three day event and I'm glad I was able to attend. You can read more about the event and what I did at my post at Cubs Den.

January Shades Club Review and Coupon

Even though it's winter in New York, I still like having a collection of sunglasses to choose from. The sun still comes out sometimes, and when it does, it's even harsher due to the glare from the snow. Luckily Shades Club sent the perfect pair of winter sunnies for January!

*Disclaimer: This box was purchased by See, Shop, Love! at a discount in exchange for an honest review.

Shades Club sends expertly-curated shades made in the same factories as the world's best brands. There's a $100+ value in every box. There are four subscription prices:

• Monthly: $45
• 4 Months: $112 ($28 per box)
• 6 Months: $162 ($27 per box)
• 12 Months: $288 ($24 per box)

All orders ship with free 2-3 day shipping to the U.S. and international shipping prices vary based on the destination.

The January shades are wayfarer style with blue tinted lenses and white frames. Last month Shades Club sent aviators, my favorite style, and this month they've sent my second favorite! These are lightweight but well made and the white frame is great for winter. They're appropriately titled Snowbirds and are available in four other colors.

The Shades name is branded on both the arms of the sunglasses and in the corner of the left lens. This month's shipment came with just the shades and a microfiber case (which doubles as a cleaning cloth), but Shades Club will throw in random extras sometimes, such as a koozie or sunglass hanging kit. Your first box will also come with a branded fold up case (see that here).

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• Use coupon code seeshoplove for $15 off your first box
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Bottom Line: My second pair of sunglasses from Shades Club was great! I love the style, and I like that they're a different color than what I would normally purchase. Usually I stick to black frames, but the white ones look great.

January Daily Goodie Box Review

Daily Goodie Box is different than your average subscription box. It isn't exactly a subscription -- they send out boxes each month to different users and the boxes are completely free!

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.

Daily Goodie Box is totally free. You'll never be asked for credit card or any type of payment information. Boxes are not guaranteed, but in order to put your name in to receive one you can create a profile on their website and also interact with them on social media (links at the end of this post).

In exchange for the box you'll have to leave a few sentences of feedback with your opinions of the products. This will keep you in good standing in order to receive boxes in the future, so be sure to log in and share your thoughts after you try everything.

The January box had seven deluxe samples and full-sized items to try. Here's what was inside:

• Blister Balm Protective Lip Treatment: This balm is perfect for winter, as it helps relieve chapped and cracked lips to minimize future cold sore outbreaks. It has a minty clove flavor with natural ingredients and 100% natural jojoba botanicals.
• Don't Go Nuts Whitewater Chomp Bar: I've had these bars before and they're delicious. They're nut- and gluten-free and are also certified organic and non-GMO. I love the yummy flavor and will definitely buy more of these!
• Rustic Maka ILLUMINATE Activated Charcoal Whitening Tooth Powder: This all-natural, mineral-filled tooth powder uses the absorption of activated charcoal to detoxify and remove stains caused by teeth, coffee, and wine. It also has a blend of bentonite and kaolin clay with baking soda to gently polish and strengthen teeth.
• CUSA Tea: This sampler has one each of English Breakfast, Oolong Tea, and Mango Tea. All three are premium organic instant teas.

•  Shrewd Food Brickoven Pizza Protein Crisps: These have 14 grams of protein per serving and are made with real cheese and Italian spices. I haven't tried them yet but they sound delicious.
• Tiger Balm Active Muscle Spray: I'm a big fan of Tiger Balm's pain relief products and this one is great for hard-to-reach areas. It sprays on evenly and relieves muscle aches, sprains, and soreness. I advise holding your breath when you spray this and for a few seconds after, as I did inhale a bit of it the first time I used it.
• Karma Wellness Water Immunity Booster: I've had these waters in the past and they're really neat: the nutrients are in the cap and you push them down into the water when you're ready to drink it for optimal freshness. This flavor includes 1,000 mg of Vitamin C4, Zinc, Berry Extracts, and Tea Extracts that provide antioxidants to support immune function.

Bottom Line: Daily Goodie Box is a really fun way to try out new product, especially since it's free! I enjoyed this month's box, especially the Tiger Balm and Don't Go Nuts products. Be sure to create a profile on their site today!

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