September Birchbox Review

I'm sure by now you all have heard of Birchbox. Well if you haven't this is the best thing for make-up/beauty junkies like myself. Each month birchbox sends me a custome beauty box that is full of sample products for me! And do you want to know the best part.... it's only $10!!!!! Thats madness, I love this beacuse it allows me to try out new products without having to commit to the full bottle or price. So each month I thought I would let you know the producs that are my favorite.

This month my box had a total of 5 samples in it. But today I want to share 2 items for you that I LOVED!



First I loved the Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel , okay I have been looking for a better way to give my brows a little umph and this is exactly what I needed. At first I was a little hesistant I thought it might be too thick and it would make my brows look too full but the second I pulled out the brush it was light, thin, and went on so smoothly. I ran to Sephora to grab this and add it to my make up routine. I use the light/Medium and I only need a little bit. The $20 price tag might worry some but honestly I only had to use 1 or 2 swipes of the brush and my brows looked great. I know that this will last me a long time.

I also loved Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray . I have seen Amika products on one of my favorite blogs here but I hadn't taken the plunge and purchased anything yet. That is until this beauty came in my box. Oh... My... Goodness. this product is amazing I litrally cannot say enough good things about it. I have flat thin hair and when I spritz this on before I blow dry it changes everything. My hair has so much more volume, but at the same time it dosen't weigh it down or leave my hair feeling sticky or gross and the smell.... oh the smell it's heavenly. Amika has few more products I can't wait to try but you better believe I picked up a bottle of this and added it to my hair products. If I had to choose which product to buy out of the 2 of these it would be this one. I only need a little bit and it makes my hair so pretty.




Have any of you tried Birchbox yet? It is seriously like a little Christmas morning surprise every month! If you want to sign up you can click here. What are some of your favorite beauty/makeup products?

~Krista



** The reviews and opinions mentioned above are all my own. I did not work with Birchbox, Amika, or Benefit to review these items. They were for personal use and all my own opinions and recommendations.

Fall Bucket List

Fall is here people!! And I want to embrace it as must as I can. Fall is my favorite time of year
 (well besides Christmas!) I love the cool crisp air, the smells of pumpkins and spices, the colors, and holidays with my friends and family. My house is almost all decorated for this glorious season and I can't wait to share a little home tour with you soon! But first I want to share with you my fall 2015 bucket list. Every season I try to create of list of things I can accomplish so that I can truly embrace each season and make memories. So without further ado here is my list:

                                                    Drive around and look at the fall foliage
                                                                       
                                                                   Decorate for fall

                                                             Go to an Apple Orchard

                                                                Watch Hocus Pocus

                                                                         Bake a Pie

                                                               Drink Hot Apple Cider

                                                                  Carve a Pumpkin

                                                                Bonfires and S'Mores

                                                                Host a Friendsgiving

                                                           Try 1 New Pumpkin Recipe

So there you have it. I can't wait to cross these off my list. I would love to hear your fall buckets list! Drop a comment below and tell me what fun things you have planned for fall!!


~Krista