Just got my fall Walmart Beauty Box in, and it’s much better than the summer one. If you read my review of last season’s box, you know I wasn’t that impressed and considered canceling. However, it has great ratings online, so I decided to try it for another season. For only five dollars each quarter, it’s not an expensive subscription.

Black Charcoal Bubble Sheet Mask – $2.50

2.5 oz Biore’ Charcoal Cleansing Micellar Water

.15 oz Great Lash Mascara

Maybelline Master Precise All Day Eyeliner

Full-size Degree Motion Sense Deodorant – $4.24

Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo and Conditioner Samples (Got the same thing in my last box)

Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream Sample

Nivea Aloe Vera Lotion Sample

Together, the full-sized mask and deodorant cost more than the five dollars I paid for the box, and it contains things my teenage daughters and I look forward to trying. In fact, one of my girls already grabbed the eyeliner. She’s into the wings, and this one seems to be for that kind of style. My other teen hates washing her face, so I’ll let her try the cleansing water. I had never heard of it until now, but it has great reviews.

So, is the Walmart Beauty box worth it? Definitely not for last season, but this one is a yes. With three women in the house, we can always use mascara, eyeliner, face wash, and deodorant. I’ll let my subscription continue and see what comes in the winter box. Stay tuned!

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I did it! I actually did it. (Well, I attempted to do it.) I woke up this morning at 4:30, but unlike other mornings when my brain won’t shut down, all the things I need to do around the house didn’t start playing through my mind, urging me to start my day early. Nope! This morning all I could think about was going for a run. A run! With the move and all the travel, I haven’t run in two years. And I’ve never run first thing in the morning. Don’t even ask if I’ve ever set my alarm for any type of work out. Not even in my best days of exercising did I set my alarm to do it. I’m not a masochist!

So you can imagine my disbelief this morning. It wasn’t even daylight yet! After trying to remember where I left my taser (because safety first), I gave in and crawled out of bed. I quietly pulled out some workout clothing and slipped into the bathroom (careful not to wake the hubby), Looking down at my phone, I rolled my eyes, remembering my son ran my battery down to six percent before bed.

I was excited for the first time in my life to go for a run. Then I heard a subtle noise and went to the window. Peeking through the blinds, I frowned.

Rain! Really? I got up for that? With a scowl, I went back to bed. And, I actually fell asleep. Doesn’t matter that I own a treadmill. That’s not the point. I was in the mood to actually leave my house early in the morning to go on a run. That’s huge! (Since I’ve been slack on exercising lately, it probably would have been more like a walk/jog. But, hey, I’ll take it!)

Looking out my big office window, I see there’s a break in the rain. I could actually go for a run right now. But, it’s just not the same. I just finished sipping my hot tea, and I’m nice and comfy at my desk. Do I really want to leave it right now for a run? I mean, my little miniature schnauzer is enjoying my lap at the moment. *Sigh I feel like I need a morning nap.

I did it. I finally did it. After a year of ignoring the videos and pictures constantly showing up while online, I finally took the plunge and decided to try FabFitFun. I’m not one for the latest fads, and I usually don’t consider anything Hollywood stars promote. That’s pretty much why I ignored FabFitFun for so long. However, when I started researching subscription boxes, I couldn’t ignore the reviews or facts. I believe all the reviews I’ve read are positive, and it’s a fact that the box includes over $300 worth of full-sized products.

But will I really use the products? Is it really worth it? My answer is yes. Yes! I definitely love and will personally use most of what came in my first box. The other items will make perfect gifts, which I would have had to buy anyway. And if you continue reading, you’ll learn other ways I can save with this subscription. It’s not just about the quarterly box. There’s more to FabFitFun I never knew about.

I got to choose between the Vince Camuto Luck Tote in “Black” or “Red Desert” ($128), or a Crown Brush 6 Piece Makeup Brush Set in two various colors ($75). I chose the Red Desert Tote.

I also got to choose between an Alfred Teapot ($26) or an Alfred French Press ($22). Well, if you know me, you know I LOVE hot tea. That was an easy decision. I could always use another teapot–or anything else tea related. It’s an addiction!

And I got to choose between a Catherine Malandrino Umbrella in “Red Floral” or “Black/White” Floral ($39.99), or Cylo Cobra Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds in “Black” or “White” ($40). I went for the umbrella, because who doesn’t need an extra umbrella?

Every FabFitFun box contained: a beauty blender ($20), Simply Whimsical Tea Towels ($14.99), Skin&Co Roma Blue in Capri shower gel ($22), GlamGlow Bubblesheet Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Masks – 2 pack ($18), and a Luna Rica Bar.

FabFitFun selected the last two skincare and makeup products, and of course, they took into consideration the form I filled out when I subscribed. They know my skin preferences, but if I become an annual subscriber, I can choose the last two products for myself. In this box, I got: Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant ($67) and Cuccio Somatology Yogahhh! Detox Bath ($39.95).

The box I received was valued at $375.97, and I only paid around $40 for it. I also got an addon. For around seven dollars more, it included a Bentgo lunch box. Believe it or not, the day I got the email about the addons, I had spent the morning looking at lunch supplies online.

Now, for all the extras. How is this box different from the others? Well, it’s not just a subscription box. It’s a membership. And with that membership, you get access to their online community (which is very active), access to their videos (workout, cooking, makeup, etc.), access to many discounts through their site, access to various giveaways (which are big), and their magazine. There could be more extras. That’s just what I found by glancing at their site.

With all the savings on their site, it’s a great place for online shopping. They have discounts and coupons for many online shops and items. Christmas is coming, so the winter box is the perfect time to try FabFitFun. You get $10 off your first box, so it’s only $39.99 instead of $49.99. Don’t let the price scare you. It’s only four times a year, and they’re worth over $300. It’s not a makeup box, either. It could include exercise, home, clothing, or other random items. This is a very popular box, and they didn’t get that way by throwing in bad stuff. I thought I’d just try it out, but now I’m hooked.

If interested, I hope you’ll subscribe through here. Not only will you get $10 off, but I’ll get a referral incentive. That’s why you see so much FabFitFun online. Everyone’s trying to refer their friends.

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Coming December 4, 2018

The Songs That Brought Me Back by Mylissa Demeyere

Have you ever made a mistake? One so monumental you lost everything? I did, and I hate myself for it! All I want to do is close my eyes, and let the darkness consume me. Make it all go away. The end.

Ainsley is drowning in the depth of her despair. One wrong decision left her alone, with only regret as her constant companion. To escape it all, she makes another choice. One she hopes will end everything. Instead, she’s thrown into a whole new world filled with opportunities she doesn’t believe she deserves.

Ethan gives the appearance of breezing through life. But underneath his bright facade, he’s scarred by loss. When fate leads him into Ainsley’s world at the exact moment she needs someone the most, he can’t ignore the chance to right the wrongs of his past.

Ainsley and Ethan will struggle to help each other heal and start anew.

They’ll learn that the secret to conquering their pain lies within their power, if only they can do it together.

Always together.

Sometimes the ending is really the beginning.

What Readers are Saying:

A heartfelt romance with a powerful message about the sanctity of human life. If you’ve ever simply needed a friend, The Songs That Brought Me Back will resonate–and leave you thankful for the people in your life. -Taylor Dean, author of I’m With You and Chasing Fireflies.

Another remarkable read by Mylissa Demeyere. Ethan and Ainsley had me laughing and crying as they face their own demons and fall in love while doing it. This book adds even more depth as it confronts suicide head on. Suicide has become an epidemic that some are afraid to address; Demeyere brings it to light from both the victims and the survivors giving us insight on the struggles of so many. It does not disappoint and I, again, am excited to see what comes next from this talented writer. – Amazon Reviewer

A beautiful sequel to The Songs of You and Me that cleverly illustrates that there are always two sides to every story and that it is never too late for love to overcome any challenge. – Amazon Reviewer

“This poignant redemption story about second chances and forgiveness yanked my emotions all over the place. I cried, I yearned, I hoped. A beautiful story about what true love is and does.” – Charissa Stastny, author of Between Hope and the Highway and The Ruled Out Romance Series

Author Mylissa Demeyere

Mylissa Demeyere was born in Belgium, and resides in the beautiful city of Ghent. She lives in a somewhat organized home with her four beautiful children and the love of her life. If she isn’t working, she’s writing, running, reading, or enjoying time with her kids, who are growing up way too fast.

The Songs That Brought Me Back is her second novel in The Songs Series, with a third book releasing in the middle of 2019.

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