While I was in Israel, my January Birchbox arrived.

Predictable theme aside, it was nice to come home to some presents that I didn’t buy.
Look.

Throw a hand up if you love mini-nail polishes as much as I do. I especially love them when they come in colors I’m not brave enough to buy in the store on my own.
We have: alessandro nail polish in Blue Lagoon, Harvey Prince Skinny Chic, Ojon damage reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum, theBalm cosmetics Put a Lid On It Eyelid Primer and Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream.
Between trekking through the desert, flying for long periods of time and coming back to a cold Minnesota winter, my skin is so dry that I was very excited to find some moisturizer samples in there. Oh, and the nose blowing. Let’s not forget that.
I mean, yes, I already have a number of different moisturizing options. But it kind of feels like it’s time to call in reinforcements. These are desperate times we are living in up here.
You are so lucky. This stuff is awesome! I’m so glad you’re back!! And glad that you seem to be a changed woman for the good. Love to you,
Shauna xoxoxox
First, the ear drum. Total drag and so painful. My heart goes out to you.
I hate to say, I just quit birch box. It was fun, but I had to revenue-neutralize an increase in our Netflix…and episodes of Gossip Girl to watch at 3:00 a.m. while feeding Reed just seemed a higher priority.
Welcome home.