Out of the Box Sampler Review July 2013

Here is my video review of the July 2013 Out of the box sampler

It was my first time doing a video review, so it's very rough. Hopefully you get a good idea of what is in the box. It is truly worth the $25 you pay for it. How else can you check out some of the best of Etsy?

A good chunk of the $25 goes towards shipping your box of goodies to you.

If you would like to order a box go to : www.OutofTheBoxSampler.com

REVIEW Mega Goodie Lot from Green Bohemia

The pictures above show what I received in my Mystery Box Mega Goodie Lot from Green Bohemia on Etsy. I paid $16.75 with shipping and received an AWESOME lot of scrapbooking and jewelry goodies. I would definitely buy this again.

Want to buy one?? Click here: Green Bohemia

REVIEW April Vitacost Be Pretty Box

April Vitacost Be Pretty Box

Once again a great value for $13.99 free Shipping. Customer Service was excellent. I contacted them becasue I have this item set on their Set and Save. When I saw there was no tracking number after a few days, I made sure to contact them. No questions asked they sent out my box and gave me my tracking number. This happened within hours of me contacting them. Want one?? www.vitacost.com

REVIEW Beauty Army Sample Box

This sample package came from Beauty Army. I paid $12. In April I had the choice of samples or this nail care set. I have to say that I liked this box a lot. The package was not only pretty, I can repurpose it for a gift. The contents were very nice quality. I liked the nail buffer and the conditioner worked well. 

Here's their site: Beauty Army

REVIEW My Dream Sample Box

Above is a picture of the contents of the "My Dream Sample Box" Here's their site: www.mydreamsamplebox.com

This box comes packaged as a gift basket. It is shipped in a flat rate box. So when you open it, it's like getting a gift box full of nifty crafty items.

I received a nice variety of handcrafted goodies for $25 free shipping.

REVIEW Be Pretty Box from Vitacost.com

I recently ordered the Be Pretty Box from Vitacost.com out of curiosity. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I liked everything that I received. I will be buying these in the future as well. You pay $13.99 free shipping and they send you a box full of goodies. 

They have different boxes on their site. I chose the Be Pretty because I knew that I would get the most use out of it. This way I can try different stuff and see if I like it. The products I received were all organic and high quality.

I will be posting more reviews in the future. After all, this is my blog and I'll post what I want to post :-D

Raffle for St. Francis University Economics Club

Hello everyone,

My husband, Dr. Edward J. Timmons, asked me to put together a Pittsburgh Penguins themed basket so that his students could raffle it off and use the money they raise for a trip to Washington D.C. in April. So below are pictures of everything included in the basket and the value of each item. This way anyone who buys a raffle ticket, will know what exactly it is they are trying to win. Also if you are seeing this and are interested in buying a raffle ticket, please e-mail me at: oalvarado411@aol.com so that I can get you a raffle ticket. Just a disclaimer...purchasing anything from my Etsy Shop does not increase your odds of winning. It will earn you brownie points with me though :-D Raffle Tickets are going for $1 each. Thanks for stopping by!!

12 oz Penguins Themed candle. Each color is a different scent. Yellow is Hyacinth. White is fragrant woods. Black is Inspired. Retail Value = $8 

 Black and gold crackle print pillow. Retail value = $10

 Refrigerator handle covers in black and gold crackle print.
Retail Value = $10

 Stack of 3 Scented Wax Tarts.
Yellow = Hyacinth
White = Fragrant Woods
Black = Inspired
Retail Value = $1.50

 Set of 4 coasters in black and gold crackle print.
Retail Value = $10

 Solid Black Quilted Tote with interior pockets and one exterior pocket.
Retail Value = $45

 interior of black tote

 close up of Penguins patch which has been sewn on to the front

 interior pockets

 exterior front, showing the snap closure

Here's the tote basket with everything in it. If you want one of these as a gift for a friend, please e-mail me at oalvarado411@aol.com and make sure you write "penguins basket" in the subject.








Total Value of basket: $84.50