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Here at myMallBox, we love people who are passionate about things. So many of our customers are enthusiastic about the things they love, whether it be makeup and beauty products, cards and collectables, electronics and entertainment, or even candles and scented wax!

The thing about about passionate people is they make things happen. Some people have even gone so far as to establish and promote special days to honor the things they care most about. Sometimes these celebrations become so popular they are recognized all across the globe! They range from silly and fun celebrations, like International Talk Like a Pirate Day, to serious and awareness-raising initiatives such as World Diabetes Day.

Somewhere in the middle (well, let’s face it, more on the silly and fun side) is International Beer Day, which is recognized on the first Friday of August! Some folks are definitely passionate about their favorite adult beverage, none more so than Beer Day founders Jesse Avshalomov and Evan Hamilton. In 2007, these Californians decided that there should be a day to recognize the undeniable importance of beer, and they convinced the owner of their local bar to promote their idea.

They made a website, set up some fun events, and had a great time.

Unexpectedly, they started receiving emails from all around the world. People from different countries and cultures shared their passion for beer, and by 2015 there were over 350 International Beer Day celebrations worldwide. The purpose of this day of celebrating all things beer is three-fold, according to the founders: first, to gather with friends and enjoy a frosty mug or two; second, to celebrate the brewers who make their favorite beverage and the servers who provide it, and third, to bring the world together by celebrating the beers of all nations and cultures.

This Friday, join Jesse and Evan in raising a glass, whether it’s a Moosehead in the Great White North, a Foster’s in the Outback, a Red Stripe in Jamaica, mon, or a Bud Light on your back porch in the old U.S. of A. So many things make us different, but simple celebrations like this bring us together and make us realize that we have a lot in common, too.

The message we should take away from this is not that beer is awesome (it is), but that we should follow our passions and work hard to make things happen. At myMallBox, our passion is making great products available to all consumers around the world. We might not be able to ship beer to your front door, but we can help you get your favorite beauty items, clothing brands, phones and electronics, books, and countless other fine products.

On June 5th, myMallBox’s very own Corrine McCormick had the opportunity to attend the 2016 Sephora Rouge Event at a local Sephora store. The event was a first access glimpse of the Fall 2016 Makeup Collections! She was able to preview new products, and she even got a makeover from one of the makeup experts on staff! We know that a lot of our customers are beauty enthusiasts, so we’ve asked Corrine to share her experience and talk about some of the brand new products that have recently become available.

“I asked for a makeover that focused on my eyes and brows,” Corrine reported. “I’ve always been unhappy with how thin my eyebrows are, and I really wanted to try out the new Benefit ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow color.”

The makeup artist started by applying Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (original), which makes the eyeshadow color more vibrant and provides a smoother, lasting application. For the eyeshadow itself, she used Anastasia Beverly Hills Dusty Rose and Deep Purple. She then used an angled brush to line Corrine’s eyes with the same Deep Purple shade.

Next, she started work on the eyebrows, smoothly brushing in Benefit Cosmetics ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Color #2. To fill in sparseness and keep the brows looking refined, she followed up with the Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil (Taupe).

It was not only new products that caught Corrine’s interest, but also the way the products were applied. “I learned a new technique called tightlining,” she told us. “The makeup artist showed me how to do this using the Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner by Marc Jacobs.” She went on to explain that “tightlining” is a technique that’s used to apply eyeliner to the base of the lashes in the top waterline. It fills in gaps and creates a contrast with the irises. This provides a subtle effect that defines the eyes and makes them look bigger without appearing that makeup was used at all. For those interested, more information about tightlining can be found in this informative article from the Huffington Post.

As pleased as she was with her makeover, Corrine was even more excited about the wide variety of new releases on display. “The event provided an exclusive preview of hot products being released this month,” she said. “Some exciting things that are being released included Benefit's new ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Color With Brush, 100 new lipstick shades and a special edition Alice Through The Looking Glass Eyeshadow Palette from Urban Decay, Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit - Sun Dipped, Becca Champagne Collection, and Kat Von D's New 100% Vegan Line.”

If you are looking to get your hands on any of the new products that Corrine got to see, our Buy for Me service can help. Just let us know what you would like us to purchase, submit the link, and we’ll order it for you and have it sent to your suite in our warehouse.

Hello again, myMallBoxers! Here in our little corner of Delaware, we are getting ready to celebrate one of our most revered national holidays, the Independence Day of the United States. We usually refer to it as the Fourth of July, since (as the more savvy among you might have already guessed) it falls on July 4th! All across the United States, friends and families will come together for parties, barbeques, concerts, parades, and fireworks! But in the midst of our eating and drinking and having fun, it’s always good to take a moment to remember what the holiday is really all about.

You see, way back in the day (the day, in this case, being the mid 1700’s), the American colonists, who were subjects of the British Empire, got angry at what they considered unfair tax laws. One of these was the Stamp Act, which taxed all different kinds of printed documents. The colonists thought the Stamp Act unfair because they had no representation in the government that passed it. “No taxation without representation” became their slogan.

Later, the British government passed other laws that were unpopular in the colonies, such as laws that restricted trade. The Tea Act, which gave a monopoly on tea to the British East India Trading Company, lead some revolutionaries to organize what became known as the Boston Tea Party. Disguised as native Americans, they boarded one of the Trading Company’s ships and threw 92,000 pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor. This act of rebellion kicked off the Revolutionary War.

Eventually Richard Henry Lee, a member of the Continental Congress, introduced a motion to declare independence from Britain. Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others to draw up a document justifying a break from British rule. This document became the Declaration of Independence.

On July 2nd, 1976, after lengthy debate and consideration, the Second Continental Congress declared independence from Great Britain. And on July 4th, they signed the Declaration of Independence, and the United States of America was born. Ever since then, July 4th has been celebrated all across the nation, but it was not until 1870 that the United States Congress declared it a federal holiday.

Today, although it remains a patriotic holiday at its roots, it’s also a day to gather with loved ones to socialize, party, and have a fun time! And as is often the case with holidays, it’s a time to take advantage of a lot of really great discounts! All across the U.S., stores such as Best Buy and Target have announced Fourth of July sales, and myMallBox is getting into the act as well!

Use promo code "July4th" for new users to get a $5 credit to their account at the time of signing up!

Hey myMallBoxers! It's almost the middle of June. Here in the USA, as well as many other nations around the world, that means it's getting close to Father's day! This day is set aside to honor our fathers and let them know how much we appreciate everything they’ve done for us throughout the years.

Many countries, such as: the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, China, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and more, observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. In other nations, the date or the name of the holiday might differ, but the purpose remains the same: to show our fathers how much they mean to us.

The origins of Father’s Day date back to 1909, when a woman from Spokane, Washington named Sonora Smart Dodd thought, “Hey, we have a Mother’s Day, but Dads are important, too! We need a day for them, as well!” She took her proposal to state officials, and they agreed! Thanks to Sonora, Washington State celebrated its first Father’s Day on July 19, 1910.

It wasn’t long before the idea exploded across the United States of America. Presidents urged citizens across the nation to embrace the holiday, but at first many resisted the idea, fearing that it would become too commercialized. Retailers, of course, ran with the idea, and each year in June, they heavily promoted the kind of gifts most often given to Fathers: ties, socks, tobacco products, sporting goods, dress shirts, tools... you name it! The holiday grew throughout the years until finally, in 1972, President Nixon signed a proclamation that made Father’s Day a national holiday in the USA

Really, any day of the year is a great day to tell your father how much he means to you. If you’re looking for a gift for dear old dad, we see a lot of great products pass through our warehouse every day that men love! From Ralph Lauren’s line of men’s clothing, to Apple’s iPhones and notebook computers; from sporting goods to power tools, we can help you get what you are looking for. Shop at any USA online retailer, or use our BuyForMe service and let us do it for you! You can send your items to your suite in our warehouse, we’ll consolidate your packages and ship them out whenever you need them!

Father’s Day isn’t just about gifts, but what dad doesn’t appreciate a new set of golf clubs or a snazzy new wristwatch? Any day of the year is a good day to say, “Hey, Dad. Thanks for everything.”

This is a question we get a lot, and the answer is quite simple... it saves you money!

  Shipping carriers charge based on billable (or DIM) weight. In other words: if a package is big, but doesn't weigh a lot, they charge you for the package's size (not its weight). This is a problem US shoppers accept, but because you have a US address with myMallBox, you don't have to.

  Here's a real-life example:

  We received a box from Amazon...

  We opened it up...

  And it was practically empty! Look at all the space!

  We could ship this box to you, but the billable (DIM) weight would be outrageous. You could fit tons of other products in there, and the shipping cost would be the same.

The beta version of myMallBox.com has finally launched… but we need your help!

As myMallBox moves towards the official launch, we’ll rely on users to generate interest and provide feedback to help us improve our service and website usability. Sign up with us today, and in addition to your free U.S. address, we’ll give you a $5.00 shipping credit.

Get started by checking out some great deals on these sites: www.slickdeals.net www.bestbuy.com www.sears.com www.menswearhouse.com www.vitaminshoppe.com www.apple.com www.nike.com www.sunglasshut.com www.zappos.com www.dealmoon.com

Shopping online is fun and exciting! Unfortunately, some countries have limited access to U.S. brands and deals.

At myMallBox, we understand how much of a hassle buying specific goods can be. We have family members overseas who are often frustrated by overpriced and unavailable products. Our team’s mission is to break down these barriers and allow you to get the goods you desire!

myMallBox was created as an easy-to-use and simple way to help you shop from the comfort of your own home. Our website includes features that put you in full control of your products.

How myMallBox Works:

Register for myMallBox and receive your free U.S. address within our warehouse (it’s in Delaware with 0% sales tax!)

Shop on your own (using your myMallBox address as the delivery address) or utilize our Buy for Me service

You’re notified when your package arrives at myMallBox, at which point you can instruct us through our custom interface to ShipNow, or keep your package to consolidate with others

Finally, your products are delivered directly to you...and you save on shipping!

Sign up now during our beta launch and receive a $5.00 myMallBox credit!