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March Winged Warriors Meraki Candles Box!

Gamer Block January Unboxing

This unboxing came at a crucial time. I’ve been shipwrecked for weeks and this box pulled me right out of the chaos of adulting. February’s been kicking my butt! God help me, it’s only the beginning of the month. I feel like waving a little white flag in defeat… On second thought, never mind. That requires clean linen, which means I’d have to do laundry. NOPE!  Arcade Block’s recent metamorphosis…

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MunchPakdelivers snacks from all around the world right to your door each month. There are three size options and you can even customize your box to account for allergies and preferences. There’s…

July’s “Futuristic” Loot Crate

Don’t miss out, deadline for the Sea Witch box is Midnight 31st July.

Having become a subscriber of several different bags and boxes now, I’ve started to amass a collection of products that just aren’t for me, and I figure I’m not the only one. Here are some of my tips on what to do with them!

First of all, do not swatch them. I know, I know, a lot of people find it important to swatch all of their swatchable products in their reviews or when showing off their bags on social media, but I recommend not doing that.

If you’ve received a product that you know without testing just isn’t your style (for example, a lipstick shade that you just know isn’t for you, or a hair-styling product that you have absolutely no use for), set it aside. Get yourself a small box, a basket, or a small-medium giftbag, and start a collection of your unwanted products.

This collection can have a lot of different uses! For example:

Use them as stocking stuffers, especially right now, with Christmas right around the corner!

Make a collection of products that go together, and give them to someone as a gift - a birthday or holiday present, or maybe just as a thank you, or even a get-well-soon gift.

Use them as prizes! Are you throwing any kind of party or shower soon? Why go out and spend more money than you really need to on prizes for games when you’ve got all these unused products sitting around?

Donate them. I’ll admit, I don’t know as much about this option, and I’m sure regulations vary by city or region, but it’s worth looking into. Maybe there’s a women’s shelter nearby that would be happy to redistribute the products for you, or a youth centre for teens who would be overjoyed to try out new products that they might not otherwise be able to get their hands on.

Sell them. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with trying to make some of your money back, right? Go ahead and list that mascara or lipstick that you don’t need on eBay or some other re-sale site that you might frequent, or put out a basket of products that you don’t want at your next yard sale - just remember that if you’re selling online, people are paying attention to the shipping cost that you list, too. You usually get these products at a steal, so remember that you can afford to sell them for a good price and share the savings. Consider bundling two or three products together instead of selling them individually, to save on base shipping costs.

Host a swap meet. Do you have friends who are just as into subscriptions as you are? Suggest a swap meet a few months ahead of the proposed event, and then trade products with your friends! Maybe that lippy that you just weren’t into is just the shade your friend has been looking for - and maybe they have the perfect eyeliner to trade you for it!

Sometimes, however, things aren’t so cut and dry. Sometimes, it isn’t until after you’ve tried a product that you realize it’s not for you. That’s okay, too - it doesn’t mean you have to throw it out now that it’s been “used.” Maybe you have a good friend or family member who might like it and doesn’t mind sharing your cooties? I don’t recommend giving it as an official gift in this circumstance, but it’s always nice to share the fun; hey, maybe you’ll make someone’s day or introduce them to their new favourite product!