Love in a Box Swap - Reveal!

Hello,

I participated in a new swap this month - the "Love in a Box" swap which is hosted by Megan of Lush to Blush and Kimberly of Kimberly Chronicle.  Each month  the bloggers who sign up will be paired up and swap boxes full of special goodies, knick knacks, notes and more. The goal is to connect with other bloggers around the world to expand your network and make new friends.  Sounds fun right click THIS to sign up!

I was paired with the lovely Carlita from Carlita's Closet.  She is a lovely young lady from PA, with a very hip fashion/lifestyle blog.  She started her blog because " I really wanted to connect with others who care about fashion and most importantly feeling good about themselves. It's also a very nice outlet for me when life gets stressful." Three words that describe her: positive, free minded, and independent, and I would say a ray of sunshine since I have gotten to know her.  

She also created a truly wonderful package for me!

Cat Chip Clips!  I love these so very much - they appeal to my inner cat lady and my love of non-stale chips :)

Then she made this darling black bean soup in a jar - and sent the recipe.  Good soup and fresh bread is literally my favorite meal that I am capable of making on my own.  I don't really know how to grill so I can't say steak :)

Speaking of making meals I also got a "Market List" that has a magnet on the back so I can write down all the things I need to get to make some delicious meals - I'm looking at you asparagus and strawberries (which are currently on the list)

And finally,

Seeds for my garden!  If you follow me on Instagram (xjasminemarex) you know I have an office garden and I love, love succulents and cacti!  I have Zinnia's in my office garden as well, but not beautiful bright yellow ones!  And I had never seen cactus seeds until this - I always had to buy mine grown and I harbor the urban legend that there could be tarantula spider babies inside so I only have one.  But if I plant these seeds I can be sure there are no tarantulas!!!  It's the little things like a tarantula free office that make me happy :)

Isn't that a wonderful package? If you would like to see what I got her, check it out Here.

Let me know what little things make you happy below!

Jasmine

Mug o' Comfort Swap Reveal

Hello!

Recently I participated in the Mug o' Comfort Swap!  I was partnered with Kat from Kat Katastrophe - she loves cats and nail polish and glitter so she's definitely all right by me!

We were supposed to send a mug and some drinks our partner would like.  I mentioned I like modern lines, and chrome and Kat found me the most Amazing mug!

Look at that shine!  It even came with it's on coaster - LOVE!

And then she sent a whole lotta delicious things to put in the mug :)

So thank you again Kat for the wonderful package!  I love doing swaps, it so much fun to get to know new people and I love getting a snail mail surprise!

Jasmine

Snail Mail Collective - Reveal

Hello,

This month I participated in the Snail Mail Collective once again - What is it?

"Snail Mail Collective is an international friendship and package exchange. Each month, you have the opportunity to be paired with one new friend, get to know them for a couple weeks, and then exchange a small themed package."

There is only one month left - so sign up HERE if you like.

This month I was paired up with D'Ann from Mismatched Simplicity who lives in Lubbock, Texas and the theme was Gratitude.

D'Ann's blog really exemplifies Gratitude because she writes about all the wonderful bits of life.  She also sent me a very nice little package as well.  Aren't the Fox place card holders just lovely!  And the glitzy mechanical pencils are so ME! 

Thank you D'Ann!

So what are you guys most grateful for? 

Jasmine

Swapoween Package Reveal!

Hello,

I wrote a post earlier in the month about how I had signed up for Swapoween!  You can read about it Here. 

 

I got my package today and there was all sorts of Halloween fun :)  I was partnered with Angie from My So-Called Chaos.  She has a very fun blog and is one of the organizers of Swapoween! 

 

 

It came all wrapped up so pretty!

 

I opened the orange wrapped items first - and their were some candies, fun pumpkin decorations, spooky pencils and a lovely bracelet. 

 

 

There was also a bunch of candies, (I have been wanting to try the Starburst candy corns) some spooktacular ribbon and 2 nailpolishes!  The little black one is full of silver shimmers, and the NYC polish is a very wearable orange/tangerine color.

 

 

Orange Baby Lips! yeah!

 

 

 

And finally Angie sent me some classic Halloween books, a very cute owl hanging, socks and I think my favorite item -  some Halloween stationary!  I can't wait to write to family and friends on this!

 

Thank you again Angie for the thoughtful package!

 

I love finding fun swaps to do with blogland friends - do you know of any I should sign up for?!?

 

 

Jasmine

 

 

 

 





Cara Box Reveal

Hello,

This month I did the Cara box Swap hosted by Kaitlyn @ Wifessionals.com.  What is a Cara Box?  A Cara is a "beloved friend" and basically you are assigned a blogger "pen pal" get to know them really well and then create a box of goodies for them around the theme.

You send to someone different than who you receive from.  I sent to the lovely Lisa @ Ameliorer la Vie, super smart gal, world traveler and writes about beauty a bit too!

My package came from Kate @ Another Clean Slate - again another well traveled, positive lovely lady!  So it was not only great to do the package sending thing but to "meet" these gals as well!

Here's what the lovely Kate sent me, our theme this month was pretty much anything goes!



A wonderful new book to read - Excellent!  A really sweet note on some super cool stationary!  And a Burt's Bees Tips and Toes Kit filled with so many great goodies for keeping my hands and feet healthy - yay!

I also received...


A Stylin Bracelet, 2 Fun polishes and a handy dandy purse mirror!

Let's get a closer look at those polishes...


I can't wait to use the Polka Dots!!  And lord knows I love me some hot pink!

Look for the next Cara Box sign up in September... and thank you again Kate & Lisa!


Jasmine

Summerin' Lovin Swap!

Hello!

I participated in the Summer Lovin' Swap hosted by Angie @ Hair Spray & High Heels

I was partnered with Ash @ A Beauty Moment and the goal was to send a package filled with Summer favorites for around $20 (not including shipping).  I was really excited to be paired with Ash as she lives in Guam - (which as you hopefully know is a unincorporated territory of the US so I could send via regular US mail). 

Here's the amazing package I received!




From the left (clockwise)



 

1) COOKIES!!  (she knows I have a wicked sweet tooth)

2) CANDIES! (see above) :)

3) The Burt's Bees Tips & Toes kit I had on my wish list - So Thoughtful! 

4) 2 lipsticks

5) Tropical Toe Separators

6) Floral Cuticle oil

7) A bit of Guam in a bottle :)

A lovely note

 

 

Here's the Burt's Bees Kit - Hand Salve and Cuticle Oil and Foot Cream -

Ahhh I'm so happy I just love it!

 

 

On the Left "Island Girl" Cuticle Oil - it is so pretty to look at and wonderful to use

Magic Kiss Lipstick - it's pink on one side and green on the other - and it adapts to your lip color

Revlon lipstick in Certainly Red - we all know I love Red lipstick!

And a bottle with shells and sand from Guam!

 

 

It was a really fun swap and thank you again Ash for sending me such a thoughtful and fun package!

 

 

What are some of your summer favorites?

 

Jasmine

 

 

 



May Cara Box Swap - New York

Hello!

This month I joined in the Cara Box swap hosted by Kaitlyn at wifessionals.com

This month's box theme was - "So this month you will get to know your partner. Figure out things they love or are passionate about.  Then make them a box filled with thoughtful items - but they must be themed towards the region YOU live in. This will give you the opportunity to send things to your partner that shows them a little bit about where you come from. So if they like chocolate, maybe send them a locally found chocolate bar! Please be mindful to still include things themed around what they like, just figure out a way to tie in your region."

So my partner Kaitlin is from Brooklyn, NY and she sent me all sorts of goodies from "The Empire State".

The Lavender sachet is from the green market in Union Square, she walks by everyday - how wonderful to walk by Union Square!  It smells wonderful and I put it on my nightstand so I can enjoy the relaxing scent before sleep.

I also got some Julie G. polishes!  I believe they are only available at Rite-aid.  They are both lovely colors and nothing like I have.

She also sent me some delicious treats from the Nutbox which has 3 locations in NY.  They have all sorts of nuts, and dried fruit, candies and seeds!  I just tried the Choco N Nuts Mix and its great :)

Kaitlyn posts the new Cara Box theme at the begining of every month on her site (wifessionals.com) if you would like to join!

Thank you again to my partner for a lovely box!

Jasmine

US/UK Swap - Package Reveal!

Hello!

Recently I did a swap with Kimberly from Kimberley's Beauty Blog!!  She was interested in getting some stuff from NYX and Wet n" Wild and I of course wanted some UK cosmetics.  And here's what I got!

Barry M polish in SnapDragon, Sleek Blush in Life's a Peach & Rimmel Apocalips in Nova!

They are all wonderful!

The picture on the left is one coat and on the right 2 coats.  The color is not as squishy jelly like as I had hoped, but it is lovely!  And it has a very light smattering of silver sparkles. 

Here's the Sleek Blush it's bright in real life - but so lovely blended out.  This is definitely going to be my go to blush this summer! I love Sleek products - I need more!

And the infamous Rimmel Apocalips in Nova!  This stuff is A-mazing - it feels like a gloss but covers like a lipstick, and there was no weird dryness.  This needs to come to the US ASAP! 

Thank you again Kimberly for doing the swap - it is so exciting to have this stuff!

Jasmine



Stocking Stuffer Swap - Reveal!

Hello!

I recently participated in a stocking stuffer swap hosted by At the Pink of Perfection and Delightfully Darling.  Two wonderful blogs! 

My partner was Lindsay from the Pursuit of Pink.  And she sent me the most wonderful package full of all sorts of fun!

 
I received a mini beauty blender "brush" - this is just perfect for under eyes!
Some delicious Snickers Peanut Butter Santas :)
A snowman salt and pepper shaker set - so festive!
A gorgeous and soft pink scarf - LOVE
Julep glitter pot in a gorgeous royal blue

Thank you so much Lindsay for the early holiday goodies :)

Jasmine