The Birchbox Plunge with Birchbox Finds

I had been eyeing Birchbox for a long time. In fact, Birchbox was the first subscription service that I had ever heard of. Recently, I had taken Birchbox a little more seriously and found out the details. I created an account a few weeks ago but hadn't signed up for an actual subscription until a few days ago.

I had been hearing a lot about Birchbox's point system! I love point systems that are simple and uncomplicated, every 100 points=$10. You can usually accumulate 100 points with 2 boxes-ideally, each box would contain 5 products. Birchbox is a true sample service because they encourage you to earn and spend points on the products you tried and loved. Here's how I'm thinking about it: $10/month=50 points/month. So, if you shop in the Birchbox store or casually skim for good deals-your boxes could potentially be only $5 because you will constantly get money back from points. Birchbox constantly has shipping and point promotional codes to use in their store.

I recently found a good time to sign up with a promo code. With a monthly subscription, I got 100 points-$10 right off the bat! This paid me back for the first month AND I will still get to review the products I receive.

I already spent the $10. Birchbox releases limited edition boxes of their favorite products. Here's a link to the latest release. Limited Edition Birchbox Finds The box is $18 and contains $55 worth of products so while that is a good deal, I didn't see anything I had to have. I was going to pass on this box until I signed up and received the 100 points. I also found a promo code for free shipping: BBSHOP I was able to purchase this box with my points, enter the promo code for free shipping, and get this box on it's way for $8! Now that is a deal I couldn't walk away from!

Biore 1 Minute Masks	$6.49
Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D	$4.99
Nivea Kiss of Care & Color	$4.99
John Frieda Frizz Ease Oil Elixir	$8.49
Covergirl  Bombshell Mascara	$8.99
Covergirl Shineshadow	$6.99
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure	$6.48
TOTAL	$47.42

The total is a little bit less than what Birchbox estimates but I'm impressed that it's not a bigger difference. Every single one of these products are full size! If you want to know about any of these Birchbox Finds, leave me a comment! I am a little curious though, did everyone get these exact colors? Essentially, I got a subscription box AND the Limited Edition Birchbox Finds Box for a total of $18! That is the original price of the Birchbox Finds Box by itself! I am pumped.

Typically, people compare Ipsy and Birchbox. After getting more information about the points system, I think the subscriptions are completely different. Even though they are the same price, both have very strong qualities, which go in different directions. I can accumulate points, look for good deals, and keep my eye out for promo codes to get the most out of Birchbox. I could potentially get free products plus my monthly subscription!

If you want to see what Birchbox and their point system has to offer, use my referral link. If you use my link, I will get 50 points and you will not have to wait on an invitation! You can sign up immediately!

What was your experience with Birchbox? Do you use your points? Are you saving them up for something special? Check back later for the review of my first ever Birchbox!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life

Get Rewarded for Watching TV

Ahhh! I just realized this post from yesterday never went live! I'm trying to figure out how to write posts in advance and have them scheduled to post. Any help with that would be appreciated.

The Olympics begins tonight! Whoo! I can't wait! Go U.S.A!!! With these games beginning, I'm sure everyone will be a little more attached to their televisions than they usually are! I thought I'd write about one of the rewards programs that I enjoy. This rewards program is an App for iPhone, iPad, or Android and rewards you for watching TV!

The app is called Viggle and it works by recognizing what you are watching by "checking in". You get rewards points for every minute you are checked into a show! The rewards are pretty expensive so for some of you it might take awhile to be able to redeem for anything but why not make your TV time worthwhile? The rewards are not cheap little gadgets either! Rewards are thing like iPads, Dyson vacuum cleaners, cruises, red box rentals and gift cards-my favorite! The gift cards that I have personally seen featured have been from Home Depot, Apple, Starbucks, Amazon, Best Buy, and Barnes and Noble!

Since I have been using Viggle, I have leaned a few really cool pointers! They tell you about special bonus point events on their Facebook page and through e-mail. I estimate that for watching the Opening Ceremony tonight, I'll earn around 500 points! It's totally worth keeping up with what will really rack up the points! Viggle also features a rewards spotlight which is where they will feature a really nice rewards for less points!

Recently, Viggle has partnered with NextGuide to make sure you remember your favorite shows so you can check in! It seems like this will be a really innovative partnership so if you downloads one, you should download the other to see what they have in store!

I have the giggle app on my iPad and it functions quite nicely! What devices will you be downloading Viggle to? I hope you try out Viggle and tell me what you think and how it works out for you! Check out the rewards catalog and tell me what you think would be worth saving up for!

Vigggle's Website
Viggle's Facebook Page

If you would like to find out more about Viggle, I have provided the links to their Facebook page and their website. Viggle does have a referral system but I am unsure of what it consists of exactly. If you want me to refer you, which may include bonus points for you, then comment below with your e-mail address! If you are my friend on any social media site, you can also PM me about Viggle! Until next time!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life