Monday Morning Ramblings

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~The little boys and I had a nice weekend.  We tried to spend most of it outside and I think everyone had fun.  We all went to bed exhausted last night so I’d take that as a good sign!

This Weekend
This Weekend

~I am expecting a bunch of subscription boxes this week including ipsy, Love With Food, Phone Case of the Month, Googaro, The Bride Box, PupBox, Kiwi Crate, Citrus Lane, bluum, Barkbox, Her Fashion Box and probably a few surprises as well.

~Is anyone else excited about The World Cup?  I’ll sometimes watch soccer when it’s on on Saturday’s, but The WorldCup is like the biggest thing to happen in soccer, so I am watching.

~I finished Season 2 of Orange is the New Black last night and OMG I loved the ending!  I won’t spoil it, but let me just say I was NOT expecting that.  At all.  I am both happy and sad to be done, but I know I will end up watching the episodes again when B gets back, but I am more than happy to watch it again to catch everything that I missed.

~Does anyone have these Target ballet flats? I really want to order a pair, but I’d love to hear some in real life details first.  At $16.99 I probably can’t go wrong, but you never know.

image credit: Target
image credit: Target

~I looked it up last night and was excited to find out that Big Brother starts next week!  That show is such a guilty pleasure and the fact that it’s on 3x/week makes me love it even more.  I don’t think they have announced anything about this seasons cast yet have they?

Big Brother!
Big Brother!

~Whenever B goes out of town for more than a few days I get bored and want decorate stuff.   I am not totally sure what I want to do, but I want to do something.  Maybe get some things hung on the wall, get new throw pillows and change out the hardware on our bedroom furniture?  I really want to frame the mirrors in our bathroom (like this), but that might just be a little more DIY than I can handle on my own.  Unless I can talk my brother into coming over?  What do you do when you are bored and need a little change?  Do you have different duvets and throw pillows for each season?

 What’s up for your Monday? Any big plans this week?  And of course, what subscription boxes are you expecting?

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Jennifer is the author and founder of Subscription Box Ramblings. She first discovered subscription boxes in 2012 and has been addicted since. Current favorites include CAUSEBOX, Boxycharm and Beachly!

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  1. Jenny

    No set announcements on BB yet but lots of speculation that there will at least be some All Stars in it again. I can’t wait to see what it is. I get really obsessed with it and while I don’t pay for the feeds I will read the over night updates every morning. LOL I want to know it all 😉

    1. Jennifer

      I like when they do the All Stars! I want to do the feeds one year. I always say I am going to get them and never do.

      1. Jody

        Ok, do tell, what is “All Stars”??

        1. Jennifer

          Like when they bring back some of the popular people from previous seasons!

      2. Jody

        Ok, now I feel like an idiot! It’s a good thing I can laugh at myself! I saw BB, and thought birchbox…lol! Of course I know what all stars are…omg…you were probably thinking this girl must live under a rock!

        1. Michelle

          I heard the cast is being announced on the 19th. Can’t.wait!!

  2. Bethany

    Love that top right pic of WB! Adorbs! I haven’t been watching the World Cup, but my sister is there! I’m actually surprised how many people I know who are there right now. I thought it was like the Olympics, but maybe it’s more common for people to go to the World Cup?

    Your list of expected boxes reminded me to finally sign up for LWF! Honestly I don’t think I’m getting any subs this week, just a few swaps. I’m like dying for NG03 to ship! And FFF! And SocialBliss! There’s this box dead space in the middle of the month that I need to find a way to fill..

    1. Jennifer

      She’s there?? How fun! How long is she staying?? I am jealous!

      You should get the book I sent today! I am dying to see NG03 as well! Hurry up and ship boxes!

      1. Bethany

        Yay I will check the mail once it arrives!!… at like 4 PM. Boo. I think my sister is there for a couple of weeks. Her friend just happened to have World Cup tickets!

  3. Hilda

    I have those ballet flats and love them, but you do need to break them in. My only issue was I got them dirty after the first day but otherwise I love it (especially for that price!).

    1. Jennifer

      Can you wash them??

      1. Hilda

        I did try wiping it with a damp cloth without much success. I didn’t consider washing them though…

      2. Sarah

        I have washed mine on delicate with a small rug or a towel. I let them air dry on the deck on a warmer day.

        (Yes, a definite break-in period.)

  4. Jody

    I am very excited that you’re expecting The Bride Box! I got a gift subscription for someone who lives out of state, so it’ll be nice to see what she is getting.

    1. Jennifer

      It usually comes pretty quickly!

      1. Jody

        I got notification that it shipped on Saturday from Florida, and I am sending it to Florida – so she’s actually suppose to get it today! Yay!!

  5. PA Anna

    Your boys are adorable in the pictures. My barkbox arrived on Saturday, and the tracking number came in my email Saturday night LOL. Kiwi Crate is to arrive on Wednesday. Maybe Escape will arrive this week if what I read is correct about it shipping today. Boys are keeping me busy with cross-country camp and little boy camp. I want to redo the master bedroom.

    1. Jennifer

      Ohh, that is right about Escape Monthly! I am looking forward to my Las Vegas Escape!

      1. PA Anna

        Mine is coming on Thursday! This will be my second box using the Living Social Deal.

  6. Kelsey Ellen

    http://goto.target.com/c/92454/81938/2092/p/womens-mossimo-supply-co-odell-ballet-flats-cheetah/-/A-11207917#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=odell+flats

    these are my favorite. I buy them in bulk. if I don’t have at least a new pair in reserve I panic. I’m convinced they’re going to stop selling them at some point and I wear them til they have holes in them and I have to throw them out.

    I love the stripe-y ones but I have yet to find a Target flat as comfortable as the Odell ones… the others I’ve bought have been awesome… but after a lengthy break in period.

    And as far as redecorating… I drive N NUTS buying new bedding… so I feel you there : )

    1. Jennifer

      I will buy one of each kind!!!

      I so do that with bedding!!!

  7. Heidi

    Loved the ending of Season 2 of Orange/Black! Was waiting to see how you liked it when you finally got to the end of the season. I think it will be more of a crowd pleaser than the season 1 ending.

    1. Jennifer

      I totally agree! I was CHEERING!!!!

  8. Sarah

    Can you do me a favor and check and see if you got credit for my EC order? I have a ticket open with them and we’re going back and forth — just want to see if you got credit for my order. It would be under a different e-mail address, but you should recognize “Sarah.” 🙂

    I’m waiting for shampoo from LUSH in the mail this week. It’s not a subscription package, but I had to call them this weekend because their henna dye is STILL coming off on my pillow after two very good rinses on the dye day and FIVE! FIVE! FIVE! shampoo/conditioners. I won’t be using that product again! 🙂 I’m excited for the shampoo, though.

    1. Jennifer

      I will look! I think the credit only shows up when it ships though. Has it shipped yet?

      1. Sarah

        Oh! Okay. Not yet. I will let you know when it does so you can check.

  9. karen

    With Jadon and Kaylee and Dillion having soccer every Tue and Thur nite the monthof June and a couple nites in May, I have my fill. I just pay attention to what teams are still in it. Are you decorated for 4th of July?

    1. Jennifer

      I haven’t decorated for anything yet!

  10. Emily F

    What size box do you get for your Love with Food subscription?

    1. Jennifer

      I just get the regular one.

      1. Emily F

        Do you mean the tasting box?

        1. Jennifer

          Yes. The $10/month one.

  11. Ashley C.

    Ugh — everyone keeps talking about the ending of OITNB and I can’t wait to get there. I’m trying to take the episodes slow, because I know I’ll be sad when they are done, but I can’t wait to find out what happens. I just hope its nothing bad for either Daya or Bennett. I dunno why, but I love them!

    1. Jennifer

      It’s SO good!

  12. Sara Cee

    Have you considered using styrofoam stucco trim instead of MDF? You can paint it every way you want and if something goes wrong, it’s easier to remove than MDF. It’s also way lighter than MDF and, if lacquered, it’s pretty water resistent against a foggy bathroom.
    Whenever I get bored around the apartment, I look for tiny ‘projects’ – last weekend, I planted the seeds from my Fr?er growing sets that I got from IKEA a while back, I also got some fabric for sewing flying around and last winter – I was *really* bored – I started to crochet hats, scarves and gloves that I then used as Christmas gifts. At times, I still do some crocheting in the evening while watching a movie…in a way, it makes me feel SO old – I’m in my late twenties and I’m crocheting like a grandma – but on the other hand, it’s so fun and people really appreciate selfmade gifts like that.
    What also works as a great way to get over boredom for me is planning cards, like for birthdays, holidays, upcoming special events (graduations for example). I feel so proud of myself whenever I can say ‘well, that’s taken care of’ 🙂

    1. Jennifer

      I haven’t even thought about what else I could use. I would totally be open to that. Where do you get it at?

      1. Sara Cee

        You should be able to get them at a hardware store, that’s where I got mine at least.
        If you want to figure out how it works first, perhaps try something smaller like a picture frame. http://www.leonie-loewenherz.com/2012/01/diy-frames.html
        Those frames might also be a nice little summer project for L. Or you could get foam board from a dollar store so he can make his own pin board…(styro) foam is so great for arts & crafts^^

  13. Cristina

    I’m pretty excited about the World Cup and try to watch most games when I am home. I also watch games at work when I can, and if my favorite teams are playing. I’m excited about today’s USA game!

    1. Jennifer

      That game was awesome!!!!!

  14. PA Anna

    I forgot Loot Crate which is to arrive on Friday.

    1. Jennifer

      Did you get tracking on it yet? I haven’t heard about mine yet!

      1. PA Anna

        Yes, late afternoon. It shows that it is at the FedEx in LA. Escape monthly is showing no activity on the tracking number.

        1. Jennifer

          I think that really didn’t leave until today!

        2. PA Anna

          Email from Saturday. Maybe it’s because I’m on the other side of the country?

          Hey Looter,

          Your Loot Crate shipment is being processed!

          Shipped to:
          XXXXX
          Your package should arrive between the 20th-25th of the month. Sometimes FedEx/USPS doesn’t update the package info as they move it to another shipping hub. This is quite common. Contact us if you don’t receive your package after the 28th and we would be happy to look into that further for you at that time.
          Your package tracking information is here:
          Tracking Number: XXXXX
          Copy and past the tracking number into this link: http://www.fedex.com/fedextrack/?tracknumbers=

          Let us know if you have any questions and tell us what you think about your crate!
          We Love You,
          Team Loot Crate
          http://www.lootcrate.com
          weloveyou@lootcrate.com

          1. Jennifer

            I don’t know? That is interesting! Loot Crate usually ships via USPS Priority Mail. It kind of looks like this month might be FedEx Smart Post???

      2. alyssa

        I thought loot crate doesn’t ship til the 20th at least that how it was for the 8 months I was subscribed.

        1. Jennifer

          I don’t think they do? Although I guess sometimes mine comes on the 21st?

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