Love, Life and Appreciation

This NYE we are celebrating with a heavy heart. We found out my paternal grandfather on passed away earlier this morning. His health had been deteriorating since Sunday and for many years he was suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's. His passing comes one month after my aunt passed. My grandfather did get to see May and I know that he is with my grandmother for who she is named after. I remember his chuckles and going out in the garden with him to pick vegetables and fruits. Oh that grape vine.

This will be the first NYE that Rex and I spend apart since we've known each other. Hopefully this will be the last. We do keep in touch with FaceTime and though he is in Maryland and I'm in New Jersey, we are connected as ever. We  hope that 2014 brings greater things and we wish that everyone has a safe New Year's Eve and a healthy start to 2014.

For now, here's a couple pictures of my charming grandfather:

We hope that you had a joyous Christmas yesterday, and for those who don't celebrate Christmas we hope that you've had a wonderful holiday season so far. This Christmas for us was very low key and more family oriented. It's been almost a week since May and I moved back in with my parents and Rex has been in Maryland. He's been applying to jobs and so have I, of course with the holidays and all, we except there might be some delay in hearing something back. We've been keeping in touch through texting and phone calls, we also have talked on FaceTime. May smiles when she sees her dad and waves. Originally we planned on FaceTime Christmas morning, because Rex had to go to work that afternoon but Christmas Eve he told me that the friend who he was staying with was going to Philly to see some family there and Rex decided to catch a ride. From Philly to where my parents live is about 30 minutes away, actually closer depending on where you live in Philly. Rex also said that he switched his work day, so that he didn't have to work Christmas day. It was a wonderful surprise because, we thought we would be spending Christmas apart.

Around 8 pm Christmas Eve, Rex called to let me know he was in Philly and I drove with what little gas we had to pick him up. May was sleeping and she was still asleep when we got back that night. Christmas morning she awoke to see her dad standing next to her and was very excited and happy. I was happy too, to have Rex there and so were my parents. We all didn't really exchange gifts this year. We were really happy to just be healthy and in each others presence. My parents did get May a gift though. She got an 80-piece building blocks set. Here she is with her gift:

I can't wait to build amazing things with her. We've already built a few towers with the smaller building blocks set and she can stack two blocks together. Rex played with her with the blocks for a while, while my mom and I made the breakfast. Not too long after the breakfast, I took Rex back to Philly, he said that his friend wanted to leave to back to Maryland around noon. After I dropped Rex off, my parents, May and I ate lunch/dinner at my grandparents. It was nice relaxing holiday and even great having Rex there.

Here are a couple of pictures we took:


 Happy Holidays!
 

We've taken the past couple of days to really assess where we should head next do to our current financial situation. I still haven been paid from a part-time position at a middle school on Howard campus. I started working there the being of November and now it looks I might not get the payment until early January. Rex has gone back to work but he isn't working full time, he put in  for full time but apparently all that was not guaranteed. In the meantime, of course we have other expenses and we were looking to move to a more affordable apartment, however with our very low income, we've decided that it would be best for May and I to move back in with my parents in New Jersey and for Rex to stay in Baltimore with a friend. Rex will be staying in Baltimore because his friend might be able to help him get a more stable job. It's only until we can get more on our feet, which we hope will be in a month or two at the latest. We really tried so many different options and did get approved for a more affordable apartment in Baltimore but much of the finances have been so far stretched that this is more the best option.

We will keep applying for positions and though I still need to finish school, my advisor and I decided it would be best to defend my thesis next month and graduate in May. We hope that we can find something more sustainable. We were able to stay at the apartment we'll be leaving this Friday, for a little over year. We wanted to stay longer but life happens and is so unpredictable. I never could have imagined Rex getting anxiety attacks and though he is feeling a little bit better, he is still recovering and trying to find a sense of normalcy. Overall, we both want to do what's best for May. I know it'll be hard, no one said life was easy, we just have to stay together even though we'll be a few states apart. With all this technology of Google hangouts and Facetime, May will definitely be seeing and hearing her dad. My parents said they struggled, my in-laws said they struggled, there's definitely challenges. Like I've been saying though, we are so thankful for the support of family and friends during this time. Many people have been so giving and it's more than we could ever ask for. Hopefully in this decision we can take steps towards a might brighter future. As May is still learning to walk, we're still trying to get our hang on the ground.

We're going to try and spend time together on Christmas Day, though at the moment it looks like Rex might be working. One thing I always remember is that when one door closed another one opens and with a new year approaching new hopes might be fulfilled. Here's to a brighter future!

Yesterday was May's first time in the snow! The snowstorm passed through yesterday dumping a little over two inches here in Laurel. Other parts of Maryland got over five inches. When the snow first started around 10 am, I opened up the blinds so May could see. She looked interested for a few minutes. She pointed at the window and said "call." I waited until there was more snow on the ground and around 2 pm, I dressed May up in her warm jacket, boots, pants and hat. May and I went out in the backyard and she looked at all the snow on the ground. She put out her hand to collect some of the snow as well. We didn't stay out for too long. It was really cold outside. Rex didn't get back from Baltimore until much later that day. He left before the storm to meet a friend who is helping us with our apartment situation. As the storm got worse he got stuck in Baltimore with his friend. I kept in contact with him throughout the storm and was happy to know that he was safe where he was and also that he got home safe.

In four more days we'll be celebrating May's birthday. Actually yesterday, one year ago was my original due date. May was still snug inside the womb then. It's amazing how fast she's growing and she's developing her personality every day. Here's Miss Little One.

Today is Rex's birthday!!! It's a bit rainy outside but we celebrated the morning with a nice home-cooked breakfast, then we went out to Denny's for lunch. May was sleeping when we got to the Denny's but as we finished eating she woke up and was pointing at the lights. Later today we'll probably just relax and watch a movie on the Netflix.

It's nice to spend this time together, especially what's been going on these past few weeks. He is starting to feel better, but still has some of the affects the anxiety. We know it'll take some time gaining more control of the symptoms, and we'll be together side by side during the process of how to gain more control. We're also in the process of looking for more affordable housing. We've been living were we are now for a little over a year but it's too much at this point considering our financial situation. We are so thankful for friends and family who are helping us through this.

Exactly one week from now will be May's 1st birthday. Wow she's almost a year old.  We're going to try to do something special for her birthday. My parents will also be coming down from NJ, and will be taking her for the weekend. It might take her a little bit to get used to being up there without us for a day but I know that she'll get comfortable and she's been her grandparent's house before.

Many more birthdays are coming up and of course it's the holiday season. This is my favorite time of year and even though we won't be gifting much this year, the love and support of family and friends is more than what we could even ask for.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving yesterday and that you aren't too stuffed today. We had a great Thanksgiving, though we didn't cook at our place this year, we went over to Rex's friend's house to celebrate there.  Rex had to work the mid-day, so May and I went over to his friend's house around 10 am. May has been experiencing more separation anxiety lately and I wasn't able to help Rex's friend's girlfriend too much with the cooking. It was nice though. We all talked and watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After the parade we listened to music, Rex's friend is a DJ. Later during the day, more family started coming over and Rex came by as soon as he got off work around 4 pm. The food was very good and May ate small pieces of turkey, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. She really liked the food. Not too long after she went to sleep. I called my parents and grandparents back in NJ to wish them a happy Thanksgiving, and Rex wished his parents a happy Thanksgiving as well.

Next year, we hope to cook more at our place and invite family and friends over. I think I might cook some of the food the night before. Last year I cooked all the food the day of and it was a lot. May will also be walking then and might be more entertained with a toy. She's also been very aware of her surroundings though, so even then I know she'll more what to see what I'm doing. Today also marks the start of the holiday season. We didn't go out for gifts today. This year we'll spending time with one another as a family and bettering our financial situation. There's much more to be thankful for and most important is for our existence. We also have wonderful family and friends that are understanding, helpful and very supportive.

These past few weeks have been pretty hard and I was excited when I got my Yuzen Winter 2013 Box a little over week ago.  Though it's $33, the box is distributed four times a year. The next box will be in February 2014. I've been a subscriber of this subscription service for a while now. You can see my past reviews here. So far I've really enjoyed the products I receive in the box, this box was no different.  Here's what was inside:



 Level Naturals Travel Candles. The scent I received was Cucumber, Wasabi and Cilantro. It smells very nice and fruity. I feel the scent is more spring/summer. I've been burning more pumpkin and apple pie candles for the Fall. I decided to reserve the candle for later months. It's a 2 oz candle and I feel that's a good size, especially for travel.

 Suncups. These cups are delicious and good for you too!  Though they might look like peanut butter cups there is no nuts whatsoever in the cup. Can't go wrong with mint and chocolate.

 Pino Facial Mask. The facial mask I got was Coconut Aloe. It was very moisturizing and smelled tropical. The mask itself was a cloth mask. It was not messy at all. It did feel a tad bit heavy but was very relaxing. I didn't scare my daughter either when I had the mask on, though my husband took a double look.
 Kerstin Florian Fub Balm. I'm not really one for foot creams but this product felt really good on my feet. It's leaves a cool feeling to the feet and is very mositurizing.

Tara Spa Therapy Stress-Relief Roll Therapy. I was very happy to see this product included in the box, as we've been feeling stressed these past weeks, however I had a hard time getting the scent from the roller. Both my husband and I tried rolling onto our inner wrists and we barely smelled anything. It seems like the formula is too thick.

SpaRitual Golden Rule Lacquer. I received a blue green nail polish and top coat of SpaRitual in a previous Yuzen box, which I enjoyed, so I knew that this nail polish would be good. Golden Rule is composed of gold flakes which would look good alone or over another shade on the nail. I'm excited to wear this color, it's great for the holidays.


Jurlique Rose Hand Cream. This hand cream smells absolutely divine. The rose scent is wonderful. The cream is also very moisturizing and leaves my hands feeling very smooth. It's great for the winter.
Sanitas Moisture Mist. This product is a pretty good size and leaves my face feeling hydrated and refreshed. I find that it moisture doesn't last for long though.


Jane Iredale's 24-Karat Gold Dust. I got this product in gold and the picture really doesn't do it justice. The color is gorgeous and you can use it in your hair, on your eyes, on your skin, among other places. Holidays here I come with this one.

Overall, I was very happy with the Yuzen Winter Box. The box offers such a variety of products for discovery and I still feel the box is worth the price.

Disclaimer: I purchased this box with my own money and was not monetarily compensated for this review. Opinions are honest and are completely my own.

These last couple of days we've been taking it slow.  The funeral was very hard and I still think of my aunt every day. She was like a mother to me and she will be truly truly missed. Rex is getting better but we are taking day by day. He hasn't had an attack since and hopefully we can get back to normalcy. He's been learning how to manage his symptoms better which I know will take time. Rex has started going back to work.  He know works about 15 minutes from the house as oppose to 40 minutes away from before. It's good that he's closer and there's also less traffic. He is happy with the new job too.

My nephew-in-law watches May and helps out around the house which is really nice. I was feeling very overwhelmed with the events that were happening. Life takes unexpected turns. You have to deal with them because at the end of every tunnel there is a light. Just one day at a time. I've been going to my part-time job at the middle school at Howard. I tutored some of the students last Saturday in 8th grade math. For most of the week, I input the records that the other graduate students fill out. Though it's not a full-time job, I am still thankful I have something. I'm thankful Rex has gone back to work. Our financial situation has gotten really bad. We know in time, it'll get better though. I'll finally be defending my thesis on air quality forecasting, next Monday. It's almost over. Hopefully I can graduate with my Masters next month!

Speaking of next month, May will be A YEAR OLD!! She is getting bigger each day and recently she started whistling too. She isn't walking independently yet, but she'll walk in her own time. We're not sure if we'll be doing too much for her birthday, but we're definitely going to celebrate in some way. Her grandparents said they'll come down and take her back to New Jersey that weekend. It's been a while since her great-grandparents saw her too.

We might have to make her birthday, Tinkerbell themed. Some days we'll just watch the Tinkerbell series. Tinkerbell: Secret of the Wings, Tinkerbell and The Lost Treasure, Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue. May loves Tinkerbell! We enjoy watching the movies along with other movies and shows. I know we'll be watching more of the shows when she gets older. I'm looking forward to singing "If You Believe," by Lisa Kelly with her.

May is 111 months old today, just one more month until she's a year. She isn't walking on her own yet but she's still holding on to the back of our legs and she is walking holding our hands. May also has such a vocabulary already. She knows about five or so words. She can say, "momma," "daddy," "hi", "bye", "baby" and "bee." I have to record her one day during her many times she's on a roll just talking playing with her toys or roaming the house. Roaming the house she does! Now we find May everyone. Trying to get under the TV entertainment center, crawling under the dining room table, pulling down books on the second shelf of the bookcase, among many others. We constantly have to say "don't touch that," or "what's in your mouth?" I know as she gets older, we'll sound like a broken record. May is eating more solid foods as well and next month we'll introduce more foods to her.

Today has been bittersweet though. Just two days ago my Aunt Cathy and May's great Aunt, in North Carolina passed away. She was having chemotherapy treatments ever since the doctors found cancer in her throat. The last time I spoke to her was November 9th. She sounded not to good on the phone and said that her immune system was very low. I told her about how May was doing, as she absolutely adored May, and she chuckled as much she could. She also said she'd pray for Rex to get better and our financial situation, and  I said I'd pray for her to get better and that I loved her. Then November 12th, my father in NJ called early in the morning to tell me she had passed away the night earlier. The whole family is devastated. The doctors think it was a blood clot. We find comfort knowing that she is with her husband, my uncle who passed away in June of last year and with my grandmother, her mother, whom May is named after. My aunt was such a nice person and would give you the shirt off her back. She gave May her crib, her pack-and-play, her first doll and most of all love and support. Here's a picture of May with her great Aunt from earlier this year.

We'll miss you deeply Aunt Cathy. I'll be going to NC with my parents, on Monday to say goodbye. May will be staying in MD with Rex and our family friend. I'll be down in NC for a day. We found out somewhat of a diagnosis of Rex's condition. He went to the emergency room on the 10th. I thought he was having a heart attack. It turns out the symptoms were that of an anxiety attack. I looked up more information about anxiety attacks and we both are sure what the main cause is, but more relieved now that there's a name on his condition, at least now. We're finding ways for managing the attacks, though it'll take time. It's very new to the both of us.

It might seem now that things are rough, but we know it'll get better. I read an email my aunt sent me back in October. She said, "Just be calm and everything will be OK." I know it will get be better. Everything in patience.

We just wanted to wish all the veterans who have served and all the men and women who are currently serving, a Happy Veterans Day. We salute you and we thank you for your service.

For the past couple of days, we've all been on the mend. Right after Halloween, May got sick. She was coughing and had nasal congestion. She's only had about two colds before she turned 1 and this was her second cold. She slept for most of the day when she first had it and in the following days she got better. We did our best to keep her comfortable, as there is no cure for the common cold. She had no fever, so we didn't give her children's Tylenol. We did give her more water and kept the humidifier on at night. By the third day she was more like her active self.

I was sick too. I didn't have a fever but I was coughing and had nasal congestion. At times I had to take my inhaler, for my asthma. My cold went away within a matter of four days. The colds seemed to skip by Rex. He was fine, which May and I were coughing and trying to get well. Now Rex isn't doing so well. Last week he called me on his way home from work, like he always does, although this time he was calling to say he was out of breath, that he felt numb and like he was going to faint. He called an ambulance before that and the ambulance was on their way to take him to the hospital. I tried not to panic and remained calm. He was taken to the emergency room and had to be admitted. May and I visited him while he was waiting for a bed. They said his potassium was very low and at one point they thought he had a blood clot. It turns out there was no blood clot and they kept him overnight for observation. He has since been released and is resting. The doctors aren't sure what's wrong and he has to get many tests done. We're staying strong through all of it. I'm taking care of him and May is putting a smile on his face.

We are just hoping the doctors can find out what's going on. At times, Rex feels a little weak but he is getting better. We'll be there for each other, in sickness and in health.

We wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe Halloween!!! We decided not to dress up this year but we are looking forward to next year and dressing May up in something cute and fun. Enjoy the night!

May is ten months old and she is getting so big. We took her to doctor's appointment a few days ago and the doctor said she is doing great! May is the 90th percentile for her height at 29 inches and she weighs 20 pounds. I'm still breastfeeding her, but more at night now, since I've been more out of the house. We've been experimenting with different foods, especially more finger foods. So far May likes Cheerio's, rice, spaghetti, yogurt, Gerber puffs and kidney beans. At first I was nervous to give her the rice and spaghetti but the doctor said as long as it's bite size she can eat it. May also has her two front teeth on the bottom too.

Rex kept saying she was getting her bottom teeth and the last few weeks we noticed she was biting on to more things. I got bit a few times when I was nursing her. Then there were her two bottom teeth. We really think she's been teething for months though. She was drooling at lot the last few months and at one point had a bit of a fever. May is still waking up about two times a night and during the day she's taking about two naps a day. Though the first one is very short.

May is such a fast crawler and she's still very talkative. She's been saying "Mama" for the past few days now. I really have to record it. When I first heard her say mama, I cried a little. She isn't walking yet but she's using anything to cruise around. She'll prop herself up and hold onto the coffee table, the couch, the TV stand, even our legs as we are walking. She doesn't really like to be in her walker and now more enjoys pushing it around. She's more playing with Violet now. We got the Leapfrog dog we got for her about four months ago. She'll clap to the tunes and sometimes she tries to sing along. Just two more months until she is one year. Wow.

Here's our beautiful princess:

Happy ten months May!!!

We visited my parents and grandparents in NJ not too long ago. It was great seeing them and they were so happy to see their granddaughter and great-granddaughter. We took this picture of the three of us, on my parents front porch. Happy Fall everyone!

This past week, on the 25th, Rex and I celebrated our one year anniversary together. I remember the day we got married like it was yesterday. I remember getting my hair done the day of, my nails done two days before, finding my wedding dress and most of all looking into the eyes of the man, I'll be spending the rest of my life with. The year seems to have gone by pretty fast, especially when raising our daughter. We can't believe she'll be 10 months in October. She is growing up so fast! (I know I always post that).

The day of our anniversary, we both had to work. May spent the day with her babysitter, a friend of the family. That night however we went to a Bingo event that our apartment complex was holding. It was fun. Rex never really played Bingo so it was nice to show him. I've actually wanted to play Bingo for a long time now. There's a Bingo/Casino not too far away from where we live and I've been hinting to him that I wanted to go there. The Bingo event at the apartment was very family oriented and we brought May with us. She was grabbing onto everything! The markers, the tablecloth, the game board. Anything she could get her little hands on. It was nice though. It was great spending quality family time together. Much of the time, Rex and I are working and May is with her babysitter for much of the day. We played about seven games in total. One of the rounds I won right down the B-line. It was actually an intense round. The numbers kept getting called and no one was yelling "Bingo." My board was so full when I hear the announcer say, "Is that a 9 or a 6?" Someone replied, "It's a 6," and it the specific number was B-6. With that three people including myself yelled, "Bingo!" After that we stayed for a few more rounds. One round we did get but one more number other than the free space. It was a good event, I even took a picture of May and Rex by the balloons, where the event was held.


We later dropped with the babysitter, as Rex said he wanted to take me to the Bingo/Casino. We didn't spend too long at the Bingo/Casino and played a few games for the Early Bird Bingo round. Though we didn't win there we came so close on two games. Rex had one more number to finish his "T" and I had one more letter to finish my box.

The weekend of our anniversary, we all took a trip down to Gordonsville, VA. Rex and I signed up for a package a while back for a three day, two night stay at the Shenandoah Crossing resort by Bluegreen Vacations. We signed up for the package through Bass Pro Shops. Rex and I really like the outdoors and I've heard of the Shenandoah Valley before and thought it would be a nice place to visit. We knew the deal would include a presentation about a timeshare.

We all left Friday night, after I had finished work. Rex had the day off. We both had that weekend off. The trip down was about 3 hours and a half. May actually slept the whole way down. The resort was very nice and rustic. We stayed in a cabin that had it's own kitchen. We took advantage of the full kitchen by cooking during our stay. We made a really nice vegetable soup the second day we stayed :-) The resort had many activities, such as a pool, a putt-putt course, horseback riding, hayrides, an arcade and an exercise center. Though much of these activities were not free. We partook in walking around the main center and the pony back ride for May while we were there. We were also given a list of events happening for the week and that Saturday night we partook in a campfire with roasting marshmallows and making smores and we also listened to a story teller.'

May seemed to like the pony back ride. I was able to put her on the pony and I walked with her around the track. After the first few steps, May started clapping. We went around the track once. On the second go around May stopped and clung onto me half way. She was done. We meet a really friendly father with his son at the pony back ride. Rex and I saw the duo the rest of the time we were there. We saw them at the campfire and also before we left. The presentation wasn't too bad. It was long and we had to take May out twice. We ended up not buying a timeshare. Overall we enjoyed our time at the resort, the staff was very friendly and the cabin was cozy. Here are a few pictures:







Lastly on the way back to Maryland we stopped by Shenandoah National Park. The park is beautiful and so big! The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. We came in via the Thornton Gap entrance and drove to Loft Mountain. We stopped occasionally to look at the overlooks. We hope to go back to Shenandoah National Park when May gets bigger and do some hiking. Here's a few pictures we took:





Here's to one year down, forever to go!

First off we wanted to wish everyone a Happy Labor Day! Hope you are able to get some rest.

Gosh where have we been these last few weeks? We've been trying to keep up with May! She has mastered crawling and now she's cruising! She holding herself up on the coffee table, the furniture, our legs. This girl is on the go! It's really amazing to see her progress. She'll be nine months on the 13th. Sleeping through the night is not an option for May, as she wakes up about two to three times a night. I think it's because I'm still breastfeeding. She's eating certain solid foods like carrots and peaches but it seems like she really doesn't like others. (She's a picky eater like her momma. Hehe.) We are trying different foods including finger foods and it's still exciting to see which ones she likes and doesn't like :-)

We've also been working hard. Rex has been working pretty much non stop at his job and I've been focusing more on my research for my thesis. I'm hoping to defend my thesis in October and graduate with my Masters in December. I'm been actively looking for a job too. My stipend ended at the end of August. I've actually been looking since February. Though I've went on a few interviews, I still haven't gotten a job offer. I'm not giving up hope though.

Though we've been working hard, we got a chance to relax last Saturday, when my parents came down from New Jersey to visit us. They were really happy to see May. I text pictures of her often but it had been at least three months since they have seen her physically. My parents spent the night in Maryland and on Sunday we decided to go on a slight tour of DC and stop by Georgetown Cupcake, a famous bakery in DC.

Since I've been living in Maryland for the past three years, I never went to Georgetown Cupcake, nor have I heard of it (I never watched DC Cupcakes). Rex had been there once for one of his customers and wondered why the line was so long and my parents have heard of the bakery through Cupcake Wars but never went to the shop. It took about 15 minutes to get inside the shop but we were given a menu of the cupcake selection before we got in. We didn't order the cupcakes beforehand and just decided to go there and get what was there. My parents got a half dozen cupcakes which included carrot, strawberry and red velvet cupcakes. Rex and I got a half dozen as well which included chocolate coconut, chocolate ganache, banana split and red velvet cupcakes. Here are some pictures from our visit:

 After tasting the cupcakes I can see why so many people enjoy them. They were delicious! We'll definitely order these cupcakes again, especially when May gets older. They are a little on the pricey side though.

Later this month, Rex and I will be celebrating our one year wedding anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year already :-) We'll also be taking a family trip to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. We are so excited!!!!!

A few days ago my Fall Yuzen box arrived. Yuzen is a quarterly subscription box featured 6 to 8 eco-friendly samples. Recently the price for the subscription changed from $26 to $33. Though the price of the box is a bit high, I feel the contents are worth the price. I look so forward to receiving Yuzen. They also recently changed the packaging, to include a bigger box with their logo on it.  Here's the box I received:



Here are the contents:

Acure Argan Cell Stimulating Body Wash. I follow Acure on Facebook and saw that had a line of body washes. Having received samples in previous boxes before from Acure and liking those samples I was excited to try this. Acure has done it again! The body wash smell amazing and works very well.

Sanitas Vita-Rich Serum. According to the care this product, "delivers pure, active nutrients deep into skin tissue to moisturize and promote a healthier appearance." This is a 15 fl. oz sample and I can see this sample going a long way. At first I did four pumps, now I do only two. It says on the bottle to use it sparingly. I like the serum. My skin feels very moisturized and it sinks into my skin well.

Coola Mineral Facial Sunscreen. This sample does feel very light on the skin and I like the UVA/UVB protection.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive. I was really happy to see this sample in the box. I've heard many things about Juice Beauty and the apple peel. It smells good and I leave it on for 10 minutes. I've tried it twice and I am starting to see some improvement in my complexion. I might purchase the full size version of this product.

Sphatika Vitamin A Night Creme. This night creme has such a soothing smell and I like how it replenishes the skin while I sleep. This is a pretty good sized sample too and I could see a little going a long way. As much as I like this product the full size very expensive.

Verve Organics Soul Sister. I was happy to see this product in the box. The size is good to get a feel for the product. The scrub left me feeling relaxed and smooth.


Ajara Ayurvedic Beauty Tea Bath Sachet. I've never tried a bath sachet before. I actually still have yet to try it. All I need to do is just drop it into the tub. Sounds interesting.

Overall, I've very happy with this box. I feel that the products included are well worth the price. I'm looking forward to November's box!

 Disclaimer: I purchased this box with my own money and was not monetarily compensated for this review. Opinions are honest and are completely my own.