So WHAT! Wednesday

It's So WHAT! Wednesday at Shannon's and I'm linking up.

SO WHAT if...

• I'm working 40 hours + this week. Last week I worked 40+ and I'm not complaining. {Plus I'm working 4 hours on Thanksgiving. Yay for time and a half!}
• I am way behind on the shows I DVR. I don't have time to sit in the other room and watch them. If someone could tell me how to watch 2 Broke Girls on my computer I would be a happy girl.
• I just opened by Ipsy bag from this month and was disappointed I got the eyebrow gel instead of the Benefit mascara. Oh well.
• I'm excited to get dressed in matching jammies with the boyfriend and dress Buddy up like an elf for pictures.
• I really wanted my Birchbox today!
• I will be having 2 Thanksgivings this year.
• I've read the first two books of 50 Shades and don't really care to read the third one. {It's not high on my priority list right now.}
• I want to be done with my Christmas shopping by the time Thanksgiving rolls around. {I think it's a possibility.}

 

Ebates

Have you all heard of Ebates? If not it's a great way to get cash back into your pocket when you do your online shopping! 

For all you Starbucks lovers out there that want a single cup coffee maker, Ebates gives you a percent back on the Verismo brewer not to mention anything else you buy online at the Starbucks store.

 There are also many more stores to check out! Browse around and see if there are any other online stores you shop at often. It's easy to sign up and start saving! You can copy and paste this link to get started!

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=I2%2B4s9mwpo2NGfJY3EiU3A%3D%3D

Why pay full price when you can get the things you buy most for a discounted price? I use Ebates for many things and it has definitely been most rewarding.

*Disclaimer: referral link posted! I need the money. {Doesn't everyone?}
 

Friday's Letters

 
Dear Buddy, We need to start taking walks. You need to lose some weight and I'm the one who needs to make this happen.  

Dear Oklahoma Weather, This whole 78 degrees in November is crap! It's supposed to be fall and is it too much to ask to get some 60 degree weather before December comes around and we get hit with Winter shit!  

Dear Boyfriend, I know you're stressing out about classes and then on top of that starting to pay off student loans in June/July. I was totally serious when I said I would help you out. Take the offer!!!!  

Dear Work, My paychecks need to start getting bigger ASAP! Now that one of the Fitting Room people have a new job, I'm seriously wanting her hours! Please and Thank You!!!  

Dear Car, I promise I will get you an oil change and engine fixed soon!!! I'm a little poor right now and it really sucks!
 

So What Wednesday

It's So What! Wednesday over at Shannon's and I'm linking up.

So What! if...

• I still haven't gotten Buddy's Halloween costume. {He won't wear it for very long anyway.}
• I feel like Halloween should have been LAST week. 
• This is the slowest week ever!
• I have no idea what I'm getting anyone but my dad for Christmas.
• I would rather be working tonight than having to hear the doorbell ring every 2.5 seconds
• I would really LOVE to get one of my parents' iPhones. {My dad got he and my mom iPhone 5's for her birthday. That means there are 2 phones not in use and I'm needing a new one!}
• I am ready to be in the next chapter of my life. This whole "in transition" thing is starting to get old!

What are you saying So What! to this week?

 

October Birchbox Review

October Birchbox Review

October's Birchbox was my first box. I snooped and saw a video for what things might be in the box and then about a week to five days before I got my box I saw what was actually in the box. I will say for my first box I will/did use everything in it.

{please ignore the bedding!}

 The box

 

The inside

 

Luna Lemon Zest Bar

{$18.75/ Pack of 18 or roughly $1.95 for 1 depending on where you get them.}

 

Illume Red Cedar Candle

{$10, full size}

  

 Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Eye Cream

{$46, full size}

 Jouer Lip Enhancer

{$14, full size}

Supergoop City Sunscreen

{$20-42, full size}

I am really thinking about getting the Supergoop Sunscreen. These samples have 4 uses in them. It leaves my face moisturized and not greasy. It's also very light for a sunscreen.

I tried the Kiehl's eye cream once but I will try this until it runs out. If it does what it says I will be buying some!

I didn't really care for the Lip Enhancer but I will still use it. Doesn't hurt that it was "free".

The Luna Bar was good but if I decide to get a box I will be trying a different flavor. 

The Illume candle wasn't my favorite when I initially burned it but I will burn it more seeing as the weather has finally gotten cold here and I love burning candles. I also really like that you can get it with an initial on the jar.

I would definitely say this box was worth the $10 I paid and I also got free points for giving feedback on the items. Along with that and referring some friends I am well on my way to my first free box!

I am looking forward to next month's box and Jen over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom convinced me that the ipsy box was worth it so I'm signed up for that box too!

Friday's Letters

Dear Buddy, Please get out of your funk. I know yesterday scared the living crap out of you {it scared me too} but I don't have the cash to take you to the vet.

Dear Work, If I don't see at least 30 hours a week there are going to be some drastic changes and you're not going to like it. Also, this whole 3 days off in a row for next week is a no go. I need the money and I really don't care if you say I can't work.

Dear  Job Search, I need to get on your good side or at least start making a move to looking for a new job. Going out of state right now is just not going to happen yet and the job market here sucks!

Dear Birchbox, You are awesome! My first box was okay but I actually like all of the products that were in my box. I'm also getting lots of points and it's just my first month! You and I are going to be great friends.

Dear Ipsy, I am hoping you will be as awesome as I'm hearing about. I found you through this chick and to me she is the Box Subscription Queen so you better be stellar!
 

Friday's Letters

 

Dear House Sitting Gig, You are awesome and it's great to get away for a few days to relax and not think about the things that stress me out when I'm at my house.

Dear Friday, I thought you were here yesterday. All day it felt like a Friday and sadly it wasn't. That's okay though. That gives me and the boyfriend an extra day for homework.

Dear Work, I have 4 days in a row of you and I'm getting burnt out. Holiday will not be very exciting this year. {Except for the paychecks!}

Dear Jen @ Ramblings of a Suburban Mom, You guilted me convinced me to get on the Birchbox wagon. I am excited about receiving my first box! How do you get the affiliate links on your blog? I want free stuff too!

Dear Shannon @ Life After I "Dew", You are an awesome mom {you too Jen!}. KP is the cutest and baby Dew #2 will be just as cute! You are making this SAHM thing work and I admire you for it!

Dear So What! Wednesday, I am really missing you. I need to get back on a blogging schedule so I can have things to talk about and some link ups to do!

So What! Wednesday

 

I'm linking up with Shannon for another So What! Wednesday.

This week I'm saying So What! if...

 

• I'm stressed out all the time because of work and helping the boyfriend with school stuff.
• I have tomorrow off of work and would rather be working. Having 3 days off in a row is a little much but I know I need it.
• I still don't blog much. I feel like I don't have much to talk about and I'm also busier than I think. So this is what gets put on the back burner.
• I spend money I don't technically have. Squeaking by from paycheck to paycheck is getting pretty old though.
• I need to start looking for an actual job that I can use my degree in. My dad didn't spend all that money for nothing.
• We are taking things one situation at a time. There's nothing wrong with that. Getting finished with school is top priority over here!
• This is one of the lamest So What! Wednesday's I've done in a while. See number three for the reason why.
• After this I'm going to catch up on last season of Armywives. {I have missed this show and want to start watching it on Primetime again.}

What are you saying So What! to this week?

Friday's Letters

I'm linking up with Ashley again for Friday's Letters.

 

Dear Boyfriend, Thank you for being so understanding about me not wanting to find a job and that I'm comfortable at my current one. You are amazing and so caring.

Dear Work, Why did you give me 3 days off in a row? I'm technically not complaining but I need the money.

Dear House Sitting Job, I will see you this weekend for some peace and quiet.

Dear Buddy Beagle, I'm ecstatic that you have friends to play with this weekend. This will make my absence easier. Don't forget to share your toys.

Dear Makeup That Sits in my Drawers, Sorry I'm not up to date on this whole wearing makeup thing. I'm trying to get better at it but I don't want to look like I'm actually wearing makeup when I'm wearing it! Thank goodness for bare essentials and BB Creams.

Dear Fall TV, I am SO happy you are starting up next week! I have missed you. Summer TV is pretty boring minus Pretty Little Liars {which I missed most of this season. Super mad at myself.}

Dear DVR, I need to catch up on Glee so, it would be super awesome if you didn't delete any of my saved shows.

Dear Starbucks, No matter how expensive you are, you are my saving grace in the AM. Thank you! {I should really find my coffee pot and brew my own coffee at home.}
 

Friday's Letters

 

I'm linking up with Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday's Letters.

 

Dear Buddy, Today is your birthday and I promise we will have treats and go to PetSmart so you can smell all the dog smells and roam around {and maybe go for a walk}.

 

Dear Fall, I am loving you! Fall and Spring are my favorite seasons and this is a wonderful welcome from the 90-100 degree weather we have been having.

 

Dear House Sitting Gig, I am missing you already but I will see you next weekend. Relaxing with the dogs and being lazy is what it's all about. {Also, spending time with the boyfriend.}

 

Dear Starbucks, If I don't already spend enough time with you I will be spending more time since Fall decided to show up. I can't get enough of the PSL and Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate. Yum!

 

Dear Job Search, Please be over with. I really don't like looking for a career so if something could just show up that would be awesome!

 

Dear Football Season, You are my favorite sport. Even though I never went to an OSU game I still believe I'm a fan and will be watching my Cowboys this year from the comfort of my home.

 

Dear Seattle, Can I just move already. Your amazing temperatures and rain all year round are what I want. Some one needs to get me a job up there. {Bonus, you have the original Starbucks and I would be visiting every single day!}

 

Dear Boyfriend, I know this semester is your toughest one to date but you need to graduate and I know you we are both tired of Stillwater and you commuting four days a week.