Are We Wasting Money On Monthly Subscription Boxes?

As a Blogger and Vlogger on Youtube, i get the opportunity to see the ladies show their monthly subscription boxes.  Some show some wonderful things that they are proud to get in the mail and a few of the ladies told me that it feels like you are getting a special present every month.

I am a lover of ordering online and getting special things for myself but i have not tried the monthly subscription boxes because i have seen that a few of the items in the boxes are not quality products or they sometimes come in very small sizes.

I feel that the companies are using these subscription boxes to just send you a small product to entice you to buy the bigger size product.

This concept can be wasteful in my opinion because you can take the same amount of money and just buy and try different brands each month and you don't get any surprises.

I am very wary of a company charging my credit card each month for items that they think i will like.
This also applies to the companies that send you shoes or a handbag every month. I feel that it is like subliminal messages telling us what we should like or buy.

There are some women who are very happy with these boxes but for me, a person who like to be mindful of my spending, it could be a trap because it is just an added bill that can be avoided.

If you have found a company that you are very happy with, leave your comment below.

HAIR GREASE AND HAIR GROWTH

                               Do Hair Grease Or Pomades Really Grow Hair?


As a child I can remember sitting between my Mom's legs getting my scalp greased and it was such a soothing thing and it became sort of a ritual on Saturday nights in my home.  Mom was getting our hair ready the night before church services on Sunday.

The pomades had such a nice smell.  Mom used Dixie Peach, Ultra Sheen, Dax, and Royal Crown on our hair.  She took so much pride and care and our hair always looked nice.

I remember seeing advertisements stating that these miracle greases and pomades would grow your hair to long lengths and your hair would be thick and this would happen in a little time.

Mom started buying hair pomade called Hair Food and she used as stated and she realized her hair and ours were not flourishing like they promised.  Right then she came to the conclusion that "Grease Don't Grow Hair".

The hair care industry duped everyone and they made millions of dollars off people looking for a miracle and they are still doing it today. 

These companies are in my opinion (Snake Oil Salesmen). I no longer fall for their fake promises.

It is time for us all to stop letting the industry rob us of our hard earned money.  A lot of these products are very expensive and they feel good and smell good but they do not do what they promise.

The health of your hair starts with nutrition and proper tools to use on your hair.  Heat and brushes are terrible for our hair and it should be used sparingly.

There are a lot of books on this subject and a lot of information online that will show you how to care for your hair the right way.

One book I can suggest is: No Lye! By Tulani Kinard.  She gives very good advice on how to care for your hair.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE GIFTS THAT I RECEIVED OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON

 

                     CASWELL - MASSEY SANDALWOOD SOAP
                                      
I received this soap as one of my Christmas presents and I was so surprised.  My neighbor came and she said " I Have Something That I know You Want", She gave me my bag and I pulled out this cute little box and she said that this is the best soap that you can get and I know that you like Sandalwood.

She didn't know that I had been searching for a nice, fragrant, soap and I was seeing the same brands all the time.  I didn't even know that this soap existed.  It has a very strong smell and you only have to use a little and it makes you smell so clean and fresh, all day.

I am so glad that she introduced me to this company because I looked online and I will be able to order it for myself and my family members.

This company has different kinds of soaps in all kinds of fragrances and I have my eye on the Oatmeal soap.

I intend on doing a Youtube review about this Soap and I hope a lot of people try it because it makes a beautiful gift and the presentation is classy.

This Soap is not only good for Christmas gifts but for Birthdays and etc.

EYEBROW SHAPER ( A GREAT MONEY SAVER)

                        
                                     EYEBROW SHAPER



We all like to go to the Nail Shop and get our Eyebrows done and it is very inexpensive to do so, but sometimes we may want to skip the trip and take just a little time to do our brows ourselves and this little baby sure does the trick.

  I usually go and get my brows done at the shop and then for about 5 months I maintain it by using the Eyebrow Shaper.  You can go to any Beauty Supply Store and find this shaper for about $1.00 and I have seen them at the Dollar store for 3 for $1.00.  The Shaper can last for about 2 months but I usually buy 1 every month and I just love the results I get from using them.

  If you are not comfortable using it; just try taking a little hair off to shape the brow and with practice you will learn how to do it well and maintain those brows.  There are many youtube video's that show you how to use the shaper and some people skip the Nail Shop altogether and just use the Shaper.  I remove hair from my brows about 1 per week and  I save a lot of money by doing so. 

Ban Shower Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant

 

 

 

                             BAN SHOWER FRESH INVISIBLE SOLID


I purchased this Deodorant back in 2011 and i had many coupons to use at RiteAid and I bought so many, that it lasted me for 3 years and i still have about 4 left.  This Deodorant keeps me nice and dry throughout the day and the scent smells fresh without being overpowering.

 I will purchase this Antiperspirant again, with or without coupons because it is quite affordable and it is a quality brand.  You can buy this at any dollar store or even at your local supermarket. 

                                           

                                  Super Nail Nail Polish Thinner

This Super Nail  Polish Thinner is one of my favorite things because i have tons of Nail Polish and this helps to keep them at the right consistency.  I purchased this at my local Beauty Supply and it was $2.99.  I found out about this product from a Nail shop in my area.

                                          Silk Beauty Bar


I am a person with very sensitive skin and i cannot use some soaps because i will break out in hives and my Doctor told me to bathe and shower with very mild soap. During my search, i found this soap at my local dollar store and it is really good.  Some of the fragrances are strong but this brand carries a big variety and my favorite, is their formulation called Natural.

  You get three bars in a pack for $1.19.  I can only find this brand at my dollar store in my area.  This soap is long lasting and it will keep you fresh and clean all day.  I suggest if you find it in your area; buy multi packs.