i love surprises in the mail!

 well, it wasn't really a surprise (since i did sign up and pay for it) BUT it was still fun nonetheless! I (sorta) recently received my first birchbox and I totally love it! I stumbled upon it on facebook in the ads sidebar and  was intrigued enough to check it out. essentially, for $10 a month birchbox will send you a box (like the one above) filled with sample-sized goodies ranging from granola bars to perfume. i like it because it's a way to try out a different or new product without having to chance at losing money on it if you absolutely hate it!! my first box had a kissables lipgloss sample (which i love), a shampoo/conditioner sample for color-treated hair, a foot treatment, deborah lippmann nail polish remover mitts (super cool), and a colorescience SPF powder (that i also LOVE)!


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better late than never...

i'm about 5 months late posting about my brasil trip, but better late than never, right? 

it was an amazing trip!!! hubby had never left the country so it was his first international trip, and my parents met us out there so it was a real family reunion! i love my family to death and it's nice to be able to see how much my cousins have grown up, even though it kinda makes me feel old :( lol.

while we were there, my family threw us an anniversary party/cookout with TONS of delicious food, and even more amazing sweets. I pretty much ate brasilian barbecue steak from 2pm to 2am like a true fatass lol. it was great to see everyone together and having fun, and i cannot express how much i wish i could have stayed there...you never realize how much you miss family until you get to spend so much time around all of them. hopefully we'll be able to make it back again soon!

more pics after the jump!