Orglamix: Natural, Cruelty-Free Makeup for #BackToSchool #iheartorglamix

*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Orglamix for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

Time for a fresh new school year and a fresh new, indulgent skincare routine thanks to Orglamix!

Orglamix is a monthly subscription that helps you discover the best natural mineral cosmetics and makeup for flawless, healthy skin. Cruelty-free and vegan, Orglamix cosmetics are handcrafted in small batches in Chicago. 

When you sign up for Orglamix, every month you'll receive 4-6 expertly curated, good-for-you, artisanal products and a handy dandy guide that is full of great info on the theme and the month's products.

Take a look at our July goodies found in our "Boardwalk" box:

BEACH Sugar Scrub $18

This sugar scrub smells amazing and does a great job exfoliating!  In fact, between A and I, it's already almost gone...it's THAT good!

ENDLESS SUMMER Natural Bronzer $12

I'm fair-skinned and freckled and I don't wear a lot of makeup, so this product went straight to our resident makeup aficionado, A.  She loves it!  It gives her naturally tan skin a bit of a glow.

SORBET Perfume Palette $25

I love all three of these scents and they are super easy to apply.  They kind of melt to the touch and spread on easily.  The scents are super delicate and perfect for summer!

SUNSHINE Brightening Facial Oil $38

My skin is naturally dry, while A's is a tad oily, so I got this product all to my self.  It is fantastic and will last a loooong time since a couple of drops go a really long way.  It is perfect for moisturizing my dry skin and it smells lovely!

BOARDWALK Natural Eye Shadow $12.50

This shadow is right up A's alley...she loves smoky colors!  It is a really great mineral shadow and she is really happy with it!

Overall, we were pretty impressed with this box.  The products have a total listed value of over $100 and the subscription is just $35.99 ($29.00 + $6.99 shipping) per month, making it a pretty awesome value!  This is our first box, so I'm not sure if the value of the products always exceed the cost of the box by that much, but I'd say it's definitely worth trying out if you are a fan of trying out new cruelty-free and vegan beauty products.  We are absolutely fans of Orglamix!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Monthly French Designer Jewelry from Emma and Chloé!

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A and I have similar tastes in jewelry...simple, timeless jewelry with a touch of class.  Emma and Chloé exemplifies these traits with each piece they offer and they deliver amazing jewelry experiences each month!

Emma and Chloé is a subscription box service and boutique that selects and sends out a cutting-edge, unique piece of French designer jewelry each month and offers high-end individual pieces by L'Atelier Emma and Chloé.

Each month you will received a expertly curated French designer jewelry piece, the monthly magazine La Gazette and subscriber-exclusive content and deals.  Here is the piece we received for July:

Nyiri Ring

Description of the jewel:

Composition: brass gilded and gold or silver plated

Adjustable size

Nickel-free

Designed in France

This lovely ring is super delicate and features a beautiful shell and ridges along the band.  It is absolutely perfect for summer!

It is definitely unique and very well made.  It is a really awesome addition to our collection.  The way the jewelry is packaged is pretty impressive.  It comes in a sleek box which contains the jewelry in a drawstring bag and a certificate of authenticity.  All of this works together to really elevate the experience of receiving your package.

Emma and Chloé subscription boxes start at just $35/month and active subscribers get 20% off their entire e-shop on unlimited purchases and have access to exclusive sales and offers.  If you are a fan of classic designer jewelry, check out Emma and Chloé!

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Get your first box for just $25 when you use the code ABCDDIARIES10

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Check Out Barielle's Summer Nail Bundle! + Discount Code

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Summer isn't over quite yet!  Check out Barielle's Summer Nail Bundle:

 Barielle's Nail Polish Bundle includes six gorgeous summer-inspired nail shades and a free pack of  Nourishing Nail Masks.

Take a look at the pretty polishes included in this bundle:

Hawaiian Sunset

First Class Ticket

Banana Drop

Hawaiian Surf

Topless in St. Tropez

Mint Ice Cream Cone

We are really enjoying rocking our new nail colors!  A was a huge fan of the nourishing nail masks.  They left her nails and cuticles looking healthy and smooth.  Barielle polishes go on smoothly and though they are a bit thin, two coats always does the trick for nails that look pretty darn close to salon painted, but without the salon cost!  These beauties are perfect for money saving at-home manis and pedis!

Receive 10% off your first order at Barielle.com with code EVERGREEN19

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Colorful Craft Supplies from Positive Art for #BackToSchool!

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Are you shopping for school or craft supplies?  If so, I have an amazing company to share with you today...Positive Art!  Positive Art offers a colorful selection of craft supplies, that are made with high quality materials.  Check out some of our must-haves for this back to school season: 

We are homeschoolers and we go through art supplies like crazy, especially writing utensils.  The kiddos are allowed to do their work with whatever tool they'd like and they are always mixing it up to add a little fun to each lesson.  Thanks to Positive Art, I can offer them an extensive line of writing tools without breaking the bank!

Positive Art Watercolor Brush Pens

This amazing set gives you 24 stunning water colors and a water coloring brush.  

The watercolor pens have a soft, flexible tip that makes them incredibly easy to use. The flexible tip allows for precision to do both fine and broad strokes.

These pens are completely non-toxic and odorless so you can rest assured that they are safe for your kiddos.  They don't smear and can easily be washed off of your skin and clothes.

The case is made with durable plastic and makes it easy to stay organized...a place for everything!

A loves leaving little mini pictures randomly all over the house and lately they've all been created using these watercolor brush pens 😊

Positive Art Fineliner Coloring Pen Set 

60 UNIQUE COLORS With Metal Case

This is an awesome set of water-based ink pens that write, color, draw, and create in 60 vibrant colors!

Designed with ultra-fine 0.4mm tips, these colorful pens are great for kids and adults alike. They allow you to create perfectly blended color pages and intricate details.  Just look:

Amazing, bold colors on a pretty intricate design!

This set offers long-lasting, acid-free colors that reduce bleeding and smudging to give you crisp, beautiful lines, designs, or color blends and A is in love with all of the color options!

Positive Art Colored Pencils

120 Unique Colors

Another super awesome variety pack with colors that cover the entire rainbow's range!  Coloring, drawing and sketching has never been more fun than it is with this set of 120 vibrant colored pencils.  Perfect for use as "map" colors for back to school and pretty much any other project that uses pencils.  A is really enjoying sketching with this wide range of color options.

The versatile Positive Art set is made with 3.3mm fade-resistant lead that’s perfect for drawing, shading, blending and sketching. These pencils help you create clean, sharp lines, pictures with highly-detailed stipling and the ability to easily fade colors together.  Here is A's design for her proposal to B and I for why she should be allowed to paint her wall outlets:

They turned out pretty awesome by the way! 😊

Liquid Chalk Markers 

30 Bright Colors - Reversible Tip

If you use chalkboards for school or home crafts, you NEED this set of chalk board markers!  The chalk markers are incredibly vivid and vibrant...a really great assortment of colors!  

Even if you don't have chalkboards, these premium quality markers can be used on any non-porous surface.  Use them to decorate your glasses and jars, your windows, photo frames, decorations, etc.  

The colorful markers are also great for business windows and blackboards so you can promote your special offers!

They are easy to clean off too!  All you have to do is wipe your painted surface and you’re good to go!

We were pretty impressed with the Positive Art products we got to review.  The range of colors is super impressive, as is the quality of the tools.  Positive Art offers up these awesome goodies at super fair prices too.  If you are in need of some really great school/craft supplies this back to school season, check out Positive Art!

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.