POPSUGAR Must Have Winter 2018 Box SPOILER #3

I’m ecstatic for this box. And if there is ever anything I don’t want in any of my boxes I just gift them to someone I know would enjoy it. Give something away as a Christmas gift. It’s such a simple thing to do, I don’t understand why people whine so much over such little things. I work in healthcare and trust me, if that’s the only problem you have in your life then please be grateful for what you have. Also, a lot of people who don’t make that much money wish they could afford these boxes…

I was hoping I’d receive this book. It looks awesome! Signed- a girl from Alabama 🙂

I feel like so many people are saying they are unhappy with the book but only like 5 copies are up for swap. Is it because less people are swapping now or people are waiting to have the book in hand before listing?

Well. Dang. I can only blame myself.
I used to get PS back when it was new and got a few cool things. But I gradually realized that very few of the items were of actual use to me and I was telling myself “but it’s $300 worth of stuff for $50 so I’m a smart shopper!”
Well it’s not smart if you’re paying for things you don’t want— not to mention the false over inflation of value that was suckering me in. So I quit.
But just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in with the throw!!!! Now I’m kicking myself because the necklace is plate and this book is nothing I would ever want use or gift. Sigh. My own fault, I know. So disappointed.

I think the biggest problem with this book for most people is that you can get it anywhere. I mean, for me, I can’t stand her or her movies, but you can get this book at Wal Mart. I want unique things in a subscription box, or at least quality. The throw is a quality item that I can’t get just anywhere. I decided to try PopSugar because the stuff looked better than FabFitFun, but then they do something like this. I feel like I’m signing up for these things and they take that as the signal to start curating from the trash bins at dollar stores.

I bought the box for the throw…elsewhere on the interwebs I see similar cotton throws for roughly $50-70 each…so I guess everything else is gravy ( but I hear all the comments and agree … these items are nice, but not “must have” ) I think the pressure is on since they moved from monthly to quarterly – not as many chances to get it right. hopefully the edible will be awesome ^^

I’m surprised people don’t like this! I subscribed to PopSugar for 3+ years starting with the very first box, and I cancelled to save money/try to reduce clutter. I just re-upped my subscription because I love all three of these spoiler items. It’s my first box of any kind (aside from meal kits) in over 2 years.

The items seem very true to the original PopSugar boxes that were so amazing. If you don’t like them, it’s probably just not the right subscription box for you. Some people just like to hate.

And PS per some of the comments above… how is it even possible to hate Reese Witherspoon? She’s one of the most likeable people ever.

On the fence with this box. I like the throw and the book, but the jewelry they put in their boxes is cheap looking.

I dont understand.When they included a book a while ago they received a big backlash. I believe multiple copies are still haunting swap sites and garage sales. Why do it again? Dont they learn from their mistakes ?

Ugh. Big nope for me.

I’m super excited for this box so far. I am subbing now!

Like (don’t need) the throw, and like (don’t need) the necklace. Truly loathe celebrity anything and wouldn’t have that book in my house, nor put my name on it as a gift. I’ve had my eye on this box, this quarter is a hard pass.

If I sign up now, will I be guaranteed to get this box and not the Fall one? A note on the sign up page says they will automatically send you an earlier box if it’s available. I wasn’t a fan of the Fall box but love all the spoilers so far in the winter one!

This is one of those things I would never buy for myself but now I desperately want and I don’t even know why. I will never read it or cook from it. 😂😂

I love all three of these spoilers! Now, if they throw in a nice candle to enjoy while I read the book under the throw, I’ll be a happy girl!

I just want that throw.

Boooooo! I’m normally not picky and I’m a diehard PopSugar Fan! But I hate getting books or cookbooks in subscription boxes. I like the actress but I just don’t do cookbooks. I know I can give away as a gift or just give it away, and will . Truefully the necklace is not my favorite either so I am kind of wishing I didn’t get this box now. I don’t want to see anymore spoilers it takes the fun out of it for me and specially when I am not a fan. Booo!

When do we normally get billed for this box? I want to order but I don’t get paid until the 30th 😭

I’m kinda surprised at the level of negativity toward this book. I’m not super crazy about it myself, but its neat, and a pretty solid kind of book to get around the holidays. Especially when you look at the kinds of books PS has given out before. This is miles better than those! I didn’t even know Reese Witherspoon wrote a book, but it looks interesting. I’ll definitely flip through it and see if there’s anything I can make.

If anything, the thing that almost made me cancel was that throw with all the weird frilly tassels every 6 inches all the way down. That is soooo strange! I was shocked to see how many people thought that was cute. But I guess someone will want it on the swap boards, so its fine with me. 🙂 Personally, I’d so much rather see a chenille throw or something super soft and cuddly, rather than this odd trying-too-hard-to-be-trendy throwback to the 1800s, or whatever that is.

So far the necklace is the frontrunner with me. Extremely overpriced, sure, but I will definitely wear it!

Liz, how is the plating on the necklace? I generally go for the real thing, especially in silver, gold not so much since the price went through the ceiling a couple years ago. Also, since I travel more now, I like to have a few jewelry items that look nice but wouldn’t devastate me should they be lost or stolen while traveling.

So, do they look and feel pretty real or more like the ones that are look fake or look like they will look fake in a short time? Have seen some sub box jewelry that looked good on the screen but pretty chintzy when received.

Thanks!

I was kind of interested in this, and then this book spoiler happened and nope. I’m good.

If you’re going to have things like books, of any kind, at least have several of different types/genres and allow customization.

Ya’ll, I am loving the lively party chatter on this thread! 😂😂🙌🏼

I like to add a bit of vinegar, lemon juice when making biscuits. Makes em fluffy!

hmmm, i loved the first two spoilers. the book – nah. not so much. I love Reese, but this book does not speak to me at all. Oh well, swap time with the book. I wish they would have had a choice with this book and another book with the opposite styles.

My two favorite things blankets and cookbooks. I have over a hundred of both and can’t stop, I may have a problem, but I will never be cold or run out of meal ideas.

I totally love this box. I think the book would be spectacular on my coffee table. The necklace is very pretty. I’ve been trying to find nice silver pieces because my jewelry collection consists of a lot of gold, lately. That’s a wonderful piece for work. And the throw looks classy & warm. Will probably be reserved for guests. I thought the fall box was nice but, i had nowhere to go with all that rose gold, as only my office is decorated with that metal & I have already filled that space. The fall Fabfitfun had useful items but some seemed cheap. Popsugar has a classier vibe. Causebox disappointed over there cheeseboard situation. So, I think Popsugar is where it’s at… my go to quarterly sub!